20 Ryokan in Japan

【Room】 Soft light streams gently through the linen curtains, accompanied by the faint sulfur aroma of the hot springs, offering a soothing experience akin to aromatherapy.Despite the minimalistic interior design, every room is equipped with a loft that adds a playful touch. Take a moment to forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and stretch out to relax at your leisure. 【Hot Springs】 The water quality is sodium chloride spring.Rich in the natural skin moisturizer metasilicic acid, it leaves your skin feeling smooth and hydrated. With its soft, mildly salty texture, the water retains heat well, making it difficult to cool down and offering high thermal retention.

This is a quiet and homey accommodation located on the shores of Lake Yamanaka. From the lodging, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji, and especially in the early morning or evening, you can appreciate the reflection of the 'upside-down Fuji' on the lake surface. It features a simple room-only style, and with a convenience store within walking distance, it offers a convenient stay. Additionally, a water club is available during summer for canoeing experiences, ensuring enjoyment for everyone from beginners to families. The facility is equipped with free Wi-Fi, making it suitable for teleworking. Room types range from singles to group accommodations, making it ideal for extended stays as well. It is easily accessible by car and also features parking facilities. This lodging, where you can fully enjoy the rich nature and views of Mt. Fuji, is perfect for those seeking outdoor activities and a relaxing stay.

The white-walled building surrounded by nature is a tranquil and relaxing Japanese-style inn where you can clearly hear the chirping of birds. All rooms are traditional Japanese-style with tatami mats, allowing you to relax comfortably. You can enjoy the charm of Japan and Japanese cuisine, making it perfect for hot spring enthusiasts. Just a 2-3 minute walk away is Yumigahama Beach, where you can enjoy swimming. This is recommended for those who want to enjoy hot springs, Japanese cuisine, especially seafood!

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, 熱海山荘 is set in Atami. This property offers access to a terrace, a pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The property has a lift, a family-friendly restaurant with an outdoor dining area. Featuring sea views, the recently renovated ryokan is composed of 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms with bathrobes and slippers. Towels and bed linen are offered in the ryokan. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach of the property. Guests can also relax in the garden. Hakone-Yumoto Station is 30 km from 熱海山荘, while Shuzen-ji Temple is 31 km from the property. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 97 km away.

A hotel which uses fresh fish purchased directly from local fishermen. It is dedicated to locally-sourced ingredients and does not serve any deep-sea fish such as tuna or meats. A superb hotel known among fish lovers as a hotel they'd like to keep a secret.

Situated on a hill in Arima Onsen, this long-established inn with a history of 700 years offers relaxation in three expansive and tranquil large baths, among the largest in Arima Onsen.

Founded in the early Edo period, this Japanese-style resort hotel prides itself on authentic Kyoto kaiseki cuisine, featuring abundant seasonal delicacies like small fish and oysters from the Seto Inland Sea. The hotel offers 55 rooms, including Japanese-style and Japanese-Western-style rooms, designed for comfort and relaxation.There are also special rooms in a sukiya-style design with open-air baths, crafted with meticulous attention by Kyoto artisans. The hotel organizes activities such as night tours and early morning guided tours with certified local guides.

Offering a garden and sea view, 隠れ家Resort海風 is situated in Shimakatsu, 45 km from Ubuta Shrine and 10 km from Miyama Local Museum. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 17 km from Komeda's Coffee Ogawa-shi Owase City. The spacious ryokan features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the ryokan. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. The ryokan has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. LIVE CLUB Blue Moon is 19 km from the ryokan, while Ouchiyama Zoo is 32 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 146 km away.

A small ryokan with only 8 rooms, located about 5 minutes by car from Hakone Yumoto Station, nestled along the Sukumo River.The four guest rooms with open-air baths allow you to enjoy a luxurious time soaking in the hot spring in privacy.Additionally, you can indulge in four uniquely styled baths within the facility.For dinner, we offer creative Japanese kaiseki cuisine made with carefully selected ingredients, brimming with a sense of the seasons.

Boasting mountain views, Hot Spring Inn Hyoutan features accommodation with a spa and wellness centre, a bar and a shared lounge, around 46 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. The ryokan is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the ryokan. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. The ryokan offers an à la carte or Asian breakfast. At the property, there is an in-house family-friendly restaurant serving dinner and a selection of vegan options. A car rental service is available at Hot Spring Inn Hyoutan. Mt. Kusatsu Shirane is 14 km from the accommodation. Matsumoto Airport is 111 km from the property.

