20 Ryokan in Japan

The only natural onsen (hot spring) in Akiruno City. A place you can look over the scenery of Akigawa keikoku (valley), which is distinct with each of the four seasons. Befitting of its name ”the station of the valley”, the lodging and Japanese restaurant are crowded with repeat customers.

Set in Achi, 2.2 km from Achi Shrine Okumiya, Oyado Sansui provides accommodation with a hot spring bath, a public bath and an open-air bath. Offering free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 400 metres from Achi Shrine. The accommodation offers a sauna, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. 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 bath. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. 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 garden or in the shared lounge area. Ichiban Shimizu is 3.1 km from the ryokan, while Muku Hatoju Memorial Museum is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nagoya Airport, 92 km from Oyado Sansui.

Mugen is a property that was built 160 years ago, situated in Kyoto, 1 km from Nijo Castle. Every room at Mugen features an en suite shower room, toilet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property. You will find a shared lounge on site and a bar at the annex building. The ryokan also offers bike hire. Imperial Palace is 1.1 km from Mugen, while Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 1.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 39 km from the property.

The bath with plenty of hot spring water is open 24 hours a day. The guest rooms with indoor cypress baths are also available for day use. The beautiful 13200 square meter garden can be seen from the guest rooms. They also have private baths.

Syoubun features public and reservable hot spring baths with nature views. It offers Japanese-style accommodation, sake tasting and free WiFi. A free shuttle is available from/to Minakami Station. Rooms are furnished with tatami (woven-mat) flooring and futon bedding. They come with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a fridge. Guests at Syoubun can enjoy a massage in their room, or unwind in the garden. They can browse for local goods and delicacies in the hotel’s souvenir shop. A Japanese breakfast and dinner with local specialities is served in the dining room. Free coffee and tea are available in the lounge overlooking the garden. Syoubun is a 15-minute drive from Minakami Station, and a 1-minute walk from a bus stop. The Tanigawa Dake Ropeway is a 10-minute drive away.

Featuring a garden, Hinokitei Bokusui is located in Kusatsu in the Gunma region, 46 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park and 14 km from Mt. Kusatsu Shirane. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, every unit has a tatami. A fridge and kettle are also provided. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a TV and slippers. During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 107 km from the ryokan.

Built in the Sukiya-style of around 1900, Yadoya Manjiro features Japanese-style rooms with relaxing garden views. The inn is a 5-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and offers concierge services and a shared lounge. Free WiFi is also available. Tranquil rooms feature low furniture and traditional futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floor, paper screens and Japanese art decorations. They are fitted with a fridge and a safe. The Japanese-style inn is a 1-minute stroll from a number of restaurants and a 5-minute walk from a convenience shop or bus stop. JR Kyoto Station is a 10-minute taxi ride.

◆October 2020 Bath renewal◆ It boasts a natural rock bath, which is rare in Japan, where the source springs out from under your feet. All of the free-flowing hot springs with a history of 120 years can be bathed 24 hours a day.

Located in Totsukawa and only 27 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Yunotani Senkei provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Each accommodation at the 5-star ryokan has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot spring bath. Featuring a private entrance, the ryokan allows guests to maintain their privacy. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bath. There is also a dressing room and a seating area. At the ryokan, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. If you prefer to cook in the comfort of your own place, you can make use of the kitchenette facilities. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and the ryokan can arrange a bicycle rental service. Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum is 33 km from Yunotani Senkei, while Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 87 km from the accommodation.

Apikogen Mori no Hotel, a property with an open-air bath and a shared lounge, is set in Hachimantai, 46 km from Morioka Station, 70 metres from Appi Kogen Ski Resort, as well as 31 km from Iwate-Numakunai Station. This 3-star ryokan offers a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and public bath. There is a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, and free private parking is available. Iwate Prefectural Museum is 43 km from the ryokan, while Koiwai Farm is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Iwate Hanamaki Airport, 78 km from Apikogen Mori no Hotel.

10 minutes by car from Matsunoyama Onsen Town, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture An inn where you can enjoy meals, standing in the mountains. And in July 2022, some rooms will be renewed! It has been reborn as an inn where you can enjoy food and accommodation more comfortably. You can enjoy "Jomon-no-Yu" which is gentler than Matsunoyama Onsen's original "Taka-no-Yu". \ can you see the superb view? ! Photo spot/ Outside the dining room, there is an art “CUBE?” that floats on the water mirror. During the sunset time, you can enjoy a spectacular view... This hot spring inn is the closest to the rice terraces of Hoshitoge, so it is also recommended for photographers. 【lastly···】 * Due to the structure of the building, footsteps and voices can be heard. Not suitable for those sensitive to noise. *Because the inn is located in the mountains, insects may enter your room.

