Asaba Ryokan, Japan's Ultra-Luxury Onsen Retreat (4K Hotel Tour & Review)

Today, I'm staying at Asaba Ryokan — a legendary, ultra-luxury onsen retreat in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Located just a two-hour drive or train ride south of Tokyo, this property boasts over 540 years of history and is a proud member of Relais & Châteaux. Furthermore, it has received the highest rating of Three MICHELIN Keys in the MICHELIN Guide, and is considered a special travel destination that you should visit at least once in your lifetime. About Asaba - Name: Asaba Address: 3450-1 Shuzenji, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture 410-2416 Established: 1484 (Muromachi period) Number of rooms: 12 Date of stay: September 2025 Room type: Moegi Price: 399,600 JPY (2,510 USD) per night Check-in: 2:30 PM Check-out: 11:30 AM Official website: https://www.asaba-ryokan.com/ 12 Room Categories (sorted by price per night) - 1st: Tenko: 220 sqm (1st floor, separate cottage, garden view, open-air bath) 2nd: Hagoromo: 126 sqm (1st floor, pond and Noh stage view, semi-open-air bath) 3rd: Moegi: 152 sqm (2nd floor, pond and Noh stage view) 4th: Asagi: 111 sqm (2nd floor, garden view) 4th: Hagi: 109 sqm (1st floor, garden view) 6th: Ugetsu: 89 sqm (1st floor, pond and Noh stage view) 7th: Nadeshiko: 97 sqm (1st floor, garden view) 7th: Dodan: 80 sqm (2nd floor, garden view) 7th: Matsukaze: 71 sqm (2nd floor, pond and Noh stage view) 10th: Kocho: 52 sqm (1st floor, pond and Noh stage view) 10th: Fuji: 61 sqm (1st floor, garden view) 12th: Yamabuki: 49 sqm (2nd floor, garden view) Japanese Hotels and Ryokans with Three MICHELIN Keys - Gora Kadan (Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture) Asaba (Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture):    • Asaba Ryokan, Japan's Ultra-Luxury Onsen R...   Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto (Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture):    • Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, a Luxury Collectio...   Amanemu (Shima City, Mie Prefecture):    • AMANEMU, Japan's Best Luxury Resort & Hote...   Bulgari Hotel Tokyo (Chuo Ward, Tokyo):    • Bulgari Hotel Tokyo, New 5-Star Luxury Hot...   Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo Otemachi (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) Palace Hotel Tokyo (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) Table of Contents - 00:00 Intro 00:33 Entrance and Lobby 01:29 Pond and Noh Stage 02:28 Moving to the Room & Welcome Service 03:41 Room Tour (Moegi) 15:12 Guest Lounge (Salon) 18:06 Public Bath, Private Bath, and Spa 20:37 Visiting Shuzenji Onsen Town in the Evening… 21:38 Nighttime Illumination of the Ryokan 23:49 Dinner 28:39 Turndown service and amenities 29:56 Breakfast 32:25 Souvenir shop 33:31 Morning stroll around Shuzenji Onsen town 39:46 Shuzenji Onsen Station 41:51 Departure from Shuzenji Onsen to Tokyo on the Limited Express Odoriko 45:22 Asaba Onsen Manju (Steamed buns) 45:46 Review of the stay (What's great about Asaba) BGM License - FF4S6SUPFYLCSBID #Asaba #Ryokan #Japan #OnsenRyokan #ShuzenjiOnsen #Onsen #Izu #AsabaRyokan