20 Ryokan in Japan

Located in the Utsukushigahara hot-spring area, Hotel Shoho offers Japanese and Western accommodation with mountain views. Guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and request massages for an extra cost. A free shuttle is available from JR Matsumoto Train Station, which is a 20-minute drive away and runs on a fixed schedule. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a safety deposit box. Japanese Yukata robes and toothbrush set are provided, and the en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding or in rooms with Western-style beds. For an extra cost, guests can use the private reservable hot-spring baths and sing at the karaoke rooms. Bicycles can be rented to travel around the area, while sauna rooms are on-site as well. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop and free Wi-Fi is available at the public areas. Traditional multi-course meals are served for dinner and a Japanese/Western buffet for breakfast. Shoho Hotel is a 15-minute drive from Matsumoto Castle and a 5-minute drive from Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum. Utsukushigahara Highlands are a 1-hour drive and Matsumoto Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Peacefully situated on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi in the scenic Mount Fuji area, Japanese-style hot spring hotel Kasuitei Ooya features rooms with stunning lake views, some boasting a private open-air bath. The hotel features a hot tub, massage treatments and karaoke rooms. Guests can relax in indoor or outdoor public baths with lake views, or reserve a bath for private use for 50 minutes at a fee. They can unwind in the sauna or browse the large hotel shop. Free WiFi is available, and a free shuttle to/from the station is provided. Rooms come with a terrace, a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. Some have an open-air hot spring bath with lake views, while all are fitted with an LCD TV with satellite channels, a mini-fridge and en suite bathroom facilities. A personal attendant ensures the guests' comfort. Authentic Japanese cuisine with local ingredients can be enjoyed at the dining room, which presents a Japanese breakfast and a traditional multi-course dinner. Ooya Kasuitei is a 5-minute drive from Kawaguchiko Station. It is an 8-minute drive to the scenic Fujikyu Highlands and a 25-minute drive away from the Morino-Nakano Suizoku-kan Aquarium. The Gotenba Premium Outlet is a 50-minute drive away.

At Daymaruya Ryokan, guests can enjoy hot-spring baths and traditional Japanese-style accommodations with free wired internet access. A free shuttle is available from Yudanaka Train Station, which is a 5-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each includes a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Comes with a private toilet and Yukata robes. Bathrooms are shared. The property offers free luggage and shuttle services upon request. Free WiFi is available near the reception and common area located on the second floor. Japanese meals featuring local ingredients are served at the guests’ rooms with a personal Nakai-san attendant service. Ski and luggage storages are available at the front desk. Ryokan Daymaruya is a 15-minute drive from Snow Monkey Park and a 25-minute drive from Shiga Kogen Ski Resort. Heiwa Kannon is a 10-minute walk away.

Onsen Urashima features a sauna and a hot spring bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Onomichi, 5.4 km from Saikokuji Temple. This 2-star ryokan offers a lift and luggage storage space. There is a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, and free private parking is available. At the ryokan, the units come with a tatami and a TV. There is a private bathroom with shower in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, each unit has bed linen and towels. Onomichi History Museum is 5.5 km from the ryokan, while Senkoji Temple is 5.7 km from the property. Hiroshima Airport is 35 km away.

Boasting an open-air bath and views of sea, Atarayo Nishiizu Onsen is a recently renovated ryokan situated in Izu, less than 1 km from Odoi Beach. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and a lift. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle and a smartphone. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hair dryer, all units at the ryokan have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms include a terrace. At the ryokan, each unit has bed linen and towels. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. A bar can be found on-site. Koibito Misaki Cape is 8.3 km from Atarayo Nishiizu Onsen, while Mount Daruma is 20 km from the property.

