20 Ryokan in Japan

A ryokan that takes only 5 groups a day. It is on a hilltop of Yugawara with beautiful views of the new green leaves in spring and autumn leaves in fall. Enjoy a relaxing bath in the hot spring, which is said to have water that makes skin whiter and more beautiful.

An ocean-view hot spring resort overlooking the islands of Matsushima.Matsushima Ichinobo. A free and comfortable space to connect with the serene Matsushima.Enjoy a stress-free adult time. Your stay is all-inclusive.Relax without worrying about your wallet until checkout.

Renovated guest rooms in 2022♪ Experience a unique, homey hospitality that is neither a traditional inn nor a hotel, but exclusive to temple lodgings.Relax and unwind with natural hot springs flowing directly from our private source, private baths, and stone sauna♪ Meals are prepared with meticulous attention to details such as broth and seasonings, helping you build health from the inside out.

An inn looking on to the Arakawa River's tributary, Yatsu River, the pure Japanese-style building made entirely of cypress has a calm presence. You can enjoy the Yatsu River Valley's view from its open-air bath. You can also visit this hotel just for lunch and the bath.

A lodging where you can rejuvenate your mind and body with meals made from natural ingredients, forest bathing, and hot springs. Ingredients carefully selected at their place of origin and natural seasonings are emphasized. Enjoy a gentle fusion-style creative multi-course meal. Dinner features a healthy creative multi-course meal that brings out the deliciousness of Shinshu and Ina Valley. Breakfast is a gentle mountain-style meal cooked in a pot without using sugar or mirin. The organic miso from the long-established Okubo Brewery and the meticulously prepared broth create a deeply flavorful miso soup, a specialty dish with great care. 【Information】 1. A bathing tax of 150 yen per adult is required. 2. The futon laying is self-service. 3. The facility is non-smoking. 4. Check-in 15:00～ Final check-out 10:00 5. Free WiFi connection available within the facility.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Shelter Garden Nikko is located in Nikko, 2.1 km from Nikko Toshogu Shrine and 3.4 km from Tobu Nikko Station. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation provides a lift and room service for guests. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath. At the ryokan, all units include bed linen and towels. The ryokan offers a continental or Asian breakfast. Guests can also relax in the garden. Nikko Station is 3.9 km from Shelter Garden Nikko, while Kegon Falls is 20 km away. Ibaraki Airport is 120 km from the property.

Located in the centre of Shibu hot-spring area, Senshinkan Matsuya offers Japanese-style non-smoking accommodations in a traditional building. Guests can enjoy the Ryokan's public hot-spring baths or go out to bathe in other hot-spring baths in the area. A free shuttle is available from Yudanaka Train Station, which is a 5-minute drive away. This hotel was selected as one of the Best Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2015. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. A TV, safety deposit box and a fridge are included in each, and some rooms have free Wi-Fi access. Guests can drink from the minibar or make green tea using the electric kettle. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. Traditional multi-course meals featuring local ingredients are served for dinner. A Japanese set menu is offered for breakfast and all meals are served at the dining room. Photocopying and luggage storage services are available at the front desk. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. Guests can take a 10-minute free shuttle ride to go to Snow Monkey Park, which only departs at 09:00. Matsuya Senshinkan is a 25-minute drive from Shiga Kogen Ski Resort and a 15-minute walk from Heiwa Kannon. Kusatu Onsen is 44 km from the property, a 70-minute drive away.

Set in Shirahama in the Wakayama region with Shirarahama Beach and Ezura Beach nearby, Minshuku Katsuya features accommodation with access to a hot spring bath. This 1-star ryokan offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The units are fitted with a shared bathroom. The units are equipped with heating facilities. 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. Rinkaiura Beach is 2.1 km from the ryokan, while Shirahama Art Museum is 2.2 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 3 km from the property.

Roman Kan is situated in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, a 12-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 2.2 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. The 2-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is 1.4 km from the city centre and less than 1 km from Kyoto Station. There is also a well-fitted kitchen in some of the units equipped with a microwave. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house restaurant, which serves a variety of Chinese dishes and also offers vegetarian and vegan options in a family-friendly atmosphere. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.5 km from the ryokan, while Gion Shijo Station is 2.7 km from the property. Itami Airport is 44 km away.

