20 Ryokan in Japan

Welcome to the forest resort overlooking Mount Yufu... In the mountain valley of Yufuin, where crystal-clear air flows. Amidst the lush natural forest with varying shades of green, the all-cottage-style 'Hanare Tatsuno Hige' and the forest villa 'Villa Yumuta' quietly stand. With only 10 guest rooms, each uniquely designed, they create a private and extraordinary space.

Superb location overlooking mountains at Hakone. The hotel interior used furniture and lighting from Bali and it reminds of a tropical resort. There is a spacious open-air bath on the balcony, and a popular beauty salon directly managed by the hotel.

Set within 4.7 km of Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area and 47 km of Nagano Station, AlpenBlick入山登 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Hakuba. A public bath is available for guests. Free private parking is available and the ryokan also offers a shuttle service for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. At the ryokan, the units are fitted with a tatami, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities. A buffet breakfast is available at the ryokan. A coffee shop can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. For guests with children, AlpenBlick入山登 provides both an indoor and outdoor play area. Ski-to-door access, a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are all featured at the accommodation, and guests can go skiing in the surroundings. Zenkoji Temple is 47 km from AlpenBlick入山登, while Happo-One Ski Resort is 3.8 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 69 km from the property.

Surrounded by the Hakone outer rim mountains made up of numerous peaks, Hakone-Sengokuhara offers the breath of majestic nature.In this land called the 'Beautiful Japanese Shangri-La,' Hiramatsu presents a 'restaurant to stay' featuring luxurious cuisine and warm hospitality. A gourmet inn of relaxation where the restaurant, led by head chef Yoshikoshi, elevates Italian cuisine with French techniques into original dishes, and all rooms are equipped with natural hot spring baths.The restaurant also offers dinner services for non-staying guests.

Set in Zao Onsen, less than 1 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira has ski-to-door access, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access. This 3-star ryokan provides a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and public bath. There is parking on-site and the property offers an electric vehicle charging station. All units at the ryokan come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. A fridge and kettle are also featured. The units feature a shared bathroom, slippers and bed linen. 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. You can play table tennis at Mogamitakayu Zenshichinoyu Ohira. Skiing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service, a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are also available on-site. Yamagata Airport is 36 km away.

安比高原森のホテルの2つのこだわりは、 全国でも稀有な源泉「モルデンの湯」と味の芸術品「極上前沢牛」のご提供。 自家源泉「モルデンの湯」は、岩手県安代町細野区の モルデン沸石原石地層から出湯する全国でも稀有な温泉。 お湯につかるだけで皮膚の脂肪分や分泌物を洗い流す作用があり、 その優れた美肌効果から「美人の湯」「若返りの湯」と言われております。 当館がご提供する「前沢牛」は、全て「牛匠」小形牧場からのみ直接仕入れをおこなっております。 良質な肉質・脂質を生み出すために、血統や飼育にこだわった逸品だけを取り扱っている牧場からの一括仕入れ。 It is a commitment driven solely by the desire to let our customers enjoy delicious Maesawa beef. Please experience the 'cost performance of the production area,' which is unimaginable in urban areas. Enjoy the smooth, velvety hot spring water that leaves your skin feeling silky smooth, along with the rich flavor of Maesawa beef that melts in your mouth, surrounded by the abundant nature of Appi Highlands.

Conveniently set in Osaka, Osaka Ryokan Kuramoto provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. This 3-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. The ryokan features family rooms. At the ryokan, all units come with a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Shimoyamatobashi Monument, Hoan-ji Temple and Nipponbashi Monument. Itami Airport is 21 km away.

Spa Resort Livemax features a large hot spring bath, an indoor swimming pool and a sauna. It also offers 2 restaurants, beauty treatments and an amusement centre, as well as karaoke rooms. Free WiFi is available at the lobby. Livemax Spa Resort offers suites with a living room, a kitchen and a washing machine. They are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and free wired internet, while the en suite bathroom comes with toiletries. Guests at Spa Livemax can unwind in a hot tub, enjoy slides at the heated pool or relax with a massage. The amusement centre includes a Nintendo Wii room, and drinks vending machines are on the premises. Restaurant Geihinkan serves Japanese and Western dishes, offering buffets in weekends. Restaurant Hanasaki features Japanese favourites. Spa Resort Livemax is a 10-minute drive from Mooka Station. JR Utsunomiya station is a 30-minute drive, and offers a direct connection with JR Tokyo Station in 50 minutes. Narita International Airport is a 2-hour drive.

