Japanese inn Kashiwaya Ryokan offers traditional-style rooms with a private balcony The spa hotel features private open-air natural hot spring baths, a restaurant and free-use bicycles Free WiFi is available in all areas except in the public bath area The cosy traditional-style rooms at Ryokan Kashiwaya feature a living area with tatami-mat flooring They are furnished with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a teacoffee maker Guests can reserve one of the Ryokans three open-air baths, or unwind in the public indoor bath Other facilities include a library, a souvenir shop and drink vending machines The Japanese inns restaurant serves a delicious Western and local breakfast, specializing in seasonal local dishes Hot drinks can be savoured in the Coffee Lounge, which offers free Wi-Fi Located in the famous Shima Onsen resort area, Kashiwaya is a 20-minute walk from the shopping street A popular activity is to try different hot spring baths in the vicinity It is situated about a 30-minute drive away from JR Nakanojo Station A direct highway bus runs from Tokyo station to Nakanojo Station daily Ikaho Hot Spring Village is a 50-minute drive away