20 Ryokan in Japan

Situated in Tokyo, 400 metres from Kappabashi-dori Shopping Street and 6.7 km from the centre, Taito Ryokan features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and free bikes. This 2-star ryokan offers a garden. The ryokan has family rooms. At the ryokan, units include a tatami. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. At the ryokan, every unit comes with a desk and a shared bathroom. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Drum Museum, Asakusa ROX Shopping Center and Honpo-ji Temple. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 23 km from the property.

Hotel Kirinosato Takahara features outdoor and indoor hot spring baths, only a 2-minute walk from the World Heritage Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a terrace and rooms with a Japanese interior and Western beds. Guests can go hiking through mountain paths or unwind in one of the hotel’s public hot spring baths. Kirinosato Takahara organizes charged activities such as walking the Kumano Kodo, dressing in Heian-era clothes or experience farming. Facilities include drinks vending machines, a shop and free parking. There are Spanish and Chinese speaking staff. Kirinosato Takahara is a 3-minute walk from both the Takijiri Oji Temple and the Kirinosato Takahara Kumano Jinja Shrine. JR Kii Tanabe Station is a 45-minute bus ride away. Upon reservation, the hotel offers a free shuttle to/from Gyubadoji Michinoeki Station, Takijiri and the Arisugawa bus stop. Air-conditioned rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, an LCD TV and a small fridge. Guests sleep in Western beds. All rooms come with an attached private toilet, while bathrooms are shared. A Japanese breakfast and dinner with local dishes are served at the dining room.

Featuring a Japanese garden, hot-spring baths and a vase gallery, Mikuniya is 250 metres from JR Kinosaki-Onsen Train Station. The Japanese rooms have a DVD player and traditional futon beds. Air-conditioned rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens await guests at Mikuniya Ryokan. Each room has an electric kettle and en suite toilet. Bathrooms are shared. Located in the Shirosaki Onsen area, Mikuniya is a 2-minute walk from Sato-no-yu Outdoor Public Hot Spring. The ryokan is 1 km from Kinosaki Ropeway. Kinosaki Marine World is 4.5 km away. Three private baths are available for use free of charge (No reservation required). Free Wi-Fi are offered. Japanese-style breakfasts and dinners are served.

Featuring an open-air bath and views of quiet street, Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park is a recently renovated ryokan located in Nara, 1.8 km from Nara Station. It is set 20 km from Iwafune Shrine and provides a lift. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. 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. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 23 km from the ryokan, while Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church is 24 km away. Itami Airport is 54 km from the property.

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE offers Japanese-style accommodation with tatami (woven-straw) flooring with traditional futon bedding and Japanese Modern Room with Twin and Double bed. The Wi-Fi is available in the all areas. The Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is in close proximity of Gion’s historical spots. It is a 5-minute walk to the Yasaka Shrine or Kodaiji Temple, and a 15-minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with a TV and electric kettle . They come with a private bathroom including a shower and bathtub. Spacious baths are available on site, upon request. The Kyoto-Style Inn provides luggage storage.

Hotel Sanrakuso features Japanese-style rooms with beautiful ocean views. Guests can soak in the hot-spring baths or request for relaxing massages during their stay. A free shuttle runs between the hotel and JR Shirahama Train Station, which is a 30-minute drive. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and an electric kettle with green tea. Each has tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy singing at the hotel’s karaoke room or purchase local products at the gift shop. The lobby features beautiful views of Shirahama Beach and provides free WiFi access. A vending machine is available for drinks and ice cream. The on-site restaurant, Wakuwaku offers a breakfast buffet of Japanese dishes. Sanrakuso Hotel is about a 10-minute drive from Nanki Shirahama Airport. Senjojiki Plateau and Sandanbeki Cliff are both a 10-minute drive away.

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Seikoro Ryokan is located in Kyoto, a 7-minute drive from JR Kyoto Station. Featuring traditional Japanese-style accommodation, it offers a public bath and massage services. Free Wi-Fi access is available at the entire property. All guestrooms come with ironing facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. The public bath area features spa facilities and wooden bathtubs. The hotel also provides luggage storage and has a gift shop. Japanese or Western breakfast is served at Ryokan Seikoro. Authentic local dishes are served for dinner in a traditional Japanese setting. The Ryokan is a 5-minute drive from Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Kyoto National Museum and Shichijo Train Station are about a 10-minute walk away. Free parking is provided.

Located right in front of Matsushima Bay, Komatsukan Kofu-tei offers accommodations with free wired internet access. Guests can refresh in the public hot-spring baths and enjoy traditional multi-course meals in their rooms. A free shuttle is available from JR Matsushima Kaigan Train Station, which is a 5-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Most rooms have tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding, while some rooms come with a private open-air bath. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy the public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths or reserve a hot-spring bath for private use. Massages can be requested for an extra cost and local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop. Luggage storage and laptop rentals are available at the front desk. Local fresh seafood and ingredients are offered in the traditional multi-course meals. Kofutei Komatsukan is a 10-minute walk from Godaido Shrine and a 15-minute walk from Zugan-ji Temple.

Offering public baths, OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is just a 2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station. The air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi and a full private bathroom. The Japanese rooms at OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara Ryokan have tatami (woven-straw) floors, shoji paper screens and traditional futon beds. Each comes with a fridge and satellite TV. Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara National Museum are both a 10-minute walk. Todaiji Temple is 1.2 km away and OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is a 10-minute walk from Isuien. Bicycle rental is offered, allowing for fun and easy exploration. Kansai Airport is a 100-minute bus ride away. A Japanese breakfast is served in the banquet hall. Dinner is served in guests’ rooms.

