20 Ryokan in Japan

The guest rooms are built in the shoin-zukuri style of wooden architecture from the early Taisho period. From the rooms, you can see the garden, and all the glass sliding doors surrounding the garden are made of Taisho glass. The 'Taisho glass,' which has remained since the establishment of the inn, possesses an indescribable beauty with its undulating surface; enjoy the view of the garden through the glass. Please relax and take your time. The meals feature local ingredients such as venison sashimi, boar hot pot, river fish like amago and ayu, as well as vegetables and mountain plants harvested from our inn's own fields. We will prepare meals using locally sourced ingredients for you.

Right on the shores of Lake Toya, Kohan Tei features outdoor hot-spring baths with lake views, buffet meals and karaoke. The Japanese-style rooms are air-conditioned and include a satellite LCD TV. All rooms at Kohan Tei Hotel come with a low table with floor cushions, a fridge and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom has a bathtub and shower. Guests sleep in traditional futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. A shuttle with additional charge runs once a day to and from JR Sapporo Train Station. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Usuzan Ropeway cable car and a 15-minute drive from Mount Showa Shinzan, while JR Toya Train Station is a 25-minute bus ride away. On-site parking is free. You can arrange a massage at the 24-hour front desk, check out the souvenir shop or pamper your feet in the hot-spring footbath. Duty-free shopping is available at on-site shops and internet PCs are available at the lobby for a fee. Japanese/Western dishes are served at Asuka Restaurant for the breakfast and dinner buffets, which feature fresh seafood. A bar and coffee lounge are also on site.

Situated in Ito, 22 km from Shuzen-ji Temple and 36 km from Mount Daruma, Seizan Yamato features accommodation with free WiFi, a garden, mountain views, and access to a sauna and a hot spring bath. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. The ryokan has parking on-site, a public bath and free shuttle service. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a tatami, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All units at the ryokan are fitted with a seating area. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. There is a coffee shop on-site. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at Seizan Yamato will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ito, like cycling. Hakone-Yumoto Station is 47 km from the accommodation, while Shuzenji Niji no Sato is 24 km from the property.

Opened in July 2020.Akarinoyado (Yufuin Akarinoyado) is a pet-friendly inn where pets can stay.Just a 3-minute walk from Yufuin Station!Nearby, there are souvenir shops and restaurants, making it a very convenient location.This hot spring inn is in a prime location, just 30 seconds from a convenience store.There's a mascot dog named Akari-chan.BBQ facilities are available, so feel free to use them during warmer seasons.

A recently renovated ryokan in Toyooka and within 2.8 km of Kinumaki Shrine, Kobayashiya -Kinosaki Onsen- features a garden, comfortable allergy-free rooms and free WiFi. The 4-star ryokan has garden views and is 4.2 km from Seto Shrine. The ryokan offers a hot spring bath and a housekeeping service. All units at the ryokan are equipped with a seating area. The ryokan provides certain units with river views, and all units come with a kettle. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a TV. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. At the property, there is an on-site modern restaurant serving dinner and a selection of vegetarian options. 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. North Disaster Earthquake Monument is 4.8 km from Kobayashiya -Kinosaki Onsen-, while Kehi Shrine is 5.1 km away. Tajima Airport is 17 km from the property.

A healing hotel available only to three groups of guests a day so guests are not crowded next to each other. A small hotel reminiscent of home in the countryside with each room equipped with electric massagers, laptops and video games.

Located just 30 km from Nagashima Spa Land, Yunoyamaonsen Kibousoh features accommodation in Yunoyama with access to an open-air bath, a garden, as well as free shuttle service. Providing free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 28 km from Suzuka Circuit. The accommodation provides a sauna, hot spring bath, family-friendly restaurant and free WiFi. All units include a shared bathroom and have air conditioning, a TV and a fridge. The units will provide guests with a tatami and a kettle. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Nagoya Station is 48 km from the ryokan, while Nagoya Twin Tower is 48 km away. Nagoya Airport is 59 km from the property.

Spa Resort Livemax features a large hot spring bath, an indoor swimming pool and a sauna. It also offers 2 restaurants, beauty treatments and an amusement centre, as well as karaoke rooms. Free WiFi is available at the lobby. Livemax Spa Resort offers suites with a living room, a kitchen and a washing machine. They are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and free wired internet, while the en suite bathroom comes with toiletries. Guests at Spa Livemax can unwind in a hot tub, enjoy slides at the heated pool or relax with a massage. The amusement centre includes a Nintendo Wii room, and drinks vending machines are on the premises. Restaurant Geihinkan serves Japanese and Western dishes, offering buffets in weekends. Restaurant Hanasaki features Japanese favourites. Spa Resort Livemax is a 10-minute drive from Mooka Station. JR Utsunomiya station is a 30-minute drive, and offers a direct connection with JR Tokyo Station in 50 minutes. Narita International Airport is a 2-hour drive.

The pride of Onjuku Nakaya is that you can admire the symbol of Yufuin, Mount Yufu, also known as Bungo Fuji, right in front of your eyes from the windows of all the rooms. Enjoy the majestic view of Mount Yufu as it changes its appearance with the seasons and time of day.

Ideally set right in the centre of Kyoto, Kyomachiya Bettei Hanatei is a recently renovated ryokan, offering free WiFi and private parking. This 2-star ryokan offers a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and hot tub. The ryokan has family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a microwave, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hot tub. Some units feature a terrace and/or a patio with garden or quiet street views. At the ryokan, units come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. A baby safety gate is also available at Kyomachiya Bettei Hanatei, while guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Kyoto International Manga Museum and Kyoto Station. Itami Airport is 44 km from the property.

