20 Ryokan in Japan

Boasting a garden and views of inner courtyard, Tsuta Onsen Ryokan is a ryokan set in a historic building in Towada, a few steps from Tsuta Hot Spring. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and free shuttle service. The units have a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a terrace and some have garden views. All units at the ryokan feature air conditioning and a wardrobe. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Lake Towada is 38 km from Tsuta Onsen Ryokan, while Sannai-Maruyama site is 46 km from the property. Aomori Airport is 44 km away.

An inn run by former fishmonger. Its meals mainly cooked with seafood receive very good reputations. Two rooms are equipped with an open-air bath. Special offers are available for online booking from the website. Free one drink and choices of free souvenir are offered.

Since it was discovered by the first owner in 1827, this hot spring has been known for being effective against a million diseases. It is popular among female guests as it is said to be especially good for your skin. There are 4 types of guest rooms with open-air baths, and guests can enjoy the valley and mountain greenery.

Set in Rebun in the Hokkaido region, Shimanoyado Rebunshiri offers accommodation with access to a spa centre. This 2-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk. The ryokan features family rooms. Featuring free WiFi, the units have a safety deposit box, a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. Each unit comes with a shared bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. The units will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. The nearest airport is Rishiri Airport, 24 km from the ryokan.

Offering an open-air bath and mountain view, Mori no RyoTei Mount Bandai is located in Inawashiro, 29 km from Nihonmatsu Station and 31 km from Mount Bandai. 42 km from Aizuwakamatsu Station and 43 km from Mount Iimori, the property provides ski storage space, as well as a shared lounge. The ryokan features parking on-site, a hot spring bath and a lift. At the ryokan, all units include a tatami, a TV and a shared bathroom. Skiing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service, ski-to-door access and a ski pass sales point are also available on-site. Koriyama Station is 46 km from the ryokan, while Aizuwakamatsu Castle is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Fukushima Airport, 72 km from Mori no RyoTei Mount Bandai.

Kumaya is a building that was built over 200 years ago in the late Edo period, and has been preserved as a cultural property and is now used as a lodging facility. We carefully preserve and use old structures such as the pillars and beams of the building, as well as the ceilings and floors of the main rooms, and the fittings such as shoji screens. Please enjoy the creaking and rattling sounds as well as the atmosphere of an Edo inn.

Enjoy its meal cooked with plenty of ingredients gathered from the mountains and the river with local sake selected by the young landlady who is a sake adviser. The landlord who is the chairman of Okutama Minwa no Kai (local folk tales group) tells guests local folk tales by the heath in evening.

Its unique cave bath and tunnel bath have a shift system between male and female guests. It's located in front of a fishing port and fresh seafood is lavishly served for meals. An open-air bath for charter is also highly appreciated by guests.

In the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, close to Heian Shrine, 明和荘Mei Wa Inn features a garden and a washing machine. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan has family rooms. Some accommodation includes a balcony and a seating area with flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning and heating. At the ryokan, each unit has a private bathroom. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Shoren-in Temple and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from 明和荘Mei Wa Inn.

Enjoy the ultimate relaxation on the banks of the Tokachi River. The gently flowing Tokachi River and the majestic Hidaka Mountains in the distance. You will be greeted by magnificent scenery throughout the seasons and the mysterious moor hot spring water that has been nurtured since ancient times. Enjoy an extraordinary, luxurious time to your heart's content.

Lounge is open in the new building! Private dining rooms and private family baths are also available, making it ideal for a sheltered trip. A lodging on a hill overlooking the cityscape below.

Located in Minakami in the Gunma region, Nakaya Ryokan provides 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 ryokan features family rooms. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV. At the ryokan, all units include a shared bathroom. 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. Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort is 38 km from Nakaya Ryokan, while Naeba Ski Resort is 41 km away. Niigata Airport is 176 km from the property.

This inn with five rooms is located just past the residential area of Kawana in Ito City. The hot spring water from the inn's own source, pumped up from 200 meters underground, fills the baths in all of the guest rooms with abundance. All guest rooms are 12 tatami mat rooms, two adjacent Japanese-Western style rooms. Each room has an open-air bath on the terrace, with views of the prestigious Kawana Hotel Golf Course and Sagami Bay. In addition, two of the special rooms have a garden open-air bath with a reclining bath at the bottom of the stairs leading from the terrace, and there are three baths in each room: the cypress indoor bath, the terrace open-air bath, and the garden open-air bath. You can enjoy the hot springs to your heart's content. Meals using seasonal ingredients from Izu are also served in the private dining room.

Micasa is situated in Minakami, 10 km from Tanigawadake and 11 km from Takaragawa Onsen. This ryokan offers free WiFi. Minakami Onsen is 1.2 km away. Shuttle from JR Jomo-Kogen Station or Minakami Station can be arranged upon prior request. The units in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV. An Asian breakfast is served every morning at the property. The on-site restaurant serves Japanese cuisine. At Micasa guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. Skiing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation.

Visit four family baths, including a large open-air bath and an indoor bath♪Guests staying at the family bath are free! (Use is 60 minutes per group) Usuki's pufferfish is characterized by its bold, thick slices! Please give it a try! The Great Buddha Hall on the back mountain is also a must-see! Please come to pray for good luck and good health★

Kiyosumi: At the foot of peaceful mountains and rivers. A cool breeze blowing through the trees. The sunlight pouring down from above gives life to the land of Tabozawa. Gorgeous mountains, fresh greenery, and magnificent waterfalls. Come and spend some elegant time. Welcome to the open sacred land of Fufu Nikko.

Ryokan La Luna is set in the Toi Onsen district of Izu, 8.2 km from Koibito Misaki Cape, 20 km from Mount Daruma and 27 km from Shuzen-ji Temple. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan features family rooms. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain or city views. There is a coffee shop and bar. Guests at the ryokan can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 3-star ryokan. Fuji-Hakone-Izu-kokuritsu-kōen is 29 km from Ryokan La Luna, while Shuzenji Niji no Sato is 30 km away.

Situated in Lake Toya and only 1.1 km from Lake Toya, Hokkai Hotel features accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star ryokan offers a spa experience, with its sauna and hot spring bath. The ryokan has family rooms. The ryokan offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with slippers, free toiletries and bath. At the ryokan, each unit has bed linen and towels. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Muroran is 42 km from the ryokan, while Higashi-muroran Station is 42 km from the property. Okadama Airport is 110 km away.

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.

Located on high ground along a prefectural road, it has a fine view and is also easy to access. Their food includes lots of rare ingredients such as iwatake (a lichen called rock tripe) and white birch sap. In autumn, they serve course dishes of hoteishimeji mushrooms, daikoku mushrooms and matsutake mushrooms.