20 Ryokan in Japan

Kaiseki cuisine supervised by Chef Narita of the long-established sister inn of Hakodate, Kappo Ryokan Wakamatsu, which has been awarded one star in the Michelin Hokkaido guide. Enjoy a luxurious holiday here, taking in the scenery of the town and mountains of Yugawara, and our own hot spring water, which is said to have beauty and healing properties.

Bunbuku no yu features spa facilities and free private parking, and is within 22 km of Mito Station and 3.4 km of Kasama Nichido Museum of Art. With barbecue facilities, the 2-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The ryokan has a public bath and a housekeeping service. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Kasama Castle Ruins is 3.7 km from the ryokan, while Kasama Inari Shrine is 3.7 km from the property. Ibaraki Airport is 33 km away.

Good access to the hiking trail of Mt. Jinba. The open-air style cypress bath has a view of deep green trees in Mt.Jinba. Inoshishinabe (hot pot cooked with wild boar meat), river fish and horse sashimi are served for meals and they are very popular.

Centrally located in the hot spring town of Hirugami, Hirugami Grand Hotel tenshin offers Japanese-style accommodation, multiple hot spring baths and free Wi-Fi at the lobby. Japanese-style rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring, futon bedding and a seating area with a low table and cushions. Each are fitted with Yukata robes, a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. At Grand Hotel Tenshin Hirugami, guests can soak in the indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, relax while dipping their feet in the outdoor foot bath or get a massage at a surcharge. Sauna, karaoke and a 24-hour front desk are also available on site. At Restaurant Kamado, Tempura, shabu-shabu and other Japanese dishes are served, while Restaurant Shikitei serves Kaiseki multi-course dinner. At Manten Boshi Restaurant guests can unwind with a beer or a bowl of ramen. Motozenko Temple is a 30-minute drive away, while Zako Temple is a 29-minute drive away. Sanroku Station on the Fujimidaikogen Ropeway is a 14-minute drive from the hotel.

Situated in Kusatsu in the Gunma region, Soumeian features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. This 3-star ryokan offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service. The accommodation provides private check-in and check-out and a shared lounge for guests. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the garden. Jigokudani Monkey Park is 47 km from the ryokan, while Mt. Kusatsu Shirane is 15 km from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 108 km away.

Offering mountain views, たまご肌美人の湯　美榛苑 is an accommodation set in Uda, 34 km from Nara Station and 43 km from Subaru Hall. The property is located 44 km from Tanpi Shrine, 44 km from Sakai Municipal Mihara Culture Hall and 47 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, all units are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also offered. At the ryokan, the units include bed linen and towels. Iwafune Shrine is 49 km from the ryokan. Itami Airport is 78 km from the property.

Offering a garden and mountain view, Onsen Yupopo is located in Senboku, 33 km from Nyuto Hot Spring and 5.8 km from Kakunodate Station. This ryokan offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides a sauna, hot spring bath, family-friendly restaurant and free WiFi. At the ryokan, every unit includes a wardrobe. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. A buffet, American or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Tazawako Station is 15 km from the ryokan, while Lake Tazawa is 23 km from the property. Akita Airport is 48 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Comprising an open-air bath and a shared lounge, Yusakaso is a recently renovated accommodation in Hakone located close to Hakone-Yumoto Station. Located in the Hakone Yumoto Onsen district, the property provides guests with access to a hot spring bath and a public bath. The property is non-smoking and is set 50 km from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. The ryokan is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Providing free private parking, this 2-star ryokan also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. For guests with children, the ryokan provides an indoor play area. Kowakudani Station is 8 km from Yusakaso, while Hakone Open-Air Museum is 9 km away.

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.

Situated in the Sengokuhara Onsen district of Hakone, Hakone Fuga is 900 metres from Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands. This ryokan features free WiFi and a shared lounge. Free shuttle service is available from Hakone Tozan Bus Sengoku Information Centre when reserved in advance. Guest rooms in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom, rooms at Hakone Fuga also have a garden view. All rooms come with a fridge. The property has a hot spring bath. Guests can unwind in the private open-air spa bath for an additional charge. Hakone Lalique Museum is 1.3 km from Hakone Fuga. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 77 km from the ryokan.

