20 Ryokan in Japan

[Rakuten Award 2020 & Japan's Inn Award Winner] [Ranked 10th Nationwide for Local Cuisine] Boasting the largest open-air bath in western Japan and the best hot spring quality in Dogo!

Kirishimaya Ryokan is located in the Kusatsu Onsen area, with views of the mountain and surrounding nature. Featuring public and hot-spring baths, the Japanese-style accommodation offers a massage service and free parking on site. Free WiFi is available in rooms. Rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring, traditional futon bedding and shoji paper screens. Each room is equipped with a fridge, a tea maker and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy the area’s hiking trails, or relax with a massage. The hotel’s Shiriyaki-buro baths are said to help with back pain. A private hot-spring bath can be available, free of charge. Kirishimaya Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from Kusatsu-onsen bus terminal and a 25-minute bus ride from JR Naganohara Kusatsu Onsenguchi Train Station.

Hakone Ashinoko Bikeikan 箱根芦ノ湖 美景館 provides a public bath and free private parking, and is within 15 km of Hakone-Yumoto Station and 46 km of Shuzen-ji Temple. The property has mountain and lake views, and is 47 km from Fuji-Q Highland. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a microwave, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a bidet. All units feature private entrance. At the ryokan, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Togendai Station is 1.9 km from the ryokan, while Owakudani Valley is 3 km from the property.

Offering 2 hot spring baths surrounded by nature, Hotel Kajikaso is a 5-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Station. It features Japanese-style rooms, some boasting a private open-air hot spring bath. Facilities include karaoke, a gaming corner and free parking. All rooms feature a Japanese-style seating area with a tatami (woven-straw) floor and a low table with seating cushions. Guests sleep in traditional futon bedding on the tatami floor. They’re fitted with an LCD TV and a fridge, while yukata robes and toothbrush sets are provided. Located along Hayakawa River, Kajikaso Hotel offers outdoor and indoor public hot spring baths with nature views, which are separate per gender. The hotel is equipped with drinks vending machines, and luggage storage is available. Guests with meals included in the rate will be served a traditional kaiseki multi-course dinner and a Japanese set menu breakfast. Kajikaso is a 20-minute drive from Hakone Chokoku-no-mori Museum, and Owakudani can be visited a 45-minute drive away.

Seasonal ingredients showcased in 'Japanese cuisine' paired with local 'Japanese sake'.Two types of 'hot springs' that are rare even nationwide.A lodging where you can fully enjoy Japanese culture with 'tatami' in every room. Savor a tranquil escape from the everyday.

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Hotel Yunojin is located in Minakami, 39 km from Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort and 42 km from Naeba Ski Resort. This ryokan provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The ryokan features an outdoor swimming pool, hot spring bath and a lift. A fridge and kettle are also featured. 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. Kawaba Ski Resort is 35 km from the ryokan, while Tanigawadake is 43 km away. Niigata Airport is 177 km from the property.

Located in Minamiawaji in the Hyogo region, Minato Koyado Awajishima provides accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features free shuttle service, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a kettle, a bidet, slippers and a desk. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free. At the ryokan, every unit has a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 31 km away.

Well set in Kyoto, Nissho Besso provides an à la carte breakfast and free WiFi. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security. The ryokan features family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free. At the ryokan, all units have bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Kyoto International Manga Museum, Gion Shijo Station and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Itami Airport is 46 km away.

This hotel stands in front of Kujukuri beach. The natural hot spring that bubbles up from 2km below the ground is renowned for its skincare benefits. Dinner is the traditional multi-course kaiseki ryori made from seasonal ingredients.

Featuring an open-air bath and views of garden, Hakone Yuyado Zen is a recently renovated ryokan located in Hakone, 16 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan has a sun terrace and a hot spring bath. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units are equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. At the ryokan, the units include bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Sightseeing tours are available in the area. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Fuji-Q Highland is 46 km from the ryokan, while Shuzen-ji Temple is 48 km away.

