Shiratama no Yu: Senkei (白玉の湯 泉慶) is a 4-star ryokan located in Tsukioka Onsen, Niigata.
It features its own sulfur-rich hot spring (“Shiratama no Yu”) that leaves your skin soft like mochi.
The ryokan blends Japanese and Western aesthetics, with a rock garden, art pieces in the lobby, and elegant guest rooms.
Dining emphasizes seasonal Niigata ingredients, and there are two on-site restaurants plus a buffet.
Other amenities include an indoor pool, massage and aromatherapy services, and top-rated hospitality