20 Ryokan in Japan

Koyasan Gokuraku Stay is located in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park, 46 km from Subaru Hall, as well as 47 km from Wanpaku Park. It is situated 38 km from Kishi Station and features private check-in and check-out. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. There is a coffee shop on-site. Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore is 47 km from Koyasan Gokuraku Stay, while Jigenin Temple is 49 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 61 km away.

A lodging that lets you soak in the Showa retro atmosphere while retaining the traces of an old bicycle shop. A room where bicycle enthusiasts can stay with their beloved bikes.For those who aren't cyclists, enjoy cycling filled with natural beauty and historical charm using rental bicycles. At the end of the day, wash off your sweat at the public bath 'Gosho Takarayu,' now a community asset, and connect warmly with local residents. Afterward, chat with companions or people you meet on your journey in the open lounge, and you'll already feel like a resident of Gosho.

10th Anniversary of the Opening.At the hidden retreat for adults in Tango, Yuhigaura Onsen, enjoy breathtaking views of the Sea of Japan and seasonal delicacies for a moment of relaxation. Kyotango, the gateway to Japan's sea where people have traveled by boat since ancient times.The boat-shaped inn 'Hanare Kai,' built as if heading towards the sea, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2025. On this milestone, with heartfelt gratitude to all visitors, we will provide even more tranquil and comforting moments. The gentle waters of Yuhigaura Onsen and the seasonal treasures from the sea and mountains harvested locally.Immerse yourself in the blessings of nature, gaining the strength to row back into daily life once more. Building on 10 years of progress, we will continue to be a healing retreat for adults.

A quiet hot spring inn which stands in a gorge of Okuyugawara. All of the rooms have an indoor bath with hot spring water. The private open-air bath with rustic beauty can be used freely until the next morning without the need for an advanced reservation. It is an inn loved by many writers, including Tsutomu Minakami.

In April 2023, the large public bath was completely renovated.The large public bath area and the open-air bath area were expanded, and a sauna was installed.

Situated in Hakone, 1.1 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, KANSUIRO ANNEX offers accommodation with a hot spring bath, a public bath and an open-air bath. It is set 50 km from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and provides full-day security. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, units include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge and kettle are also offered. The units are equipped with heating facilities. A selection of options including fruits and juice is available for the American breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Shuzen-ji Temple is 50 km from the ryokan, while Kowakudani Station is 6.5 km from the property.

Set in Nikko, 13 km from Kegon Falls and 28 km from Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Okunikko Konishi Hotel offers accommodation with free WiFi, a garden, mountain views, and access to a hot spring bath and a public bath. This 3-star ryokan offers a lift and free shuttle service. There is a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with slippers, bidet, bath and shower. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. Guests may wind down in the in-house lounge, while a minimarket is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at Okunikko Konishi Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nikko, like skiing. Tobu Nikko Station is 30 km from the accommodation, while Nikko Station is 31 km from the property. Ibaraki Airport is 146 km 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.

Offering a garden and quiet street view, 吉野荘湯川屋 Yoshinosou Yukawaya is situated in Yoshino, 38 km from Subaru Hall and 42 km from Nara Station. Each accommodation at the 3-star ryokan has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a public bath and an open-air bath. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, the units include a desk and a flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom with hot tub in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. At the ryokan, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an à la carte or an Asian breakfast. A minimarket is available at the ryokan. Sightseeing tours are available around the property. Walking tours can be enjoyed nearby. Tanpi Shrine is 45 km from 吉野荘湯川屋 Yoshinosou Yukawaya, while Mihara History Museum is 46 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 80 km away.

Located midway between Osaka and Nagoya, this is a popular inn for sightseeing in Mie Prefecture and climbing Mount Gozaisho. Our pride is the open-air bath with a view of the night scenery and two private baths. Additionally, it is conveniently located right in front of the Gozaisho Ropeway station, making it perfect for exploring the mountain at an altitude of 1,200 meters. Even if you are coming by rental car, it is easily accessible, about 10 minutes from the Shin-Meishin Expressway Komono IC.

Set in Hongō in the Chiba region with Cape Nojima and Nojimasaki Lighthouse Museum Kirarin Hall nearby, 季粋の宿 紋屋 offers accommodation with access to a public bath. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can use the hot spring bath and the beauty services, or enjoy sea views. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, units come with bed linen and towels. A minimarket is available at the ryokan. Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hongō, like snorkelling and fishing. An indoor play area is also available for guests at 季粋の宿 紋屋. Tateyama Forest of Wild Birds is 8.8 km from the accommodation, while Awa Shrine is 8.9 km from the property. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 88 km away.

Set 300 metres from Lake Shikaribetsu, Shikaribetsu Kohan Onsen Hotel Fusui offers 3-star accommodation in Shikaoi and has an open-air bath. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi. Guests can use the hot spring bath and the public bath, or enjoy lake views. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a tatami, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy a buffet breakfast. A minimarket is available at the ryokan. Tokachi-Obihiro Airport is 81 km from the property.

