20 Ryokan in Japan

[An Inn Registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan] Experience the history in a traditional Japanese-style inn with 100% natural hot springs On November 1, 2022, the entire facility reopened after restoration work from flood damage! Enjoy seasonal dishes that carry on the taste of a traditional restaurant along with natural hot spring water flowing directly from the source. Relax and feel at peace in an inn that lets you experience the charm of traditional history.[Private baths available]

A traditional Japanese style inn reputable for its meticulous hospitality. There is a well kept Japanese garden and an open-air bath surrounded by greenery. In the rooms, various Japanese traditional architectural styles can be seen everywhere.

Located 450 metres from Kinosaki Onsen Train Station, Sinonomesou Kinosaki Onsen features hot-spring baths, karaoke and traditional meals. The Japanese rooms have futon beds, tatami (woven straw) floors and a flat-screen TV. The air-conditioned rooms at Sinonomesou Kinosaki Onsen Ryokan have a green-tea maker and a fridge with minibar. An en suite toilet is provided, and bathrooms are shared. Kinosaki Ropeway is 900 metres from the ryokan. Zenbu Cave is a 15-minute drive, and Kinosaki Marine World is 4 km away. On-site parking is free. A hot-spring bath can be reserved for private use, for a fee. To further unwind, guests can get a massage or walk through the garden. The lobby has free Wi-Fi. Breakfast and dinner feature Japanese cuisine using vegetables from the hotel’s own organic farm.

Next to the Higashiyama Gondola lift station!Marvel at the panoramic view of the Northern Alps from an altitude of 1600 meters♪

Facing the Pacific Ocean, Hamachidorinoyu Kaisyu is located in Shirahama and offers modern Japanese-style rooms with free internet. The hotel also features a natural hot spring bath with views of Shirahama Beach. Rooms feature a living area with tatami flooring and a private outdoor bath. They are equipped with a TV, humidifier and safe. A refrigerator and hairdryer are also provided. Guests can enjoy the massage services available or relax with a drink at Lounge Shiraho. Hamachidorinoyu Kaisyu's dining room provides traditional Japanese dishes for breakfast and dinner. Located at the tip of the cape in Shirahama, Hamachidorinoyu Kaisyu is within walking distance from Senjojiki and Shirahama Submarine Observation Tower. Nanki Shirahama Airport and JR Shirahama Station is a 15-minute drive away from Hamachidorinoyu Kaisyu.

◎A completely private retreat, 'Hakka Mokuhan-kan.' Meals, baths, garden—everything is for the benefit of our guests. Relax and enjoy a leisurely time at our inn. ◎Each unit includes a private entrance and a semi-open-air bath, a garden, and a fully private space for your exclusive use. At the northern foothills of Mount Fuji, known as one of the most powerful spiritual spots in Japan, flows a strong energy current originating from the summit, forming a rich dragon vein. In feng shui, it is believed that this dragon vein flows northward and eastward, eventually reaching Edo Castle. In Oshino Village, where you can admire Mount Fuji—said to possess immense power even in photographs—up close, our inn also benefits from the blessings of this great energy flow. We are confident that this place will allow visitors to fully experience the energy of the earth that rejuvenates travelers.

Offering an open-air bath and sea view, Ofunato Onsen is situated in Ōfunato, 48 km from Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium and 15 km from Osabe-minato. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. The ryokan also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating and/or dining area and a flat-screen TV. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. Kamaishi Station is 40 km from Ofunato Onsen. Iwate Hanamaki Airport is 85 km from the property.

A 10-minute walk from the JR Kyoto Train Station, Takigawa Ryokan features comfortable Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring. A public bath is available, and massages can be requested for relaxation. Guests can borrow Kimono robes for free, but will be charged for dry cleaning costs. Each air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV and Japanese futon bedding. Bathroom and toilets are shared, and includes a hairdryer. Dry cleaning and photocopying services are available at the front desk. Bicycles can be rented to tour the historical city of Kyoto. Ryokan Takigawa is a 6-minute walk from the Higashi-Honganji Temple, and a 10-minute walk from the Kyoto Tower. The Takashimaya Department Store is a 20-minute walk away.

Guests can relax in the luxurious independent guest houses by the vast garden colored by the seasons. The view of the mountain stream of Tamagawa River that can be enjoyed while savoring seasonal kaiseki meals is unique to this inn.

A distinguished inn established during the Kansei era of the Edo period (1789) at Fukatani Onsen, the premier hot spring in Kanazawa City. Fukatani Onsen is about a 30-minute drive from Kanazawa Station and the city's tourist attractions, but it offers a completely different atmosphere in a mountain village. Encounter the tranquility of the mountain village to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, savor meals featuring Kaga vegetables and fresh fish delivered directly from Noto and Nanao Port, relax in the amber-colored beautifying moor hot spring, and enjoy your stay at this historic inn where time flows serenely in a nostalgic setting. The inn showcases a collection of artworks that Motoyu Ishiya has accumulated over the years.Please take a leisurely tour of the premises as if visiting an art museum. Additionally, there is an outdoor Noh stage on the premises, where a traditional fire-lit Noh performance is held once a year.

