20 Ryokan in Japan

Guests can relax in the luxurious independent guest houses by the vast garden colored by the seasons. The view of the mountain stream of Tamagawa River that can be enjoyed while savoring seasonal kaiseki meals is unique to this inn.

Ideally situated in the Yamashina Ward district of Kyoto, Kinkaku is situated 3.4 km from Shoren-in Temple, 3.8 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 3.9 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple. Featuring a garden, the 2-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance of the property. The ryokan has a sun terrace and a picnic area. Heian Shrine is 4.2 km from Kinkaku, while Gion Shijo Station is 4.7 km away. Itami Airport is 50 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Omuro no Mori Gyokusui -Adult Only- in Ito provides adults-only accommodation with a terrace and a shared lounge. Each accommodation at the 5-star ryokan has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. At the ryokan, every unit has a desk. A minibar is also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. An Asian breakfast is available daily at the ryokan. Shuzen-ji Temple is 27 km from Omuro no Mori Gyokusui -Adult Only-, while Mount Daruma is 42 km away.

Set in Kameoka, Shoenso Hozugawatei has a bar. This 3-star ryokan offers free shuttle service and free WiFi. The property provides a 24-hour front desk. At the ryokan, rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. A Japanese breakfast featuring local ingredients can be enjoyed at the property. The property has a hot spring bath. Kyoto is 22 km from Shoenso Hozugawatei, while Osaka is 35 km away. Itami Airport is 27 km from the property.

Located in Osaka, 1.1 km from Matsunomiya Shrine, Harper House provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. The accommodation features a hot tub. This 3-star ryokan offers private entrance. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the ryokan, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Abe Oji Shrine, Abeno Seimei Shrine and Tsurumibashi Shopping Street. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 26 km from Harper House.

Matsunoi offers a sauna and free private parking, and is within 34 km of Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort and 36 km of Naeba Ski Resort. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan features an outdoor swimming pool, hot spring bath and free shuttle service. At the ryokan, the units come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The ryokan provides certain units with garden views, and the units are fitted with a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Full English/Irish and American breakfast options with fresh pastries and juice are available every morning. Guests may chill out in the on-site lounge, while a minimarket is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. The ryokan has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Kawaba Ski Resort is 30 km from the ryokan, while Tanigawadake is 38 km away. Niigata Airport is 172 km from the property.

Offering mountain views, Snowball Chalet at Madarao Mountain is an accommodation located in Iiyama, 26 km from Ryuoo Ski Park and 31 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park. 32 km from Suzaka City Zoo and 32 km from Zenkoji Temple, the ryokan offers ski storage space. The accommodation provides a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. At the ryokan, every unit has a wardrobe. There is a private bathroom with hot tub in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. At the ryokan, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and bar. The area is popular for skiing and hiking, and bike hire is available at this 3-star ryokan. Nagano Station is 33 km from the ryokan, while Lake Nojiri is 14 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 109 km from the property.

[Opening March 2024] All 10 rooms are equipped with open-air baths with natural hot spring water. This is a ryokan located on a hill overlooking the Yufuin Basin. Please enjoy the different atmospheres of the four seasons, from the lush greenery of spring and summer, the beautiful autumn leaves of autumn, and the rising steam and sea of clouds of winter.

さくらの宿　一膳 is set in the Kawazu Onsen-kyo district of Shimo-sagano, 40 km from Mount Daruma, 44 km from Koibito Misaki Cape and 34 km from Shuzenji Niji no Sato. It is situated 32 km from Shuzen-ji Temple and offers free shuttle service. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. A fridge and kettle are also available. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV and slippers. IZoo is 6.9 km from the ryokan, while Uehara Museum of Art is 8.8 km from the property.

It's only a 20-minute train ride from Osaka's Namba, Dotonbori and Nara Park. It's also a 6-minute walk from the station, making it the perfect base for sightseeing. It's conveniently located in the middle of the foothills of Mt. Ikoma, surrounded by nature. Please relax at this quiet inn with natural hot springs, overlooking the glittering night view of the Osaka plains.

Conveniently set in the Naeba district of Yuzawa, lodge EDMONTON is located 2.3 km from Naeba Ski Resort, 23 km from Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort and 30 km from Maiko Snow Resort. The Tanigawadake is within 35 km of the ryokan. The accommodation provides free shuttle service, and luggage storage for guests. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and slippers, units at the ryokan also offer free WiFi. At the ryokan, all units come with bed linen and towels. The breakfast offers à la carte, continental or Asian options. At the ryokan, the traditional restaurant is open for dinner and serves Japanese cuisine. A ski equipment rental service, a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are all provided at lodge EDMONTON, and guests can go skiing in the surroundings. Niigata Airport is 160 km away.

