20 Ryokan in Japan

Founded in the early Edo period, this Japanese-style resort hotel prides itself on authentic Kyoto kaiseki cuisine, featuring abundant seasonal delicacies like small fish and oysters from the Seto Inland Sea. The hotel offers 55 rooms, including Japanese-style and Japanese-Western-style rooms, designed for comfort and relaxation.There are also special rooms in a sukiya-style design with open-air baths, crafted with meticulous attention by Kyoto artisans. The hotel organizes activities such as night tours and early morning guided tours with certified local guides.

Relax in a secluded villa in the serene setting near Ise Jingu. The brilliance of the moon, with its inviting gentleness and sharp crescent, radiates a striking beauty. Since ancient times, people have cherished the moon through the seasons, composing poems, painting pictures, and using it as a guide for calendars, drawn to its mysterious power. The sacred land of the gods, the forest of Ise.Nestled in the thousand-year quietude, the villa 'Tsukiyomi no Za' at Sen no Mori. The secluded villa, named after Tsukiyomi-no-Miya, an annex of Geku, offers the sounds of nature, a space-time that lets you forget the daily grind, and unparalleled seasonal hospitality along with the soothing moonlight to welcome you. With only six exclusive rooms, this meticulously designed villa will make your trip to Ise Jingu even more memorable. Relax and unwind at a top-tier accommodation for your sightseeing, stay, or travel to Ise-Shima and Ise Jingu.

Manten-no-Hoshi offers Japanese-style accommodations and a public open-air hot spring bath. Free Wi-Fi is available at the entire property and Ohiradai Train Station is merely a 2-minute walk away. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with a flat-screen satellite TV and a fridge. Guests can choose from a variety of colourful Japanese Yukata robes. Luggage storage is provided at the front desk. Free private hot-spring baths are available. Free parking is on-site. Manten-no-Hoshi is a 20-minute drive from Lake Ashinoko and a 25-minute drive from Hakone Shrine. Hakone Yumoto Train Station is a 5-minute drive away. Lake Yamanaka is a 1-hour drive, while Mount Fuji 5th Station is a 1-hour and 45-minute drive away.

Hakuba Tsugaike Sunrise Tanne, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Otari, 400 metres from Tsugaike Kogen Ski Area, 6.1 km from Hakuba Cortina Ski Area, as well as 8.3 km from Happo-One Ski Resort. This 2-star ryokan offers a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and public bath. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The ryokan offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with slippers, a hair dryer and bath. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy a buffet breakfast. During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area. Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort is 14 km from Hakuba Tsugaike Sunrise Tanne, while Togakushi Shrine is 48 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 74 km from the property.

Michelin Tottori Prefecture's highest-rated four-star★★★★ Rakuten Travel Award 2024 Highest Award for Inns 【Japan's Inn Award 2024 TOP47】 Overall Excellence Award 【Silver Award 2024】 Awarded for 14 consecutive years!Ranked No.1 inn in Tottori Prefecture for 8 consecutive years! Established in 1927 (Showa 2), the oldest traditional inn in Kaike with a 98-year history. A small-scale inn with 19 rooms located right in front of Kaike Onsen Beach. The open-air bath at 27 meters above ground offers a panoramic ocean view, where you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the Sea of Japan and the majestic Mount Daisen. Kaike Onsen is a 'salt bath' beneficial for beauty and health.Surely, both your mind and body will be healed. Additionally, there are four private open-air baths in a separate building: barrel, rock, garden, and granite. Various rooms including a room with open-air bath, rooms with beds, single, and twin. The cuisine features seafood landed at nearby Sakaiminato and mountain delicacies from Mount Daisen. You can choose your dinner at the time of reservation: either at the dining restaurant with a panoramic ocean view or relaxing in your room.

Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Ikaho is located in the Ikaho Onsen district of Shibukawa, 400 metres from Ishidan-gai Steps and 500 metres from Ikaho Ropeway. Providing free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 46 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park. The ryokan features a hot spring bath and luggage storage space. All units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with bath 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 breakfast is available at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Matsumoto Airport is 143 km away.

Set in Hakone, 500 metres from Hakone-Yumoto Station and 47 km from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Bansuirou Fukuzumi offers accommodation with river views, free WiFi, and access to a hot spring bath and an open-air bath. The 4-star ryokan features garden views and is 48 km from Shuzen-ji Temple. The property is located in the Hakone Yumoto Onsen district. At the ryokan, each unit comes with a tatami. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kowakudani Station is 7.1 km from the ryokan, while Hakone Open-Air Museum is 8.1 km away. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 97 km from the property.

The long-established sister inn in Hakodate, 【Kappo Ryokan Wakamatsu】, which earned a Michelin one-star rating in Hokkaido, offers kaiseki cuisine supervised by Head Chef Narita. Enjoy a luxurious holiday to your heart's content with the townscape of Yugawara, the scenic mountain views, and the healing and beauty benefits of the private hot spring source.

