20 Ryokan in Japan

At the famous natural cave hot spring, you can take a long bath while looking out at the waterfall and greenery across the river. The meals are simple, creative cuisine that takes advantage of the bounty of the mountains, including homemade rice. It's not anything flashy, but it's a relaxing inn that makes you feel at ease just by being there.

A hotel overlooking Inubosaki (Cape Inubo), which has been visited by many writers and artists. The hotel prides itself most on its open-air natural hot spring, Shorai-no-Yu. There is also a package that includes a bathing experience and a gorgeous meal with no stay.