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- From ¥9,680 (incl. tax) for 1 night with 2 meals! Itoen Hotels, operating 50 locations in Eastern Japan, makes its first foray into Western Japan. Yunogo Grand Hotel to reopen in Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture on July 9, 2026.
- Itoen Hotels Co., Ltd., a operator of budget hot spring hotels, will reopen the Yunogo Grand Hotel in Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture on July 9, 2026, marking its first expansion into Western Japan. The hotel offers a 1-night, 2-meal buffet plan starting from ¥9,680 (tax included), with free access to facilities like karaoke and table tennis.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 10, 2026
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Itoen Hotels Co., Ltd., a operator of budget hot spring hotels, will reopen the Yunogo Grand Hotel in Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture on July 9, 2026, marking its first expansion into Western Japan. The hotel offers a 1-night, 2-meal buffet plan starting from ¥9,680 (tax included), with free access to facilities like karaoke and table tennis.
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- From ¥9,680 (incl. tax) for 1 night with 2 meals! Itoen Hotels, operating 50 locations in Eastern Japan, makes its first foray into Western Japan. Yunogo Grand Hotel to reopen in Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture on July 9, 2026. (June 10, 2026), PR Times
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- June 10, 2026
Itoen Hotels Co., Ltd., a operator of budget hot spring hotels, will reopen the Yunogo Grand Hotel in Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture on July 9, 2026, marking its first expansion into Western Japan. The hotel offers a 1-night, 2-meal buffet plan starting from ¥9,680 (tax included), with free access to facilities like karaoke and table tennis.
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Itoen Hotels Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hironobu Terasawa), which operates a chain of budget hot spring hotels, will reopen the Yunogo Grand Hotel (73 rooms) in Yunogo Onsen, Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture on Thursday, July 9, 2026. This will be the company's first hotel in the Western Japan region and the first in Okayama Prefecture. In conjunction with this, online reservations will begin on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM, followed by telephone reservations starting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
■ Itoen Hotels, Loved in Eastern Japan, Finally Lands in Western Japan
With the desire to "let more people know about the Japanese culture of hot springs and encourage them to visit repeatedly," Itoen Hotels has operated resort hotels primarily in Eastern Japan, with 50 locations. Leveraging the expertise cultivated in creating "hot spring inns that can be visited frequently and casually," the company is now making its first move into the Western Japan area by reopening the Yunogo Grand Hotel in Yunogo Onsen, Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture. This marks the first step in offering the unique services and affordable pricing of Itoen Hotels, which have been popular in Eastern Japan, to the people of Western Japan.
■ Offering Itoen's Unique "Itoen Style" for Enjoyment Without Worrying About Extra Charges in Western Japan
The biggest appeal of Itoen Hotels is the clarity and affordability, with various services included in the accommodation fee.
Upon arrival, guests can first relax with a welcome drink. The basic "1-night, 2-meal buffet plan" offers an all-you-can-eat selection of abundant Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes. Furthermore, karaoke and table tennis within the hotel can be enjoyed free of charge. Families and friends can enjoy their entire day without worrying about their wallets.
■ Enjoy a Luxurious Time Reasonably with Beautiful Skin Hot Springs and Modern Rooms
The Yunogo Grand Hotel (73 guest rooms in total) is located in Yunogo Onsen, one of Okayama's three famous hot springs. Guests can fully enjoy the "hot springs for beautiful skin," which are known for their body-warming properties, in the open-air baths. The hotel also offers a superb hot spring experience, with comfortably renovated modern guest rooms, at prices that are among the lowest in the region, making it a place guests will want to visit again and again.
■ Savor a Famous Hot Spring with 1200 Years of History
Within the hotel, guests can fully enjoy the historic Yunogo Onsen, discovered in the Heian period and cherished as "hot springs for beautiful skin," through its rustic open-air baths and other facilities.
= Yunogo Grand Hotel =
Address: 581-2 Yunogo, Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture, 707-0062
Access:
□ From Tokyo Station: JR Shinkansen Nozomi (approx. 200 min) → Okayama Station → Direct bus to Yunogo Onsen (approx. 75 min) → Yunogo Onsen Tourist Information Center → Walk (approx. 2 min) → Yunogo Grand Hotel
□ From Osaka Station: JR Limited Express Super Hakuto (approx. 90 min) → Sayo Station → JR Kishin Line (approx. 35 min) → Linnō Station → Mimasaka Community Bus (approx. 10 min) → Yunogo Onsen → Walk (approx. 5 min) → Yunogo Grand Hotel
Phone Number: 0570-097-780
Number of Rooms: 73
Spring Quality: Sodium, Calcium Chloride Spring
Basic Rate: Buffet Plan (1 night with 2 meals) from ¥8,800 per adult (¥9,680 incl. tax)
(Separate bathing tax)
All-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages during dinner: ¥1,000 per adult (¥1,100 incl. tax) *Free on Saturdays and specific dates
URL: https://www.itoenhotel.com/yunogo/
Reopening Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Web Reservation Start Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Phone Reservation Start Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
In-house Facilities: Karaoke Room, Table Tennis Corner
Other Facilities/Services: Large Public Bath, Open-Air Bath, Foot Bath, Souvenir Shop, Game Corner, Free Wi-Fi
= Company Profile =
Company Name: Itoen Hotels Co., Ltd.
Location: Arai Building 5F, 1-10-13 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 171-0022
Established: October 2001
Representative: Hironobu Terasawa, President and CEO
URL: https://www.itoenhotel.com/
Business Description: Management of hot spring inns and resort hotels
Itoen Hotels Co., Ltd.
Phone Number: 03-5979-5911
Email: criax_marketing@criax.co.jp
FAQ
Where is the hotel that Itoen Hotels is opening for the first time in Western Japan?
It is the Yunogo Grand Hotel in Yunogo Onsen, Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture. It will reopen on July 9, 2026.
What is the price range for the Yunogo Grand Hotel?
The 1-night, 2-meal buffet plan starts from ¥9,680 (tax included) per person. All-you-can-drink alcohol during dinner is an additional ¥1,100.
What facilities are available for free at the Yunogo Grand Hotel?
The karaoke room and table tennis corner within the hotel are available for free use. There are also large public baths and open-air baths.
How can I access the Yunogo Grand Hotel?
From Tokyo, access is via Shinkansen to Okayama Station, and from Osaka, via Limited Express to Sayo Station. Details are provided in the press release.
What are the strengths of Itoen Hotels?
Their strength lies in offering a wide range of services (buffet, free facilities, etc.) at affordable prices, with the concept of 'hot spring inns that can be visited frequently and casually.'
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