20 Ryokan in Japan

Just 20 minutes by train from areas like Namba and Dotonbori in Osaka, or even Nara Park.With a convenient 6-minute walk from the station, it's perfect as a sightseeing base.Situated halfway up Mount Ikoma, surrounded by lush nature.Relax and unwind at a tranquil natural hot spring inn with a stunning view of Osaka Plain's sparkling nightscape.

Located on the lakeshore of Ogoto Onsen on the western shore of Lake Biwa, with the lush Hiei Mountain range at its back and a spacious view of Lake Biwa in front. It takes about 2 hours by train from Kansai International Airport, and there is a shuttle bus at JR Ogoto Onsen.By car, it takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes using the expressway.The World Heritage Site, Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei, can be reached by car in 30 minutes. Eighty percent of the 69 guest rooms are equipped with open-air baths, featuring Ogoto Onsen water and offering a liberating atmosphere with views of Lake Biwa. The cuisine includes authentic kaiseki dishes presented with items like appetizers and sashimi, focusing on local production for local consumption using Omi rice from local farmers and certified premium Omi beef. The large communal baths feature two areas: a women's bath with the warmth of wood and a men's bath with rock baths and reclining baths, allowing guests to enjoy the hot spring experience.Outside the large communal baths, there is a water-mirror courtyard where guests can soak their feet in a footbath while enjoying the courtyard's enchanting atmosphere.Next to the courtyard is a post-bath library, where complimentary coffee, juice, and ice pops are offered. In the surrounding area, in addition to Mount Hiei, there are popular tourist destinations such as Sakamoto Monzenmachi, Biwako Terrace, Metasequoia Avenue, and La Collina Omihachiman, as well as nearby activities like canoeing and SUP on Lake Biwa.

Kyo Machiya Ryokan Yuan provides accommodation within 2.1 km of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and a stovetop. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.2 km from Nijo Castle. This 2-star ryokan offers private entrance. The units at the ryokan are equipped with a seating area. There is a private bathroom with hot tub in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, all units come with bed linen and towels. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 1.4 km from the ryokan, while Kyoto Imperial Palace is 2.7 km away. Itami Airport is 47 km from the property.

Located in Koyasan and only 38 km from Kishi Station, 高野山 宿坊 三宝院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sanboin- provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. A public bath is available for guests. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. At the ryokan, all units include a tatami. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The ryokan offers an Asian or vegetarian breakfast. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Matsushita Park is 45 km from 高野山 宿坊 三宝院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sanboin-, while Subaru Hall is 46 km away. Kansai International Airport is 62 km from the property.

Experience supreme tranquility by the Tokachi River. The gently flowing Tokachi River, with the majestic Hidaka Mountain Range stretching far into the distance. Seasonal grand landscapes and the mysterious moor hot springs, nurtured since ancient times, warmly welcome you. Indulge in luxurious moments beyond the ordinary.

Located just 12 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, Mitake features accommodation in Hakone with access to an open-air bath, a garden, as well as luggage storage space. Each accommodation at the 3-star ryokan has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a public bath. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. There is a shared bathroom with bath in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. The units at the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. The ryokan offers an à la carte or Asian breakfast. 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 Mitake, and the area is popular for hiking. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Venetian Glass Museum, Hakone Lalique Museum and Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands.

Located in the sacred Koyasan area, Saizenin offers simple accommodation surrounded by mountains and many temples. Originally developed as a lodging for the temples’ pilgrims, it conducts Buddhist services every morning that guests can attend. Nankai Koyasan Train Station is a 15-minute drive away. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a seating area. A safety deposit box is also provided. The 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- features luggage storage and free parking. Kansai International Airport is 40 km away. Nankai Namba Train Station in Osaka is a 2-hour train ride from the proprety. Healthy vegetarian meals are served in the guest room or in the dining room for dinner and breakfast.

