20 Ryokan in Tokyo and Surroundings

A hidden hotel located over a suspension bridge over the Hayakawa River. The good quality hot springs, include an open-air bath near the valley and an open-air rock decorated bath. Creative kaiseki (traditional Japanese course meals) are made from local produce.

Near a swimming beach, all the guest rooms are facing the sea and have wonderful views of the sunset. Half of the guest rooms are large Japanese or western style rooms for big families. The hotel is popular for the large bath with a view and the fresh seafood.

All ten rooms have an open-air bath overlooking Daimonji Yaki. This inn is perfect for adults who love dogs because they can stay with their dogs. It has substantial facilities such as equipment for dogs, dog run and gensen kakenagashi-style (continuous flow from source) hot spring baths for dogs.

An inn located close to Futtsu Misaki (Cape Futtsu) where you can enjoy clam digging, wading, fishing, and beach seining. A hot spring, Kohaku no Yu (Amber Hot Spring), wells up naturally from the tsukiyama (tiny hill) in front of the entrance. Refresh yourself in the natural hot spring, and enjoy the hotel's much-talked-about seafood meals.

A hot spring inn which stands on a hill facing the Ashinoko Lake. They offer monthly changing meals so as to treat guests with the true seasonal taste, which makes every visit fresh. Spend some relaxing quality time and be healed by the moonlight and hot spring in the open-air bath which can be enjoyed throughout the night.

A pure Japanese-style ryokan by the sea. In the morning, you can observe the black kites that live nearby having breakfast. They have good facilities such as four kinds of spa treatment to relieve daily fatigue and an open-air bath.

A traditional Japanese style inn reputable for its meticulous hospitality. There is a well kept Japanese garden and an open-air bath surrounded by greenery. In the rooms, various Japanese traditional architectural styles can be seen everywhere.

A long-established ryokan since 1748, famous for being associated with Tesshu Yamaoka (a famous samurai from the late Edo Period). You can enjoy one of the 5 most famous Japanese rice dishes, Chushichimeshi, which was created by the 8th landlord of the ryokan and Tesshu. Its Japanese garden with rare stones is also splendid.

A long-standing ryokan appreciated by historically famous figures such as Hirofumi Ito. Its six-story building overlooks a beautiful night view. Large baths on the third floor have a panoramic view. Iso Kaiseki (seafood course meal) is served for dinner.

All the rooms are facing valleys and have a view of the Yokose river. Meals are made from seasonal edible wild plants and river fish. The famous catfish cuisine is available with tempura and sashimi on a reservation basis. It has a large bath, open-air baths, as well as guest rooms with attached private open-air baths.

A ryokan where you can stay together with your dog near Sengokuhara Kougen (plateau or heights). Located in a calm villa area, a variety of foot paths for dog walking are available. It also has ease of access to sightseeing spots such as Susukino-hara (pampas grass field).

Located by the Yoro River. In the baths with black hot spring water particular to the Yoro Valley, you can enjoy the view of the beautiful valley through the double glazed windows. Boar meat hot pot and edible wild plants are an attraction from winter to spring.

A hotel which uses fresh fish purchased directly from local fishermen. It is dedicated to locally-sourced ingredients and does not serve any deep-sea fish such as tuna or meats. A superb hotel known among fish lovers as a hotel they'd like to keep a secret.

Its unique cave bath and tunnel bath have a shift system between male and female guests. It's located in front of a fishing port and fresh seafood is lavishly served for meals. An open-air bath for charter is also highly appreciated by guests.

A hotel started its business after the war in an old Japanese style private house built in 1336 which is now listed in tangible cultural properties. It receives only 2 couples a day. It's located in the heart of Akigawa Valley and serves meals cooked mainly with local ingredients including river fish and wild plants.

An onsen (hot spring) inn managed by a local seafood wholesaler who has authority to obtain seafood directly from its local Kominato Amatsu fishing port. Guest rooms are modern Japanese style with tatami mats and beds. The front lobby has a view of Uchiura Bay.

It takes about 10 minutes by bus to Tokyo Skytree. A 5-minute walk to the Senso-ji Temple grounds. It is truly convenient for sightseeing. All rooms are Japanese style room with a bathroom and relaxing tatami mats. Two public bath rooms with time slots for male and female guests are available to use through the night.

A Yoro hot spring that is weakly alkaline. Delicious meals include Otaki's famous bamboo shoots in spring, sweet fish in summer and the inn's recommended Yoro beef in autumn and winter. The open-air baths have a view of beautiful scenery.

The hot spring source is a natural flow of slightly reddish cloudy hot water. 100% pure hot spring water from the source is luxuriously used for the indoor bath and open-air bath. The water is potable and is effective against gastrointestinal diseases. Located in an open area, the view from the rooms is fantastic.

A secluded ryokan in Sengokubara surrounded by great outer rim of the Hakone crater. The corridor from the entrance is installed with tatami mats. Its meals cooked with seasonal ingredients are beautifully decorated.