20 Ryokan in Japan

Stay at a nationally registered tangible cultural property. The main building is a designated national cultural property. In particular, the third floor was built by a different palace carpenter for each room, and no two rooms have the same interior design. Please also enjoy the rich "Three Great Medicinal Baths of Japan," which rank alongside those in Kusatsu and Arima.

Established 100 years ago - A traditional inn in Naniwa Dotonbori In 1919, Soemoncho was the most prestigious place in Osaka's entertainment district. The following year, in 1920, our inn, Kaneyoshi Ryokan, was founded. Soemoncho has developed along with the Dotonbori River, which is now part of Osaka's food culture. Please use this inn, run by an owner who is committed to providing Osaka-style hospitality that is close to the hearts of his guests, as your base for your trip. \Great points/ - You can bring your own food! You can enjoy takeout from nearby restaurants in your room. - Delivery to the inn is also OK! (Please make sure to pick it up at the front desk.) ■Location Located on the banks of the Dotonbori River, famous for the "Glico sign," it is a great location for sightseeing in Osaka. ■Front desk/lobby We also have a lot of tourist information about Osaka. ■Rooms All Japanese-style rooms at our inn have a bathroom and toilet♪ Of course, Wi-Fi is available. ■Bath The hotel has a spacious public bath on the 6th floor. Come and relax and soothe your tired body. ■Breakfast Highly rated by customers! Our proud breakfast has a reputation for being hearty and delicious. ■Children welcome! The Japanese-style rooms are popular with families. Children's cutlery is provided♪

Just a one-minute walk from Lake Tazawa! A hotel with rooms overlooking the lake and warm hospitality. Enjoy a relaxing holiday in a spacious space with only 14 rooms... Enjoy meals made with ingredients from Akita Prefecture and the beautiful four seasons of Lake Tazawa.

Located in Ine, 16 km from Manai Shrine and 16 km from Motoise Kono Shrine, 海蔵寺 宿坊 櫻海 provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 17 km from Myouryuji Temple. The property is non-smoking and is set 17 km from Daijyouji Temple. The ryokan comes with a flat-screen TV. The ryokan offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. The ryokan serves a vegetarian and vegan breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Tango Kokubunji Ruins is 18 km from 海蔵寺 宿坊 櫻海, while Tango Regional Museum of Contemporary Art is 18 km away. Tajima Airport is 70 km from the property.

Our inn is located at an altitude of 1,250m, in the heart of Yokoya Valley, a hidden area of ​​Tateshina, Shinshu. It is a single inn where you can enjoy natural hot springs and nature. 　In 1923, Shinohara Motojiro, the owner-man's grandfather, discovered a natural hot spring here and founded the inn. This year marks the 99th year since the inn was founded. 　Let yourself be soothed by nature, soak in the hot water, and let yourself go with the leisurely flow of time, forgetting the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoying a moment of peace and bliss. 　Relax to your heart's content with the rooms offering a picture-frame view of the four seasons, the open-air bath rich in iron and carbon dioxide and surrounded by the natural beauty of the four seasons, the murmuring of the mountain stream that will clear your mind in an instant, and the clear air that envelops your entire body. We promise you a tasteful time in a different world where time passes gently.​ ​In addition, our hotel is the closest hot spring inn to the recently talked-about Shirakome Pond. We would be happy if you would use it as a base for sightseeing in the Tateshina and Suwa areas. We look forward to welcoming you.

Just a 5-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Train Station, Masutomi Ryokan features open-air hot spring baths, spacious guest rooms and free Wi-Fi. Guests can reserve the rooftop bath at an additional fee. On-site parking is available for free. The ryokan provides Japanese-style rooms with traditional futon bedding and rooms with Western beds and a tatami (woven-straw) seating area. A TV and a telephone are equipped in all rooms, and bathroom is shared with other guests. Drink vending machines can be used. The property is a 25-minute drive from O-wakudani and Lake Ashi’s Sightseeing Cruise Pier. Traditional Japanese meals are prepared with organic vegetables and fresh seafood, and served in the on-site Fukuryu-an restaurant.

■5 attractions of WAQOO Naritasanmonzen■ ●Enjoy a higher level of hospitality at Japan's first luxury cultural hotel ●Kabuki gallery to stay *The Ichikawa family's collection is displayed in the building, and a talk show is held to explain the exhibits *Free to participate, for guests only. Start time and location may change. *Even kabuki beginners can enjoy the exhibits at our museum even more by participating in this. ●A Naritasan pilgrimage tour by our hotel's storyteller (guide), for guests only *We will introduce places related to the Ichikawa family, good luck spots, and unexpected sights. *After the tour, those who wish can also participate in the goma prayer at Naritasan Daihondo. ●Cleanse yourself before worshiping in a bath made of graphite silica (black silica), also known as the "sacred stone." ●About a 2-minute walk from Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. Convenient location for visiting Shinshoji Temple and sightseeing along the approach to the temple. ●Recommended as a base for lodging, with many leading golf courses.

Lake Side Hotel Minatoya provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 15 km of Mount Iimori and 17 km of Aizuwakamatsu Station. 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 units are equipped with air conditioning, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, a bath, slippers and a wardrobe. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free. At the ryokan, all units include bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and lounge. The area is popular for hiking, and bike hire and car hire are available at the ryokan. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service, a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are also available on-site. Mount Bandai is 17 km from Lake Side Hotel Minatoya, while Kitakata Station is 31 km away. Fukushima Airport is 68 km from the property.