Kumeya preserves a building from the late Edo period, which is over 200 years old, as a cultural heritage site and utilizes it as an accommodation facility. The structure, including the building's pillars and beams, as well as the ceilings, floors, and traditional sliding doors (shoji) of the main rooms, are carefully preserved and used as they are. Please enjoy the creaking and rattling sounds as part of the Edo-era inn atmosphere.

You can thoroughly enjoy ”the ultimate seafood cuisine” cooked with fresh seafood procured directly from neighboring fish ports. Both dinner and breakfast are served in your room. All 5 guest rooms have their own spacious open-air bath.

・A lodging that inspires awe with the deep red sunset sinking into the Sea of Japan ・Rooms with ocean views ・Just a 1-minute walk to the beach!Perfect location for swimming in the sea ・Relax in the open-air large bath with a view of the ocean ・Warm hospitality that feels like returning to your parents' home

Located in Chikuma, 24 km from Nagano Station and 26 km from Zenkoji Temple, ホテル晴山 offers an open-air bath and air conditioning. This ryokan provides free private parking and a lift. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking ryokan features a hot spring bath. The ryokan is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the ryokan. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Suzaka City Zoo is 32 km from ホテル晴山, while Honmachi Machiyakan is 34 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 58 km from the property.

Set 47 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park and 14 km from Mt. Kusatsu Shirane, 湯音の櫻 is in Kusatsu and has a garden and a terrace. This ryokan offers free private parking and full-day security. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking ryokan features a sauna. This air-conditioned ryokan comes with 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower and bathrobes. Matsumoto Airport is 104 km away.

A Yoro hot spring that is weakly alkaline. Delicious meals include Otaki's famous bamboo shoots in spring, sweet fish in summer and the inn's recommended Yoro beef in autumn and winter. The open-air baths have a view of beautiful scenery.

A ryokan with five rooms designed in the Sukiya style, featuring guest rooms with open-air baths, opening on March 1, 2024. Also, here, you can unwind to your heart's content. As a villa of the hot spring inn 'Shinshu Yudanaka Onsen Yorozuya,' which has been operating since the Edo Kansei era, it will be reborn anew on March 1, 2024. The previous Shoraiso was designated as a registered tangible cultural property in 2003 and was cherished by many until it was lost to fire.Unfortunately, we lost Shoraiso in 2021, but thanks to the encouragement of many people, it will be reborn as the new 'Shoraiso,' carrying forward to the next generation on March 1, 2024.The building incorporates the design of the old Shoraiso and is committed to traditional Sukiya architecture that harmonizes with nature. Additionally, all guest rooms feature open-air baths with courtyard gardens, creating spaces where guests can enjoy the seasonal scenery.We offer visitors a space that feels 'nostalgic yet new,' even if it's their first time. At this new location, we sincerely look forward to welcoming you.

Located within 700 metres of Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands in Hakone, Kitanokaze Saryo provides a terrace and a shared lounge. Popular points of interest nearby include Venetian Glass Museum and Hakone Lalique Museum. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. All rooms at the ryokan feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Kitanokaze Saryo features certain rooms with mountain views, and all rooms come with a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The in-house restaurant serves Japanese cuisine. Pola Museum is 1.4 km from Kitanokaze Saryo, while Kintokiyama is 3.6 km from the property.

A wide variety of seasonal flavors, a serene traditional Japanese inn located along the Ishikawa River in Oku-Kawachi, Hospitality offering moments of bliss and tranquility.

A hidden retreat for adults, designed to provide a tranquil and serene atmosphere.For dinner, enjoy creative Japanese banquet cuisine featuring seasonal dishes made with fresh ingredients.The main steak is served from a live kitchen, stimulating your senses with its sounds and aromas.Relax and warm your body from the core in the sulfur hot spring, also known as 'Bijin no Yu,' and unwind further in the lobby lounge or private open-air baths.In Naruko, rooms with open-air baths are rare; we offer only two exclusive rooms of this type.Indulge in a refreshing escape in an extraordinary space at your leisure.