20 Ryokan in Japan

A quiet hotel surrounded by the sea and greenery

A modern atmosphere infused with traditional Japanese beauty

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

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.

Relax in a guest room brimming with Japanese charm

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

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

The atmosphere and banquet dishes of a venerable hotel

Yokotekan is a hotel located near the famous Ikaho Stone Steps. Enjoy the façade full of gentle lights and refresh your body and spirit in  a reddish-brown “golden” hot spring bath.

Our Japanese Modern Kaiseki [traditional multi-course meal] is the pride and epitome of our Japanese modern-style auberge! Escape from everyday life in one of the 19 rooms of our hot-springs inn.

A ryokan with a view of a silvery waterfall

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

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.

Offering an open-air bath and quiet street view, Yugawara Ohnoya 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 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.

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.