Boasting a range of hot-spring baths with mountain views, in-room Japanese meals and massages, Yaeikan is 650 metres from Hakone-Yumoto Train Station. The softly lit rooms have a traditional decor and an LCD TV. Each room at Yaeikan Ryokan includes air conditioning, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea. Guests sleep in futon beds on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Rooms have an en suite toilet, and bathrooms are shared. Hakone Open-Air Museum is about 9 km from the hotel. Lake Ashino, Hakone Shrine and Onshi Hakone Park are all a 30-minute drive. The hotel has free on-site parking. You can relax in an open-air or indoor hot-spring bath, unwind in the garden or check out the hotel’s shop. Two hot-spring baths can be reserved for private use, free of charge. Breakfast and dinner are served.

Mizuno is a quiet and atmospheric kominka hot spring inn that is just a 7 minute dive by car away from Ajiro Station on the JR Ito Station. It is a place where the warmth of the sea and mountains surrounding the hot springs harmonize just perfectly with the inherent warmth of the old, natural materials that the inn was built with. Incredibly rich in nature, the inn was once a private farmhouse that was renovated to serve guests as a traditional Japanese inn. With their thick, wooden pillars, the rooms emulate the cozy feeling of an old forest, an experience that is brought to perfecting by soaking your body in the natural open-air bath of Mizuno. Bring time to a stand-still and seek refuge of the busy day to day life of the city here.

Located right in front of Shirahama Beach, Shiraraso Grand Hotel offers both Japanese-style accommodations and Western rooms with a tatami area. Rooms come with ocean views and Japanese Yukata robes. Guest can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and request relaxing massages for an extra charge. The hotel is a 10-minute drive or bus ride from JR Shirahama Train Station. Free WiFi is available in all areas. In the room, guests can sit by the seating area with low tables and enjoy watching the TV. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. An outdoor swimming pool is open during the summer season and guests can purchase local products at the souvenir shop. Private reservable hot-spring baths can be requested and a game room is available as well. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. Guests can enjoy diving in the area throughout the year, and beach illumination lights attract tourists from December to February. A traditional multi-course dinner and a Japanese breakfast set are served at the dining room. Fresh local seafood dishes are offered at Isokaze restaurant. Hotel Grand Shiraraso is a 15-minute drive from Adventure World. The Sandanbeki Caves and Toretore Market are located a 10-minute drive away. Nanki Shirahama Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

From its hilltop location, Ijika Daiichi Hotel Kagura features beautiful sunrise and ocean views, hot spring baths and karaoke. It serves Japanese cuisine, and offers a free shuttle to/from Kintetsu Toba Station upon advance reservation. Massage treatments can be arranged. Guests at Kagura Ijika Daiichi Hotel can unwind in public indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, which are separate for men and women. They can play table tennis or experience feeding wild hawks. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, free parking and vending machines for drinks and snacks. The property offers rooms with a Japanese-style area, some boasting a private open-air hot spring bath. They are fitted with beds or traditional futon bedding, and include an LCD TV, a fridge and yukata robes. An air humidifier and toiletries are provided. A breakfast buffet with Japanese and Western food is catered daily at the dining room. A kaiseki traditional multi-course dinner is served at the dining room, while some rooms include private dining in the guest room. Ijika Daiichi Hotel Kagura is a 25-minute drive from Mikimoto Pearl Island or Kintetsu Toba Train Station. The Ise Jingu Shrine or historical theme park Azuchi Momoyama Era Village (Ise Azuchi Momoyama Bunka Mura) can be visited a 1-hour drive away.

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE offers Japanese Modern Room with Twin bed and Double bed. The Wi-Fi is available in the all areas. The Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is in close proximity of Gion’s historical spots. It is a 5-minute walk to the Yasaka Shrine or Kodaiji Temple, and a 15-minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with a TV and electric kettle . They come with a private bathroom including a shower and bathtub. Spacious baths are available on site, upon request. The Kyoto-Style Inn provides luggage storage.

Omi beef, natural mallard duck dishes. A Japanese-style ryokan on the shore of Lake Biwa. Traditional course meals using seasonal and local ingredients.

Offering public baths, OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is just a 2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station. The air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi and a full private bathroom. The Japanese rooms at OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara Ryokan have tatami (woven-straw) floors, shoji paper screens and traditional futon beds. Each comes with a fridge and satellite TV. Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara National Museum are both a 10-minute walk. Todaiji Temple is 1.2 km away and OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is a 10-minute walk from Isuien. Bicycle rental is offered, allowing for fun and easy exploration. Kansai Airport is a 100-minute bus ride away. A Japanese breakfast is served in the banquet hall. Dinner is served in guests’ rooms.