Boasting a beautiful Japanese garden, Teiensaryo Yamanakako is located just a 2-minute walk from Fujikyu Asahioka Bus Terminal in Yamanakako. Free WiFi access is available in the public area. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room features a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. A fridge is also provided, and guests can enjoy garden views. Bathroom and toilets are shared with other guests. Yamanakako Teiensaryo has a large public bathing area. The property offers free luggage storage services and free parking on site. The ryokan is a 5-minute walk from Lake Yamanaka. Both Fujikyu Highland Amusement Park and Gotemba Premium Outlets Shopping Mall are within a 30-minute drive.

Set in the centre of Osaka, 200 metres from Shimoyamatobashi Monument and 200 metres from Hoan-ji Temple, Hotel Yu-shu offers free WiFi and air conditioning. This 3-star ryokan offers a lift and luggage storage space. The ryokan has family rooms. At the ryokan, units come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. At the ryokan, all units are soundproof. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Nipponbashi Monument, Zojugoi Yasuidoton Dobokukiko Monument and Stage Ku. Itami Airport is 21 km from the property.

Offering hot-spring baths and 4 dining options is Yumoto Fujiya Hotel, a 3-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Train Station. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, free wired internet and a private bathroom. A seating area, bathtub and electric kettle are provided in each air-conditioned room at Yumoto Fujiya Hotel. In-room massages can be arranged. Lake Ashinoko is 17 km away, and Hakone Museum of Art is a 20-minute drive. Hakone Venetian Glass Museum is 12 km away. A sauna and private hot-spring baths are available. Guests can enjoy mah-jong or karaoke, for a fee. Breakfast is served at Garden Restaurant Himeshara, and Katsura offers Japanese dishes for lunch and dinner (reservation required). A Chinese menu is available at Tokaro. Guests can have coffee at Wisteria or a nightcap at Hakoneji Pub.

Featuring Japanese cuisine prepared by award-winning chef, Tadamichi Ota, set in the Arima Onsen district in Kobe, 900 metres from Stamp Museum, Okuno Hosomichi features free WiFi access in the guest room and free private parking on site. Arima Onsen Station on the Rokko Arima Ropeway is a 6-minute stroll away. Guests can relax and soak in the hot spring bath on site. Each room at this ryokan is air-conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Slippers are provided for guests' comfort. You will find luggage storage space at the property. Guests can purchase beverages from the drinks vending machine on site. Massage services are offered at a charge. A sauna facility is featured at this accommodation. Mt. Rokko is 2.3 km from Okuno Hosomichi, while Mount Maya is 8 km away. Osaka Itami Airport is 90 minutes away via walk, monorail and train.

Close to both Kyoto Station and Sanjusangen-do Temple, Ryokan Ginkaku Kyoto is set in Kyoto and has a public bath and garden. With free WiFi, this 2-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. The property is 200 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto, and within 2.1 km of the city centre. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, some units are soundproof. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 1.5 km from the ryokan, while Gion Shijo Station is 2.6 km away. Itami Airport is 43 km from the property.

Onomichi is a port town that has prospered in the shipping industry since the Middle Ages and has built its own culture through the interaction of many people, goods, and assets. The “miniature garden city” woven by the sea, mountains, and islands is also a place where you can enjoy “foods of the mountains and seas” such as “oysters” and other seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, local vegetables grown in a warm climate, and seasonal fruits. [Omichi Hansei] is a Japanese-style inn with a total of 11 rooms that has inherited over 250 years of history. The restaurant [Fujihan], which was the predecessor of the restaurant [Ehan], which was loved by patriots at the end of the Edo period and Hirobumi Ito, has been renewed. We have created a stay where you can feel the "traditions and food culture of Onomichi" while staying in the hotel, including the "dishes that the Ryotei Koyado has inherited" that has inherited the history of the former restaurant. [Fulfilling heart, modern Japanese classic] The concept of Gaonomichi Hansei. The decoration of the hotel and the interior of the guest rooms are also sprinkled with a “Japanese modern classic” taste, and we will provide hospitality that will please mainly female customers.

The oldest inn in Atsumi Onsen with a 369-year history!A popular inn blending traditional charm with modern style, attracting many repeat visitors.Highlights include detached guest rooms overlooking a Japanese garden and kaiseki meals featuring the blessings of Yamagata's mountains and seas!

