20 Ryokan in Japan

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It is a space where the living natural materials such as wood, stone, and soil harmonize perfectly with the sea breeze, sunlight, and climate unique to Setoda.While maintaining the traditional charm of a ryokan, the space is designed with a modern sensibility.The entire space, from the interior to the garden, is harmoniously and comfortably integrated.Additionally, it respects the history as the 'Former Horiuchi Residence,' expressing thoughtfulness throughout, as if guests are being welcomed into a private home.

A 5-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Subway Station, Oyado Ishicho offers Japanese-style rooms with private bathrooms. It features a relaxing public bath, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Guest rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding, and they're equipped with air conditioning, bathroom amenities and a hairdryer. A fridge and TV are also provided. Oyado Ishicho serves local breakfast daily. Guests can buy souvenirs for family and friends at the gift shop or make use of the function rooms available. Services provided include bicycle rental and a 24-hour front desk. The property is located within walking distance to Kamogawa River and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Ishicho Oyado is a 15-minute drive from JR Shinkansen Station.

Since the time it was known as Togawa's Inn, it has operated as a main lodging, now in its fourth generation. You can find features like the 'Nogi Room' where General Nogi stayed, and folding screen paintings of the Rantei Kyokusui from the mid-Edo period. You can experience the history embedded in the inn.

A 5-minute walk from Koen-Shimo Cable Car Station, cosy family-run ryokan Lalaca features indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths which use natural hot spring water directly pumped from the source. Guests can enjoy the mountain views from the outdoor bath. The property offers seasonal meals with local ingredients and fresh seafood. This Ryokan is non-smoking throughout. Complimentary WiFi is available. The property's 10 Japanese rooms have nature views and a seating area. Guests at Lalaca sleep in futon bedding on a traditional tatami (woven-straw) floor. Rooms have a simple decor with a wood ceiling, spot lighting and a low table with floor cushions. A private toilet is provided, and bathrooms are shared. Between soaks in the hot-spring baths, guests can enjoy a game of table tennis or further unwind with a massage. The lobby has Scandinavian furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows with forest views. Japanese cuisine is served for breakfast and dinner at the on-site restaurant. The property is a 10-minute walk away from Gora Station. Owakudani Volcanic Valley is 6 km from the hotel. Lake Ashi is about 13 km away. On-site parking is free, and a reservation is required.

Boasting a spa bath, Four Seasons Yuzawa Quattro is situated in Yuzawa. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and luggage storage space. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bidet, bathrobes and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath and slippers, units at the ryokan also feature free WiFi. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. A ski equipment rental service, ski-to-door access and a ski pass sales point are all offered at Four Seasons Yuzawa Quattro, and guests can go skiing in the surroundings. Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort is 2.7 km from the accommodation, while Naeba Ski Resort is 21 km from the property. Niigata Airport is 140 km away.

Guest rooms: 24 rooms Capacity: 60 people Restaurant district 'Kuriya' Dining rooms and private dining areas Large bath: Men's large bath 'Isana', Women's large bath 'Ayuo', open-air bath, dedicated powder room Parking: 25 passenger cars (no reservation required, first-come, first-served)

Just 100 metres from Nozawa Onsen Hot Spring Street, Shirakaba offers traditional Japanese-style rooms with a tatami-mat floor, futon bedding and an en suite bathroom. It has an indoor public bath and serves breakfast and dinner. Rooms at Shirabaka Hotel are heated and offer views of the surrounding hills. A low table with cushions and a TV are provided, and the private bathroom includes a bathtub. Located 800 metres from Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort, the hotel is a 20-minute drive from JR Togari Nozawa Onsen Train Station. Free parking is provided with an advance reservation. The hotel sells ski passes and provides a drying room for ski equipment. Guests can receive a 30% discount on ski rentals from the on-site shop. A coin-operated washing machine can be used, and the lobby has free Wi-Fi. A Japanese breakfast and dinner are served at the dining room. Advance reservations are required.

Located in Kami, 33 km from Toyooka City History Museum and 39 km from Daijoji Temple, Yonagoya provides accommodation with free WiFi, a garden, mountain views, and access to a hot spring bath and a public bath. The property features river and garden views. The property is non-smoking and is set 46 km from Ito Kiyonaga Museum. The ryokan comes with a flat-screen TV. The unit at the property features a bidet and a dressing room. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. An Asian breakfast is available at the property and includes warm dishes and local specialities. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kami, like hiking. Skiing and cycling 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. Tajima Airport is 37 km away.

Situated in Katashina and only 24 km from Kawaba Ski Resort, Hanasaku Onsen Yoshiyaso features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 2-star ryokan offers luggage storage space. The ryokan has family rooms. At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with a tatami and a flat-screen TV. At the ryokan, units are fitted with a shared bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. Ryuzu Waterfall is 46 km from the ryokan. Matsumoto Airport is 174 km from the property.

