旅亭 半水盧 Hotel - Unzen

14-room ryokan in Unzen with Michelin-awarded cuisine and private onsen baths

Private Villas and Sukiya Architecture

旅亭 半水盧 (Unzen Hanzuiryo) offers 14 private cottages, each built by Kyoto shrine carpenters in the Sukiya style. The two special rooms, Jyuen and Tsubakien, feature private open-air onsen baths and a sauna. All villas provide at least 250m2 of space with separate tatami rooms, bedrooms, and garden views.

Michelin-Awarded Kaiseki Dining

The ryokan's kaiseki dinner holds a Michelin Guide award for its use of seasonal Nagasaki ingredients. Dishes include Torafugu puffer fish from the Ariake Sea and other local specialties. Each meal is served in the villa by a dedicated room attendant who explains the courses.

Therapeutic Onsen Baths and Sauna

Guests use two communal onsen baths drawing sulfur-rich Unzen Hot Spring water. The special villas include private open-air rock baths and a sauna, while other rooms offer deep hinoki baths. These waters are known for their therapeutic benefits and are restricted to hotel guests only.

Expansive Japanese Gardens and National Park Setting

The property sits inside a 16,500㎡ Japanese garden with koi ponds, moss, and manicured paths. Unzen National Park and the Unzen Jigoku steam vents are a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The 2296-foot elevation provides cool mountain air and seasonal cherry blossoms in spring.

Exclusive 14-Room Property with Michelin Recognition

The ryokan is run by Onko Chishin, the company behind properties like Setouchi Retreat Aonagi. With only 14 guest rooms, it delivers personalized service including 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. The hotel has received a Michelin Guide rating for both accommodation and cuisine.

• Rooms: 14 private cottages up to 300m2 with Sukiya architecture
• Dining: Michelin-awarded kaiseki using local Nagasaki ingredients
• Wellness: Unzen Hot Spring baths, private open-air onsen, sauna
• Grounds: 16,500㎡ Japanese garden with koi ponds and paths
• Awards: Michelin Guide recognition for accommodation and cuisine
• Location: Within Unzen National Park, 10 min from Jigoku steam vents

License number: 6島振保衛第58号