20 Ryokan in Tokyo and Surroundings

■2 minutes by car to Atera Valley and 20 minutes by car to Tsumago-juku ■The traditional, smooth, brown-colored hot springs are popular ■Free shuttle service available from Nojiri Station ■The hotel's parking lot is a stargazing spot ■Washing machines available, long-term stays welcome

Offering a terrace and mountain view, Chojuyu Hakone is situated in Hakone, 16 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station and 45 km from Fuji-Q Highland. The property is located 48 km from Shuzen-ji Temple, 49 km from Lake Kawaguchi and 1.7 km from Togendai Station. Set in the Sengokuhara Onsen district, the ryokan is within 3.7 km of Owakudani Valley. The ryokan features a flat-screen TV. Featuring free private parking, this 2-star ryokan also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy table tennis on-site, or hiking in the surroundings.

Overlooking the Kinugawa River and forested mountains, Plaza Hotel offers natural hot-spring baths beside canopies of green. Traditional Kaiseki dinners, a “Ganbanyoku” hot-rock spa and a summertime outdoor pool are featured. Guests at Kinugawa Plaza Hotel sleep in traditional futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Each air-conditioned room has a zen decor, with seating areas beside the window and the LCD TV. An en suite bathroom is included. A 20-minute walk from Kinugawa-Onsen Train Station, the hotel is 3.5 km to Tobu World Square and 6 km to Edo Wonderland historical village theme park. Indoor & open-air baths as well as a hot-spring footbath are available, and some hot-spring baths can be reserved for private use. You can further relax in the sauna, enjoy billiards or ping-pong, or shout out some tunes at karaoke. Free-use internet PCs are provided. A Japanese/Western buffet breakfast is served, and dinner is multiple courses of seasonal specialities made with fresh local ingredients.

Spa Resort Livemax features a large hot spring bath, an indoor swimming pool and a sauna. It also offers 2 restaurants, beauty treatments and an amusement centre, as well as karaoke rooms. Free WiFi is available at the lobby. Livemax Spa Resort offers suites with a living room, a kitchen and a washing machine. They are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and free wired internet, while the en suite bathroom comes with toiletries. Guests at Spa Livemax can unwind in a hot tub, enjoy slides at the heated pool or relax with a massage. The amusement centre includes a Nintendo Wii room, and drinks vending machines are on the premises. Restaurant Geihinkan serves Japanese and Western dishes, offering buffets in weekends. Restaurant Hanasaki features Japanese favourites. Spa Resort Livemax is a 10-minute drive from Mooka Station. JR Utsunomiya station is a 30-minute drive, and offers a direct connection with JR Tokyo Station in 50 minutes. Narita International Airport is a 2-hour drive.

Offering garden views, Kozuka Hisanoha is situated in the Sengokuhara Onsen district of Hakone, 44 km from Fuji-Q Highland and 47 km from Lake Kawaguchi. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 11 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station. The accommodation features a hot spring bath, hot tub, modern restaurant and free WiFi. All units have a shared bathroom and have air conditioning, a TV and a fridge. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. An Asian breakfast is available each morning at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Venetian Glass Museum is 700 metres from Kozuka Hisanoha, while Pola Museum is less than 1 km from the property. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 119 km away.

A relaxing hot spring inn where you can enjoy the seasonal scenery of Mt. Tanigawa

New special rooms will be available in July 2023. In December 2022, one special room with an open-air hot spring bath and in-room dining will be available, as well as one special room measuring 127 m2! Regular rooms are also available, and there is a dog run and dog-loving staff to greet you. A hotel that is proud of its cuisine and safe for those bringing their dogs.

A quiet hot spring inn which stands in a gorge of Okuyugawara. All of the rooms have an indoor bath with hot spring water. The private open-air bath with rustic beauty can be used freely until the next morning without the need for an advanced reservation. It is an inn loved by many writers, including Tsutomu Minakami.

Enjoy meals with ingredients from both the mountains and sea thanks to the rich natural environment of Boso, and refresh yourself in the well-received bath known as a bath of beautiful skin.

Located just 16 km from Koibito Misaki Cape, Nishiizu Matsuzaki Itoen Hotel features accommodation in Matsuzaki with access to a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free bikes, as well as luggage storage space. This 3-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The ryokan offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and shower. The units will provide guests with a tatami and a kettle. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. You can play tennis at the ryokan, and the area is popular for fishing. Mount Daruma is 40 km from Nishiizu Matsuzaki Itoen Hotel, while Kayama Yuzo Museum is 3.6 km away.