Hanayashiki Ukifune-en, located in Uji, a treasure trove of historical romance such as the setting of The Tale of Genji and UNESCO World Heritage temples and shrines. All guest rooms offer views of the Uji River, with the travel charm of spring featuring the cherry blossoms of Byodoin Temple and the clear streams of the Uji River in summer. In autumn, you can enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves of the mountains and the enchanting seasonal transitions with the mystical scenery of the Uji River.

Just a 2-minute walk from the Maruike ski resort, Club Wyndham Shirakabaso Shigakogen offers indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, rooms with free Wi-Fi and a launderette. It features both Japanese-style and Western rooms. Japanese-style rooms feature with tatami mat (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding while all rooms come with heating facilities and an LCD TV. Some rooms have a fridge and an en suite bathroom. Guests can relax in the outdoor hot spring with nature views, unwind in a public bath indoors, or soak in a private-use hot spring bath. A Japanese daily breakfast and dinner are served in the hotel’s restaurant. Shigakogen Shirakabaso Hotel is just a 15-minute drive (and then 30-minute walk) from the Snow Monkey Park. The nearest bus stop is Hasuike bus stop, 2 minute's walk away.

In March 2023, a spa suite with one room on the fifth floor opened, featuring a second-floor area with spa rooms that include hot spring baths, Forest Rooms themed around nature, and compact shared rooms. These spaces are designed to suit different purposes, whether for relaxation, workation, or enjoying freedom in how you spend your time. When you want a change of scenery, relax in the themed lounges and occasionally soak in the hot springs to warm your body.Take a walk to feel the refreshing air of nature.We have created an inn that offers SHIN-Yuji, a modernized version of the healing retreats where Meiji-era literary masters visited Shima and other hot spring locations to rejuvenate both body and mind, inspiring their creative pursuits.Although we do not offer extravagant services, our staff is committed to providing sincere and kind hospitality.At the first-floor dining area, Shimanone, we welcome guests with handmade soba and delicious sake.

Boasting 6 dining options and a spa, Hotel Epinard Nasu features accommodations with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the sauna and request for massages at the spa, or go in hot-spring baths or take pottery classes. A free shuttle is available from JR Nasu-Shiobara Train Station, which is a 35-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature Western-style beds and a separate tatami (woven-straw) seating area. A refrigerator and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included. The en suite bathroom features slippers and a hairdryer. Guests can take walks at the oak forest or work out at the fitness centre equipped with an indoor swimming pool, mini golf course, and a tennis court. A karaoke room and a shopping arcade with local products are provided as well. Car/bicycle rentals and laundry services are can be requested at the 24-hour front desk. Meli Mel Anges features French cuisine, Herbage serves a buffet, Nasuno serves authentic Japanese cuisine lavished with seasonal local ingredients. Guests can also dine at the tea lounge and the bar located on the 13th floor. Nasu Epinard Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Nasu Orgel Museum, and a 10-minute drive from Nasu Teddy Bear Museum. An Express Bus is available from Shinjuku Station which is a 2-hour and 20-minute drive away.

33 km from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, Kanouya is located in Omachi and provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Conveniently set in the Omachi Onsen-kyo district, this ryokan features an open-air bath, as well as a public bath. The ryokan features parking on-site, a hot spring bath and luggage storage space. At the ryokan, each unit includes a tatami and a flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, all units are equipped 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. Skiing and hiking are possible within the area, and the ryokan offers ski storage space. The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum is 42 km from Kanouya, while Matsumoto Station is 43 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 48 km from the property.

Set in Kyoto and only 8.9 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, 料理旅館 高雄錦水亭 offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated ryokan is located 8.9 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove and 9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple. The property is non-smoking and is located 10 km from Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple. The ryokan is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Nijo Castle is 10 km from 料理旅館 高雄錦水亭, while Kyoto Imperial Palace is 11 km from the property. Itami Airport is 55 km away.

