noun
hot spring inn known for its cuisine
A type of onsen ryokan that emphasizes high-quality meals, often featuring local and seasonal ingredients.
See also: 温泉旅館
この地域には料理温泉が多く、食通に人気です。
This area has many hot spring inns known for their cuisine, popular among foodies.
温泉旅館 is a general hot spring inn, while 料理温泉 specifically highlights the inn's culinary offerings as a main attraction.
Compound of 料理 (cooking, cuisine) and 温泉 (hot spring). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in travel and gourmet contexts to distinguish inns with exceptional food.