20 Ryokan in Japan

Kakeyu Onsen has a long history as a hot spring therapeutic area (hot spring healing resort), and even today, many people come to the hot springs to recover their health. Tsuruya Ryokan has been operating as a hot spring inn for over 330 years. Blessed with a location along the valley, you can enjoy the nature of the four seasons from your room and bath. There is also a promenade and suspension bridge near the inn, providing you with a relaxing time and environment. The building is barrier-free and wheelchair accessible. You can bathe in the highly effective hot spring water, which is also drinkable, at different temperatures, and you can receive bathing instructions from a hot spring therapeutic instructor. To make your stay comfortable, the menu changes daily and uses local ingredients as much as possible.

This inn is located in Myojin, the center of Kamikochi. From the entrance to Kamikochi, Kamikochi bus terminal, it is 3km through the Konashidaira campsite, and about 45 minutes on flat ground in the forest, so you can only get there with a backpack. Even if you don't bring anything, there are shower toilets, amenities, and Wi-Fi. You can see the mountain scenery from the lounge on the second floor and the observation bath SPA on the second floor. A quiet inn that started as a samurai mansion because of its safe and flat natural environment 400 years ago. The location of Myojinkan is called Myojin. The untouched natural scenery remains, and you can look up at the sharp mountain peaks above your head at a 40-degree angle. It does not have a city feel. The Azusa River, Myojin Bridge, Myojin Pond, etc. are about a 3-minute walk away. In Myojin, there are many scenic spots such as the left bank road of the Azusa River just before Myojin, Myojin, and the mountains from the Azusa River bed at the entrance to Tokumoto Pass. The area around Myojin Shrine is the largest treasure trove of alpine plants in Kamikochi, including colonies of Anemone nirinsou, and 100 species of wild birds have been spotted there throughout the year. Around October 20th, the natural larch colonies turn red in autumn. There are public toilets in Myojin Square, and there is a cafe in Myojinkan. There can be a lot of day-trippers for two hours at lunchtime. Due to the surrounding forests, ponds, and the Azusa River, the annual maximum temperature is below 28°C. As it tends to be sunny in the early mornings, we recommend staying for several nights.