20 Ryokan in Japan

Offering an outdoor pool and hot spring baths, jyozankei Shikanoyu is nestled among the rich nature in Jozankei. Featuring a historic charm, the hotel comes with free WiFi access at the lobby and an on-site restaurant serving various meals. All rooms come with a seating area, a TV and air conditioning. The private bathroom has a bathtub and free toiletries. The Shikanoyu Hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage/ski storage and a gift shop. The public bathing area features an open-air hot spring bath, a steam sauna and hot tubs. Guests can also enjoy massages or table tennis on site. The hotel is a 50-minute drive from downtown Sapporo, and free pick-up shuttles are available from NHK Sapporo Branch building. Shin Chitose Airport is a 90-minute drive away. Guests can enjoy seasonal Japanese dinner prepared with fresh ingredients from Hokkaido, which is served either at the restaurant, in a private dining room or in the guest room depending on the rate type and availability. The breakfast buffet includes Japanese and Western dishes.

Despite its location at Yumoto Onsen, the entrance of Hakone, this hotel surrounded by trees is calm and quiet. The meals are kaiseki (Japanese course meal) cooked with seasonal ingredients from all over Japan. The view from the open-walled bath is like a painting.

山荘 風の杜 Sanso Kazenomori has a public bath and air-conditioned guest accommodation in Minoo, 12 km from Oohara Park, 14 km from Aeon Mall Ibaraki and 14 km from Ibaraki Shrine. Offering free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 10 km from Niiya Shrine. The accommodation offers a lift, free shuttle service and luggage storage for guests. The units include a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a terrace and some have mountain views. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Katayama Park is 14 km from 山荘 風の杜 Sanso Kazenomori, while Izumi Shrine is 14 km from the property. Itami Airport is 19 km away.

On an 8-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, Chang Tee Hotel Ikebukuro offers Western and Japanese-style rooms. The hotel has free Wi-Fi and self-service laundry facilities. Rooms are fitted with air conditioning and heating. They are equipped with a TV, slippers, and a shower and toiletries. Hotel Chang Tee offers a PC for free use in the lobby area, and it provides tour information and assistance with car rentals. The hotel has friendly English and Chinese speaking staff, and free coffee is available in the lobby. From Ikebukuro Station it takes less than 15 minutes by train to downtown areas Shinjuku, Harajuku and Shibuya. Grand House Hotel is close to shops, restaurants and a convenience store.

Next to Hayakawa River and overlooking bamboo hills, Hakone’s Shiunso Ryokan offers luxurious Japanese accommodation with natural hot-spring baths. Traditional multi-course meals and rooms with private open-air baths are featured. Free WiFi is available. All rooms at Ryokan Shiunso have tatami (woven-straw) floors, futon beds and an en suite bathroom. Guests can make a fresh cup of tea or simply listen to the whispering river. In addition to the hotel’s 3 public hot-spring baths, private-use baths can be reserved for a fee. Multi-course meals featuring Japanese specialities are served in guests’ rooms. Fresh seasonal seafood are prepared and acquired from Odawara Fishing Port. Shiunso is a 15-minute taxi ride from JR Odawara Train Station or a 5-minute drive from Hakone Yumoto Train Station, and free parking is provided. Hakone’s main street is a 15-minute walk away.

Situated on the northern shore of picturesque Lake Yamanaka in the Mount Fuji region, Yamanakako Shuzanso provides both Japanese-style rooms and rooms with Western beds. It also boasts an observation deck on the top floor and hot spring baths. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the public area. Japanese-style rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, and come with a low table and seating chairs. Carpeted Western rooms have comfortable beds and a sofa. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an en suite bathroom. While staying at Shuzanso, guests can relax in the hot spring baths looking out to the great Mount Fuji views, or sing their favourite songs with karaoke facilities. Free internet PCs are available, and table tennis can be enjoyed on site. The property is a 20-minute bus ride from Fujisan Train Station and a 45-minute bus ride from Gotemba Train Station. Mori-no-eki Asahigaoka Bus Terminal is a 10-minute drive away, and free pick-up shuttles are provided if requested at time of booking. Lake Yamanaka can be reached within a 1-minute walk. Lavish course meal dinner featuring creative Japanese and Western fusion dishes are offered.

[Recommended points of Minami Ryokan] - Conveniently located just a 5-minute drive from Ryotsu Port, the gateway to Sado. - Refresh your body and mind in the natural hot spring. - The sea is within walking distance. - Enjoy fish dishes purchased at the market. - We serve a homemade Japanese breakfast using ingredients from Sado. - Igoneri and grilled local fish go perfectly with Sado rice! - There is a local sake server where you can enjoy Sado sake. (※ Charged) Coins required for use are sold at the front desk. ◇Natural hot spring "Ryotsu Sumiyoshi Onsen"◇ There are indoor baths and open-air baths for men and women. The hot spring is characterized by its soft water that feels smooth on the skin. Enjoy the natural hot spring without heating or adding water. ※The open-air bath is closed during the winter as the temperature of the hot spring drops.

