20 Ryokan in Japan

Boasting natural hot spring baths in the popular Hakone area, Shinanoki Ichinoyu offers modern Japanese-style accommodation with free WiFi. Hakone Venetian Glass Museum is just a 2-minute walk away. Rooms at the ryokan are fitted with chic wooden décor. In-room facilities include a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Sengokuhara Shinanoki Ichinoyu provides a natural hot spring bath in the common bathing area. Drinks vending machines are available on site, and luggage storage services are offered for free. Guests with a meal-inclusive rate can savour delicious Japanese meals at the restaurant on the ground floor. The property is a 15-minute drive from Sounzan Ropeway Station, and a 25-minute drive from JR Gotemba Train Station.

Located in the Kusatsu hot-spring area and a 10-minute walk from Kusatsu Bus Terminal, Yorokobinoyado Takamatsu offers simple Japanese-style rooms and various indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths. Guests can enjoy the massage chairs in the relaxation lounge, which becomes a bar at night. Free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby area. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and an en suite bathroom. Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests. A private reservable hot-spring bath is available if requested in advance and massages can be requested for an extra cost. Gifts can be purchased at the souvenir shop and guests can sing their favourite tunes at the karaoke rooms. Luggage storage is available at the front desk. Traditional multi-course meals are served at the dining room. High quality Japanese beef and local vegetables can be enjoyed. Yorokobinoyado Takamatsu is a 10-minute drive from Kusatsu International Ski Resort and a 20-minute drive from JR Naganohara Kusatsuguchi Train Station. A free shuttle is available from Kusatsu Bus Terminal.

Offering 2 hot spring baths surrounded by nature, Hotel Kajikaso is a 5-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Station. It features Japanese-style rooms, some boasting a private open-air hot spring bath. Facilities include karaoke, a gaming corner and free parking. All rooms feature a Japanese-style seating area with a tatami (woven-straw) floor and a low table with seating cushions. Guests sleep in traditional futon bedding on the tatami floor. They’re fitted with an LCD TV and a fridge, while yukata robes and toothbrush sets are provided. Located along Hayakawa River, Kajikaso Hotel offers outdoor and indoor public hot spring baths with nature views, which are separate per gender. The hotel is equipped with drinks vending machines, and luggage storage is available. Guests with meals included in the rate will be served a traditional kaiseki multi-course dinner and a Japanese set menu breakfast. Kajikaso is a 20-minute drive from Hakone Chokoku-no-mori Museum, and Owakudani can be visited a 45-minute drive away.

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and hot spring bath, Awajishima Kanko Hotel is situated in the Sumoto Onsen district in Sumoto, 1.2 km from Ohama Beach. Free private parking is available on site. Certain rooms have a private bathroom with a hot tub, while others have slippers and free toiletries. Some units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Awajishima Kanko Hotel features free WiFi . A flat-screen TV is available. You can play table tennis at this ryokan, and the area is popular for fishing. This ryokan offers free rental fishing rods. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 32 km from Awajishima Kanko Hotel.

The specialty at this cozy inn is ayu (sweetfish). You can try some ayu dishes including ayu-meshi (sweetfish cooked with rice) and ayu sashimi. The Ayu-zukushi Plan (a course with ayu-centric dishes) is their recommendation. Their fresh and clean bath is a radium hot spring. It is effective against gynecological diseases, rheumatism, and neuralgia.

Guest rooms: 24 Capacity: 60 people Restaurant area "Kuriya" Meal hall/Private dining Public baths: Men's public bath "Yugyo", Women's public bath "Kouyo", open-air bath, private powder room Parking: 25 cars (no reservation required, first come first served)

Hanabishi Hotel was born and raised in Hakodate. We were founded in Hakodate more than 70 years ago. Now, we are known locally as "long-established Hanabishi." We have been loved by locals for a long time, and for a long time we have been surrounded by an abundance of ingredients, such as vegetables grown in this area and seafood from the sea, and have been serving the bounty of the mountains and the sea. We have seen the happy faces of many customers thanks to our hospitality. Above all, we have been nurtured by Yunokawa Onsen, which has been open for more than 350 years and is our lifeblood. The history and traditions that we have woven together with Hakodate over the past 70 years, connecting with the local community, are the treasures of Hanabishi Hotel and are one of a kind. Hanabishi Hotel is a gathering place for the local culture of Hakodate, and you can feel the atmosphere of Hakodate. Many of our staff were born and raised in Hakodate, and the dialect and accent that have ingrained in us are also part of the local culture. It is the Hanabishi Hotel's joy to move forward with Hakodate and help create happiness for all our guests.

Set in Yamanouchi in the Nagano region, Maruka Ryokan offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. This 2-star ryokan offers a ski pass sales point and free shuttle service. Guests can use the public bath, or enjoy garden views. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, slippers and a wardrobe. All units feature a shared bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy skiing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Jigokudani Monkey Park is 4 km from Maruka Ryokan, while Ryuoo Ski Park is 10 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 104 km from the property.

This inn blends nostalgia with modernity, based on the concept of the traditions and culture of the ancient city of Takayama. It is a 3-minute walk from Takayama Station. It is popular for its services that women will love, such as a choice of Japanese, Western, or fruit breakfast, stylish yukata robes, and aroma oils. All Japanese-style rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, a tea set, a low table, and a futon or bed.

