Yoshigaura Onsen Lamp no Yado

A secluded hot spring retreat at the farthest tip of the Oku-Noto Peninsula, once accessible only by boat. Known as the “Sacred Cape” because legend holds that the forces of nature converge here, the grounds are dotted with mystical sites such as the Blue Grotto and Power Hole, creating an otherworldly setting for your stay.

All rooms offer ocean views, with a total of nine types available. Options range from traditional Japanese-style rooms featuring exposed wooden beams and tatami mats to Western-style rooms with hot spring baths, rooms with open-air baths, and detached accommodations directly below the cliffs that recreate traditional boathouse architecture. While reservations at many inns are generally limited to parties of two or more, a luxury solo travel plan for adults is also available. At dusk, lamps are lit throughout the guest room buildings, enveloping the area in an enchanting atmosphere. Lamps were originally used because this remote location had no electricity, and even now that electricity is available, the inn carefully preserves the ambiance of those earlier days.

Meals feature seasonal ingredients from both the sea and mountains of the Noto Peninsula. Special menus are also available using premium local ingredients from Oku-Noto, part of a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. These include nodoguro, a prized fish sometimes called the “phantom golden brand,” as well as abalone, Noto pufferfish, and Noto beef.

There are two open-air baths renowned for their spectacular views, one for men and one for women. A separate private bathhouse is also available. With the sea directly ahead and a glass ceiling overhead, this open and private space offers a relaxing way to take in both the scenery and the hot spring waters.