20 Ryokan in Japan

A small Japanese inn located near Shimoda Station, in the central area of 'Izu Shimoda,' known for its white sandy beaches, the history of the arrival of black ships and the opening of Japan, and the hot spring harbor town. Set against the backdrop of 'Shimoda Fuji,' the sister of Mount Fuji as told in local folklore, it is within walking distance of the ropeway, the townscape with namako walls, Shimoda Port, and Perry Road. All of these are within walking distance. The natural environment within the premises is so beautifully crafted that you might forget you're near Shimoda Station and the town. Once you step through the gate, it feels like another world, enveloped by the serene atmosphere of a Japanese inn and the seasonal charm of flowers. The building is a single-story traditional Japanese structure with only five rooms. Each room is equipped with an indoor cypress bath and an open-air bath made of Izu stone with water flowing directly from Shimoda Onsen, along with a miniature garden. Even while indoors, you can enjoy viewing wildflowers, making it perfect for relaxing and forgetting the hustle and bustle of daily life. Meals are served in the rooms for both breakfast and dinner, allowing you to enjoy private time with family or loved ones without any concern. Dinner features banquet cuisine centered on local ingredients, while breakfast offers a choice between Japanese or Western styles. The facilities within the inn, as well as the furnishings and amenities in the rooms, reflect meticulous attention to Japanese aesthetics, and above all, the spirit of hospitality is evident throughout.

A lodge located in Myojin, the central area of Kamikochi.From the entrance of Kamikochi, 3 km from the Kamikochi bus terminal through the Konashidaira campsite, it takes about 45 minutes of walking on flat forest terrain to get here, accessible only by backpack. Even if you don't bring anything, there are shower toilets, amenities, and Wi-Fi available.From the lounge on the second floor and the observation bath SPA on the second floor, you can enjoy mountain scenery. A quiet lodge that originated as a samurai residence over 400 years ago due to its safe and flat natural environment. The location of Myojinkan is called Myojin.Untouched natural landscapes remain, and you can gaze up at the sharp mountain peaks towering at an angle of 40 degrees.There is no urban atmosphere here. Within about a 3-minute walk, you can find the Azusa River, Myojin Bridge, and Myojin Pond.In Myojin, there are numerous scenic spots such as the left bank path of the Azusa River before reaching Myojin, Myojin itself, and the mountain views from the Azusa Riverbed at the entrance to Tokugo Pass. The area around Myojin is the largest treasure trove of alpine plants in Kamikochi, including clusters of anemones, and about 100 species of wild birds are observed annually.Around October 20th, you can see the natural larch trees turning red in clusters. Myojin Square has public restrooms.Myojin Hall has a café.During lunchtime, there are times when day-trippers are abundant. Due to the surrounding forested area, ponds, and the Azusa River, the annual maximum temperature remains below 28°C. Since early mornings are consistently more likely to be clear, extended stays are recommended.