Avoiding the Three Cs × All rooms with open-air baths × Skin-beautifying hot spring water flowing directly from the source that becomes like lotion × Fukushima premium sake × Seasonal kaiseki cuisine made with carefully selected ingredients × Free private open-air baths × An adults-only inn with a café lounge, unique to our establishment in Fukushima Prefecture♪

It's becoming popular as a hotel where you can taste fresh seafood from the sea of Boso. Close to Futomi bathing beach, it's very convenient for sightseeing. There is a large bath for each gender, a private bath with a view and a private aloe bath.

Set in Hakone, 500 metres from Hakone-Yumoto Station and 47 km from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Bansuirou Fukuzumi offers accommodation with river views, free WiFi, and access to a hot spring bath and an open-air bath. The 4-star ryokan features garden views and is 48 km from Shuzen-ji Temple. The property is located in the Hakone Yumoto Onsen district. At the ryokan, each unit comes with a tatami. 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. Kowakudani Station is 7.1 km from the ryokan, while Hakone Open-Air Museum is 8.1 km away. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 97 km from the property.

The natural hot spring water flowing directly and the valley view from the open-air bath. Indulge in a relaxing and extraordinary experience. [Kura's Hot Springs] The spring water is a sodium-chloride-rich hot spring, gentle on the skin, and full of metasilicic acid, known as 'beauty water'.It feels silky to the touch, retains heat well, and is highly moisturizing, earning high praise from our guests. The baths are supplied directly from the source, and we do not add water or heat to any of the hot springs in the facility. [Kura's Dining] We prepare heartfelt meals featuring kaiseki cuisine made with premium and fresh ingredients, including Tochigi Wagyu beef and other local Tochigi specialties, as well as seasonal ingredients such as mountain vegetables and river fish unique to this mountainous region. Additionally, the water used throughout the facility is mountain spring water, which is soft water that pairs well with Japanese cuisine.When enjoyed with ice, you may notice a slight sweetness.This water is used for the room faucets, the drinking water available near the large baths, meal preparation, breakfast coffee, and even hot water.

Its unique cave bath and tunnel bath have a shift system between male and female guests. It's located in front of a fishing port and fresh seafood is lavishly served for meals. An open-air bath for charter is also highly appreciated by guests.

Located in Shinonsen in the Hyogo region, Syofuso provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. It is situated 19 km from Daijoji Temple and features luggage storage space. North Disaster Earthquake Monument is 49 km from the ryokan and Kehi Shrine is 50 km away. The ryokan is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the ryokan. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Kinumaki Shrine is 47 km from Syofuso, while Seto Shrine is 49 km away. Tottori Airport is 33 km from the property.

Located within 24 km of Hakone-Yumoto Station and 47 km of Shuzen-ji Temple in Yugawara, Hakuunsou provides accommodation with seating area. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan features family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain or river views. The units in the ryokan are equipped with slippers and a CD player. Guests can also relax in the garden. Hakone Checkpoint is 15 km from the ryokan, while Hakone Shrine is 18 km away.

Our establishment was founded in 1963, offering spacious rooms that evoke relaxation, rejuvenating hot springs, and Kaga cuisine crafted with carefully selected ingredients, as part of various forms of hospitality to contribute to making Yamashiro Onsen a charming region. Additionally, we have received numerous awards, including being selected as one of the Top 250 Popular Hot Spring Hotels and being certified as a 'Five-Star Inn.' Our Service Philosophy We cherish the warmth of a hot spring inn, aiming to create a lively, bright, and enjoyable atmosphere. At the same time, we consistently offer friendly and smiling service, striving to create a 'high-quality inn (≠luxury inn)' that serves as an unforgettable gathering place for all our guests.

Overlooking the Kinugawa River and forested mountains, Plaza Hotel offers natural hot-spring baths beside canopies of green. Traditional Kaiseki dinners, a “Ganbanyoku” hot-rock spa and a summertime outdoor pool are featured. Guests at Kinugawa Plaza Hotel sleep in traditional futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Each air-conditioned room has a zen decor, with seating areas beside the window and the LCD TV. An en suite bathroom is included. A 20-minute walk from Kinugawa-Onsen Train Station, the hotel is 3.5 km to Tobu World Square and 6 km to Edo Wonderland historical village theme park. Indoor & open-air baths as well as a hot-spring footbath are available, and some hot-spring baths can be reserved for private use. You can further relax in the sauna, enjoy billiards or ping-pong, or shout out some tunes at karaoke. Free-use internet PCs are provided. A Japanese/Western buffet breakfast is served, and dinner is multiple courses of seasonal specialities made with fresh local ingredients.

There are 15 types of rooms available, offering a rich variety suitable for families and couples.In the large public bath, you can enjoy radium hot springs from a private source in six differently designed bathtubs.Meals are prepared using carefully selected seasonal ingredients, showcasing the craftsmanship of the head chef.