20 Ryokan in Japan

A new special room was created in July 2023♪ In December 2022, one special room with a private open-air bath and in-room dining, and another 127㎡ special room were introduced!You can also choose standard rooms, with a dog run and dog-loving staff ready to welcome you♪ A culinary pride inn where you can stay comfortably with your beloved dog♪

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.

Located in Nasu, 27 km from Shirakawa Station, Jizaiso provides accommodation with a sauna, a hot spring bath and a steam room. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and a free shuttle service. Facilities for disabled guests are also available at the property. Some accommodation includes a terrace and a seating area with flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning and heating. A bar can be found on-site. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Komine Castle is 27 km from the ryokan, while Seiji Fujishiro Museum is 1.1 km away. Fukushima Airport is 55 km from the property.

A lodging with natural hot spring baths in every room, nestled in a valley with a height difference of about 30 meters: Shionoyu Onsen Rengetsu. Descend into the valley via a dedicated slope car, where stunning views immersed in nature await. Built to take full advantage of the natural terrain of the 'Shiobara Valley' with a height difference of about 30 meters, you can enjoy the sounds of the stream, the pleasant breeze, and the expansive view right in front of you, offering an extraordinary experience interwoven with the seasonal beauty of the valley. Enjoy the natural hot spring, also known as the 'beauty-enhancing water,' in the large public bath, three private baths, and your guest room, while savoring the seasonal local delicacies. Embraced by the valley, And enjoy a stay where you can feel the changing of the seasons up close. Please enjoy.

Offering 2 hot spring baths surrounded by nature, Hotel Kajikaso is a 5-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Station. It features Japanese-style rooms, some boasting a private open-air hot spring bath. Facilities include karaoke, a gaming corner and free parking. All rooms feature a Japanese-style seating area with a tatami (woven-straw) floor and a low table with seating cushions. Guests sleep in traditional futon bedding on the tatami floor. They’re fitted with an LCD TV and a fridge, while yukata robes and toothbrush sets are provided. Located along Hayakawa River, Kajikaso Hotel offers outdoor and indoor public hot spring baths with nature views, which are separate per gender. The hotel is equipped with drinks vending machines, and luggage storage is available. Guests with meals included in the rate will be served a traditional kaiseki multi-course dinner and a Japanese set menu breakfast. Kajikaso is a 20-minute drive from Hakone Chokoku-no-mori Museum, and Owakudani can be visited a 45-minute drive away.

The dining area is a private room with a sense of exclusivity. A five-star rated dinner. Furthermore, shark fin chawanmushi is prepared for breakfast. Exciting perks include unlimited welcome draft beer and free private use of the large bath!

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 secluded ryokan in Sengokubara surrounded by great outer rim of the Hakone crater. The corridor from the entrance is installed with tatami mats. Its meals cooked with seasonal ingredients are beautifully decorated.

Set 600 metres from Hirou Shrine, 500 metres from Seigantoji Temple and 7.9 km from Fudarakusanji Temple, 民宿美滝山荘 Mitaki Sanso Kumano Kodo Experienced Minshuku Within 5min walking distance from Kumano Nachi Falls and Nachi Taisha Shrine provides accommodation located in Nachikatsuura. The property is around 9 km from Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center, 18 km from Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall and 20 km from Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, units are equipped with a tatami, a TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The breakfast offers à la carte, vegetarian or vegan options. Kamikura Shrine is 21 km from the ryokan, while Kumano Hayatama Taisha is 22 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 90 km away.

An inn with open-air bath attached guest rooms, nestled by the murmuring Chitose River.The rooms with views of the mountains and river include three detached types (with open-air baths), five main building rooms with open-air baths, and a total of 17 rooms including others. The dinner at Hakunsou features kaiseki cuisine with a focus on seasonal fish from Sagami Bay, local vegetables, and other carefully selected ingredients, offering a beautiful and delicate taste. The menu changes monthly, with the head chef meticulously selecting the most delicious ingredients of the season.

Maruya Inn, located in Tajima in the northern part of Hyogo Prefecture, surrounded by the Sea of Japan and majestic mountains, exists in harmony with the seasons. We offer an abundance of fresh seafood harvested year-round from ports along the Sea of Japan, including the nearby Shibayama Port. Our dishes are prepared to showcase the seasonal agricultural products nurtured by the bountiful nature of this land, providing flavors unique to this time and place. Enjoy the rich blessings of the sea and mountains through all four seasons. Experience traditional crafts such as 'Straw Crafts' from Kinosaki Onsen in Toyooka City and 'Izushi Ware' passed down in the castle town of Izushi. Discover the legacy of lacquerware culture that once flourished in Takeda, Asago City, known for the Takeda Castle Ruins, with its masterpiece 'Takeda Lacquerware,' as well as pottery crafted by local artisans in the Tajima region. We hope you can feel the richness of Tajima's nature and the greatness of its traditions, as we serve our dishes using Tajima-inspired tableware.

