20 Ryokan in Japan

Since it was discovered by the first owner in 1827, this hot spring has been known for being effective against a million diseases. It is popular among female guests as it is said to be especially good for your skin. There are 4 types of guest rooms with open-air baths, and guests can enjoy the valley and mountain greenery.

Located in Higashiizu, 1.8 km from Atagawa Hot Spring, Tsuruya Kisshotei features a terrace and views of the sea. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy soaking in the on-site hot springs bath or relax at the terrace. There is a restaurant at Tsuruya Kisshotei and free private parking is available on site. Every room at this ryokan is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Guests will find free toiletries and a hairdryer on site. There is free shuttle service from Izu-Atagawa Station at the property. A buffet of tempura made to order and Japanese-style meals that feature local ingredients are served for dinner. Locally-made Japanese sweet sake and beer are provided on site for free. Specialty services can be provided for anniversaries and celebrations upon request. Guests can play table tennis at the ryokan. The nearest airport is Shizuoka Airport, 82 km from the property.

Located in Shibukawa and only 46 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, Kindayu provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and a shared lounge for guests. There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. You can play table tennis at the ryokan. Ishidan-gai Steps is 200 metres from Kindayu, while Ikaho Ropeway is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 144 km from the accommodation.

Situated in Izunokuni, within 10 km of Shuzen-ji Temple and 24 km of Mount Daruma, Hotel Sunvalley Izunagaoka Main Building features accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and a minimarket, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Hakone-Yumoto Station is 41 km away and Koibito Misaki Cape is 42 km from the ryokan. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Shuzenji Niji no Sato is 11 km from Hotel Sunvalley Izunagaoka Main Building, while Fuji-Hakone-Izu-kokuritsu-kōen is 16 km from the property.

Winter closure of the open-air baths "Shirakaba-no-yu" (Late December - 28 February) Due to the accumulation of snow, the open-air bath will be closed during the winter. Until it reopens, you will only be able to use the indoor baths. Please note that the outdoor baths, indoor baths and footbaths of "Hanareyu Hyakuhappo" are open for use as usual. Only a minute's walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Shiki no Hotel offers Japanese Yukata robes and indoor/outdoor public hot-spring baths. Free WiFi is availble in public areas. Guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floors or in Western rooms with beds and carpeted floors. Green tea can be enjoyed and each comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and massages can be requested for an extra cost. Sauna rooms are on-site and ski storage is provided. Yama no Uta restaurant serves Japanese dishes and a breakfast buffet. Shiki no Hotel Zao is a 5-minute walk from Zao Rope Way Station, a 15-minute drive from Yamagata City Wild Plants Garden and a 90-minute drive from Okama Crater. Lina World is a 30-minute drive away. JR Yamagata Train Station is a 40-minute drive away.

Surrounded by bamboo trees and hills, Yoshimatsu is a traditional Sukiya-style Ryokan (inn) with beautiful outdoor hot spring baths. Overlooking Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi, it provides a free shuttle from Hakone Machi Bus Station. Fitted with tatami-mat flooring, these classic Japanese-style rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and Yukatas (Japanese-style bathrobes). En suite bathrooms have a bathtub. Yoshimatsu is a 5-minute walk from Lake Ashinoko Cruise Station and a 9-minute walk from Lake Ashinoko. It is within a 15-minute walk from Onshi Hakone Park and an 8-minute drive from Narukawa Museum. Breakfast is served in the guest rooms or in the private dining room which the property will assign. Dinner is served to the guest rooms. Dinner, Kyoto-style Kaiseki cuisine, and breakfast, Japanese set menu, are prepared according to the season's freshest ingredients. Guests can enjoy a relaxing stroll around the landscaped gardens and koi ponds. The hotel also provides massage, karaoke rooms and free parking. Free Wi-Fi is available at the lounge.

A 3-minute walk from Kawayu JR Train Station, Hotel Parkway features a hot spring baths, karaoke. Free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby, and a launderette is on-site. It’s only a 5-minute drive from the sulphur mines. Guests at Parkway Hotel can unwind in a mixed-gender public hot spring bath, or a public hot spring bath that’s separate per gender. They can sing karaoke in a train cabin and you can enjoy a walk around the hotel surrounded by nature.Other facilities include drinks vending machines and free parking. Rooms feature a tranquil Japanese-style interior with a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a low table with seating cushions and an LCD TV. Guests sleep in traditional futon bedding, and toilets and bathing facilities are shared. Japanese meals are served at dining pavilion Fumoto-Tei, and feature tilapia fish that’s farmed on the property. Hotel Parkway is a 10-minute drive from Lake Kussharo.

Located in Komono, 29 km from Suzuka Circuit, Shikanoyu Hotel provides accommodation with an open-air bath, free private parking, a garden and a bar. Each accommodation at the 4-star ryokan has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a hot tub. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a restaurant. The property also offers accommodation for disabled guests. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a tatami, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hot tub. At the ryokan, all units come with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop on-site. During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area. Nagashima Spa Land is 31 km from the ryokan, while Nagoya Station is 50 km away. Nagoya Airport is 63 km from the property.

Designed by Shinji Kagawa, the stylish AKARI et KAORI formerly Taizanso is a 10-minute drive from Shuzenji Train Station. Boasting open-air hot-spring baths and in-room meals, it offers Japanese rooms with traditional futon beds. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens create a peaceful atmosphere in the rooms at AKARI et KAORI formerly Taizanso Ryokan. All rooms are air conditioned and include an attached bathroom with bathtub and Western toilet. Niji-no-Sato Theme Park is 3.5 km from the hotel. Shuzen-ji Temple is about a 5 minute walk away. Free on-site parking is available. When not soaking in the baths or delighting in multi-course (kaiseki) meals of seasonal specialities and fresh seafood, guests can enjoy a massage or check out the gift shop.

