20 Ryokan in Japan

A quiet hotel surrounded by the sea and greenery

Relax in a traditional Japanese-style guest room and indulge in water from three different hot springs

A well-established ryokan where people of culture would gather for traditional performance art during the Taisho period

Enjoy good food with high-quality, spacious rooms and hot springs

A highly-respected hot spring hotel that maintains a 200-year-long tradition of service

A beautiful Japanese inn that has maintained its traditional appearance and hospitality

Reproducing the traditional Hatago (inn) with a quaint atmosphere

A 9-minute walk from JR Ueno Station, this Japanese style budget business inn near the station boasts easy access to Asakusa and Akihabara.

Introducing Ekoin, a popular shukubo (temple lodging) at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) that has gained great popularity among LIVE JAPAN readers. Due to its high demand, it is recommended to make reservations about 4 months in advance. Staying here provides an opportunity to enjoy quiet time and traditional cultural experiences, and is sure to refresh both mind and body.

This inn is only a few minutes’ walk from Naka-gora Station, and its top floor suite with private open-air bath commands an exclusive vista out to Mount Myojogatake and the Daimoji!

Great seafood, great hot springs, and invigorating views

A hot spring hotel where you can enjoy a leisurely stay

A Japanese inn with a Japanese garden more than half a hectare in size

Observe Mt. Yotei from this hotel's panoramic deck. It also makes for some romantic stargazing

An innovative inn heralding a new style

Hosting many guests from overseas, this small family-run inn is located in Yanaka, a traditional urban neighborhood of Tokyo.

Surrounded by the beautiful green forests of Nambu red pine, you can soak in blissful peace and quiet.

Boasting a range of hot-spring baths with mountain views, in-room Japanese meals and massages, Yaeikan is 650 metres from Hakone-Yumoto Train Station. The softly lit rooms have a traditional decor and an LCD TV. Each room at Yaeikan Ryokan includes air conditioning, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea. Guests sleep in futon beds on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Rooms have an en suite toilet, and bathrooms are shared. Hakone Open-Air Museum is about 9 km from the hotel. Lake Ashino, Hakone Shrine and Onshi Hakone Park are all a 30-minute drive. The hotel has free on-site parking. You can relax in an open-air or indoor hot-spring bath, unwind in the garden or check out the hotel’s shop. Two hot-spring baths can be reserved for private use, free of charge. Breakfast and dinner are served.

Offering an open-air bath and quiet street view, Yugawara Onoya Ryokan is located in Yugawara, 23 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station and 47 km from Shuzen-ji Temple. Each accommodation at the 3-star ryokan has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a public bath. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, each unit is equipped with a wardrobe. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV and slippers. An Asian breakfast is available at the property and includes warm dishes and local specialities. Hakone Checkpoint is 14 km from the ryokan, while Hakone Shrine is 17 km away.

A secluded ryokan for grownups located near a beautiful river. Its hot spring water supplied directly from a source is smooth like face lotion and soft on your skin. Its specialty, Yui Original Sea & Mountain Cuisine cooked mainly with seasonal ingredients is served for meal.