Hakone Yuyado Zen in Hakone provides adults-only accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and a terrace. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation provides free shuttle service, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units are equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. At the ryokan, the units include bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Sightseeing tours are available in the area. Hakone-Yumoto Station is 16 km from the ryokan, while Fuji-Q Highland is 46 km away.

Situated in Hakuba in the Nagano region with Happo-One Ski Resort and Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal nearby, Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so offers accommodation with access to a hot spring bath. The 3-star ryokan has mountain views and is 7.8 km from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a TV and a safety deposit box. Units are complete with a shared bathroom fitted with slippers, while some units at the ryokan also boast a seating area. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Skiing is possible within the area and the ryokan offers a ski pass sales point. Nagano Station is 44 km from Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-so, while Zenkoji Temple is 46 km from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 67 km away.

Ryokan Katsutaro offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation at an affordable price. Rooms include futon bedding and tatami floors. Free Wi-Fi provided. All rooms are non-smoking. Katsutaro Ryokan Hotel is a 15-minute walk from JR Ueno Train Station, which offers easy access to Akihabara and Ginza. The Ueno Zoo is less than a 10-minute walk away. The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Katsutaro Ryokan offer a television. Rooms with private bathrooms and toilets are available. Some rooms have shared bathrooms and toilets. All rooms offer both broadband internet and Wi-Fi access free of charge. Laundry service is offered by the hotel. A coin-operated washer and dryer are available. A variety of dining options are available near JR Ueno Train Station.

Situated next to Lake Chuzenji, Hatago Nagomi is renovated in August 2017. The hotel features a restaurant, bar and free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV and lake views. Rooms have a private bathroom equipped with a bath and hairdryer. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries. Some rooms includes a balcony. You will find a shared bath with natural free-flowing hot spring water at the property. Hatago Nagomi provides a buffet breakfast, and guests can sample kaiseki mutli-course dinner or made with local produce. A la carte dinner can be requested on site. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The area is popular for fishing, hiking and mountain climbing.

Just a 2-minute walk from the Maruike ski resort, Hotel Shirakabaso Shigakogen offers indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, rooms with free Wi-Fi and a launderette. It features both Japanese-style and Western rooms. Japanese-style rooms feature with tatami mat (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding while all rooms come with heating facilities and an LCD TV. Some rooms have a fridge and an en suite bathroom. Guests can relax in the outdoor hot spring with nature views, unwind in a public bath indoors, or soak in a private-use hot spring bath. A Japanese daily breakfast and dinner are served in the hotel’s restaurant. Shigakogen Shirakabaso Hotel is just a 15-minute drive (and then 30-minute walk) from the Snow Monkey Park. The nearest bus stop is Hasuike bus stop, 2 minute's walk away.

Located 400 metres from Achi Shrine, Sekitaitei Ishida offers 4-star accommodation in Achi and features an open-air bath, a garden and a bar. This ryokan features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides a hot spring bath, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. At the ryokan, all units come with a private bathroom. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Achi Shrine Okumiya is 2 km from Sekitaitei Ishida, while Ichiban Shimizu is 2.9 km away. Nagoya Airport is 91 km from the property.

It is a quiet area surrounded by rice fields and fields with private houses and a beautiful area where the stars shine. There is a strawberry farm, and fireflies fly around in the summer. Please drive 20 minutes to reach the supermarket, convenience store, and restaurant area. The Tottori Sand Dunes are a 30-minute drive away. A small onsen ryokan with 3 rooms that boasts high-quality hot spring water. It is highly recommended for those who want to experience a Japanese private house. With good access to the free highway, it is also conveniently located as a transit point from various tourist destinations. A simple tea ceremony and Japanese cooking experience menu are available at the hotel. I hope that you can feel the Japanese family culture.

Boasting garden views, Sky Tree INN Ⅱ（晴樹宿Ⅱ） offers accommodation with terrace, around 500 metres from Tsukada Kobo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan has family rooms. All units come with air conditioning, a microwave, a toaster, a kettle, a bidet, slippers and a desk. There is also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a fridge and kitchenware. The units in the ryokan are fitted with a TV and a hair dryer. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Tokyo Skytree, Sumida Cultural Museum and Mimeguri Shrine. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 27 km from the property.

Because it faces the Arakawa River, you can view the natural treasure, Nagatoro Iwadatami (the rocks with successive layers of tatami overlapping each other) from both the rooms and the open-air baths. The hotel is also known for the decorated flowers in the main building and kaiseki ryori (a traditional Japanese course meal) which makes use of seasonal ingredients.

A traditional Japanese style inn filled with the warmth of the wood interior. The gender-separated public bath made of lacquered Japanese cypress is a first in Japan. The kaiseki (traditional Japanese multi-course dinner) meal made of seasonal ingredients will please both the eyes and palate.