20 Ryokan in Japan

A public inn located an environment rich in natural beauty. The hot spring is high in alkaline with a pH of 9.2, and it is known to leave your skin feeling smooth. Also, guests can now enjoy a newly built open-air bath with gensen kakenagashi (hot spring water flowing into the bath directly from the source) overlooking the valley.

A hotel where you can enjoy such Japanese lobsters as Akaza and Ise, and Japanese spider crabs (seasonal) among other delicacies. The rice is Koshihikari that is processed from the brown rice for each meal.

A new style hotel opens its large open-air bath on the roof also for day visitors. There is a famous Tamadare-no-taki (waterfall) in the garden. Its water called Enmei-no-mizu which is considered to be good for a long life. It's a popular spiritual spot.

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.

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.

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.

This hotel stands in front of Kujukuri beach. The natural hot spring that bubbles up from 2km below the ground is renowned for its skincare benefits. Dinner is the traditional multi-course kaiseki ryori made from seasonal ingredients.

A calm inn where you can enjoy the famous Yugawara Onsen soft hot spring water at a reasonable price. Its pride in Yugawara Onsen's clear and soft hot spring water good for skin and original Japanese course meal making the most of ingredients gathered from the mountains and the sea.

You can thoroughly enjoy ”the ultimate seafood cuisine” cooked with fresh seafood procured directly from neighboring fish ports. Both dinner and breakfast are served in your room. All 5 guest rooms have their own spacious open-air bath.

A hidden hotel located over a suspension bridge over the Hayakawa River. The good quality hot springs, include an open-air bath near the valley and an open-air rock decorated bath. Creative kaiseki (traditional Japanese course meals) are made from local produce.

Near a swimming beach, all the guest rooms are facing the sea and have wonderful views of the sunset. Half of the guest rooms are large Japanese or western style rooms for big families. The hotel is popular for the large bath with a view and the fresh seafood.

All ten rooms have an open-air bath overlooking Daimonji Yaki. This inn is perfect for adults who love dogs because they can stay with their dogs. It has substantial facilities such as equipment for dogs, dog run and gensen kakenagashi-style (continuous flow from source) hot spring baths for dogs.

An inn located close to Futtsu Misaki (Cape Futtsu) where you can enjoy clam digging, wading, fishing, and beach seining. A hot spring, Kohaku no Yu (Amber Hot Spring), wells up naturally from the tsukiyama (tiny hill) in front of the entrance. Refresh yourself in the natural hot spring, and enjoy the hotel's much-talked-about seafood meals.

A hot spring inn which stands on a hill facing the Ashinoko Lake. They offer monthly changing meals so as to treat guests with the true seasonal taste, which makes every visit fresh. Spend some relaxing quality time and be healed by the moonlight and hot spring in the open-air bath which can be enjoyed throughout the night.

A pure Japanese-style ryokan by the sea. In the morning, you can observe the black kites that live nearby having breakfast. They have good facilities such as four kinds of spa treatment to relieve daily fatigue and an open-air bath.

A traditional Japanese style inn reputable for its meticulous hospitality. There is a well kept Japanese garden and an open-air bath surrounded by greenery. In the rooms, various Japanese traditional architectural styles can be seen everywhere.

A long-established ryokan since 1748, famous for being associated with Tesshu Yamaoka (a famous samurai from the late Edo Period). You can enjoy one of the 5 most famous Japanese rice dishes, Chushichimeshi, which was created by the 8th landlord of the ryokan and Tesshu. Its Japanese garden with rare stones is also splendid.

A long-standing ryokan appreciated by historically famous figures such as Hirofumi Ito. Its six-story building overlooks a beautiful night view. Large baths on the third floor have a panoramic view. Iso Kaiseki (seafood course meal) is served for dinner.

All the rooms are facing valleys and have a view of the Yokose river. Meals are made from seasonal edible wild plants and river fish. The famous catfish cuisine is available with tempura and sashimi on a reservation basis. It has a large bath, open-air baths, as well as guest rooms with attached private open-air baths.

A ryokan where you can stay together with your dog near Sengokuhara Kougen (plateau or heights). Located in a calm villa area, a variety of foot paths for dog walking are available. It also has ease of access to sightseeing spots such as Susukino-hara (pampas grass field).