Situated right next to picturesque Lake Kawaguchi, Togawaso is Japanese-style accommodation boasting great views of Mount Fuji. Guests can relax in with. Free Wi-Fi is offered in the public area. It is a 10-minute drive from Kawaguchi Station, and free shuttles are available from the station with advance reservation. Yagizaki Park that looks out to the lake is a 1-minute walk away. Popular Fujikyu Highland Amusement Park is a 17-minute drive from the property. Guests at Togawaso sleep in traditional futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Rooms feature views of either Mount Fuji or the Lake. An LCD TV is provided, while bathroom and toilet are shared. The property offers free luggage storage services. The common lounge area comes with free drinks, while vending machines are also available on site. Hearty homemade Breakfast meals are offered for breakfast at the spacious dining room.

In spring, view cherry blossoms at Mount Yoshino. In summer, visit the World Heritage sacred peak 'Mount Ōmine' for pilgrimages or to escape the heat. In autumn, enjoy the maple leaves that color the valleys like pointillist paintings. In winter, experience a snowy wonderland that feels unlike anywhere else in Kansai. Throughout all seasons, enjoy the beautiful Dorogawa Onsen Village and its Bijin-yu hot springs. Relax at traditional inns where you can feel the gentle warmth of wood.

Built on a cape jutting out into the Pacific Ocean, the inn 'Kaishuu' evokes the image of a ship floating on the sea. The symbolic mixed open-air bath 'Hamachidori no Yu' features a dynamic design where the bath approaches close to the sea. You can experience the feeling of being one with the vast ocean, and bathing during the sunset that paints the sky crimson is especially extraordinary. Meanwhile, at the large bathhouse 'Umitsubaki,' in addition to the view, you can enjoy the two free-flowing hot springs 'Aiki Onsen' and 'Monju Onsen' in both indoor and open-air baths. Dinner options include the 'Kishu Funamori Kaiseki,' featuring a lavish assortment of seafood brought by the Kuroshio Current, or the 'Seasonal Delicacy Kaiseki,' made with local brand beef Kumano beef and other treasures of the mountains and sea. Relaxation in the guest rooms comes with views of the sea. Enjoy a blissful day in the standalone accommodations with open-air baths fed by free-flowing hot springs closest to the sea, or in simple Japanese-Western style rooms.

Just a 10-minute walk from Asarigawa Onsen Winter Resort, 小樽旅亭 蔵群 Ryokan was created by designer Makoto Nakayama and features relaxing open-air hot-spring baths, a Japanese tea room and a cafe/bar. The spacious rooms are an attractive mix of traditional and modern Japanese design, with comfortable Western-style bedding and toilets. Each includes a private bathroom and fridge with minibar. Guests can relax with a fresh cup of green tea and enjoy garden or forest views. 小樽旅亭 蔵群’s 24-hour indoor and open-air hot-spring baths overlook the surrounding forest. A comfortable library and sitting room are provided for guests to unwind between baths or after skiing. A breakfast and dinner of Japanese specialities made from local ingredients is served in the dining room and features freshly caught seafood. All drinks throughout the hotel, including alcoholic drinks, are free for hotel guests. Ryokan 小樽旅亭 蔵群 is a 15-minute drive from Otaru Ferry Terminal and a 20-minute drive from Otaruchikko Train Station. A free shuttle to and from Otaruchikko Train Station is offered.

【Access from the nearest station/bus stop to the hotel】 ・Approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Tazawako Station ・Approximately 35 minutes by shared bus (Ugo Kotsu) bound for Nyuto Onsen from JR Tazawako Station, get off at Sugiyachi bus stop, 1-minute walk 【Free shuttle service from JR Tazawako Station】 JR Tazawako Station departure: 15:40, 16:10, 17:40 ※Please make a reservation by 5:00 PM the day before.

A well-known hot spring in Tama region. It was also mentioned in Musashino Fudoki (ancient reports about provincial cultures). Enjoy its beautiful scenery of the Akigawa River and Valley. The hot spring welling up is a sulfur spring which is good for bruise, high blood pressure and fractured bone.