20 Ryokan in Japan

Ten detached guest rooms, each with its own semi-open-air bath and a view of Mt. Yufu and the forest, are dotted across the vast grounds of approximately 7,000m2. The rustling of the trees is the music of nature, and the breath of the lush earth caresses your cheeks. Why not spend an exquisite holiday surrounded by the majestic Mt. Yufu in Yufuin, one of Japan's leading hot spring resorts? The detached guest rooms are an exceptional space that harmonizes old and new, Japanese and Western. All ten buildings have different styles, and no two are the same. In the lounge where soft light pours in from the high ceiling, you can spend elegant time reading. There is also a dog run, so you can cherish your precious time with your pet. Meals are served in a private room with a different atmosphere from the rooms. The dishes, which are carefully prepared by craftsmen using seasonal ingredients from Yufuin, Oita, are all masterpieces that will wow guests. Together with the beautiful tableware, we will add color to the blissful moments of your trip. Please enjoy a trip where you can fully experience the charm of Yufuin that can only be felt at Ichikoten.

Set 25 km from Torami Station, 27 km from Yoro Keikoku Okukiyosumi Prefectural Natural Park and 28 km from Kazusa-Ichinomiya Station, Onosou provides accommodation located in Onjuku. The property is around 34 km from Mobara Station, 35 km from Sogen-ji Temple and 38 km from Shirako Shrine. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. Units are equipped with a shared bathroom with free toiletries. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV and slippers. Tarzania is 43 km from the ryokan, while Hoki Museum is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Narita International Airport, 77 km from Onosou.

Set in Hakone, 9 km from Hakone Open-Air Museum, Yamagaso offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. With a garden, the 4-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and room service. At the ryokan, the rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Hakone Gora Park is 9 km from the accommodation, while Narukawa Museum is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 79 km from Yamagaso.

割烹旅館霞ヶ浦 is situated in Itako, 33 km from Naritasan Park, 33 km from Narita Airport Terminal 2, and 34 km from Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. The 2-star ryokan has river views and is 16 km from Kashima Stadium. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, units have a wardrobe. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a safety deposit box. Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Itako, like fishing. Sawara Station is 9.3 km from 割烹旅館霞ヶ浦, while Katori Shrine is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Narita International Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.

NEW opening in August 2022. All rooms are detached houses with open-air baths. The size of the five houses ranges from 52㎡ to 77㎡, and all rooms are spacious. All rooms are equipped with a washing machine with dryer, an induction mini kitchen, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a UCC drip pod, so you can stay comfortably not only for one night, but also for long-term stays and long-distance travel. All five buildings have a dining room, so you can enjoy meals at the dining table in your room without hesitation, whether you are staying without meals or ordering catered meals. Yukatsuki is not a hospitality inn or a rental villa, but a new style of inn that suits the times. You can relax in a quiet environment, use this as a base to go sightseeing in various places, or use it as a workcation, and spend your time in Yufuin freely and at your leisure. There is a hot spring in the building, and all the open-air baths in the rooms are filled with hot spring water. You can enjoy the hot springs 24 hours a day, whenever you like. Our hotel is a 7-minute taxi ride from Yufuin Station, making it a convenient location for getting to the city. The surrounding area is also very quiet, allowing you to enjoy both nature and the city.

A long-established genuine Japanese style hotel since 1883. The beautiful garden with seasonal flowers, such as azaleas and cherry blossoms, and autumn leaves can be seen through the windows of the guest rooms. You can have an even more luxurious time in a guest room with an open-air bath.

Situated near Shirarahama Beach and Kishu Museum of Art, The Gran Resort Elegante Shirahama is in Shirahama and features free private parking and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 3-star ryokan has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot spring bath. The accommodation offers a lift, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A balcony with pool views is offered in each unit. At the ryokan, units include bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and bar. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Heisogen Park is 1.5 km from the ryokan, while Shirahama Art Museum is 3.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 2 km from The Gran Resort Elegante Shirahama.

Located within 400 metres of Nihon Christ Kyokai Kashiwagi Church and 200 metres of Kaichu Inari Shrine, HOTEL HOUSE LEE provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tokyo. The property is situated 800 metres from Koizumi Yakumo Memorial Park, less than 1 km from Okubo Park and a 10-minute walk from Korea Museum. The property is 200 metres from Yodobashi Church, and within 1.3 km of the city centre. At the ryokan, units include a tatami and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath and slippers, units at the ryokan also offer free WiFi. At the ryokan, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Meotogi Shrine, Zenryu-ji Temple and Choko-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 23 km from HOTEL HOUSE LEE.

Situated within 1.1 km of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and less than 1 km of Sanjusangen-do Temple, 京都松澗Matsutani features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Gionmachi. The property has garden views and is 1.7 km from Gion Shijo Station and 2.2 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Kyoto Station is 2.9 km from the ryokan and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 3.4 km away. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and slippers, units at the ryokan also feature free WiFi. At the ryokan, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. TKP Garden City Kyoto is 2.2 km from the ryokan, while Shoren-in Temple is 2.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from 京都松澗Matsutani.

Situated in Osaka, 700 metres from Matsunomiya Shrine and 1.1 km from Tsurumibashi Shopping Street, Suzuran Tengachaya offers free WiFi and air conditioning. The property features garden views and is 1.8 km from Tsutenkaku and 1.4 km from Tsumori Shrine. The ryokan has family rooms. At the ryokan, every unit is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge and kettle are also available. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Hayashi Fumiko Literary Monument is 1.9 km from the ryokan, while Kuroda Han Historical Gate is 1.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 24 km from Suzuran Tengachaya.

