20 Ryokan in Japan

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.

An onsen (hot spring) inn offering homely services. Its specialty, Motoyu Yoromeshi (rice cooked with hot spring water) is served upon reservation and truly special dish available only here. Its unique Kuroyu, coffee colored hot spring is good for health.

Many people visit this inn to experience its amazing kappo ryori (traditional Japanese fine dining). They use the finest quality ingredients in generous quantities, and dishes are exquisitely flavored. The fact that even their breakfasts are of great quality shows the inn's pride in their food.

A hotel located in a quiet cottage area. Bathrooms have large windows to see Owakudani Valley and Mt. Daigatake. Many repeat guests, most of them are aged female groups, come here to stay to climb Mt. Kintoki. Home cooking is served for meals.

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.

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.

Its unique cave bath and tunnel bath have a shift system between male and female guests. It's located in front of a fishing port and fresh seafood is lavishly served for meals. An open-air bath for charter is also highly appreciated by guests.

Since it was discovered by the first owner in 1827, this hot spring has been known for being effective against a million diseases. It is popular among female guests as it is said to be especially good for your skin. There are 4 types of guest rooms with open-air baths, and guests can enjoy the valley and mountain greenery.

An inn in front of Yasashigaura swimming area of Kujukuri Beach. It's an ideal place to stay for marine leisure activities. Local cuisine and fresh seafood are served for meals and they are popular even among local people.

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.

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.

A calm traditional Japanese-style ryokan in the premises of the Hakone Meissen Antique Museum. Enjoy its hot spring water directly supplied from Owakudani Valley in open-air and indoor baths. The water is considered to make beautiful skin.

A long-established hotel located at the entrance of Manyo Park, in the center of the hot spring district. The traditional tea-ceremony arbor wooden building has large baths with a rich amount of water pouring from its own original hot spring source. Open-air baths with a jet bath and a private bath are available.

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 lodge along Hinohara Highway in Akikawa Keikoku. With everything from a conference room to a roofed barbecue building, it can be used by large groups of any age for study trips and training camps. You can have fun at the river as well. Meals are Japanese food made with simple ingredients such as mountain vegetables.

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.

An inn with a concept of Edo atmosphere. You can enjoy homemade Kaiseki course meal cooked with seasonal ingredients and seafood. Toilets for wheelchair users and electronic stair-chair lifts are equipped for a comfortable stay.

An inn run by former fishmonger. Its meals mainly cooked with seafood receive very good reputations. Two rooms are equipped with an open-air bath. Special offers are available for online booking from the website. Free one drink and choices of free souvenir are offered.

An inn with a hideout like atmosphere which silently stands among the mountains of rich greenery. Through the courtyard in which grows bamboo and sasanqua(camellia) are the sole 3 guest buildings. At dinner, you can enjoy charcoal-grilled dishes with Japanese beef and seafood.

They are proud to provide large communal baths and open-air baths with a view of a clear stream. The three types of kakenagashi (continuous flow) style private baths are popular. Guest rooms are pure Japanese sukiya-style. Some of the guest rooms in the new building have a private cypress bath. A swimming pool is available during the summer.