A new relaxation destination will open in Ibaraki Prefecture this November. "Ofuro Cafe Rinne no Yu" (hereafter referred to as Rinne no Yu), the 13th location of the Ofuro Cafe brand operated by Onsen-Dojo Co., Ltd. (Tokigawa-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture; Representative Director: Toshiki Yamazaki), will open on November 29, 2025, within THE BOTANICAL RESORT Rinne (The Botanical Resort Rinne).
THE BOTANICAL RESORT Rinne is a renovation of the Ibaraki Botanical Garden and Ibaraki Prefectural Forest, which have been in operation for over 40 years. It will reopen on November 29, 2025, as Japan's first "overnight experiential botanical garden," combining the elements of "staying," "interacting with nature," and "learning."
Rinne no Yu is a long-stay day-trip hot spring facility. It features separate men's and women's large baths, co-ed saunas for families and couples, a café serving meals and sweets made with local ingredients, a book lounge, a kids' room, and other spaces where visitors can relax throughout the day. The facility will also be available to guests staying at the botanical garden.
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Using the development and operational expertise of Ofuro Cafe, Onsen-Dojo aims to create a facility that will be beloved by local residents within the park that has been cherished by prefectural residents for many years.
For the latest information, please check the official website.
Ofuro Cafe Rinne no Yu
Location: THE BOTANICAL RESORT Rinne
Address: 4369-1 To, Naka City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Grand Opening: Saturday, November 29, 2025
Official Website: https://rinne-resort.jp/rinnenoyu
About THE BOTANICAL RESORT Rinne
THE BOTANICAL RESORT Rinne is a renovation of the Ibaraki Botanical Garden and Ibaraki Prefectural Forest, which have been operating for over 40 years. It will reopen on November 29, 2025, as Japan's first "overnight experiential botanical garden," combining multiple experience elements of "staying," "interacting with nature," and "learning."
The botanical garden will feature new glamping facilities for accommodation surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden hot spring facility built with prefectural timber, allowing visitors to enjoy staying while interacting with nature. The facility also includes a restaurant using prefectural ingredients and a souvenir corner featuring specialty products from Naka City and the prefecture.
Official Website: https://rinne-resort.jp/
About Ofuro Cafe®
Ofuro Cafe is a long-stay hot spring brand operated by Onsen-Dojo. Services such as coffee, magazines and comics, massage chairs, and PC rental are complimentary. It provides a relaxing space where visitors can unwind leisurely, as if having friends over at home. The brand operates 12 locations: three in Saitama Prefecture ("Ofuro Cafe utatane," "Ofuro Cafe Hareniwa no Yu," and "Onsen to Hakko Ofuro Cafe Hakuju no Yu"), one in Kanagawa Prefecture ("Ofuro Cafe HITOMA"), two in Mie Prefecture ("Ofuro Cafe Yumoriza" and "Ofuro Cafe Ageki Onsen"), and franchise locations in Hokkaido ("Ashibetsu Onsen Ofuro Cafe Seiyukan"), Yamagata Prefecture ("Ofuro Café yusa"), Chiba Prefecture ("Ofuro Cafe Karin no Yu"), Tochigi Prefecture ("Ofuro Cafe Ichigo no Yu"), Shizuoka Prefecture ("Ofuro Cafe bijinyu"), and Shiga Prefecture ("Ofuro Cafe Biwakoza"). "Ofuro Cafe®" is a registered trademark of Onsen-Dojo Co., Ltd.
Official Website: https://ofurocafe.com/
About Onsen-Dojo Co., Ltd.
Founded in March 2011, the company operates hot spring facilities including the Ofuro Cafe® brand mainly in Saitama Prefecture, as well as resort facility management, consulting, and regional business investment and revitalization support. Under the corporate philosophy of "transmitting culture from hot springs," the company aims to create new value in the industry, contribute to regional revitalization, and develop human resources.
Official Website: https://ondoholdings.com/
Company Information:
- Head Office: 3700 Tamagawa, Tokigawa-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture
- Representative: Toshiki Yamazaki
- Founded: March 9, 2011
- Business: Operation of hot spring facilities and accommodation facilities, business revitalization support, etc.
ONDO Holdings Co., Ltd.
With subsidiaries including Onsen-Dojo Co., Ltd., Kii company Co., Ltd., Sakanato Co., Ltd., and Saitama Musashi Heat Bears Co., Ltd., the company aims to create new value, contribute to regional revitalization, and develop human resources for "energizing regions."
Official Website: https://ondoholdings.com/
