20 Ryokan in Japan

Located in the center of the resort area of Nasu Kogen, it is very convenient with easy access to various sightseeing spots and attractions such as nearby art museums, museums, zoos, and amusement parks. There are 15 guest rooms, mainly Japanese-style rooms, and all rooms are equipped with a bath and toilet. Some rooms have a private open-air bath. There are large public baths and open-air baths for men and women, and the source of the hot spring is "Jizo no Yu", which is also drawn to the Nasu Imperial Villa. Although it is colorless and transparent, it is known as a beauty hot spring that is gentle on the skin. Meals are served at the restaurant for both dinner and breakfast. Creative kaiseki cuisine using seasonal ingredients from Nasu and Japanese beef teppanyaki are popular. The teppanyaki of "Tochigi Wagyu", which has been selected as the best grade of Japanese beef in Japan, and the seasonal kaiseki course of "Nasu Unagi" are also very popular. Please enjoy it with local sake. There are few staff who can speak English, but they will welcome you with a smile and body language. We look forward to welcoming you.

Located in Toyooka and only 100 metres from Takenohama Beach, Nekozaki provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 1-star ryokan offers free shuttle service and luggage storage space. The ryokan features a hot spring bath and a housekeeping service. At the ryokan, all units have a tatami, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. A microwave and kettle are also provided. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. An Asian breakfast is available daily at the ryokan. Kirihama Beach is 2.7 km from Nekozaki, while Kinumaki Shrine is 12 km away. Tajima Airport is 23 km from the property.

An inn located close to Futtsu Misaki (Cape Futtsu) where you can enjoy clam digging, wading, fishing, and beach seining. A hot spring, Kohaku no Yu (Amber Hot Spring), wells up naturally from the tsukiyama (tiny hill) in front of the entrance. Refresh yourself in the natural hot spring, and enjoy the hotel's much-talked-about seafood meals.

Situated within 23 km of Hakone-Yumoto Station and 46 km of Shuzen-ji Temple, Kaiseki Ryokan Ashikari features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Yugawara. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan has family rooms. At the ryokan, units have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units include a safety deposit box and some rooms also boast mountain views. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Hakone Checkpoint is 14 km from the ryokan, while Hakone Shrine is 17 km from the property.

Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel features indoor and outdoor natural hot spring baths, a hot tub and 6 dining options. It offers contemporary Japanese-style rooms, a free shuttle service and free Wi-Fi. Rooms at the Hotel Daiichi Shiretoko have tatami (woven mat) flooring and either beds or traditional futons. They come with an LCD TV, a fridge and a safe. Guests can relax in the sauna or unwind with a massage. For entertainment, there is karaoke and a game hall. The hotel has coin-operated laundry facilities. Buffet restaurant Marusukoi with open kitchen serves more than 80 different Japanese and Western dishes made with local ingredients. The hotel also offers a noodle restaurant, a bar and a coffee shop. Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel offers a free shuttle to/from Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal. The hotel is a 20-minute walk from the Oronko Iwa Rock.

A single inn nestled in a vast mountain valley. Kawaguchi Onsen Ou Sanso, a natural hot spring inn in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, is located at the foot of the Ou Mountains, but is easily accessible from the city center in 20 to 30 minutes, and is surrounded by abundant nature with an outstanding sense of openness. In the quiet environment of nature, you can enjoy the seasonal scenery in the large public bath and open-air bath, which are 100% natural hot spring water from the Ou Mountains, and the sauna, which is also a highlight of the inn and has a drinkable water bath that luxuriously uses underground water from the Ou Mountains, which is rare nationwide, is also popular. The inn has rooms where pets are allowed to stay, and you can enjoy walking and relaxing around the adjacent ground golf course, one of the best in the country, and on the grassy plaza, which is a unique specialty of this inn. There are also campsites scattered around the area, and in winter, the ski resort is only a 5-minute drive away, making it extremely accessible. Please feel free to use it when sightseeing in the Kakunodate and Tazawako areas. We will make sure to treat you to the most precious time both inside and outside the inn.

