20 Ryokan in Japan

Indulge yourself with the superb original kaisekizen using plenty of local ingredients

A boutique inn with plenty of privacy

A historical ryokan designated as a tangible cultural property where every room offers a view of the garden

Admire the early-blooming cherry trees at Kimii-dera Temple and enjoy an onsen that contains highly concentrated mineral

A hot spring hotel where you can enjoy a leisurely stay

Exuding an Edo-period ambiance, this traditional inn offers the best of the Ryujin hot springs

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

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!

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.

A buffet with seafood and seasonal ingredients at a restaurant with a stunning ocean view

Handmade cuisine prepared by the proprietress. Reservations are required for the highly popular Kodo Bento lunch boxes

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

An innovative inn heralding a new style

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

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

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

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

A traditional Japanese ryokan in the area where a famous historical figure, Hideyoshi Toyotomi visited. Even the elevator is decorated in Japanese style with tatami mat on floor. About 10 different unique baths including a large bath, an open-air bath, a pot bathtub and a cave bath are available.

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.

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Funayado Akitaya is located in Kamakura, 300 metres from Koshigoe Beach and 7.4 km from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Sankeien is 24 km from the ryokan, while Yokohama Marine Tower is 24 km away. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 43 km from the property.