Located in Matsuzaki in the Shizuoka region, Ishibu-so provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. This 2-star ryokan offers luggage storage space and a shared lounge. Kayama Yuzo Museum is 10 km from the ryokan and Dogashima Tensodo Cave is 10 km away. Fitted with a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with slippers. Every unit includes a dressing room. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Koibito Misaki Cape is 22 km from the ryokan, while Mount Daruma is 46 km away.

Boasting natural hot spring baths, Ryuguden is located next to the picturesque Lake Ashi in Hakone. Guests can relax in Japanese-style guest rooms fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. The property is a 5-minute walk to Hakone-En Ropeway Station, which goes up to the observatory at the top of the mountain. Each room comes with a TV, a telephone and a fridge. The en suite bathroom has a bath tub and free toiletries. Currency exchange services and luggage storage are available on site. Drinks and snacks vending machines can be used. Guests can enjoy seasonal Japanese meals at the dining room. The nearest station is Hakone Yumoto Odakyu Train Station, a 30-minute drive away. The hotel is a 5-minute drive to Hakone Shrine and a 15-minute drive to Owakudani Ravine.

Meals are served in a private dining room with plenty of privacy. 5 star rated dinner. In addition, we offer shark fin chawanmushi for breakfast. Full of nice benefits such as all-you-can-drink draft beer and free charter of the large public bath!

A small inn in Oirase Gorge Hot Springs. Enjoy a relaxing, cozy, handmade stay. Located in the hot spring resort at the entrance to the Oirase Gorge.

You can enjoy your meal in the quietness of Kyoto's Okuzashiki with the changing seasons. Surrounded by azaleas and fresh greenery in spring In the summer, dinner is served from June to September on the kawadoko set up along the Kiyotaki River. You can see natural Genji fireflies in June. In autumn, you can enjoy the best autumn leaves in Kansai. Botan nabe is a specialty in winter.

Set in Ako and only 33 km from Hachimangu Shrine, Kariya Ryokan Q offers accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 33 km from Bizen Fukuoka Folk Museum, 33 km from Nakazaki Residence and 33 km from Kyouisan Myokoji Temple. Yokeiji Temple is 40 km away and Ani Shrine is 43 km from the ryokan. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath. At the ryokan, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Mantomi Todai-ji Gayo Ruins is 37 km from Kariya Ryokan Q, while Himeji Castle is 37 km from the property. Okayama Airport is 61 km away.

Located in the sacred Koyasan area, Saizenin offers simple accommodation surrounded by mountains and many temples. Originally developed as a lodging for the temples’ pilgrims, it conducts Buddhist services every morning that guests can attend. Nankai Koyasan Train Station is a 15-minute drive away. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a seating area. A safety deposit box is also provided. The 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- features luggage storage and free parking. Kansai International Airport is 40 km away. Nankai Namba Train Station in Osaka is a 2-hour train ride from the proprety. Healthy vegetarian meals are served in the guest room or in the dining room for dinner and breakfast.

Featuring mountain views, Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryuusenkaku provides accommodation with an indoor pool, an open-air bath and a garden, around less than 1 km from Zempuku-ji Temple. This 3-star ryokan offers a lift and free shuttle service. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, 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, all units come 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. For guests with children, the ryokan features indoor and outdoor play areas. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near Arima Onsen Motoyu Ryuusenkaku include Philatelic Culture Museum Arima, Kobe, Tenjin Gensen and Onsen-ji Temple. Itami Airport is 24 km away.

割烹旅館霞ヶ浦 is situated in Itako, 33 km from Naritasan Park, 33 km from Narita Airport Terminal 2, and 34 km from Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. The 2-star ryokan has river views and is 16 km from Kashima Stadium. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, units have a wardrobe. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a safety deposit box. Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Itako, like fishing. Sawara Station is 9.3 km from 割烹旅館霞ヶ浦, while Katori Shrine is 12 km from the property. Narita International Airport is 27 km away.

A long-established inn founded in 1855 loved by a writer Shugoro Yamamoto. All-cypress and lacquered bathtub filled with strong alkaline mineral spring water is appreciated as modern hot-spring cure to sooth the soul of people today.

Offering garden views, Kozuka Hisanoha is situated in the Sengokuhara Onsen district of Hakone, 44 km from Fuji-Q Highland and 47 km from Lake Kawaguchi. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 11 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station. The accommodation features a hot spring bath, hot tub, modern restaurant and free WiFi. All units have a shared bathroom and have air conditioning, a TV and a fridge. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. An Asian breakfast is available each morning at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Venetian Glass Museum is 700 metres from Kozuka Hisanoha, while Pola Museum is less than 1 km from the property. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 119 km away.

Naka, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, is a mountain village rich in nature, surrounded by national parks such as Kamikochi, Mt. Norikura, and the Alps. Its location, which is connected to five mountain passes including Nomugi Pass, means that it is about an hour away from Kamikochi, Norikura, Matsumoto, Shirahone Onsen, and Kiso, and an hour and a half to two hours away from Azumino and Hida Takayama, making it an ideal base for visiting various tourist destinations and a trip to enjoy nature to your heart's content. There are three types of hot springs, and you can soak in them at each inn. As for soba as a food culture, it is the birthplace of "Touji Soba," and the area is rich in mushrooms and wild vegetables unique to mountainous areas.