Located in a forest, Tokonamiso offers a nature retreat with Japanese-style rooms, barbecue facilities and free WiFi access in the lobby area. Hot-spring baths, a sauna and bathroom facilities are available at its sister property, a few steps away. Drinks vending machines and free parking are on site. Rooms offer a mountain view and a traditional interior with a tatami (woven-mat) floor and Japanese futon bedding. Amenities include a TV, yukata robes and toiletries like toothbrush. Guests at Tokonamiso can enjoy the tranquility of the forest, or unwind in hot-spring baths at sister hotel Fuki-no-Mori, which is open from 06:00 to 23:00. Ryokan Tokonamiso is a 10-minute drive from the historical Tsumago-juku. The Akasawabirin forest can be visited a 1,5 hour drive away, and the Kaida Highlands Ice-Cream Factory is a 100-minute drive.

Situated within 19 km of Yoshinogari Historical Park and 35 km of Hirayama Hot Spring, Yanagawa B&B hatago in Yanagawa features a garden and rooms with free WiFi. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Saga Airport is 19 km from the property.

Right on Beppu Bay, Umino Hotel Hajime offers public hot spring baths and free WiFi. Rooms feature a traditional Japanese decor and a private bathroom with hot spring water. New Matsumi Hotel is just a 10-minute walk away from Beppu Station and a 10-minute drive from Beppu Museum of Art and Beppu-Kaihama sand baths. Takegawara Hot Springs famous for its sand bath is a 5-minute walk, while Umitamago Aquarium is a 15-minute drive, Harmony Land is a 30-minute drive and African Safari is a 30-minute drive away. Yufuin Hot Springs is a 40-minute drive away. Rooms are air-conditioned and come with a seating area and futon bedding. They are equipped with a TV, a refrigerator and tea making facilities. Guests can enjoy an indoor or outdoor public bath and a sauna with ocean views. New Matsumi offers spacious private baths for chargeble rent and drinks vending machines.

Boasting an open-air bath, garden and views of mountain, Hanare no Yado Hanagokoro is set in Minamioguni, 40 km from Mount Aso. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan has family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hot tub. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free. At the ryokan, units come 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. Kinrinko Lake is 49 km from the ryokan. Kumamoto Airport is 54 km from the property.

Providing city views and a bar, Wakamizusou is located in the Fujikawaguchiko Onsen-kyo district of Fujikawaguchiko, 2.4 km from Lake Kawaguchi and 3 km from Fuji-Q Highland. This ryokan offers free private parking and free shuttle service. The accommodation provides a sauna, hot spring bath, modern restaurant and free WiFi. 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 shared bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, every unit includes bed linen and towels. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 3-star ryokan. Mount Fuji is 25 km from the ryokan, while Mount Kachi Kachi Ropeway is 600 metres away. Shizuoka Airport is 122 km from the property.

Minshuku Miyama provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 3 km of Jigokudani Monkey Park and 13 km of Ryuoo Ski Park. With an open-air bath, the 2-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Guests can use the spa facilities, or enjoy mountain views. At the ryokan, every unit includes a tatami. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV and slippers. 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. Guests can also relax in the garden. Suzaka City Zoo is 25 km from Minshuku Miyama, while Zenkoji Temple is 30 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 105 km from the property.

Located in the city centre, Tsuruya Ryokan boasts chic guest rooms with antique furniture. It features large public baths, and free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. Each room comes with a historic ambience with comfortable warm colours, and fitted with a flat-screen TV, an air purifier and a personal safe. Some rooms have tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. Guests at Ryokan Tsuruya can enjoy thorough in-room massages at an extra charge (reservation needed), or relax in the spacious baths. Coin launderette and souvenir shop are available on site. Guests’ luggage can be left at the front desk for free after checking out. Traditional Japanese meals are offered for dinner in the elegant dining room. A breakfast buffet features both Western and Japanese dishes. The ryokan is a 5-minute drive from JR Karuizawa Shinkansen (bullet train) Station. St.Paulo Catholic Church is a 5-minute walk away, while Karuizawa Outlet Shopping Plaza is a 7-minute drive from the property.

Only an 8-minute walk from JR Yufuin Station, Yufuin Sansuikan features open-air hot-spring baths with Mount Yufu views. Free parking is available on site, and free WiFi is provided in all rooms. Each room here will provide you with Bath (hot spring)/toilet/TV/telephone/electric kettle/refrigerator (for cold storage)/air purifier/Wi-Fi. At Yufuin Sansuikan you will find a communal sauna and a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage, a gift shop and a vending machine. Guests can enjoy seasonal buffets for dinner and breakfast. The ryokan is a 5-minute drive from Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village and Kinrinko Lake is a 25-minute walk away.

