20 Ryokan in Japan

A resort inn with a spectacular view of the ocean, warm hospitality, and comfortable guest rooms!

A luxurious buffet-style restaurant and a hot spring with high quality water

Experience two kinds of open air hot spring baths, then relax and enjoy a meal served in your room

Open air baths hang out over the sea, offering a panoramic view of the ocean

A Japanese garden with seasonal flowers

Enjoy guest rooms with adjacent open air baths overlooking the ocean and luxurious Japanese full-course meals, incorporating ingredients from the mountains and the ocean

Refreshes the body and the spirit

Luxurious yet reasonably priced

A modern and stylish space which sets a new standard for hot spring hotel accommodation

Soak in the luxurious, relaxing moment away from the hustle and bustle

Enjoy good food with high-quality, spacious rooms and hot springs

Introducing Ekoin, a popular shukubo (temple lodging) at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) that has gained great popularity among LIVE JAPAN readers. Due to its high demand, it is recommended to make reservations about 4 months in advance. Staying here provides an opportunity to enjoy quiet time and traditional cultural experiences, and is sure to refresh both mind and body.

This inn is only a few minutes’ walk from Naka-gora Station, and its top floor suite with private open-air bath commands an exclusive vista out to Mount Myojogatake and the Daimoji!

An oceanside hot springs resort with beautiful sunset views of Wakanoura

A bath and inn for adults looking to relax in style

Located at the base of Mt. Iwaki, also known as ”Tsugaru Fuji,” this accommodation provides an excellent view

A buffet with seafood and seasonal ingredients at a restaurant with a stunning ocean view

A well-established ryokan where people of culture would gather for traditional performance art during the Taisho period

Located in a town famous for its tuna, this hotel specializes in preparing some of the country’s best tuna

Great seafood, great hot springs, and invigorating views