Located less than 200 m from the sea shore, Ryoso Uminocho offers tranquil getaway spot with free-access private beach, seasonal outdoor pool and sauna. On-site dining and en suite private baths are provided for guests’ convenience. There are indoor and outdoor public bathrooms from which guests can enjoy views of surrounding greeneries. Here, guests can use the karaoke machines and table tennis facilities for entertainment or request a massage for relaxation. Free WiFi is accessible in the lobby and on-site parking is possible also free of charge. Featuring nature views, all rooms at Ryoso Uminocho are fitted with a refrigerator, electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. En suite bathrooms include a bath, a shower and free toiletries. Selected rooms boast a private open-air bath. Japanese set breakfast is served in the dining area every morning. Dinner is served in either guest rooms or private dining room as a Japanese Kaiseki course meal featuring fresh local ingredients. From the hotel, Ikenoura Seaside Station is 11 minutes on foot whilte Toba Station is a 7 minutes away on the free shuttle bus. Toba Aquarium is a 10-minute drive and Ise Shrine is a 30-minute drive away.

Hakone Yuyado Zen in Hakone provides adults-only accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and a terrace. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation provides free shuttle service, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units are equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. At the ryokan, the units include bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Sightseeing tours are available in the area. Hakone-Yumoto Station is 16 km from the ryokan, while Fuji-Q Highland is 46 km away.

Situated in Hanaishi, 17 km from Nakanosawa, Kurplaza Pirika provides accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath. Featuring free private parking, the 2-star ryokan is 1.1 km from National Historic Site Pirika. The accommodation features a sauna, hot spring bath, family-friendly restaurant and free WiFi. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. All units have a fireplace. At the ryokan, every unit comes with a tatami, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom. Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hanaishi, like skiing. Oshamambe Station is 22 km from Kurplaza Pirika, while Umemura Garden is 34 km from the property. Hakodate Airport is 112 km away.

Our inn is a fully independent lodging facility for adults, with all rooms equipped with an open-air hot spring bath. The guest rooms include our symbolic building, "Soke," a 150-year-old traditional house relocated from the Tohoku region, as well as "Ginzen," "Kandachi," "Tenkyu," "Seiro," and "Koumoku." All of these luxurious rooms are equipped with a Japanese-style room, living room, deck terrace, and open-air hot spring bath in the bedroom. "Soke" also has a hearth room and sauna. The grounds are covered in bamboo forests and feature a biotope pond, where fireflies can be seen dancing in early summer. We recommend taking a stroll around the garden, where wildflowers bloom, or visiting our sister hotels, "Kashoen" and "Bettei Fuka," where you can spend time in the large baths, sauna, and lounge terrace. Meals are served in the private dining room "Amatsumizu," where seasonal dishes from Tango and Tajima are available. Freshly caught seafood, famous Tajima beef, lush local vegetables, and glossy Tango Koshihikari rice cooked in a clay pot... We offer dishes that allow you to fully enjoy the strength and flavor of the ingredients.

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Tokiwaya is set in Nozawa Onsen, 22 km from Ryuoo Ski Park and 33 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan offers a hot spring bath and a lift. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV. At the ryokan, the units have a private bathroom. Suzaka City Zoo is 42 km from the ryokan, while Zenkoji Temple is 44 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 119 km from the property.

Asahi Club Ryokan あさひ俱楽部 offers a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 23 km of Nagano Station and 26 km of Zenkoji Temple. It is set 31 km from Suzaka City Zoo and provides room service. Guests can use the hot tub, or enjoy mountain views. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with slippers, all units at the ryokan have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also feature a seating area. At the ryokan, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. The ryokan serves an à la carte and American breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. At Asahi Club Ryokan あさひ俱楽部, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and specialises in Indian cuisine. 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. Honmachi Machiyakan is 35 km from the accommodation, while The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum is 45 km from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 57 km away.

