20 Ryokan in Japan

A hotel with 5 rooms in the sukiya style and with an open-air bath, opening March 1, 2024 Also, here, you can enjoy to your heart's content It will be reborn on March 1, 2024 as a villa of the hot spring inn "Shinshu Yudanaka Onsen Yorozuya," which has been in operation since the Kansei era of the Edo period. The previous Shoraisou was designated a registered tangible cultural property in 2003 and was loved by many people until it burned down. Unfortunately, we lost Shoraisou in 2021, but with the words of encouragement from many people, it will be reborn on March 1, 2024 as a new "Shoraisou" to be passed down to the next generation. The building incorporates the design of the old Shoraisou, while sticking to traditional sukiya architecture that harmonizes with nature, and all guest rooms have open-air baths with small gardens, creating a space where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. We offer a space that is "somehow nostalgic even though it is your first time" for visitors. We look forward to welcoming you to this new place.

Kusatsu Onsen Eidaya is located in Kusatsu. The property is a 10-minute walk from Kusatsu Yubatake and Kusatsu-Onsen Bus Terminal. Guests can find a private hot spring bath and Japanese restaurant on site. At the ryokan, all rooms include a flat-screen TV, fridge and wardrobe. Certain rooms feature in-room hot spring bath, while some rooms offer a kitchen with a microwave. An Asian breakfast is served each morning at the property. The shared lounge area includes activities such as game consoles, board games and playing cards. Guests at Kusatsu Onsen Eidaya will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kusatsu, like skiing. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 78 km from Kusatsu Onsen Eidaya.

Boasting an open-air bath, Kusatsu Skyland Hotel is situated in Kusatsu in the Gunma region, 45 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park and 13 km from Mt. Kusatsu Shirane. This 3-star ryokan offers a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and public bath. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kusatsu, like skiing. Matsumoto Airport is 108 km from the property.

5 minutes walk from Takayama Station. The tallest building in the city features a large natural hot spring bath and sauna. Free services include private baths and late-night noodles. Breakfast buffet with over 50 Japanese and Western dishes! Local dishes such as Hida beef are also popular!

Only a 5-minute walk from JR Kamimoku Train Station, Tatsumikan boasts in 5 indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and meals featuring local dishes. Guests can wear Japanese Yukata robes and use free Wi-Fi at the lobby. A free shuttle is available once a day from JR Jomo Kogen Train Station, which is a 15-minute drive away. Guests who wish to use the shuttle must notify the hotel of their arrival time at time of booking. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. A flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle are included in each, and a heated kotasu table is provided during the winter. The en suite bathroom comes with slippers and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy playing table tennis or refresh in the sauna rooms. Gifts can be bought at the souvenir shop and luggage storage is provided at the 24-hour front desk. Private reservable hot-spring baths are available as well. Traditional multi-course meals are served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are served at the dining room. Tatsumikan Ryokan is a 10-minute drive from Suwakyo Valley and 15-minute drive from Norn Minamikami Ski Resort. Mount Tanigawadake is a 30-minute drive away.

Located in Kusatsu, Gunma region, 湯宿みゆきYuyado Miyuki is situated 14 km from Mt. Kusatsu Shirane. Providing free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 46 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park. The ryokan features a hot spring bath and a lift. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV. At the ryokan, some units are soundproof. Matsumoto Airport is 107 km away.

Just a 5-minute walk from Lake Kawaguchi in the Mount Fuji area, Resort Inn Fujihashi features free Wi-Fi throughout and offers traditional accommodation with Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. It serves a Japanese-style breakfast and has barbecue facilities. Rooms at Inn Fujihashi are air-conditioned and furnished with a TV and a low table with floor cushions. Slippers are provided. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. The inn is a 15-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Train Station and a 7-minute drive from Kawaguchiko Interchange (IC). Fuji-Q Highland amusement park is a 5-minute drive away, and Mount Fuji is a 40-minute drive. On-site parking is free. Guests can experience public hot-spring baths at Fujiyama Hot Spring, a 5-minute drive away. The hotel offers discount tickets to this and other local hot spring baths. A free-use internet PC is available. Breakfast is served at the dining room.

Situated in Hongu, 14 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine and 21 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art, Guest House Takiyoshi offers free WiFi and air conditioning. It is set 26 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum and features a lift. Shingu Castle Ruins Park is 37 km away and Fudarakusanji Temple is 47 km from the ryokan. At the ryokan, each unit includes a shared bathroom. An Asian breakfast, comprising warm dishes and local specialities is served each morning at the property. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kamikura Shrine is 36 km from the ryokan, while Kumano Hayatama Taisha is 37 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 58 km away.