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.

Residence Yasushi features free WiFi throughout the property and views of mountain in Nozawa Onsen. 2.8 km from Lake Hokuryuko, the property provides a ski pass sales point, as well as a shared lounge. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers upon prior request. All guest rooms are non-smoking and fitted with a private bathroom. Hot spring bath is available for private use. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nozawa Onsen, like skiing, hiking and snowshoeing.

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.

Located a 30-minute drive from JR Kamifurano Train Station, 森の雫RIN MorinoshizukuRIN offers 8 public hot spring baths and free Wi-Fi at the lobby. Air conditioned rooms feature an en suite bathroom, a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Each comes with free toiletries, Yukata robes and a green tea set. At Shiroganekankou Hotel Tasetsuzan, guests can soak in the indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, warm up in the sauna or get a relaxing massage at a surcharge. Games room and karaoke facilities can also be found on site. Japanese-style meals featuring local produces are served at the restaurant. Asahikawa Airport is located within a 40-minute drive away. Blue Pond is located a 10-minute walk away from the property, while Shirahige Falls is just a 4-minute walk away.

■5 attractions of WAQOO Naritasanmonzen■ ●Enjoy the highest level of hospitality at Japan's first cultural luxury hotel ●Kabuki gallery to stay *The Ichikawa family's collection will be exhibited in the building, and a talk show will be held to explain the exhibits *Free to participate, for guests only. Start time and location may change. *Even if you are a beginner at kabuki, you can enjoy the exhibits at our museum even more by participating in this. ●A Naritasan pilgrimage tour will be held by our hotel's storyteller (guide), for guests only *We will introduce places related to the Ichikawa family, good luck spots, and unexpected sights. *After the tour, if you wish, you can also participate in the goma prayer at Naritasan Daihondo. ●Cleanse yourself before worship in a bath made of graphite silica (black silica), also known as the "sacred stone." ●About a 2-minute walk from Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. Conveniently located for visiting Shinshoji Temple and sightseeing along the approach to the temple.

Situated in Minakami, Yumoto Choseikan offers accommodation 42 km from Kawaba Ski Resort and 43 km from Ishidan-gai Steps. The property has mountain and lake views, and is 20 km from Naeba Ski Resort. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The ryokan offers a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with slippers, a hair dryer and bidet. 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. You can play table tennis at Yumoto Choseikan. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 154 km from the accommodation.

Set in Kyoto, 600 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.4 km from the centre, Mitsuki Kyoto offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden. This 2-star ryokan offers full-day security and luggage storage space. The accommodation provides a concierge service and a housekeeping service for guests. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with bidet in every unit, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. The ryokan serves a vegetarian and vegan breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. A bar can be found on-site. Nijo Castle is 1.1 km from Mitsuki Kyoto, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 1.8 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.

Ikkyu -Seaside Hotel- is a ryokan located in the Yunohama Onsen district of Tsuruoka. The 3-star ryokan features sea views and is 4 km from Kamo Aquarium. The ryokan also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. A fridge and kettle are also provided. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a TV. 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. The nearest airport is Shonai Airport, 5 km from the ryokan.

Featuring views of Mount Yusaka, Seikansou offers rooms with soothing decor and a personal hot-spring bath, some of which are directly attached. Guests can also refresh in the public hot-spring baths or lounge at the foot bath overlooking the mountains. A chargeable shuttle is available from Hakone Yumoto Train Station, which is a 5-minute drive away. Rooms mix modern amenities with traditional Japanese decor, and have either Western beds or Japanese-style futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. All guests have access to a personal, private hot-spring bath, but not all are directly connected to the room. All rooms include a TV, an electric kettle, an en suite bathroom and Yukata robes. The business centre has free-use internet computers and guests can store valuables in the safety deposit box at the front desk. Massages are available for an extra cost. Traditional multi-course meals are served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are served at the guests’ rooms. Drinks are available at the bar, which is decorated with wooden counters and warm lighting. Seikansou Ryokan is a 25-minute drive from Lake Ashinoko and Hakone Shrine. Sagami Bay is a 15-minute drive away.

Sansuikan Kawayu Matsuya is situated just a 2-minute walk away from Kawayu Onsen bus stop. The public hot-spring bath on site is made from Hinoki cypress wood and features free flowing natural spring water. Private parking and luggage storage are available on site free of charge. There is a lounge equipped with vending machines for drinks, alcoholic beverages and instant noodles. Coin-operated laundry machines are also available for guests' convenience. Air-conditioned rooms comes with a TV, electric kettle, green tea set and private toilet. Bathroom facilities are shared at this property. Free toiletries including a toothbrush set are provided. Yukata robes are available. Sansuikan Kawayu Matsuya is located a 10-minute car ride away from Kumano Kodo Hongu Taisha Shrine, a part of UNESCO World Heritage site "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". A grocery store is situated a 5-minute car ride from this property. Buffet breakfast and dinner are offered at adjacent sister property Midoriya.

Located on the Ise Bay side of Chita Peninsula, facing the Yamakai coast, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the magnificent Ise Bay from the windows of each guest room. The almost colorless and transparent hot spring water springs up from 1,300 meters underground, which is rare in Minamichita. The high salt concentration gently warms you to the core. It is also popular for making your skin smooth, and is said to be effective against chronic skin diseases and neuralgia. In the evening, enjoy a soothing bath while watching the sun set over Ise Bay.