20 Ryokan in Japan

An inn popular for their fresh sashimi and home made meals. Breakfast and dinner are served comfortably in the guest room. The bath is gensen 100% kakenagashi (water flowing directly from the hot spring source), making your skin lovely and smooth. Private baths are available.

A trip to experience hot springs and natural activities is recommended in the town of hot springs with a 1,350-year history (Snow Monkey Town). Yudanaka Onsen, where our inn is located, is famous as one of Japan's oldest hot spring resorts.In this hot spring town, enjoy 100% natural hot spring baths and a traditional Japanese-style banquet cuisine dinner.Among the highlights are banquet dishes featuring Shinshu Premium Wagyu beef and activities like picking mushrooms from original logs, making the dinner experience enjoyable. Additionally, our inn offers a rooftop private open-air bath, making it suitable for families and couples. For activities, a 30-minute trip from the hotel takes you to Shiga Kogen, a UNESCO Eco Park mountain resort, where you can enjoy hiking and stand-up paddleboarding in summer and explore 18 ski resorts over multiple days in winter.If you want to fully enjoy skiing, we recommend staying for several days instead of just one. For Snow Monkey Park, the main tourist attraction for international guests, we recommend using the hotel's shuttle bus! You can make use of the free shuttle service, which operates several times a day, to make the most of your time. After about a 30-minute walk from the parking lot to the park, you'll arrive at the hot spring paradise of monkeys!You can observe free-roaming monkeys in their natural state without any barriers.

The 12th-generation guardian of the hot springs.An inn that prides itself on a large bath made of natural Akita cedar, four uniquely styled hot springs, and handmade cuisine prepared with carefully selected ingredients by the proprietress herself.Experience heartfelt hospitality with an Akita accent.A 5-minute walk to the great geyser, all rooms equipped with WiFi.

Set in Yamanouchi, 10 km from Ryuoo Ski Park, Uotoshi Ryokan offers accommodation with a hot spring bath. Offering free private parking, the 2-star ryokan is 4.4 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park. Nagano Station is 34 km away and Mt. Kusatsu Shirane is 32 km from the ryokan. Each unit is equipped with a shared bathroom. At the ryokan, units come with a TV with cable channels. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Yamanouchi, like skiing and cycling. Suzaka City Zoo is 22 km from Uotoshi Ryokan, while Zenkoji Temple is 28 km from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 103 km away.

Offering an open-air bath and sea view, Yanagiya is set in Shirahama, 600 metres from Shirarahama Beach and 1.1 km from Kishu Museum of Art. This 3-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. There is a seasonal outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV. At the ryokan, the units are equipped with a private bathroom. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. There is a coffee shop on-site. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kids pool is also available for guests at Yanagiya. Heisogen Park is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Shirahama Art Museum is 3.2 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km from the property.