An inn where you can immerse yourself in the retro Showa era, with traces of a bicycle shop back then. A room where you can stay with your car, perfect for bicycle lovers. If you are not a cyclist, you can rent a bicycle and enjoy cycling through the great outdoors and historical atmosphere. At the end of the day, you can work up a sweat at Gosho Takarayu, a public bath that has become a local public property, and have a warm connection with local residents. Afterwards, if you talk to your friends or people you met during your travels in the open lounge, you will already become residents of the Imperial Palace.

An inn at Tateyama Onsen (hot spring). You can enjoy the natural hot spring, open-air bath and meals in your room. The kaiseki (traditional Japanese course) style meals made with mountain vegetables and seafood from Boso are their pride.

Standing in Yuhigaura Onsen, Kyoto Prefecture A small inn that serves crab dishes. The sunset, which has been selected as one of the 100 best sunsets, and the magnificent nature of the Tango Peninsula, Enjoy seafood from the Sea of Japan, long shallow beaches, and our proud natural hot springs. Enjoy to your heart's content All meals are served in your room. You can stay with peace of mind

Hotel Heian is located in the heart of Isawa Onsenkyo, on the banks of the romantic Irokoi River, a tributary of the Fuefuki River. We have sought luxury and comfort with the beauty of our Japanese gardens that change with the seasons, and the elegant Japanese style of the hotel interior. We look forward to welcoming you to Isawa, a hot spring resort where you can enjoy a relaxing time and a rich travel experience. We offer 24-hour bathing, and while gazing at the vast sky with plenty of hot water, you can relax tonight... Please relax in a Japanese-style room with a Japanese atmosphere, where time flows slowly and leisurely. For meals, we will prepare a kaiseki meal of 11 dishes that make use of seasonal ingredients and ingredients from Yamanashi. Please enjoy the cuisine unique to Koshu Isawa Onsenkyo.

Situated in Katsuura, 25 km from Yoro Keikoku Okukiyosumi Prefectural Natural Park, Mikazuki Sea-Park Hotel Katsuura offers accommodation with a hot spring bath, a hot tub and spa facilities. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The ryokan features a rooftop pool, sauna and a 24-hour front desk. Accommodation for disabled guests is also available at the property. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units are equipped with heating facilities. A buffet breakfast is available at the ryokan. There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge. At Mikazuki Sea-Park Hotel Katsuura, guests can unwind with a dip in the indoor pool and a variety of wellness packages. Torami Station is 32 km from the accommodation, while Kazusa-Ichinomiya Station is 35 km from the property. Narita International Airport is 80 km away.

For meals, in addition to authentic kaiseki meals, dishes using wild game meat from Nara Prefecture are popular. From our restaurant and BBQ terrace, you can overlook the Nara Basin below! There is also a terrace free time, so please use it. There is also a tea party plan where you can experience the tea ceremony, and a kimono and yukata dressing experience plan. You can easily experience Japanese traditional culture. Hozan-ji Temple and Ikoma Sanjo Amusement Park are nearby, making it a recommended base for sightseeing.

A kind of a hideout inn, living by their motto ”adults can relax and enjoy here”, their guests are treated with detailed care and attention. Limited to 5 rooms per night. The open-air bath with a sea view can be chartered for free.

Set in Zao Onsen, 400 metres from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takamiya Hotel Lucent features accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath. This 4-star ryokan offers a spa experience, with its sauna and hot spring bath. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. At the ryokan, the units are equipped with a private bathroom. 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 featured at the ryokan, and guests can go skiing in the surroundings. Yamagata Airport is 35 km away.

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.

A hidden hotel located over a suspension bridge over the Hayakawa River. The good quality hot springs, include an open-air bath near the valley and an open-air rock decorated bath. Creative kaiseki (traditional Japanese course meals) are made from local produce.

A soothing inn on the island of the gods where you can relax and unwind. The beauty of imperial culture still lives on at Itsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage Site on Miyajima in Aki. The inn "Kurayado Iroha" on Miyajima cherishes the spirit of traditional Japanese storehouses, and welcomes travelers with nostalgic rooms, delicious Setouchi cuisine, hot springs in the sky, and heartfelt, natural hospitality. Spend an irreplaceable night on the island of the gods where you can relax and unwind. A 5-minute walk from the World Heritage site, Itsukushima Shrine. All 14 rooms have different themes to soothe your soul. The large public bath on the 5th floor is an open-air bath with a view of the large torii gate. Enjoy the chef's carefully selected kaiseki cuisine made with fresh seafood from the Setouchi.

[December 2022] A new type of hot spring inn has opened in Beppu, the capital of Onsen Prefecture. All rooms are detached, with no meals included, and come with a private sauna and a natural hot spring/groundwater cold bath. You can enjoy Japan's only hot spring loyly in the sauna in your room.