Boasting a spacious garden overlooking the Kumano-Nada Sea and the gentle mountains along the coast, Yado Kayuu features hot-spring baths, a summertime outdoor pool, tennis courts and Japanese rooms with sea views. Traditional Kaiseki Japanese cuisine is available for dinner. Guests at Hana Irodori no Yado Kayuu sleep in futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Each air-conditioned room has an en suite bathroom and an electric kettle. Slippers are also provided. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from JR Kii-Katsuura Train Station on the Kisei Line, and a free shuttle is offered. It is a 10-minute walk to the Taijicho Whale Museum and Taiji Kujirahama Park.

Ako Onsen Shokichi has sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Ako, 2.6 km from Karafuneyama Beach. It is set 37 km from Hachimangu Shrine and features a lift. The wellness area includes a hot spring bath, a hot tub, a public bath and an open-air bath. At the ryokan, the units come with a tatami. At the ryokan, units have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A selection of options including local specialities and juice is available for the Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool at the ryokan. Bizen Fukuoka Folk Museum is 37 km from Ako Onsen Shokichi, while Nakazaki Residence is 37 km from the property. Okayama Airport is 65 km away.

Featuring mountain views, Kyukamura Ura-Bandai is situated in Kitashiobara and features a wellness area with a sauna and a hot spring bath. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. At the ryokan, each unit includes a desk. A fridge and kettle are also available. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. There is a coffee shop on-site. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike hire is available at this 4-star ryokan. Guests can also relax in the garden. Mount Bandai is 24 km from the ryokan, while Kitakata Station is 34 km from the property. Fukushima Airport is 81 km away.

Offering 7th-floor hot-spring baths with mountain views, a karaoke bar and a buffet restaurant, The spacious rooms have Western beds and a Japanese-style seating area. Rooms at Choyo Tei Hotel are air-conditioned and include a Yukata robe, an electric kettle with green tea and a section with tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Each room comes with an en suite bath with bathtub. A 25-minute taxi ride from JR Kamikawa Train Station, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Ropeway cable car and a 10-minute drive from Ryusei no Taki Waterfalls. It is a 2-hour drive from JR Asahikawa Train Station and provides free parking. You can relax with a massage or unwind at the sauna when not soaking in the rooftop hot-spring bath. Duty-free shopping is available at on-site shops. Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes are available at the breakfast and dinner buffets. A coffee lounge and Japanese-style pub are on site.

Located in Hokkaido’s famous Noboribetsu hot spring areas, adex Inn is a 14-minute drive from JR Noboribetsu Station. Guests staying can soak in the hot spring bath. Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) is just a 2-minute walk from the hotel while the popular Noboribetsu Bear Park is a 15-minute drive away. Guests can also make a 10-minute drive to the Date Jidaimura Village and enjoy a step back in time. adex Inn offers access to the public hot spring bath at the Daiichi Takimotokan located across the road. Guest rooms are simply furnished and come with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a working desk. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Tsuruga Besso Hinanoza offers a luxurious Japanese hot-spring experience on the shores of Lake Akan. The spacious rooms include a private open-air bath, a living area with sofa, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Rooms at Akan Tsuruga Besso Hinanoza mix traditional design with modern facilities, featuring tatami (woven-straw) flooring and shoji paper screens but also a DVD player and full Western bathroom. Akandake-jinja Shrine is just 150 metres from the hotel, and Ainu Kotan Folk Village is 750 metres away. Kushiro Airport is an 80-minute bus ride from the property. Guests remove their shoes at the entrance, and use a kimono and Japanese socks within the hotel. The hotel has a quiet “listening room” for musical enjoyment and a relaxed library. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. A Japanese breakfast and multi-course kaiseki dinner are served at the restaurant. The Bar pours drinks at a long counter made from a single tree.

Ryotei Hanayura has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Noboribetsu, 45 km from Lake Toya. This 4-star ryokan offers a lift and a housekeeping service. 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. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free. Buffet and Asian breakfast options with local specialities and fruits are available each morning at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Popular points of interest near Ryotei Hanayura include Sengen Park, Yuzawa Shrine and Noboribetsu Jigokudani. The nearest airport is New Chitose Airport, 69 km from the accommodation.

Offering indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and a sauna, Shogetsu Grand Hotel features Western and Japanese-style rooms with a view of the gorge. The hotel is located in the Jozankei hot-spring district and JR Sapporo Train Station is a 50-minute drive away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge, Japanese yukata robes and a safety deposit box. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with Western beds or Japanese futon bedding. A humidifier and an en suite bathroom are also included. Guests can get a soothing massage or relax in the shared lounge. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop and drink vending machines and a designated smoking area are on-site. The front desk is available 24/7. Traditional multi-course dinners and Japanese set breakfasts feature local vegetables and are served at the dining room. Grand Shogetsu Hotel is a 30-minute drive from Sapporo International Ski Resort and a 40-minute drive from Makomanai Country Club. Sapporo is a 60-minute drive away, while New Chitose Airport is a 100-minute drive away. Jozangensui Park is a 5-minute walk from the property.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Suizantei Club Jozankei-Adults Only is situated in Jozankei, 28 km from Sapporo Station and 33 km from Shin-Sapporo Station. There is an in-house restaurant and free private parking. The accommodation features a lift and free shuttle service for guests. At the ryokan, units have a private bathroom. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Otaru Station is 43 km from the ryokan, while Otarushi Zenibako City Center is 43 km from the property. Okadama Airport is 36 km away.

Situated 3.9 km from Hakodate Goryokaku, Heiseikan Shiosaitei Hanatsuki offers 5-star accommodation in Hakodate and features an open-air bath. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can use the hot spring bath and the public bath, or enjoy sea views. Every unit has a private bathroom and bidet, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. At the ryokan, every unit comes 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. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden, Yunokawa Onsen and Hakodate Arena. Hakodate Airport is 1 km from the property.