Set within less than 1 km of Sanzen-in Temple and 7.5 km of Ruriko-in Temple in Kyoto, Ryoso Chatani provides accommodation with seating area. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can use the hot spring bath and the hot tub, or enjoy mountain views. At the ryokan, every unit has a tatami. The ryokan offers certain units that feature river views, and the units come with a shared bathroom and a desk. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kyoto, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Guests at Ryoso Chatani can enjoy walking tours nearby, or make the most of the garden. Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 10 km from the accommodation, while Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 14 km away. Itami Airport is 61 km from the property.

Located within 4.7 km of Jigokudani Monkey Park and 10 km of Ryuoo Ski Park in Yamanouchi, Rakki OnsenRyokan 楽奇温泉旅館 provides accommodation with seating area. There is an on-site restaurant and free private parking. Guests can use the hot spring bath and the hot tub, or enjoy mountain views. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a tatami, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. All units include private entrance. At the ryokan, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the in-house bar or lounge. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. You can play table tennis at the ryokan, and the area is popular for walking tours. Skiing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service and ski storage space are also available on-site. Suzaka City Zoo is 22 km from Rakki OnsenRyokan 楽奇温泉旅館, while Zenkoji Temple is 28 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 103 km from the property.

Featuring a large Japanese garden and natural hot-spring baths, Nanten-En Ryokan offers traditional luxury in a beautiful natural setting. The air-conditioned rooms have tatami flooring and Japanese-style futon beds. Guests at Ryokan Nanten-En can try on the yukata robe and relax in the gentle atmosphere created by the shoji paper screens, woven-straw floor and views of greenery. All rooms have traditional shared bathing facilities; Superior rooms include a private toilet. The hotel’s outdoor pool open seasonally in summer offers an opportunity for refreshment, or request relaxing massage services. Multi-course meals with seasonal specialities are served for breakfast and dinner at Nanten-En. The hotel is only a 2-minute walk from Amami Train Station on the Nankai Koya Line, a 40-minute ride from Namba Train Station in Osaka. Mount Koya is a 1-hour train ride away.

Set within 19 km of Sendai City Community Support Center and 38 km of Shiogama Shrine in Sendai, 仙台秋保温泉 篝火の湯 緑水亭 offers accommodation with seating area. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can use the sauna and the hot spring bath, or enjoy mountain views. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a tatami, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The buffet breakfast at the property offers local specialities as well as on-the-go options, such as fruits and juice. There is a coffee shop and bar. 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. The Site of Sendai Castle is 18 km from the ryokan, while Sakuraoka Daijingu is 18 km away. Sendai Airport is 23 km from the property.

A 5-minute walk from Yudanaka Train Station, Tawaraya offers Japanese-style accommodations with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Guests can relax in the indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths and wear colorful Japanese Yukata robes. Massages can be requested for an extra cost. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. A safety deposit box, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Rooms come with a private toilet but bathrooms are shared with all other guests. An outdoor hot-spring bath can be reserved for private-use and guests can enjoy looking out into the traditional garden. Dry cleaning and daily newspaper services are available at the front desk. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop. Traditional multi-course meals featuring local ingredients are served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are served at the dining room. Tawaraya Ryokan is a 10-minute drive from Snow Monkey Park and a 15-minute walk from Heiwa Kannon. Shiga Kogen Ski Resort is a 30-minute drive away.

Located near the "Kamenoi Bus Stop" at Tetsuwan Onsen and close to the express bus stop for Fukuoka Airport, it offers excellent accessibility as a base for sightseeing or business. You can use it conveniently. With a retro atmosphere, it's an inn that evokes a sense of nostalgia. Providing homely hospitality and high-quality hot springs to soothe travelers' fatigue. The mascot-like resident cats are also popular, and many guests stay here saying they "want to meet the cats". There are many customers who visit for this reason.

Another aspect of Kyoto, 'Kameoka.'A 100-year-old traditional Japanese house (formerly the residence of an incense merchant) located in the old castle town area was renovated by Kameoka City into an accommodation facility and opened in October 2018. The facility was supervised by Alex Kerr, a leading expert in traditional Japanese house restoration. Here in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, is a major production area for Kyoto vegetables, and due to the abundance of these ingredients, it has long been referred to as Kyoto's kitchen. Kyoto cuisine and other meals featuring these local ingredients (catering) can be ordered additionally. Enjoy a leisurely Japanese journey at this elegant traditional Japanese house inn in Kyoto's secluded retreat.

Situated beside Kamo River, Tazuru is traditional Japanese-style accommodation boasting delicately prepared Japanese cuisine. Popular Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 20-minute walk away. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the public area. Lively Shijo and Gion areas are within a 10-minute walk, and Kiyomizu-gojo Subway Station is a 5-minute walk from the property. JR Kyoto Station can be reached in a 10-minute bus ride. Offering a historic charm, each room comes with tatami (woven-straw) flooring, a low table and futon bedding. Guests can unwind in the room with a yukata robe on, while watching satellite channels on a flat-screen TV. Traditional Japanese dishes are served in the chic dining room, which offers views of the river. Tazuru restaurant is also open for lunch and dinner, and offers a riverside terrace dining experience unique to Kyoto’s summer.

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. Itami Airport is 47 km from the property.

A Japanese modern inn known for its private open-air baths at Kami-Gora Onsen and creative Japanese kaiseki cuisine.