Offering a garden and river view, Temple Hotel 正暦寺 is located in Ayabe, 31 km from Guzeiji Temple and 34 km from Sasaba Shrine. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 20 km from Choanji Temple. Towels and bed linen are offered in the ryokan. If you would like to discover the area, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the ryokan can arrange a bicycle rental service. Kanbuku-ji Temple is 35 km from Temple Hotel 正暦寺, while Sasayama Children's Museum is 35 km from the property. Tajima Airport is 83 km away.

【Room】 Soft light streams gently through the linen curtains, accompanied by the faint sulfur aroma of the hot springs, offering a soothing experience akin to aromatherapy.Despite the minimalistic interior design, every room is equipped with a loft that adds a playful touch. Take a moment to forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and stretch out to relax at your leisure. 【Hot Springs】 The water quality is sodium chloride spring.Rich in the natural skin moisturizer metasilicic acid, it leaves your skin feeling smooth and hydrated. With its soft, mildly salty texture, the water retains heat well, making it difficult to cool down and offering high thermal retention.

Located in Kamakura, 200 metres from Yuigahama Beach and 3 km from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, AKAMA Kamakura provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The 2-star ryokan features garden views and is 23 km from Sankeien. The ryokan has a sauna and luggage storage space. Towels and bed linen are provided in the ryokan. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The ryokan offers a buffet or Asian breakfast. There is a coffee shop and bar. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Yokohama Marine Tower is 23 km from AKAMA Kamakura, while Nissan Stadium is 32 km away. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 42 km from the property.

Nishinomiyabi Tokiwa, a ryokan in Yuda Onsen, Yamaguchi Prefecture.A ryokan in Yuda Onsen where you can enjoy the Okami Theater and five different baths.

Set in Yoshino and only 38 km from Subaru Hall, Yoshinoonsen Motoyu offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star ryokan offers free shuttle service and full-day security. The ryokan features a hot spring bath and luggage storage space. The ryokan is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an à la carte or an Asian breakfast. Guests at Yoshinoonsen Motoyu can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Nara Station is 41 km from the accommodation, while Tanpi Shrine is 46 km away. Itami Airport is 80 km from the property.

28 km from Zenkoji Temple in Myoko, Tabataya offers accommodation with access to a public bath. The 2-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi. Free private parking is available and the ryokan also provides a shuttle service for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. At the ryokan, all units have a tatami and a TV. À la carte and vegetarian breakfast options with local specialities, fruits and juice are available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Skiing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service, a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are also available on-site. Nagano Station is 30 km from the ryokan, while Suzaka City Zoo is 42 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 103 km from the property.

Set 9.4 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, Ajisai Onsen Ryokan - Award Winning Private Open Air Onsen offers 4-star accommodation in Hakone and has an open-air bath, a garden and a terrace. This ryokan features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. At the ryokan, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. The ryokan has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Fuji-Q Highland is 48 km from the ryokan, while Shuzen-ji Temple is 50 km from the property.

城崎温泉 但馬屋-Tajimaya- provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 3.1 km of Kinumaki Shrine and 4.5 km of Seto Shrine. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan features family rooms. The ryokan offers certain units that include a safety deposit box, and each unit is equipped with a shared bathroom and a tatami. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire is available at this 3-star ryokan. North Disaster Earthquake Monument is 5.1 km from 城崎温泉 但馬屋-Tajimaya-, while Kehi Shrine is 5.4 km away. Tajima Airport is 17 km from the property.

Guests can relax in the luxurious independent guest houses by the vast garden colored by the seasons. The view of the mountain stream of Tamagawa River that can be enjoyed while savoring seasonal kaiseki meals is unique to this inn.

Another aspect of Kyoto, 'Kameoka.'A 100-year-old traditional Japanese house (formerly the residence of an incense merchant) located in the old castle town area was renovated by Kameoka City into an accommodation facility and opened in October 2018. The facility was supervised by Alex Kerr, a leading expert in traditional Japanese house restoration. Here in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, is a major production area for Kyoto vegetables, and due to the abundance of these ingredients, it has long been referred to as Kyoto's kitchen. Kyoto cuisine and other meals featuring these local ingredients (catering) can be ordered additionally. Enjoy a leisurely Japanese journey at this elegant traditional Japanese house inn in Kyoto's secluded retreat.

Providing river views and a shared lounge, Onsen Minshuku Sakaeya is situated in the Oushuku Onsen district of Shizukuishi, 25 km from Morioka Station and 11 km from Shizukuishi Station. Featuring free private parking, the 2-star ryokan is 49 km from Nyuto Hot Spring. Guests can use the hot spring bath, or enjoy mountain views. At the ryokan, each unit is fitted with a tatami. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and bathrobes, units at the ryokan also feature free WiFi. All units in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV and slippers. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Koiwai Farm is 20 km from Onsen Minshuku Sakaeya, while Morioka Ice Arena is 23 km from the property. Iwate Hanamaki Airport is 55 km away.

Kamakura COCON features a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 1.5 km of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and 20 km of Sankeien. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can access the ryokan via private entrance. All units at the ryokan come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a hot tub, slippers and a hair dryer. A fridge and minibar are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the ryokan, units include bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at Kamakura COCON can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. A car rental service is available at the accommodation. Yokohama Marine Tower is 22 km from Kamakura COCON, while Nissan Stadium is 30 km from the property. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 40 km away.