Offering ski-to-door access from the Sun Valley Ski Resort, Shiga Kogen Hotel Shiga Sunvalley features natural hot spring baths, a karaoke facilities. It offers ski equipment rentals and ski storage, while free Wi-Fi and a free-use internet PC are available at the lobby. Carpeted rooms overlook the ski slope, and feature a comfortable seating area with a sofa and a flat-screen TV. They are equipped with a mini-fridge, a safe and an en suite bathroom. Yukata robes and green tea are provided. Rooms are not air conditioned. Guests can relax in spacious public hot springs, indoors and in the open air. They can entertain themselves in the karaoke rooms, or browse the souvenir shop. A breakfast with a variety of Japanese and Western food, including hot dishes, is served as buffet and/ or set menu, at Restaurant Green Nice. The restaurant offers Japanese meals for dinner. Reservations are required to dine on site. Shiga Sunvalley Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Biwa-ike Pond and Ichinuma Pond. It is a 15-minute drive from both Shiga Kogen Roman Art Museum and the bus stop name of Snow Monkey. Yudanaka Station is a 25-minute bus ride away.

Situated in Ueki, 19 km from Kumamoto Castle, Ryokan Hirayama features accommodation with a hot spring bath, a public bath and an open-air bath. The air-conditioned accommodation is 14 km from Hirayama Hot Spring, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and a shared lounge for guests. The ryokan features a flat-screen TV. The ryokan offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. 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. Hosokawa Residence Gyobutei is 20 km from Ryokan Hirayama, while Suizenji Park is 23 km from the property. Kumamoto Airport is 22 km away.

Situated within 27 km of Egao Kenko Stadium Kumamoto and 35 km of Kumamoto Castle in Aso, Sen-no-Mori offers accommodation with seating area. This ryokan features free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. This 3-star ryokan offers private entrance. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a tatami, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bath. At the ryokan, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Suizenji Park is 35 km from the ryokan, while Hosokawa Residence Gyobutei is 36 km from the property. Kumamoto Airport is 21 km away.

About a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station and a 3-minute walk to Nishi-Hongan-ji Temple, Ryokan Shimizu is a non-smoking property that provides air-conditioned Japanese rooms with free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. Rental bicycles are available at an additional charge. Guests at Shimizu Ryokan can experience traditional Japanese-style sleeping arrangements, with futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Rooms include a TV, a fridge and a tea maker. The en suite bath has toiletries. Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple is a 5-minute walk away, while Gojo Subway Station is a 10-minute walk. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 2 km away. On-site parking is possible, for a fee. Housed in a traditional “machiya-zukuri” building, the hotel includes a small garden and a hot bath that can be reserved for private use.

Overlooking picturesque Kawaguchi Lake in the serene Mount Fuji area, Rakuyu boasts comfortable guest rooms and natural hot spring baths. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the public area. Rakuyu is located a 5-minute drive from Kawaguchiko Station, and a free pick-up shuttle is provided. Popular Fuji-Q Highland amusement park is a 10-minute drive away. Rooms are fitted with chic furnishings and large windows, which offer plenty of sunlight and great lake views. A flat-screen TV and a fridge are provided in the room. The en suite bathroom includes free toiletries. The panoramic lake views and a cosy fireplace await guests in the lobby. Guests can rewind in the spacious hot spring bath, or reserve a smaller private bath at an extra charge.

Offering city views, Monzen Okagero is an accommodation set in Ikoma, 9 km from Iwafune Shrine and 10 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium. The 3-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. There is a restaurant serving Asian cuisine, and free private parking is available. At the ryokan, the units have a tatami and a flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also featured. At the ryokan, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. A bicycle rental service is available at the ryokan. Nozaki Kannon Shrine is 10 km from Monzen Okagero, while Suehiro Park is 12 km away. Itami Airport is 43 km from the property.