The shores of Lake Yamanaka are a 3-minute walk away. It is conveniently located near major tourist destinations such as Yamanakako Village Kirara and Fuji-Q Highland. Fujimikan is surrounded by a rich natural environment and offers a special lodging experience that is different from everyday life. You can spend a comfortable time surrounded by the beautiful views of Mt. Fuji and a tranquil atmosphere. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a refreshing stay surrounded by nature to your heart's content. [All rooms are Japanese-style rooms, non-smoking throughout the building, and equipped with a shared refrigerator, ice maker, and microwave]

An inn with guest rooms with open-air baths built on the murmuring of the Chitose River. There are 3 types of rooms overlooking the mountains and river (with open-air baths), 5 rooms with open-air baths in the main building, and a total of 17 rooms. Dinner at Hakuunso is a kaiseki meal that uses seasonal fish from Sagami Bay with beautiful and delicate flavors, as well as locally grown vegetables. The menu changes every month, and the head chef carefully selects the most delicious dishes of the season.

Only a 1-minute walk from the Yubatake, Yakushi-no-Yu Yumotokan features a tennis court, a hot spring bath and free Wi-Fi at the lobby. It offers Japanese-style rooms and ski gear rentals, while massages or skiing lessons can be arranged. Yumotokan Yakushi-no-Yu has a small souvenir shop, drinks vending machines and free parking. Rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a low table with seating cushions and traditional futon bedding. They’re fitted with an LCD TV, a fridge and an attached toilet. Yukata robes are provided, and some rooms come with private bathing facilities. Japanese-style hot spring hotel Yumotokan is a 10-minute walk from Sai-no-Kawa Koen Park. Naganohara Kusatsuguchi JR Train Station is a 25-minute bus ride away.

We welcome you in an extraordinary space with Mt. Yufu as a backdrop. The majestic Mt. Yufu, which can be seen from the rooms, hot springs, and restaurant, will treat you to a special story. An extraordinary space with Mt. Yufu as a backdrop After relaxing in your room and enjoying the soft hot springs of Yufuin, enjoy a variety of dishes made with ingredients unique to Toyo no Kuni... Enjoy a wonderful evening in luxurious Yufuin. [Yufuin Onsen] Enjoy the luxurious flow of the hot spring water. The spring quality is a simple hot spring that is gentle on the skin and is gentle on everyone's skin. We offer an open-air bath with a majestic view of Mt. Yufu, and five types of private baths. [Cuisine] We offer fresh ingredients from Toyo no Kuni, surrounded by the Bungo Sea and the majestic natural mountains. Enjoy colorful kaiseki cuisine made with seasonal ingredients. [Guest Rooms] The "colors" of Saigakukan are everywhere. We hope that your time here will be a special one. We welcome you with a carefully designed facility that pursues the comfort of nature. Time flows slowly as you gaze out at Mt. Yufu. Please take your time and enjoy your stay.

About a 10-minute walk of the Utoro hot spring bus stop, Shiretoko Village offers Japanese-style rooms and dormitory-type rooms, both equipped with free Wi-Fi, soothing natural hot spring bath which is equipped with shampoo/conditioner/body soap/dryerand and delicious Japanese cuisine. Shiretoko is 6.0km from Shiretoko National Park's Nature Center, 8.4 kilometres from the Oshin Koshin Waterfalls, and a 25-minute drive from Shiretoko Goko Lake. Shiretoko Shari Train Station is 38.5 kilometres away. Guests can slowly unwind in two spacious hot spring baths, which are accessible around the clock. Shiretoko Village provides luggage storage and laundry service. Activities and guided day tours can also be arranged. Free parking is available. There is a designated smoking area on site. Rooms feature a tatami (woven mat) floor, on which traditional futon bedding is spread for sleeping. They are fitted with an LCD TV, and some rooms have an en suite bathroom. A Japanese breakfast and a dinner featuring local specialities are served in the dining room.

An inn of peace and healing on the island of the gods. Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima in Aki, a world cultural heritage site where the beauty of dynasty culture is still alive. Miyajima's ryokan "Kurayado Iroha" has rooms filled with nostalgia while cherishing the spirit of traditional Japanese warehouses. It is a healing inn that welcomes travelers with heartfelt, natural hospitality. Please spend a peaceful and irreplaceable night on the island of the gods. A 5-minute walk to the World Heritage "Itsukushima Shrine". A total of 14 rooms with different tastes that will heal your heart. The large public bath on the 5th floor is an open-air bath with a view of the large torii gate. Please enjoy the kaiseki cuisine prepared by the head chef using fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea.

Situated 19 km from Naeba Ski Resort, 41 km from Kawaba Ski Resort and 42 km from Ishidan-gai Steps, Nitaya provides accommodation set in Minakami. This 1-star ryokan offers a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and open-air bath. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. At the ryokan, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 154 km from the ryokan.

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.

Renovated in 2017, Meitoya Sou offers a modern-style ryokan with natural hot spring baths. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site. Guests can enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the vicinity. Every room includes a TV and yukata robes. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a gift shop at the property. Yamagata (Junmachi) Airport is 27 km from the property.