Hidden in Shizuoka, Seiryuso is all tatami rooms, hot springs, and manicured gardens; making it the definition of a what every ryokan should strive for.
Wrapped perfectly around a 25 meter heated pool, Seiryuso is nestled among the deep green pines of Shizuoka, Japan. With a natural hot spring off the main room, guests are either in the water, just out of the water, or thinking it's got to be about time to hop in the water.
Traditional Japanese fare is served daily including a bounty of local seafood, greens, pickled vegetables, and most certainly at least one item that foreigners won't have a chance of identifying. be a good sport, and go for it. Odds are, it'll be delicious.
Day trips are available, heading out to see wonders both man-made and natural: flower blooms, shopping, markets, and photo-opps galore.
Each of the 18 rooms feature traditional wooden bathrooms, tatami flooring, and traditional minimalist furniture. If you need some relaxation away from the TV and your mobile phone, then this is the place.