堅木屋 is located in Nonaka, 6.6 km from Honganji Temple, 7.3 km from Inaba Honke Institution, as well as 8.1 km from Nyoiji Temple. The property is set 8.6 km from Soun-ji Temple, 11 km from HIKARI BIJYUTUKAN and 11 km from Henjyoji Temple. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, every unit has a tatami, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. Greeting Temple Trace is 13 km from 堅木屋, while Kehi Shrine is 16 km away. Tajima Airport is 25 km from the property.

Situated within 48 km of Azumamachi Hall and 1.2 km of Tokiwa Park in Asahikawa, Mimatsuso Ryokan offers accommodation with seating area. This 1-star ryokan offers free shuttle service. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, every unit comes with a tatami, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. Asahikawa Yojo Station is 1.8 km from Mimatsuso Ryokan, while Ayako Miura Literature Museum is 2.4 km from the property. Asahikawa Airport is 15 km away.

Established in 1907, Edosan is a ryokan in the detached style, scattered throughout Nara Park where deer roam freely. Each guest room, designed in a unique sukiya-style, is approximately 100 years old. The Wakakusa hot pot, available only from October to March, and the seasonal kaiseki cuisine are highly popular, with many guests coming just for the meals. Step outside and you are in Nara Park, so please enjoy a morning stroll.

Set within 8.2 km of Mount Bandai and 22 km of Aizuwakamatsu Station in Inawashiro, Villa Inawashiro offers accommodation with seating area. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan features a hot spring bath and a lift. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, 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 at the ryokan can enjoy a buffet or an Asian breakfast. A minimarket is available at the ryokan. Guests at Villa Inawashiro will be able to enjoy activities in and around Inawashiro, like hiking. Skiing and fishing can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service, ski-to-door access and a ski pass sales point are also available on-site. Mount Iimori is 23 km from the accommodation, while Kitakata Station is 31 km away. Fukushima Airport is 68 km from the property.

Set in Furano in the Hokkaido region, with Furano Station and Furano City Office nearby, Ryokan Sansui offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. This 2-star ryokan offers free bikes. Windy Garden is 5.3 km away and Furano Golf Course is 11 km from the ryokan. The units come with air conditioning, a microwave, a toaster, a kettle, a hot tub, slippers and a desk. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. All units feature a shared bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. Guests can also relax in the garden. Furano Marche is 200 metres from the ryokan, while Asahigaoka Park is 3.5 km away. Asahikawa Airport is 41 km from the property.

Usa City, located at the base of the Kunisaki Peninsula, is home to an onsen inn near the 'National Treasure: Usa Jingu Shrine,' which boasts a history of 1,300 years. This inn offers a refined rustic charm while maintaining a clean and homely atmosphere.

All rooms offer ocean views, situated along the Sea of Japan. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the facility.

Located on the lakeshore of Ogoto Onsen on the western shore of Lake Biwa, with the lush Hiei Mountain range at its back and a spacious view of Lake Biwa in front. It takes about 2 hours by train from Kansai International Airport, and there is a shuttle bus at JR Ogoto Onsen.By car, it takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes using the expressway.The World Heritage Site, Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei, can be reached by car in 30 minutes. Eighty percent of the 69 guest rooms are equipped with open-air baths, featuring Ogoto Onsen water and offering a liberating atmosphere with views of Lake Biwa. The cuisine includes authentic kaiseki dishes presented with items like appetizers and sashimi, focusing on local production for local consumption using Omi rice from local farmers and certified premium Omi beef. The large communal baths feature two areas: a women's bath with the warmth of wood and a men's bath with rock baths and reclining baths, allowing guests to enjoy the hot spring experience.Outside the large communal baths, there is a water-mirror courtyard where guests can soak their feet in a footbath while enjoying the courtyard's enchanting atmosphere.Next to the courtyard is a post-bath library, where complimentary coffee, juice, and ice pops are offered. In the surrounding area, in addition to Mount Hiei, there are popular tourist destinations such as Sakamoto Monzenmachi, Biwako Terrace, Metasequoia Avenue, and La Collina Omihachiman, as well as nearby activities like canoeing and SUP on Lake Biwa.

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