Featuring an indoor and an open-air hot spring bath, Bergtour Marukita offers Japanese-style rooms, free wired internet and Japanese multi-course (kaiseki) dinners. It provides a free shuttle from Hakuba Station. Rooms have tatami-mat flooring, Japanese futon bedding and a seating area. They come with an LCD TV, a safe and an en suite bathroom. A fridge and a tea/coffee maker are provided. Guests can soak in a public hot spring, relax in the sauna, or unwind with a massage. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, and it offers luggage storage. Japanese meals are served in the dining room, upon advance request. Drinks are also available in vending machines. Marukita Bergtour is just a 6-minute drive from Hakuba Saegusa Museum, and a 12-minute walk from Hakuba Happo One Ski Resort. The Hakuba Botanical Garden is a 20-minute drive away.

New special rooms will be available in July 2023. In December 2022, one special room with an open-air hot spring bath and in-room dining will be available, as well as one special room measuring 127 m2! Regular rooms are also available, and there is a dog run and dog-loving staff to greet you. A hotel that is proud of its cuisine and safe for those bringing their dogs.

Yufuin Santokan is a quiet inn with 13 rooms that serves purely Japanese kaiseki cuisine. The large public baths are on a time rotation system so that you can enjoy both the cypress and rock baths. Why not soak in the hot springs of Yufuin and let yourself be carried away by the relaxation of time? Located close to Lake Kinrin and Yunotsubo Kaido, this inn is perfect for those who want to enjoy Yufuin at a leisurely pace, and is also within easy walking distance of Yufuin.

旅庵 川喜 provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 32 km of Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area and 41 km of The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 43 km from Matsumoto Station. The accommodation features free shuttle service, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a microwave, a coffee machine, a bidet, slippers and a desk. All units are equipped with a private bathroom with a bath, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. A bar can be found on-site. 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 garden. Nagano Station is 46 km from the ryokan, while Zenkoji Temple is 48 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 48 km from the property.

Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan offers a hot spring bath and a hot tub, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Kameoka, 13 km from Keirin-ji Temple. This 4-star ryokan offers a lift and free shuttle service. There is a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, and free private parking is available. At the ryokan, the units come with a wardrobe. Units come with a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a terrace. 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. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, the ryokan also provides kids pool. Shinnan-ji Temple is 13 km from Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan, while Oyamazumi Shrine is 13 km from the property. Itami Airport is 43 km away.

Tama no Yu, a beautiful hot spring inn. Located along the Chikuma River in Togura Kamiyamada Onsen, this inn boasts hot springs that flow directly from the source. The inn has a large open-air bath with a panoramic view and a private open-air bath. The guest rooms are the calming Japanese-style rooms in the main building, "Tozenkaku," and the detached building, "Bisho-tei," which has rooms with hot springs that flow directly from the source. Each room has a different atmosphere, and is a relaxing space for guests who want to spend a quiet and relaxing time. There are two things that our inn values. The first is "a space for true healing and relaxation to spend time with your loved ones." The second is "gourmet food." Our head chef will entertain you with creative dishes that make use of seasonal ingredients. You can also enjoy dinner and breakfast at your leisure in a private room. Please spend a relaxing and healing time with your loved ones on a special day, with hot spring water and gourmet food.

Featuring 3-star accommodation, 源泉掛け流しの宿Albergo湯楽 is located in Yugawara, 46 km from Shuzen-ji Temple and 14 km from Hakone Checkpoint. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property offers allergy-free units and is set 23 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station. All units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, slippers and a wardrobe. Every unit has a safety deposit box and some rooms also offer mountain views. At the ryokan, the units include bed linen and towels. Hakone Shrine is 17 km from the ryokan, while Lake Ashi is 18 km from the property.

Yunotani Senkei features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Totsukawa, 27 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine. Each accommodation at the 5-star ryokan has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot spring bath. Featuring a private entrance, the ryokan allows guests to maintain their privacy. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bath. There is also a dressing room and a seating area. At the ryokan, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. For those nights when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook in your kitchenette. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the ryokan. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum is 33 km from Yunotani Senkei, while Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art is 49 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 87 km from the property.

Located at the base of the Kunisaki Peninsula, Usa City is a hot spring inn close to the national treasure Usa Shrine, which has a history of 1,300 years since its founding. A neat and homey inn that maintains a refined and rustic feel.

Situated just 37 km from Morioka Station, Yamayuri no Yado offers accommodation in Hanamaki with access to an open-air bath, a terrace, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Each accommodation at the 3-star ryokan has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and beauty services. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hanamaki, like hiking. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Shin-Hanamaki Station is 13 km from Yamayuri no Yado, while Miyazawa Kenji Memorial Museum is 14 km from the property. Iwate Hanamaki Airport is 8 km away.