Yunotani Senkei features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Totsukawa, 27 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine. Each accommodation at the 5-star ryokan has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot spring bath. Featuring a private entrance, the ryokan allows guests to maintain their privacy. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bath. There is also a dressing room and a seating area. At the ryokan, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. For those nights when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook in your kitchenette. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the ryokan. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum is 33 km from Yunotani Senkei, while Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art is 49 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 87 km from the property.

● Shared toilet, shared shower ● Private bath, private toilet ● All rooms and all buildings are equipped with Wi-Fi (free of charge) ● Take off your shoes and relax on tatami mats in all rooms and buildings. ● TV ● Air conditioner ● Dryer ● Toothbrush set ● Towel ● Hanger ● Amenities (shampoo, conditioner, face wash) ● Shared kitchen ● Shared washing machine (free detergent) ● Refrigerator ● Microwave oven ● Electric kettle * It is a simple plan for accommodation only * ◆ Safe, secure, comfortable Reasonable price ◆ 5 minutes walk from the West Exit of JR Ikebukuro Station ◆ 1 minute walk from Exit C1 of Ikebukuro Station ◆ All nearby convenience stores and restaurants are within walking distance ◆ All rooms are Japanese-style rooms ◆ Full amenities ◆ Friendly and helpful staff ※ access * Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Ikebukuro Station on the JR Yamanote Line * Approximately 1 minute walk from Exit C1 toward the west exit of Ikebukuro Station * Approximately 60 minutes by train from Haneda Airport / Narita Airport

A jungle bath with subtropical plants inside 495 square meter large dome shaped building and natural hot spring baths are its specialties. Guest rooms are mainly Japanese style rooms with an ocean view. Mainly seafood is served for a meal.

Set 40 km from Sendai City Community Support Center, Sansatei offers 3-star accommodation in Zao and has a garden, a bar and a shared lounge. There is an on-site restaurant and free private parking. The ryokan features a hot spring bath and a 24-hour front desk. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a dressing room, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The units are equipped with heating facilities. A minimarket 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. The Site of Sendai Castle is 39 km from the ryokan, while Sakuraoka Daijingu is 39 km away. Sendai Airport is 34 km from the property.

Newly opened on the first day of the Reiwa era, with the sea right in front of it. The infinity open-air bath in the sky, where there is no boundary between the sky, sea, and bath, is very popular. Gazing at the sky and sea while soaking in the hot spring, you feel as if you are one with nature. All rooms also have ocean views! All rooms are Japanese-Western style rooms with open-air hot spring baths! You can enjoy your private hot spring while looking out at the sea whenever you like. All rooms have separate bedrooms and Japanese-style rooms, so you can relax whenever and wherever you like. We also have four certified sommeliers and sake sommeliers on staff. In the dining restaurant with a panoramic sea view and jazz playing, the sommelier team's Japanese cuisine and wine pairings are very popular. The in-room dining plan is also very popular.

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.

This is the imperial palace where En Gyoja, the founder of the mountain religion Shugendo, was born. Once upon a time, people journeyed to the mountains where the gods resided, healing themselves with clean hot springs and water. Gosho-machi retains the townscape of the early Edo period and the nostalgic atmosphere of the Showa era. For meals, we offer Western cuisine that will be loved by everyone, using ingredients unique to the imperial palace, such as kudzu and duck, along with local sake grown from the rich water of the imperial palace. We provide all guests with free access to the Gosho Takarayu bathhouse (all-you-can-use public bath and sauna) during their stay (excluding holidays). Enjoy a relaxing stay at the public bath even on your check-out day.

Located in Koriyama, 18 km from Koriyama Station, Moritaya features accommodation with a hot spring bath and a public bath. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan provides mountain views, a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Every unit features a private bathroom and bidet, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Nihonmatsu Station is 27 km from the ryokan, while Mount Bandai is 33 km away. Fukushima Airport is 44 km from the property.

A hot spring resort with an ocean view overlooking the islands of Matsushima. Matsushima Ichinobo. A free and comfortable space where you can be one with the quiet Matsushima. Enjoy stress-free adult time. Your stay is all-inclusive. Please relax and don't worry about your wallet until checkout.

Hiranoya is the oldest ryokan in Mitani Onsen, which embraces the scenic Mikawa Bay. Located on high ground, you can see the changing faces of Mikawa Bay with each season. The ryokan is proud of its seafood and mountain produce from Mikawa and its exquisite deep-sea fish kaiseki course meals from Gamagori, and the natural hot spring "Bihakusen," known as a beauty bath, has three baths with different themes that you can enjoy bathing in. It is conveniently located close to the resort complex "Laguna Ten Bosch," about a three-minute drive away. There is also a free shuttle service, making this a popular ryokan as a base for those visiting Laguna Ten Bosch.

Set in Rebun in the Hokkaido region, Shimanoyado Rebunshiri offers accommodation with access to a spa centre. This 2-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk. The ryokan features family rooms. Featuring free WiFi, the units have a safety deposit box, a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. Each unit comes with a shared bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. The units will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. The nearest airport is Rishiri Airport, 24 km from the ryokan.