20 Ryokan in Japan

Located in Mount Koya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zoufukuin offers a traditional Japanese-style accommodation housed within a Buddhist temple. Guests can reach Zoufukuin in 10 minutes by bus from Koyasan Station to Reihokanmae Bus Stop. Koyasan Reihokan Museum is a minute's walk from Zoufukuin, while Kongobuji is a 5-minute walk away. Koyasan Daishikyokai is a 2-minute walk away and Koyasan University is 5 minutes away on foot. Kansai International Airport is 40 km from the property. All rooms are Japanese-style rooms and include bathrobes. The bathroom is shared. There is a convenience store within a 3-minute walk from the property.

Set in Kyoto, 1.5 km from Nijo Castle and 1.4 km from the centre, Onya Kaede offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden. The 3-star ryokan has quiet street views and is 2.4 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The ryokan features family rooms. At the ryokan, each unit comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units will provide guests with a tatami and a kettle. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 3 km from the ryokan, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 3.3 km away. Itami Airport is 46 km from the property.

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]

A hideaway for adults that values a space where you can relax and enjoy a quiet time. The creative Japanese banquet dinner features seasonal dishes made with ingredients from each season. The main steak is served from a live kitchen that stimulates the five senses with sounds and aromas. Warm your body to the core in the sulfur spring, also known as the "beauty bath," and relax even more in the lobby lounge or private open-air bath. There are only two rooms with an open-air bath, which is rare in Naruko. Please enjoy a refreshing moment in this extraordinary space.

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and hot spring bath, Awajishima Kanko Hotel is situated in the Sumoto Onsen district in Sumoto, 1.2 km from Ohama Beach. Free private parking is available on site. Certain rooms have a private bathroom with a hot tub, while others have slippers and free toiletries. Some units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Awajishima Kanko Hotel features free WiFi . A flat-screen TV is available. You can play table tennis at this ryokan, and the area is popular for fishing. This ryokan offers free rental fishing rods. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 32 km from Awajishima Kanko Hotel.

Located in the sacred Mount Koya area, 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- is a historic temple and an accommodation for visitors. Just to the left of entering sanmon gate, there is a stone garden created by the famous Mirei Shigemori and designated a natural monument by the Japanese government. Guests can experience temple activities such as meditation, sutra copying and tracing of Buddhist deities at an additional charge, if reserved in advance. Guests can also participate in morning prayers, which do not require reservation. All rooms at 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- are Japanese-style and feature tatami (woven-straw) floors. Traditional futon bedding, a TV, fan and heater are provided. Bathroom and toilet are shared with other guests. The spacious public baths feature a hot tub. On-site luggage storage is available. Guests with reservations that include a meal can enjoy delicately prepared homemade vegetarian meals featuring seasonal dishes. Convenience stores are located within a 3-minute walking distance from the property. It is a 10-minute walk from the famous Kongobuji Temple. Guests can visit the Buddhist temple, Danjogaran, just a 3-minute walk 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.

A long-established ryokan since 1748, famous for being associated with Tesshu Yamaoka (a famous samurai from the late Edo Period). You can enjoy one of the 5 most famous Japanese rice dishes, Chushichimeshi, which was created by the 8th landlord of the ryokan and Tesshu. Its Japanese garden with rare stones is also splendid.

■About the rooms The "Ume no Ma" room where you will be staying was built in 1965. The walls are a vibrant yet calm color typical of Kanazawa, and have been used for the exterior and interior walls of buildings since ancient times. The room consists of an 8-tatami main room, a 6-tatami next room, a tatami corridor, and a 4.5-tatami waiting room. The bedding for your sleep is an Airweave mattress with a down comforter. The bathroom has a cypress-scented bathtub where you can relax and enjoy a bath. The guest room amenities include cosmetics containing gold leaf, which is unique to Kanazawa. Dinner and breakfast are served in a separate detached building called "Ochin". For dinner, you will enjoy Kaga kaiseki cuisine. We will arrange various dishes according to the season based on the basic composition of appetizers, appetizers, sashimi, takiawase, grilled dishes, main dishes, vinegared dishes, rice, and fruit. We can also include jibuni and steamed lotus, which are representative of Kaga cuisine, upon request. We also offer a variety of local sake from famous sake breweries in the prefecture. Breakfast is based on rice cooked in a clay pot, miso soup, kuchitori, grilled dishes, simmered dishes, and other dishes, with seasonal dishes such as boiled tofu also available.