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Asahiro is set in Minabe, 6.9 km from Kozan-ji Temple and 7.8 km from Tokei Shrine. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan features family rooms. All units in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also featured. The units at the ryokan feature air conditioning and a desk. Tanabe City Museum of Art is 13 km from the ryokan, while Kamitonda Concert Hall is 17 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 18 km from the property.

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Ryokan Kiritani Hakoneso is located in Hakone, 9.4 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station and 48 km from Fuji-Q Highland. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan features 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 shared bathroom with a bidet. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Shuzen-ji Temple is 48 km from the ryokan, while Hakone Gora Park is less than 1 km away.

Our inn is a small hot spring lodging embraced by nature, located at the foot of Mount Adatara in Dake Onsen. Making use of the warmth of the wooden building constructed in the early Showa period, we aimed to create a gentle, openhearted inn like wildflowers blooming in the fields. Therefore, we have named all eight rooms after delicate flowers such as Evening Primrose, Katakuri, and Pink. The sound of creaking wood as you climb the stairs.A long tatami corridor lined with lattice windows.We have designed the space to evoke the charm and nostalgia of Taisho-era romance, making even small inconveniences feel endearing and atmospheric. The hot spring water of Dake Onsen is a rare simple acidic spring, even nationwide. All baths, including the open-air bath in the rooms, use pure, free-flowing hot spring water directly from the source. Relax your mind and spend a leisurely, tranquil moment.

A long-established inn founded in 1625. The elegant and majestic old building is a Giyofu architecture (mimicked Western-style architecture) of the Meiji Period combining stone and wood buildings. In 2002, it was designated as an important cultural property.

The hot spring source is a natural flow of slightly reddish cloudy hot water. 100% pure hot spring water from the source is luxuriously used for the indoor bath and open-air bath. The water is potable and is effective against gastrointestinal diseases. Located in an open area, the view from the rooms is fantastic.

Offering a garden and garden view, 高野山 宿坊 龍泉院 -Koyasan Shukubo Ryusenin- is set in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park and 47 km from Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore. Offering free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 38 km from Kishi Station. Subaru Hall is 48 km away and Jigenin Temple is 49 km from the ryokan. Units are fitted with a shared bathroom with slippers. At the ryokan, the units have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Saifuku-ji Temple is 49 km from the ryokan. Kansai International Airport is 62 km from the property.

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Shima Onsen Ichigekan is set in Nakanojo, 49 km from Naeba Ski Resort and 36 km from Ishidan-gai Steps. Located in the Shima Onsen district, the property provides guests with access to a hot spring bath. At the ryokan, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe. The ryokan offers certain units with river views, and the units are equipped with a kettle. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Matsumoto Airport is 140 km away.

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.

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Oyado Kinkiyu Annex SUIKAZURA is situated in Teshikaga, 11 km from Lake Kussharo and 13 km from Lake Mashu. This ryokan provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features 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 safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units are equipped with heating facilities. A selection of options including fruits, juice and cheese is available for the buffet breakfast. There is a coffee shop on-site. Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park is 27 km from the ryokan, while Koshimizu Primeval Garden is 44 km from the property. Memanbetsu Airport is 47 km away.

A stay to delight all five senses. A serene Japanese-style space subtly showcasing the beloved aesthetics of Japan. The highly acclaimed cuisine, crafted with carefully selected ingredients from Kyushu, enhances your stay with its refined flavors and elegant presentation.

・The property consists of three buildings: the main building 'Oyado Hakusan' (Japanese-style room with toilet), the annex 'Satoyama no Shiki' (rooms with open-air baths), and the new building 'Yotei Sanaeda' (spacious 45-square-meter rooms with bath and toilet). ・There are seven private hot spring baths.Guests staying in the main building can use five baths, while guests in the annex and new building can use all seven baths.There is a time limit, but they are free of charge. ・There are stone saunas and an esthetic room available. ・A free parking lot is available, located a 1-minute walk away and accommodating up to 60 cars. ・Japanese dining options and private dining rooms are available. ・Free shuttle service is provided.