20 Ryokan in Japan

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.

Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel offers hot spring baths and Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Air conditioned rooms feature an en suite bathroom, a seating area and a flat screen TV. Each comes with a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a telephone. A safety deposit box and free toiletries can also be found. At Daiichi Hotel Tokachigawa Onsen, guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, grab a drink at the bar or get a massage at a surcharge. Bicycle rental service and room service are also available. At Restaurant Komorebi a buffet featuring Tokachi’s delicacies are served, while at Restaurant Tokachi guests can enjoy a fusion of Japanese and Western dishes in private rooms. Restaurant Juhyo serves Teppanyaki dishes featuring local produces. A breakfast buffet is available in the mornings. Tokachi Ecology Park is located within a 5-minute drive, while Obihiro Zoo is a 35-minute drive from the property. Obihiro Airport is located a 40-minute taxi ride away.

Located next to Hokkaido’s Lake Akan and featuring a pool and rooftop hot-spring baths, New Akan Hotel is just 200 metres from Akandake-jinja Temple. The spacious rooms have free Wi-Fi. Guests can stay in rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding or in rooms with Western-style beds. All have a full en-suite bathroom with Western toilet, and some overlook Lake Akan. Relaxation options include a massage service and sauna, and the outdoor hot-spring baths and hot tub have lake views. A video-game arcade and gift shop are also available. Ainu Traditional Dance Theatre and Ainu Kotan Village are both located within a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Felice Dining Room serves breakfasts and dinners of local specialities made with fresh ingredients.

21 km from Azumamachi Hall in Kamikawa, Sounkyo Kankou Hotel features accommodation with access to spa facilities, public bath and open-air bath. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can use the sauna and the hot spring bath, or enjoy mountain views. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bath, slippers and a desk. Units come complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer, while some units at the ryokan also feature a seating area. At the ryokan, units have bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. You can play table tennis at this 3-star ryokan. Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway is 700 metres from Sounkyo Kankou Hotel, while Kamikawa Park is 22 km from the property. Asahikawa Airport is 70 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.

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.

Takinoya Bekkan Tamanoyu provides rooms with free WiFi in Noboribetsu, situated conveniently an 8-minute walk from Noboribetsu Jigokudani. The property is around 1.3 km from Noboribetsu Bear Park, 3.5 km from Noboribetsu Date Historic Village and 100 metres from Noboribetsu Onsen. The ryokan offers a hot spring bath and a 24-hour front desk. At the ryokan, each room includes a wardrobe. All rooms come with a shared bathroom with a hair dryer. At Takinoya Bekkan Tamanoyu, all rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. An Asian breakfast is served every morning at the property. Dinner features traditional Japanese kaiseki (multi-course) meal. The nearest airport is New Chitose Airport, 55 km from the accommodation.

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.

An inn looking on to the Arakawa River's tributary, Yatsu River, the pure Japanese-style building made entirely of cypress has a calm presence. You can enjoy the Yatsu River Valley's view from its open-air bath. You can also visit this hotel just for lunch and the bath.

Yugawara Retreat Goen no Mori provides a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 20 km of Hakone-Yumoto Station and 37 km of Shuzen-ji Temple. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. At the ryokan, all units are equipped with a tatami. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Hakone Checkpoint is 17 km from the ryokan, while Hakone Shrine is 19 km away.

Situated 42 km from Kashima Stadium, 2.4 km from Oarai Isosaki Shrine and 4.6 km from Shiosainoyu Onsen, とびた荘 #小学生以下は宿泊不可# features accommodation located in Oarai. It is set 15 km from Mito Station and offers luggage storage space. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and a lift. The ryokan is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Offering free private parking, this 2-star ryokan also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. Katsuta Station is 12 km from the ryokan, while Kamizaki-ji Temple is 17 km from the property. Ibaraki Airport is 25 km away.

Harataki offers a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 4.1 km of Mount Iimori and 5.3 km of Aizuwakamatsu Station. With an open-air bath, the 4-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. At the ryokan, the units include a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. A restaurant, snack bar and 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 relax in the garden at the property. Kitakata Station is 26 km from the ryokan, while Ouchi-juku is 32 km from the property. Fukushima Airport is 74 km away.

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.

This is a quiet area surrounded by fields and farms, with beautiful starry skies.There is a strawberry farm, and in summer, fireflies can be seen flying around.To get to the supermarket, convenience stores, or restaurant district, please drive for 20 minutes.It takes 30 minutes by car to reach the Tottori Sand Dunes.This is a small hot spring inn with three rooms, proud of its high-quality hot spring water.It is especially recommended for those who want to experience a traditional Japanese home.With easy access to free expressways, it is conveniently located as a relay point from various tourist spots.We have prepared simple tea ceremony and Japanese cooking experience menus within the facility.We hope you will enjoy experiencing Japanese household culture.

Just a 1-minute walk to the shores of Lake Tazawa!Rooms with lake views and free private open-air baths. A relaxing holiday in a serene space with only 14 rooms... Enjoy meals made with Akita-sourced ingredients and the beautiful four seasons of Lake Tazawa.

Featuring an open-air bath, terrace and views of mountain, Ryounkaku is set in Kami-furano, 34 km from Furano Station. This ryokan provides free private parking and a lift. The accommodation offers a sauna, hot spring bath, family-friendly restaurant and free WiFi. All units feature a shared bathroom and have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go skiing and hiking nearby. Windy Garden is 38 km from the ryokan, while Furano City Office is 34 km away. Asahikawa Airport is 40 km from the property.

Boasting a massage salon, Takuboku Tei is a 15-minute drive from JR Hakodate Train Station. Rooms are Japanese-style, with air-conditioning and an en suite bathroom. Guests at Takuboku Tei Hotel sleep in Japanese futon bedding on a traditional tatami (woven-straw) floor. All rooms come with a TV and a fridge. A 10-minute drive from Hakodate Airport, the hotel is a 15-minute drive from Goryokaku Fort and a 20-minute drive from Hakodate Ropeway cable car and Mount Hakodate. On-site parking is free. You can unwind at the sauna or relax in the spacious lobby, which looks out on the famous Matsuoka Japanese garden. The spacious 11th-floor indoor hot-spring bath offers beautiful views of Hakodate. Duty-free shopping is available at the on-site shop. Japanese, Chinese and Western dishes are served for dinner, while Western and Japanese specialties are on offer for breakfast.

A long-established genuine Japanese style hotel since 1883. The beautiful garden with seasonal flowers, such as azaleas and cherry blossoms, and autumn leaves can be seen through the windows of the guest rooms. You can have an even more luxurious time in a guest room with an open-air bath.

■A relaxing moment in a hot spring with a view of Mount Yufu, just a 15-minute walk from the sightseeing spots of Yufuin■ All rooms are Western-style and over 35㎡. Enjoy the flowing hot springs and the seasonal colors... Indulge in the head chef's signature kaiseki cuisine, made with plenty of seasonal ingredients.

Enjoy meals with ingredients from both the mountains and sea thanks to the rich natural environment of Boso, and refresh yourself in the well-received bath known as a bath of beautiful skin.