Our inn is a homely, family-run inn located in Matsunoyama Onsen, known as one of Japan's three great medicinal hot springs. The hotel retains a traditional atmosphere here and there, and all guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms. Please come and relax in our hot springs, which will warm both your body and mind and soothe your fatigue.

Situated in Kyoto, 600 metres from Gion Shijo Station and 600 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Gion Fukuzumi offers air conditioning. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 800 metres from Shoren-in Temple. The ryokan has a satellite flat-screen TV. Heian Shrine is 1.6 km from the ryokan, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1.7 km from the property. Itami Airport is 46 km away.

Surrounded by the numerous mountains of the Hakone outer rim, Sengokuhara in Hakone allows you to feel the breath of majestic nature. In this place known as "a beautiful Japanese paradise," Hiramatsu offers a "restaurant to stay" where you can enjoy sumptuous cuisine and warm hospitality. This is a relaxing gourmet inn where the restaurant serves original dishes created by Chef Yoshikoshi, who has combined French cooking techniques with Italian cuisine that makes the most of the ingredients, creating a sublimation experience. All rooms have hot springs that flow directly from the source. The restaurant is open for dinner and is open to non-guests as well.

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.

Hachimantai Mountain Hotel & Spa features a sauna and free private parking, and is within 35 km of Morioka Station and 18 km of Appi Kogen 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. Guests can use the hot spring bath and the public bath, or enjoy mountain views. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hot tub. At the ryokan, some units are soundproof. At the ryokan, units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy a buffet breakfast. For guests with children, Hachimantai Mountain Hotel & Spa provides outdoor play equipment. A ski equipment rental service, ski-to-door access and a ski pass sales point are all offered at the accommodation, and guests can go skiing in the surroundings. Iwate-Numakunai Station is 27 km from Hachimantai Mountain Hotel & Spa, while Iwate Prefectural Museum is 33 km from the property. Iwate Hanamaki Airport is 70 km away.

Featuring a garden, Ekinariya Ryokan is set in Kusatsu in the Gunma region, 46 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park and 14 km from Mt. Kusatsu Shirane. This 4-star ryokan features a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and public bath. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, the units come with a tatami, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom. Matsumoto Airport is 107 km away.

Set 17 km from Subaru Hall, 23 km from Sakai Municipal Mihara Culture Hall and 24 km from Tanpi Shrine, 真田昌幸-幸村父子の隠れ宿 紀伊見荘 offers accommodation located in Hashimoto. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can use the hot spring bath and the public bath, or enjoy mountain views. At the ryokan, units are equipped with a wardrobe. A fridge and kettle are also offered. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Kurohimeyamakofun is 24 km from the ryokan, while Mihara History Museum is 24 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 47 km away.

Located in Ichinomiya, 45 km from Chiba Port Tower, HOTEL R9 Kujukuri "ex Casual Resort COFF Ichinomiya" provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The 3-star ryokan is 2.8 km from Torami Station. The ryokan features family rooms. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and slippers, the units at the ryokan have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the ryokan, all units include bed linen and towels. Kazusa-Ichinomiya Station is 3.3 km from the ryokan, while Shirako Shrine is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Narita International Airport, 50 km from HOTEL R9 Kujukuri "ex Casual Resort COFF Ichinomiya".

"Oku Takeo Onsen Kaze no Mori" is an inn for two adults only. It is a seclusion facility where you can spend a relaxing and precious time together. Junior high school students and younger are not allowed to stay (those 16 years and older can stay as adults). This inn is located almost on the border between Takeo City and Ureshino City in Saga Prefecture, and has 11 detached rooms with open-air baths on a vast site of about 18,000 square meters surrounded by nature. Each room has an open-air bath with a different design, and the spring quality is "pure sodium bicarbonate spring" that is expected to have a skin-beautifying effect. The hot spring is not a free-flowing hot spring, but the source is heated and circulated so you can bathe at any time during your stay. The guest rooms are designed in a modern style that combines Nordic and Japanese styles. The time you spend together will be gently enveloped in indirect lighting. For meals, we offer creative kaiseki cuisine using fresh ingredients from Saga Prefecture. The dining area is completely private, so you can dine while looking at the garden and nature in a space just for the two of you. Check-in is from 3:00 p.m. and check-out is at 12:00 p.m. Dinner starts at 6 or 7 p.m. Breakfast can be chosen from 9, 9:30, or 10 a.m. Kaze no Mori is a place to forget about everyday life and relax both body and mind. For that reason, we cannot accommodate early morning departures or late night arrivals.

Just a 5-minute walk from JR Kamishiro Station! This lodge is perfect for families, with a handmade athletics facility, a tree house, and a Goemon wood-fired bath.

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.