Situated in Katsuragi, 29 km from Kishi Station and 37 km from Jigenin Temple, お宿 南峰庵 -Oyado Nanpoan- features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This ryokan provides free private parking and private check-in and check-out. Kishiwada Tenjingu Shrine is 40 km from the ryokan and Kanda Shrine is 41 km away. Towels and bed linen are available in the ryokan. This ryokan is allergy-free and non-smoking. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Naka Family Residence is 39 km from お宿 南峰庵 -Oyado Nanpoan-, while Chokei-ji Temple is 40 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 50 km away.

Hanabishi Hotel was born and raised in Hakodate. We were founded in Hakodate more than 70 years ago. Now, we are known locally as "long-established Hanabishi." We have been loved by locals for a long time, and for a long time we have been surrounded by an abundance of ingredients, such as vegetables grown in this area and seafood from the sea, and have been serving the bounty of the mountains and the sea. We have seen the happy faces of many customers thanks to our hospitality. Above all, we have been nurtured by Yunokawa Onsen, which has been open for more than 350 years and is our lifeblood. The history and traditions that we have woven together with Hakodate over the past 70 years, connecting with the local community, are the treasures of Hanabishi Hotel and are one of a kind. Hanabishi Hotel is a gathering place for the local culture of Hakodate, and you can feel the atmosphere of Hakodate. Many of our staff were born and raised in Hakodate, and the dialect and accent that have ingrained in us are also part of the local culture. It is the Hanabishi Hotel's joy to move forward with Hakodate and help create happiness for all our guests.

Shuzenji Onsen Yagyu no Sho is a luxury inn surrounded by the tranquil nature of Shuzenji, Izu. It offers guests a truly relaxing and peaceful stay in a unique space that combines the traditions of the Edo period with modern comfort. The guest rooms are designed to cherish the Japanese atmosphere, and include spacious Japanese-style rooms and special rooms with open-air baths. You can enjoy the beautiful gardens and mountain scenery from every room. The hotel has an open-air bath and a large public bath where you can relax and enjoy the nature of the four seasons, and the warmth of the water will help you forget your daily fatigue. In addition, the Japanese kaiseki cuisine, which uses a generous amount of seasonal local ingredients, is beautiful to look at and each dish is delicious, satisfying the hearts of visitors. In addition, it is located in a location where you can enjoy Shuzenji's historic streets and nature walks, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long journey. With our heartfelt hospitality, we will provide all our guests with a special time.

Micasa is situated in Minakami, 10 km from Tanigawadake and 11 km from Takaragawa Onsen. This ryokan offers free WiFi. Minakami Onsen is 1.2 km away. Shuttle from JR Jomo-Kogen Station or Minakami Station can be arranged upon prior request. The units in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV. An Asian breakfast is served every morning at the property. The on-site restaurant serves Japanese cuisine. At Micasa guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. Skiing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation.

Situated in Kusatsu in the Gunma region, Soumeian features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. This 3-star ryokan offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service. The accommodation provides private check-in and check-out and a shared lounge for guests. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the garden. Jigokudani Monkey Park is 47 km from the ryokan, while Mt. Kusatsu Shirane is 15 km from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 108 km away.

Situated within 23 km of Hakone-Yumoto Station and 46 km of Shuzen-ji Temple, Kaiseki Ryokan Ashikari features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Yugawara. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan has family rooms. At the ryokan, units have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units include a safety deposit box and some rooms also boast mountain views. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Hakone Checkpoint is 14 km from the ryokan, while Hakone Shrine is 17 km from the property.

All guest rooms offer magnificent views of Mt. Aso or the outer rim of the mountain. Dinner is served buffet style with a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes, including steaks and other meat dishes, lobster dishes, hors d'oeuvres, sashimi, tempura, salads, soups and desserts. Aso's local cuisine is also available. The hot spring water in the spacious, open public bath is sourced from Aso's natural hot springs. Surrounded by the aroma of the water, your body and mind will be warmed to the core.

A small inn with 8 rooms. The two baths can be rented for private use. At the foot of Mt. Yufu, the inn is right in front of you as horse-drawn sightseeing carriages pass by, and the sound of their hooves echoes pleasantly. With a retro-modern design, it has a "tea room" where you can enjoy learning how to make tea, and a community room where you can find niche information about Yufuin. It is far from a high-end inn with all the comforts you could ask for, so you may feel inconvenienced at times. However, "we will continue to cherish the things that we value."

Located on high ground along a prefectural road, it has a fine view and is also easy to access. Their food includes lots of rare ingredients such as iwatake (a lichen called rock tripe) and white birch sap. In autumn, they serve course dishes of hoteishimeji mushrooms, daikoku mushrooms and matsutake mushrooms.