20 Ryokan in Japan

Yunotsuru Onsen in the mountains of Minamata has a small hot spring town where Tsurumisou is located.Opened in 1962. With pride in its high-quality spring water, you can enjoy six different private baths during your stay. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, we hope to help you escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and reclaim your personal time. Experience the changing scenery of the mountains throughout the seasons, a Showa retro hot spring town, and natural flowing hot spring baths.And the meals. Featuring seasonal ingredients, we offer uniquely arranged dishes with meat from Kumamoto and Kagoshima as well as fresh seafood. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.

This is an inn that is familiar to many from old times as a main hub for pilgrims who are on a pilgrimage. Facing the Yokose River, a tributary of the Arakawa River, this inn is popular as a hotel. The hot spring is said to be effective against conditons such as shoulder stiffness and rheumatism.

Just 500 metres from Yudanaka Station, traditional inn Shimaya Ryokan is a family-run friendly accommodation featuring hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms with free Wi-Fi. It provides free shuttle services from the station and to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park and other famous local spots. This hotel was selected as one of Top 10 B&Bs and Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2024. Rooms are cosy and comfortable, featuring tatami-mat flooring and futon bedding. They are equipped with a TV, a fridge and a safe. Some rooms come with an en suite bathroom. Ryokan Shimaya is just steps away from a 24-hour convenience store. It is 6 km from Yomase Ski Resort. Free parking is available. Guests can leisurely soak in the spacious public hot spring bath or reserve baths for a private group. Meals can be served with advance reservation (extra charges apply). Japanese or American breakfast can be enjoyed at Shimaya’s dining room. A traditional dinner with seasonal dishes can be served in the privacy of guests' rooms. Open-air baths will be closed for a while from May 7.