Onsen (Japanese huts) in Ramot: Luxurious and romantic B&Bs that invite you to take off your shoes...
The only place in the country where you can truly be "Big in Japan" is at the onsen in Ramot.
But, first I owe you a small debt and that is to explain what an onsen is. So: an onsen is the Japanese spa, which means: a Japanese bathhouse, which is basically a small, heated wading pool.

In Japan, this version of the bathhouse means bathing together with many other Japanese people, completely naked, if you insist on knowing.
In Ramot, the couple Dudi and Yasmin Kaufman decided to refine it into a version of Israeli B&Bs, which (mostly) prefer complete privacy.

My uncle, Yasmin's husband, who is responsible for all design issues at the B&Bs, is in charge of the construction. His extensive experience as a contractor and his many insights from his extensive business contacts working with Japan helped him and Yasmin establish, with their own hands, what has already become a well-known institution in Israel: the romantic "Onsen" B&Bs in Ramot.

With their own hands, literally with twenty fingers, the couple raised a magnificent mansion. The minimalist and strict Japanese design is evident in everything: ornamental ponds, Japanese-style vegetation, huts with rice paper partitions - it's all there - and completely authentic.

Onsen - Outside
The onsen is located near the entrance to Ramot. After you pass through the gate, you will surely notice a Japanese wooden gate. From the outside, you can already feel the magic of this place. There is something very "un-Israeli" about the complex: the special landscaping, the lighting, the buildings.

If you pass under the gate and enter the beautifully designed mansion, you are guaranteed to arrive in another world: the world of the Red Circle, the Land of the Rising Sun. More precisely, you have arrived in Japan.
The owners took the concept seriously and followed the Japanese elements to the end: In addition to the meticulous Japanese design, there is also strict adherence to the rules of Japanese ceremony: the meal is announced here with the ringing of a gong, entering the cabins requires removing shoes, and other Japanese customs that we will leave for you to discover on your own.

The onsen in Ramot has four Japanese cabins, each of which has its own private onsen: a private, luxurious spa with a large, round double jacuzzi enhanced by hot water currents. The jacuzzi is built into basalt stones and surrounded by vegetation.
In fact, our use of the word jacuzzi is not accurate here. This is no longer a jacuzzi, we are talking about a "small, private pool" for each cabin, a pool that is heated twenty-four hours a day! It is also worth noting that the baths are indoor, closed and heated. The passage to the baths is directly from the four romantic cabins so there is no need to go outside and complete privacy is maintained.

In terms of the size of the onsen complex, it is also unusual, and for the better. In fact, it is a small estate decorated with minimalist gardens, in the best tradition of Japanese gardening: we walk along a winding path, passing between romantic and private wooden cabins, many pools of water complete the picture and respond to the water motif here.

Onsen - face
When you arrive at the cabin, after taking off your shoes - as a reminder, you must remove the rice paper partition and step delicately on the tatami floor, into a decorated Japanese world. You are immediately impressed by a huge wooden bed with a special mattress, covered in caressing linens, and also by the walls around the bed and painted green, symbolizing renewal. As in the complex itself, from the moment you enter the cabins the visual experience is very tangible.

The cabin is built as one space, very high quality, meticulous and minimalist, divided into niches according to the Japanese approach. All the accessories in the cabin were imported from Japan: from the teacups to the pictures on the wall, the furniture was handmade, specially adapted to the Japanese style. In the cabin you will find a plasma screen, a cinema system and a mini bar, a highly advanced JBL cinema and sound system, an experience for movie lovers.

In the romantic "Onsen" B&Bs, you will find a bottle of fine wine, lighted scented candles and a special atmosphere, plus a sumptuous breakfast served on pure Japanese dishes directly to the cabin, a meal that is an experience in itself.

For the information of the guests of the B&B: In the vicinity of the B&B you can find many attractions, including: Hamat Gader, Lake Kinneret, hiking trails, jeep/horse/ATV trips, and more. It is worth consulting with Uncle Yasmin.

Onsen - In summary:
A very high-quality experience, which is capable of being "real". This is what happens when you take the concept to the end, and add to it a hospitality approach whose name is already known far and wide. The reputation that this place has gained is justified in our opinion, and we wholeheartedly recommend that you take off your shoes, enter the cabins and taste something "different".

View: Enchanted Japanese Garden