Located on a hill overlooking Ise-Shima Toba, you can enjoy a dynamic view surrounded by the sea and sky and exquisite cuisine made with seasonal seafood caught in Ise-Shima. From the large public bath and open-air bath, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Ise Bay, Cape Irago, and Kamishima Island. On a clear day in winter, you may be able to see Mt. Fuji and Mt. Mitake. There is a private bath. All rooms are non-smoking. We offer elaborately designed rooms such as rooms with open-air baths and design rooms with canopies. [Spring quality and efficacy of Sakakibara Onsen] Spring quality: Alkaline simple hot spring / Effectiveness: Rheumatic diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, nerve paralysis, neurosis, post-illness recovery period, fatigue recovery, etc. Shuttle bus available from Toba Station (15:00, 16:00, 17:00/reservation required), 25 minutes by car to Toba Aquarium and Shima Spain Village, 45 minutes by car to Ise Jingu.

The World Heritage Gokayama Suganuma Gassho-style Village is 5 minutes by car, Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village is 20 minutes by car, and Shirakawa-go is 20 minutes by car. 1 hour and 20 minutes by World Heritage Bus from Shin-Takaoka Station, get off at Nishi-Akao bus stop, Gokayama Onsen Akao-kan is in front of the bus stop, convenient without walking. 20 minutes by world heritage bus from Shirakawa-go, get off at Nishi-Akao bus stop, and the hotel is in front of the bus stop. We recommend the 10 tatami mat Japanese-style room with bath and toilet and the Japanese-Western style room with bath and toilet. There is a natural hot spring with a large window, so you can relax. Many dishes such as wagyu beef grilled on a ceramic plate, char grilled with salt, handmade soba noodles, etc.

Next-door to Minakami Fujiwara Ski Resort, Hotel Sunbird boasts 11 private-use hot spring baths, a tennis court and karaoke. It offers rental bicycles, massage treatments and free Wi-Fi at the lobby. A free shuttle is provided from Minakami Station. Guests at Hotel Sunbird can go rafting, canoeing or fishing in the area, or unwind in the public open-air hot spring bath. They can relax in the hot tub and enjoy the first 40 minutes in a private hot spring bath free of charge. Rental ski gear is available. Comfortable Japanese-style rooms offer nature views and a seating area with chairs and a coffee table. They feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding, while amenities include an LCD TV, a fridge and yukata robes. Some rooms have an open-air hot spring bath, made of Cypress wood. Sunbird offers a breakfast buffet with hot and cold fare, while for dinner it serves seasonal Japanese dishes. Room service is available. The Sunbird Hotel is only a 3-minute drive from Minakami Golf resort, while JR Minakami Station is 30 minutes with its complimentary shuttle.

Hotel Kitanoya offers rooms with ocean views just a 6-minute walk from Amanohashidate Train Station. It boasts hot-spring baths and a Japanese restaurant. The property offers the on-site cafe Hamanasu for staying guests. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All rooms at Kitanoya Hotel have tatami (woven-straw) flooring and an attached bathroom; guests can choose between Western mattresses and Japanese futon beds. Rooms with private outdoor hot-spring baths are available. Amanohashidate Land Bridge is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Bicycle rental is offered, making exploration fun and easy. In addition to public hot-spring baths, an open-air bath can be reserved for private use. Guests can enjoy a stroll through the hotel’s garden, relax with a bit of fishing or unwind with a massage. Restaurant Gakatei serves Japanese breakfasts and multi-course (kaiseki) dinners featuring local specialities.

Ryokan Nakajimaya offers Japanese-style accommodations with Japanese courtyard garden views in a quiet traditional neighborhood. Free WiFi is available in the public areas and guests can sleep in Japanese Yukata robes. Shijo Subway Station and Karasuma Train Station is a 5-minute walk away. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with a flat-screen TV and a seating area with low tables and cushions. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. Nakajimaya Ryokan is a 10-minute drive from Nijyo Castle and Kiyomizu Shrine. Yasaka Shrine is a 5-minute drive away. No meals are served.

Kozuka Hisanoha is situated in Hakone, in the Sengokuhara Onsen district. With a restaurant, the 3-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the ryokan, rooms have a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. An Asian breakfast is available each morning at Kozuka Hisanoha. Spa and wellness facilities including a hot spring bath and a hot tub are at guests' disposal during their stay at the accommodation. Fuji Hakone Izu National Park is 12 km from Kozuka Hisanoha, while Atami is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 87 km from the ryokan.

Minato Koyado Awajishima offers rooms in Fukura. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. At the ryokan, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hair dryer. At Minato Koyado Awajishima, rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A Japanese-style breakfast is available daily at the property. The property has a hot spring bath. Tokushima is 26 km from the accommodation, while Wakayama is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 52 km from the property.

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.

1 minute walk from JR Umekoji Kyoto-Nishi Station. The Railway Museum and Kyoto Aquarium are within walking distance! There is a large natural hot spring bath and 5 free private baths, so you can enjoy bathing in the baths. Dinner is a Japanese kaiseki meal, and breakfast is a buffet with a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes.

A good old nostalgia that combines tradition and modernity with a profound gate and a quaint entrance. Stay away from the usual hot springs and enjoy the simple luxury of a "healing countryside old folk house" at a secret hot spring inn at Shinshukyo Modern Kaiseki.