20 Ryokan in Japan

Mizuno is a quiet and atmospheric kominka hot spring inn that is just a 7 minute dive by car away from Ajiro Station on the JR Ito Station. It is a place where the warmth of the sea and mountains surrounding the hot springs harmonize just perfectly with the inherent warmth of the old, natural materials that the inn was built with. Incredibly rich in nature, the inn was once a private farmhouse that was renovated to serve guests as a traditional Japanese inn. With their thick, wooden pillars, the rooms emulate the cozy feeling of an old forest, an experience that is brought to perfecting by soaking your body in the natural open-air bath of Mizuno. Bring time to a stand-still and seek refuge of the busy day to day life of the city here.

Omi beef, natural mallard duck dishes. A Japanese-style ryokan on the shore of Lake Biwa. Traditional course meals using seasonal and local ingredients.

A hotel overlooking Inubosaki (Cape Inubo), which has been visited by many writers and artists. The hotel prides itself most on its open-air natural hot spring, Shorai-no-Yu. There is also a package that includes a bathing experience and a gorgeous meal with no stay.

This is a well-established inn filled with an atmosphere from the Edo period (1800 - 1968). Pillars and beams gleam in black, showing the building's history. You can enjoy meals full of seafood caught in the nearby sea in your room for both breakfast and dinner.

A lodging with homely hospitality that is focused on onsen (hot spring) recuperation. The pure carbonic acid iron water has many medical benefits, including treating nerve pain, and can also be used on day trips. It has been designated a Silver Star ryokan by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

An inn with an onsen hot spring facing the Tainoura coast, known for its connections with the Buddhist monk, Nichiren. Reputed for the meals made with fresh local ingredients. All rooms in the annex come with open-air baths where you can have a relaxing time all to yourself.

A Japanese style ryokan surrounded by pine groves. It offers a variety of hot spring baths with the comfort of the sea breeze such as a rooftop foot bath overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy flower picking in the field nearby in spring. It's a perfect place to stay for sightseeing.

An inn located at the center of Yugawara hot spring which pride is its kaiseki meals made with fresh seafood. Since they have 2 hot spring sources on the premises, the water supply at the open-air bath with a view is ample, and you can slowly relax your mind and body.

An inn near the sea is a great location for marine leisure activities. All rooms have an ocean view. Wi-Fi connection is available in rooms. Enjoy its specialty, seafood meals.

A long-established Japanese style inn in front of Sumida City Office. It's a small place with only 9 guest rooms and has a homey atmosphere. Tokyo Skytree and Asakusa area are within walking distance. It's also ease of access to Tokyo and Ueno. A perfect place for business and family use.

Japanese style interior design creates a relaxing atmosphere. A small onsen (hot spring) hotel located a five-minute walk from Kamogawa Station. Great location for sightseeing and business.

A long-established hotel which has been in business for more than 300 years. The classic rooms have ambience and the two hot spring sources on the premises are rich in both quality and quantity. Th inn proudly offers the hot spring as well as seasonal kaiseki (traditional multi-course Japanese dinner) cuisine. The hotel is a nationally registered tangible cultural property.

This is an inn that is familiar to many from old times as a main hub for pilgrims who are on a pilgrimage. Facing the Yokose River, a tributary of the Arakawa River, this inn is popular as a hotel. The hot spring is said to be effective against conditons such as shoulder stiffness and rheumatism.

A public inn with many facilities. Besides tennis courts, there are also other facilities such as a baseball field and a ground golf field in the vicinity.

The hotel owns a hot spring source and is proud of the richest hot water supply in the Yugawara hot spring area. With a variety of baths including the large communal bath with hot spring water constantly pouring in from the wall, the open-air baths that face the forest and bamboo grove, and the hot spring pool, guests can enjoy the hot springs to their hearts' content.

A long-established ryokan founded in 1924. It's like an oasis with 6 guest rooms in Yokosuka and appreciated by many guests. Their customers are those who need a relaxing break in a calm environment as well as business persons and tourists.

A small inn. Locally caught river fish and locally picked Sansai (wild plants) are served for meals. You can visit here only for dining upon reservation. Ayu (river fish) set meal and shishinabe (hot pot cooked with wild boar meat) set meal are recommended.

An inn popular for their fresh sashimi and home made meals. Breakfast and dinner are served comfortably in the guest room. The bath is gensen 100% kakenagashi (water flowing directly from the hot spring source), making your skin lovely and smooth. Private baths are available.

An inn with a restaurant made from a refurbished wooden fishing boat, Funatsukimaru. All rooms have a sea view. The seafood dining while enjoyng the ocean view is superb. There are three open-air onsen baths that can be rented.