Michelin 1-Key Ryotei Hanzuiryo in Nagasaki's Unzen Onsen Launches "Your First Stay" Plan for First-Time Guests

Published: August 12, 2026
Michelin 1-Key Ryotei Hanzuiryo in Nagasaki's Unzen Onsen Launches "Your First Stay" Plan for First-Time Guests

Ryotei Hanzuiryo, which earned a Michelin 1-Key in 2025, in Nagasaki's Unzen Onsen, wants more travelers to discover its appeal, so it has prepared a special, discounted plan, limited to two parties per day, available exclusively to guests who have never stayed there before.

Ryotei Hanzuiryo is a kaiseki ryokan built in Japan's traditional sukiya-zukuri architectural style, with 14 detached guest rooms set within an approximately 5,000-tsubo Japanese garden. Since opening, the property has been enjoyed by many guests for its non-everyday space wrapped in the rich nature of Unzen-Amakusa National Park, its refined hospitality, and its authentic kaiseki cuisine, in which every detail — down to the tableware and plating — receives careful attention.

About Ryotei Hanzuiryo

The Nagaya-mon Gate Entrance to Ryotei Hanzuiryo, Set Amid a Cool Green Forest

In 1934, Unzen became the first national park designated in Japan. It was here, in a land alive with rich nature and a long history, that Ryotei Hanzuiryo was born.

Unzen, Designated Japan's First National Park in 1934

The interior displays a range of crafts and furnishings throughout the property, letting guests feel the breath of the artisans and their traditional techniques through direct contact with genuine work.

Crafts and Furnishings on Display Throughout the Property

Also on the grounds is Senshin-an, a tea house where, on special occasions, tea is served to guests staying at the ryokan.

Senshin-an, the Tea House on the Grounds

Kaiseki Cuisine to Savor with Eyes and Palate

An elaborate kaiseki course, prepared with full hospitality, showcases the executive chef's attention to detail in every dish. A selection of sake from across Japan and other beverages is also available to pair with the meal, and guests can enjoy pairing menus or drink flights.

Ginsen Kaiseki, Featuring Seasonal Ingredients Selected by the Executive Chef for This Plan (Image)

For the new plan, the ryokan is offering "Ginsen Kaiseki," a course built around seasonal ingredients hand-picked by the executive chef.

Hanzuiryo's Kaiseki Menu Changes Monthly (Image)

Hanzuiryo's signature kaiseki menu changes every month, so guests can encounter a new dish no matter how many times they visit.

A Tranquil Retreat for an Extraordinary Stay

Twelve of the property's 14 rooms are Hanzuiryo's signature two-story detached Japanese-Western or Japanese-style rooms with garden views (approx. 250 sqm), finished in the refined style of Japan's traditional sukiya-zukuri architecture for a calm, soothing space.

The Spacious First-Floor Hall, Where Guests Dine While Overlooking the Garden (Image)

On the first floor, guests can enjoy an extraordinary meal in a spacious hall while taking in the garden.

The Second Floor, with a Tatami Sitting Room, Bedroom, and Wide Veranda Overlooking the Scenery (Image)

The second floor, the heart of the stay, offers a tatami sitting room, a bedroom, and a wide veranda where guests can relax while taking in the view from the window — a luxurious use of space.

The Beauty-Skin Hot Spring

Ryotei Hanzuiryo takes pride in its "beauty-skin bath," filled with Unzen's rich geothermal waters just as they are.

The Open-Air Bath at Higashi-no-yu (East Bath)

The Open-Air Bath Seen Beyond the Large Indoor Bath at Higashi-no-yu (East Bath)

New Plan for First-Time Guests

Hoping that first-time guests will discover Hanzuiryo's appeal, the ryokan has prepared a special plan — limited to two rooms per day and available only through its official website — at a lower price than its regular plans, exclusively for guests who have never stayed there before.

Your First Stay at Hanzuiryo

Ryotei Hanzuiryo is a property many long to visit at least once. For guests staying there for the first time, the ryokan has prepared this special plan, featuring a detached guest room, a tranquil and luxurious space, seasonal kaiseki cuisine, and the celebrated waters of Unzen Onsen.

This plan is limited to guests staying at Ryotei Hanzuiryo for the first time, including any companions. If a previous stay is found on record, the reservation may be changed to the regular rate.

Booking Period: August 13, 2026 (Thu) to December 29, 2026 (Tue)

Eligible Stay Dates: August 13, 2026 (Thu) to March 31, 2027 (Wed), excluding December 30, 2026 (Wed) to January 2, 2027 (Sat)

Limited to 2 rooms per day. Includes a benefit voucher for guests' next stay.

Plan Details:

  • Available only through the official website
  • A special rate lower than the regular price
  • Dinner and breakfast served in the guest room
  • Dinner: "Ginsen Kaiseki," a course of seasonal ingredients hand-picked by the executive chef especially for this plan
  • A 10,000-yen (per person) in-house voucher usable on the next stay
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM

Rate:

Per person, based on double occupancy, for one night with two meals (dinner and breakfast), staying in a two-story detached Japanese-style or Japanese-Western room:

¥66,000 (tax included)

An onsen bathing tax of ¥150 per person, per night, is charged separately. The same rate applies for triple or quadruple occupancy.

The plan gives first-time guests a chance to experience Ryotei Hanzuiryo's refined stay, rooted in Japanese tradition, and hospitality recognized by the Michelin Guide.

About the Property