Offering garden views, Kozuka Hisanoha is situated in the Sengokuhara Onsen district of Hakone, 44 km from Fuji-Q Highland and 47 km from Lake Kawaguchi. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 11 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station. The accommodation features a hot spring bath, hot tub, modern restaurant and free WiFi. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a TV and a shared bathroom with a shower. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Venetian Glass Museum is 700 metres from Kozuka Hisanoha, while Pola Museum is less than 1 km from the property. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 119 km away.

45 km from Kitakata Station in Yonezawa, Tofuya Ryokan, Onogawa Onsen, Sauna, Barrier-free features accommodation with access to a public bath and open-air bath. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and a lift. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV. At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with a shared bathroom. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at Tofuya Ryokan, Onogawa Onsen, Sauna, Barrier-free will be able to enjoy activities in and around Yonezawa, like skiing and cycling. Uesugi Shrine is 7.3 km from the accommodation, while Yonezawa Station is 9.4 km from the property. Yamagata Airport is 76 km away.

◆For customers traveling by car◆ Approximately 3 hours from Ikeda IC via Osaka direction ◆For customers traveling by train◆ Board the Limited Express Super Hakuto from Osaka direction Disembark at JR Kurayoshi Station / Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes ◆For customers traveling by express bus◆ Disembark at JR Kurayoshi Station from Osaka direction / Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes Disembark at JR Kurayoshi Station from Hiroshima direction / Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes From Okayama direction, get off at JR Kurayoshi Station / Approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes For those coming by train or express bus A free shuttle bus is available from JR Kurayoshi Station (14:20–18:00). Please make a reservation by the day before if you wish to use this service. TEL: 0858-43-0111 Izanro Iwasaki Reservation Department ◆For customers arriving by airplane◆ From the Tokyo metropolitan area (via Tottori Airport) approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes

Yuzawa Grand Hotel is within a 2-minute walk from Echigo Yuzawa Train Station and the Sake Museum. It offers 3 public baths, a massage service and free parking on site. Guest rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is equipped with a fridge, a personal safe and a TV with satellite channels. All rooms come with a seating area. The hotel has an indoor bath and 2 outdoor baths located in separate locations. The hotel has a karaoke lounge, a ski rental shop, and can assist with ski lesson reservations upon request. Free internet access is available in all guest rooms and common areas. Meals are served at the "Kasteria" restaurant on the first floor. Hotel Yuzawa Grand is a 10-minute walk from Alpe no sato and a 5-minute drive from Yuzawa Chuo Park. It is a 30-minute drive from OKKY Museum and Kiyotsu Valley.

Located in Tsuruoka in the Yamagata region, Ikkyu -Seaside Hotel- provides accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. Featuring an open-air bath, the 3-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The ryokan features family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. The units at the ryokan are equipped with a TV and a safety deposit box. A fridge and kettle are also provided. At the ryokan, every unit includes bed linen and towels. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. 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. Kamo Aquarium is 4 km from Ikkyu -Seaside Hotel-. Shonai Airport is 5 km away.

Set in the green mountains of Hakone, Kinokuniya Ryokan is a 15-minute drive from Ashino Lake and offers hot-spring baths, karaoke and massage services. This 300-year old historic Ryokan boasts its own sulfur hot spring source and Japanese-style rooms with an LCD TV and a private bath. Rooms at Ryokan Kinokuniya are air-conditioned and feature Japanese-style futon beds on a traditional tatami (woven-straw) floor. A fridge, green tea and toiletries are provided. Many rooms have forest or mountain views. The hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Ashi-no-yu Bus Stop and a 10-minute drive from Kowakidani Train Station. Owakudani Volcanic Valley and Onshi Hakone Park are both about a 15-minute drive. On-site parking is free. Between soaks in the outdoor and indoor hot-spring baths, guests can enjoy a game of table tennis or check out the hotel’s gift shop. The lobby has a free-use iPad and free Wi-Fi. A Japanese breakfast and dinner are served at the banquet room.