Come and see Mount Yufu, the symbol of Yufuin that changes its appearance with the seasons, directly facing the Yufuin countryside inn Tanaka, where locals gaze upon it every day. Enjoy the various expressions of Mount Yufu from Tanaka—whether during cherry blossom season, the green of the rice fields, autumn foliage, morning mist, or dancing snowflakes. ☆As an inn in Yufuin, it allows guests to spend their time with minimal interference.Feel free to use it as if it's your private villa.This is the perfect accommodation for those looking for such a stay☆ As part of measures against COVID-19, both dinner and breakfast are served as catered dishes or boxed meals. For dinner, once the food is delivered to your room, the inn staff will not enter your room again.Similarly, for breakfast, the staff will hand it over at the front desk and will not come to your room, allowing you to enjoy your meals privately. The hot springs include two indoor baths and one open-air bath, all available for private use. Please take your time to enjoy the natural hot spring water flowing directly from the source.

A long-established inn founded in 1855 loved by a writer Shugoro Yamamoto. All-cypress and lacquered bathtub filled with strong alkaline mineral spring water is appreciated as modern hot-spring cure to sooth the soul of people today.

A traditional inn embraced by the rich nature of Oku-Yugawara, where you can enjoy seasonal ingredients. This is Tsubaki, a dining inn surrounded by the abundant nature of Oku-Yugawara, featuring a garden with a pond adorned with over 100 varieties of camellias. The seasonal kaiseki cuisine, crafted using fresh seasonal ingredients, is renowned for the skill of experienced chefs and carefully selected tableware.

33 km from Lake Towada in Kuroishi, Kanesada Ryokan provides accommodation with access to a hot spring bath and hot tub. The property is set 35 km from Sannai-Maruyama site, 36 km from Tsuta Hot Spring and 22 km from Hirosaki Castle. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, the units have a tatami, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Sukayu Onsen is 21 km from Kanesada Ryokan, while Hakkoda Ski Area is 23 km away. Aomori Airport is 33 km from the property.

Offering tranquil lake views from the shore of Lake Towada, Hotel Towadaso offers an outdoor hot spring bath, Japanese-style rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi in all rooms. It features karaoke and internet PCs at a charge. Guests can relax with coffee in easy chairs at the lounge, or unwind in the public hot spring bath, which has a rotation schedule for men and women. They can browse the souvenir shop for regional specialities. Drinks vending machines are on-site. Rooms feature a traditional interior with a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a low table with seating cushions and traditional futon bedding to sleep in. Amenities include an LCD TV, a safe and a fridge. Toiletries and yukata robes are provided. Towadaso Hotel is a 20-minute drive south from Oirase Valley. Towada Shrine and Statue of Maidens by Lake Towada are a 15-minute walk away.

Located next to the historic Nanzen-ji Temple, Kyoto Garden Ryokan Yachiyo features chic Japanese-style rooms and large public baths. It is surrounded by beautiful Japanese gardens, which change their colours each season. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the entire area. With a relaxing ambience, rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding. A flat-screen TV is provided. Some rooms have views of the garden and some come with a private bathroom. Guests at Yachiyo Garden Ryokan can unwind in the public baths or relax in the lounge which has free internet PCs. Massages can be requested at an extra charge, and a free luggage storage service is offered. A gift shop is available on site. JR Kyoto Station is about a 25-minute drive or taxi ride away. Eikando and Heian Jingu Shrine can be reached within a 10-minute walk from the property. Famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 15-minute taxi ride away. On-site restaurant overlooking the gardens offers delicately-prepared traditional Japanese meals. Vegetarian multi-course meals are available, and other requests can be accommodated.

Established in 1666, Honke Bankyu is housed in a registered historical building. The Japanese rooms feature traditional decor, futon bedding and a flat-screen TV. The hotel has 5 hot-spring baths and serves local specialities for dinner. Shoji paper screens, tatami (woven-straw) floors and views of greenery add to the zen flavour of each air-conditioned room. A yukata robe is provided. All rooms have a private toilet, and some rooms have a private bathroom. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Yunishikawa-Onsen Train Station. Heike Village Museum is just a 10-minute walk away. Ryuokyo Canyon is a 40-minute drive, and Nikko Toshugu Shrine is 50 km away. A private hot-spring bath can be reserved, for a fee. You can relax at the library, take a stroll in the garden or browse the unique items in the gift shop. Japanese style breakfast and set-menu dinner are served at the hotel’s dining room.

Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan offers a hot spring bath and a hot tub, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Kameoka, 13 km from Oyamazumi Shrine. This 4-star ryokan offers a lift and free shuttle service. There is a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, and free private parking is available. At the ryokan, the units come with a wardrobe. Units come with a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a terrace. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, the ryokan also provides kids pool. Keirin-ji Temple is 15 km from Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan, while Sairin-ji Temple is 17 km from the property. Itami Airport is 43 km away.

Set 22 km from Ryuoo Ski Park, 33 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park and 42 km from Suzaka City Zoo, Nozawa Onsen Azegamikan offers accommodation located in Nozawa Onsen. Featuring ski-to-door access, the 2-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also featured. The units are equipped with heating facilities. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. A ski pass sales point and ski storage space are offered at Nozawa Onsen Azegamikan, and guests can go skiing in the surroundings. Zenkoji Temple is 44 km from the accommodation, while Lake Hokuryuko is 5.4 km from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 120 km away.

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Asahiro is set in Minabe, 6.9 km from Kozan-ji Temple and 7.8 km from Tokei Shrine. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan features family rooms. All units in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also featured. The units at the ryokan feature air conditioning and a desk. Tanabe City Museum of Art is 13 km from the ryokan, while Kamitonda Concert Hall is 17 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 18 km from the property.