Guests can relax in the luxurious independent guest houses by the vast garden colored by the seasons. The view of the mountain stream of Tamagawa River that can be enjoyed while savoring seasonal kaiseki meals is unique to this inn.

Situated in Nozawa Onsen in the Nagano region, Yamadaya Ryokan features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. The property is around 22 km from Ryuoo Ski Park, 33 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park and 42 km from Suzaka City Zoo. Zenkoji Temple is 44 km from the ryokan and Lake Hokuryuko is 5.2 km away. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV. At the ryokan, each unit has a shared bathroom. The area is popular for skiing, and ski equipment hire is available at this 3-star ryokan. Lake Nojiri is 35 km from the ryokan. Matsumoto Airport is 119 km from the property.

Hanayashiki Ukifune-en is located in Uji, a treasure trove of historical romance, including the setting for The Tale of Genji and World Heritage-listed shrines and temples. All guest rooms overlook the Uji River, and in the spring, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms of Byodo-in Temple in full bloom, and the clear waters of the Uji River in summer. In autumn, you can enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves of the mountains, the fantastic scenery of the Uji River, and the charming changing of the seasons.

A small inn with 8 rooms. The two baths can be rented for private use. At the foot of Mt. Yufu, the inn is right in front of you as horse-drawn sightseeing carriages pass by, and the sound of their hooves echoes pleasantly. With a retro-modern design, it has a "tea room" where you can enjoy learning how to make tea, and a community room where you can find niche information about Yufuin. It is far from a high-end inn with all the comforts you could ask for, so you may feel inconvenienced at times. However, "we will continue to cherish the things that we value."

Renovated in April 2018, Shiki Ikumu Yado Zenrinbo is located in a quiet location surrounded by the mountains of Kyoto and features a beautiful garden that changes with the seasons. The hotel features a variety of art works on display, Japanese-style rooms, a large public bath and free WiFi access. If you stay at Shiki Ikumu Yado Zenrinbo between July 1 and September 1, 2024, you can enjoy an outdoor pool and a barbecue on the terrace. A Japanese dinner with a focus on seasonal dishes and a Japanese breakfast are served in the dining room. (Advance reservation required) *If you have allergies or food preferences, please contact us at least 5 days in advance, and if you would like to add a meal, please contact us at least 2 days in advance. *If you have a dinner reservation, we will not be able to serve you if you arrive after 8 p.m. The ryokan is a 10-minute drive from Kinkaku-ji Temple. Koetsu-ji Temple, Genko-an Temple and Josho-ji Temple are within walking distance. JR Kyoto Station is a 30-minute drive away, and Kitaoji Bus Terminal is a 20-minute bus ride away.

Osakaya Ryokan provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 46 km of Jigokudani Monkey Park and 14 km of Mt. Kusatsu Shirane. Featuring ski-to-door access, the 3-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The accommodation features a lift, free shuttle service and luggage storage for guests. At the ryokan, all units come with a tatami. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hair dryer. Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kusatsu, like skiing. Matsumoto Airport is 107 km away.

Enjoy meals with ingredients from both the mountains and sea thanks to the rich natural environment of Boso, and refresh yourself in the well-received bath known as a bath of beautiful skin.

Boasting garden views, YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed offers accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and a shared lounge, around 15 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The accommodation features a hot spring bath, hot tub, family-friendly restaurant and free WiFi. Towels and bed linen are available in the ryokan. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. A minimarket is available at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. For guests with children, the ryokan provides an indoor play area and a children's playground. YuYu Hakone - Private Open Air Onsen Usage Guaranteed has a sun terrace and an outdoor fireplace. Fuji-Q Highland is 47 km from the accommodation, while Shuzen-ji Temple is 48 km from the property. Shizuoka Airport is 116 km away.