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.

Built on a cape jutting out into the Pacific Ocean, the inn 'Kaishuu' evokes the image of a ship floating on the sea. The symbolic mixed open-air bath 'Hamachidori no Yu' features a dynamic design where the bath approaches close to the sea. You can experience the feeling of being one with the vast ocean, and bathing during the sunset that paints the sky crimson is especially extraordinary. Meanwhile, at the large bathhouse 'Umitsubaki,' in addition to the view, you can enjoy the two free-flowing hot springs 'Aiki Onsen' and 'Monju Onsen' in both indoor and open-air baths. Dinner options include the 'Kishu Funamori Kaiseki,' featuring a lavish assortment of seafood brought by the Kuroshio Current, or the 'Seasonal Delicacy Kaiseki,' made with local brand beef Kumano beef and other treasures of the mountains and sea. Relaxation in the guest rooms comes with views of the sea. Enjoy a blissful day in the standalone accommodations with open-air baths fed by free-flowing hot springs closest to the sea, or in simple Japanese-Western style rooms.

Situated 45 km from Shuzen-ji Temple, Yugawara Chiyodasou features accommodation in Yugawara with access to a sauna. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 23 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station. The units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. A buffet breakfast is available at the ryokan. Hakone Checkpoint is 13 km from Yugawara Chiyodasou, while Hakone Shrine is 16 km from the property.

Hakone Airu features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Hakone Yumoto Onsen district of Hakone. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the ryokan, the rooms are fitted with a balcony with a mountain view. Each room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a hairdryer and free toiletries. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at Hakone Airu can enjoy a Western or an Asian breakfast. Japanese kaiseki multi-course meals are served for dinner. The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath and terrace. Hakone Open-Air Museum is 9 km from Hakone Airu, while Hakone Gora Park is 9 km away. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 78 km from the ryokan.

【All Rooms Feature Natural Spring Beauty Baths】The main building, located in the Kannawa Onsen Village, boasts one of Japan's largest private open-air baths, built with rock baths and full cypress walls.The rooftop panoramic garden footbath offers an outstanding view.The detached rooms come with both open-air rock baths and indoor baths.Stay-and-dine separately style.

'Oyado Hachibei' is a calming inn that cherishes the essence of Japanese tradition, conveniently located near the old streets and tourist attractions of Hida Takayama. One of its prides is the exquisite cuisine crafted by a former Imperial Hotel chef. Relax and rejuvenate from your travels in the spacious large public bath and open-air bath♪

Enjoy its seafood cuisine including grilled fresh abalone, snow crab legs and butter sautéed scallop. Have a relaxing bath in natural hot spring considered to make your skin soft and smooth.

Built in the Sukiya-style of around 1900, Yadoya Manjiro features Japanese-style rooms with relaxing garden views. The inn is a 5-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and offers concierge services and a shared lounge. Free WiFi is also available. Tranquil rooms feature low furniture and traditional futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floor, paper screens and Japanese art decorations. They are fitted with a fridge and a safe. The Japanese-style inn is a 1-minute stroll from a number of restaurants and a 5-minute walk from a convenience shop or bus stop. JR Kyoto Station is a 10-minute taxi ride.

The Bamboo Inn: Experience the ultimate luxury along the Kinugawa River. A hot spring inn nestled in the hidden sanctuary of Kinugawa Onsen.Passing through the nagayamon gate, guests are greeted by the refreshing scent of young bamboo and the rustling sound of bamboo leaves swaying in the breeze.Enjoy kaiseki cuisine made with premium seasonal ingredients, and relax in the hot springs while listening to the soothing sound of the river.From your room, take in the breathtaking scenery woven by the majestic nature of Kinugawa.Savor the gently flowing moments of relaxation to your heart’s content.

Renovated in November 2013, Ryokan Izuyasu was built in 1839 and features traditional Kyoto charm. Just a 2-minute walk from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, this non-smoking property offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and guestrooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Guests can enjoy traditional multi-course meals and an iPad is available in each room. The shoji paper screens, futon beds and zen atmosphere of Izuyasu’s rooms will transport guests to the Kyoto of the past. Each room offers both air-conditioning and heating facilities. Guests can enjoy massage services upon request. A peaceful courtyard is also featured. Japanese breakfast and dinner are available with a reservation. All meals are served in guest rooms. Izuyasu Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Tower and JR Kyoto Train Station.