Set in Nasushiobara in the Tochigi region, Nasushiobara Ichimantei features accommodation with access to a hot spring bath. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, each unit comes with a tatami, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy a buffet breakfast. You can play billiards, table tennis, and darts at Nasushiobara Ichimantei. An indoor play area is also available for guests at the accommodation. Fukushima Airport is 80 km away.

Set in Shūzan, 24 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple and 25 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, すし米 offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a bar. The property is situated 27 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove, 28 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa and 29 km from Nijo Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 26 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace. Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple is 29 km from the ryokan, while Katsura Imperial Villa is 30 km away. Itami Airport is 73 km from the property.

Located in Hakone in the Kanagawa region, with Hakone Gora Park nearby, Nagominoyado Hanagokoro - Reopening in Mar 2024 provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a sauna. This 3-star ryokan offers a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and open-air bath. The accommodation features free shuttle service, and luggage storage for guests. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and slippers, the units at the ryokan have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a seating area. The units are equipped with heating facilities. An Asian breakfast is available daily at the ryokan. A bar can be found on-site. 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. Hakone-Yumoto Station is 11 km from Nagominoyado Hanagokoro - Reopening in Mar 2024, while Fuji-Q Highland is 47 km away.

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.

22 km from Azumamachi Hall in Kamikawa, Yumoto Ginsenkaku provides accommodation with access to a sauna, hot spring bath and public bath. Boasting a lift, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a sun terrace. The ryokan also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. All units at the ryokan come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, the units have bed linen and towels. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and fruits is available for the buffet breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. For guests with children, the ryokan features an indoor play area and a children's playground. Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway is 300 metres from Yumoto Ginsenkaku, while Kamikawa Park is 23 km from the property. Asahikawa Airport is 71 km away.

Located in Nasushiobara in the Tochigi region, Kouunsou provides accommodation with free private parking. The property is situated in the Shiobara Onsen-kyo district. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. At the ryokan, all units are fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The nearest airport is Fukushima Airport, 80 km from the ryokan.

Good access to the hiking trail of Mt. Jinba. The open-air style cypress bath has a view of deep green trees in Mt.Jinba. Inoshishinabe (hot pot cooked with wild boar meat), river fish and horse sashimi are served for meals and they are very popular.

A good old nostalgia that combines tradition and modernity with a profound gate and a quaint entrance. Stay away from the usual hot springs and enjoy the simple luxury of a "healing countryside old folk house" at a secret hot spring inn at Shinshukyo Modern Kaiseki.

30 km from Shuzen-ji Temple in Kawazu, Mizumari features accommodation with access to a hot spring bath, hot tub and open-air bath. This ryokan offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the ryokan also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a terrace. At the ryokan, certain units are equipped with a coffee machine and wine or champagne. You can play table tennis at this 3-star ryokan, and the area is popular for hiking and walking tours. An indoor play area is also available at the ryokan, while guests can also relax in the garden. Mount Daruma is 38 km from Mizumari, while Koibito Misaki Cape is 45 km away.

45 km from Kitakata Station in Yonezawa, Tofuya Ryokan, Onogawa Onsen, Sauna, Barrier-free provides accommodation with access to a public bath and open-air bath. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The ryokan features a hot spring bath and a lift. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV. At the ryokan, some units are soundproof. An Asian breakfast is 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. Guests at Tofuya Ryokan, Onogawa Onsen, Sauna, Barrier-free will be able to enjoy activities in and around Yonezawa, like skiing and cycling. Uesugi Shrine is 7.3 km from the accommodation, while Yonezawa Station is 9.4 km from the property. Yamagata Airport is 76 km away.

[Nationally registered tangible cultural property inn] A traditional Japanese inn with a sense of history, 100% natural hot springs On November 1, 2022, the entire building reopened after restoration work from the flood! Enjoy natural hot springs straight from the source and seasonal cuisine that inherits the flavors of a traditional Japanese restaurant. Spend a relaxing time in this old-fashioned inn with a sense of history. [Private baths available]

Boasting a public bath with panoramic ocean views, Heiseikan Shiosaitei is situated a 3-minute drive from Yunokawa Onsen Station. Rooms come with free WiFi access and guests can enjoy the on-site buffet restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. All guest rooms are air-conditioned and feature a TV, desk, safety box, refrigerator and yukata robes. The en suite bathroom has a bathtub and shower. Free toiletries, toothbrushes, slippers and a hairdryer are provided. There are 2 public baths on site, one with panoramic ocean views and the other with a view of the property's Japanese Garden. Spa Visage on the 4th floor offers massage and beauty treatments at an additional charge. Guests can also relax and unwind at the property lounge with a drink. You will find a convenience store with souvenir goods on the ground floor and on-site drinks vending machines. Restaurant Ocean Terrace offers buffet meals prepared from fresh local ingredients. Hakodate Station is a 15-minute drive away. Goryokaku Park is 3.6 km from Heiseikan Shiosaitei, while Hakodate City Office is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Hakodate Airport, 3 km from the property.

There are 2 tatami mat rooms and 1 tatami twin bed room. Only one group per day can be used, so please relax in a spacious 50 square meter space.