20 Ryokan in Japan

Well set in the Kinosaki Onsen district of Toyooka, Migumiya Ryokan is located 3.3 km from Kinumaki Shrine, 4.7 km from Seto Shrine and 5.3 km from North Disaster Earthquake Monument. The property is set 5.6 km from Kehi Shrine, 12 km from Nyoiji Temple and 13 km from Inaba Honke Institution. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, all units are fitted with a tatami, a TV and a shared bathroom. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Honganji Temple is 14 km from the ryokan, while Soun-ji Temple is 14 km away. Tajima Airport is 18 km from the property.

It is a cuisine hotel, proud to provide fresh harvest from the sea and mountains. You can enjoy kaiseki ryori (formally arranged dinner to enjoy sake) of dishes with seasonal feelings with a view of the Japanese garden. The size of guest rooms varies from 8 to 20 tatami mats (about 14 to 35 square meters) and there are twelve guest rooms in total.

山中湖ハイツ is situated in Yamanakako, 18 km from Fuji-Q Highland, 22 km from Lake Kawaguchi, as well as 34 km from Mount Fuji. The property is located 46 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, 6.1 km from Lake Yamanaka and 12 km from Oshinohakkai. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, units include a tatami, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom. Oshijuutaku Togawa and Osano’s House is 16 km from the ryokan, while Mount Kachi Kachi Ropeway is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 125 km from 山中湖ハイツ.

Boasting a spa bath, Ryokan Yamakanoyu is situated in Kiso. The property has mountain and garden views. Guests have access to a hot spring bath, spa facilities and public bath. The ryokan features a satellite flat-screen TV. Featuring free private parking, this 2-star ryokan also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. The ryokan offers an à la carte or continental breakfast. Skiing and cycling are possible within the area, and Ryokan Yamakanoyu offers ski storage space. Matsumoto Airport is 73 km from the property.

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Tokiwaya is set in Nozawa Onsen, 22 km from Ryuoo Ski Park and 33 km from Jigokudani Monkey Park. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan offers a hot spring bath and a lift. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV. At the ryokan, the units have a private bathroom. Suzaka City Zoo is 42 km from the ryokan, while Zenkoji Temple is 44 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 119 km from the property.

The interior features handmade washi paper created by the owner, who is certified as a "Tosa Takumi", the meals are made with local ingredients, and the rich natural environment surrounded by the Shikoku Karst and Shimanto River is attractive. Please spend a relaxing time at the guest house, which is limited to one group per day.

Lamp no Yado is a modern inn in Yufuin with a 175-year-old main house, oil lamps, a babbling brook and a waterwheel, a detached building and a private hot spring.

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.

Located at the base of the Kunisaki Peninsula, Usa City is a hot spring inn close to the national treasure Usa Shrine, which has a history of 1,300 years since its founding. A neat and homey inn that maintains a refined and rustic feel.

[All rooms have natural hot spring water for beauty] The main building, located in the Kannawa Onsen area, has one of the largest private open-air rock baths in Japan, made entirely of cypress. The foot bath on the rooftop garden has a panoramic view and offers a great view. All rooms in the detached building have an open-air rock bath and an indoor bath. Accommodation and meals are separate.

Nagisa-no-Sho Hanagoyomi offers spacious Japanese-style rooms with spectacular sea views, some of which boast a terrace and private outdoor hot spring bath. It features a restaurant, a sauna and free Wi-Fi. Massage treatments are available. Rooms at Nagisa-no-Sho feature a living room with soft tatami (woven mats) on the floor and a wide flat-screen TV. A mini-fridge, complimentary tea and toiletries are provided. Guests can marvel at the amazing views from a public hot spring bath, unwind on the terrace enjoy some quiet time at the library. Hotel Hanagoyomi Nagisa-no-Sho houses a boutique and free parking. Regional food of the season is served at restaurant Akura, while tea and coffee can be enjoyed at café lounge Hama Azami. Hotel Nagisa-no-Sho Hanagoyomi offers a complimentary shuttle to/from Sumoto Express Bus Centre, a 10-minute ride from away. Sumoto-jo Castle is a 10-minute drive away.

It is a quiet hotel, proud to provide outdoor hot spring baths made from Japanese nutmeg-yew. The delicious meals using edible wild plants and river fish are another attraction. Please relax while enjoying the scent of trees and the refreshing wind.

Located in Hakone, 1.7 km from Hakone Gora Park, gran terrace Le Lien Hakone provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a garden and a spa and wellness centre. Each accommodation at the hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a hot spring bath. The air-conditioned rooms provide a sea view and come with a desk and free WiFi. At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Continental breakfast options are available daily at gran terrace Le Lien Hakone. Pola Museum is 1.9 km from the accommodation, while Owakudani Valley is 3.3 km away. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 83 km from gran terrace Le Lien Hakone. Restaurant reservations are required at least 2 days in advance. Additional meals cannot be added on the day.

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.

[December 2022] A new type of hot spring inn has opened in Beppu, the capital of Onsen Prefecture. All rooms are detached, with no meals included, and come with a private sauna and a natural hot spring/groundwater cold bath. You can enjoy Japan's only hot spring loyly in the sauna in your room.

■2 minutes by car to Atera Valley and 20 minutes by car to Tsumago-juku ■The traditional, smooth, brown-colored hot springs are popular ■Free shuttle service available from Nojiri Station ■The hotel's parking lot is a stargazing spot ■Washing machines available, long-term stays welcome

Offering a terrace and mountain view, Chojuyu Hakone is situated in Hakone, 16 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station and 45 km from Fuji-Q Highland. The property is located 48 km from Shuzen-ji Temple, 49 km from Lake Kawaguchi and 1.7 km from Togendai Station. Set in the Sengokuhara Onsen district, the ryokan is within 3.7 km of Owakudani Valley. The ryokan features a flat-screen TV. Featuring free private parking, this 2-star ryokan also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. 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 table tennis on-site, or hiking in the surroundings.

Overlooking the Kinugawa River and forested mountains, Plaza Hotel offers natural hot-spring baths beside canopies of green. Traditional Kaiseki dinners, a “Ganbanyoku” hot-rock spa and a summertime outdoor pool are featured. Guests at Kinugawa Plaza Hotel sleep in traditional futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Each air-conditioned room has a zen decor, with seating areas beside the window and the LCD TV. An en suite bathroom is included. A 20-minute walk from Kinugawa-Onsen Train Station, the hotel is 3.5 km to Tobu World Square and 6 km to Edo Wonderland historical village theme park. Indoor & open-air baths as well as a hot-spring footbath are available, and some hot-spring baths can be reserved for private use. You can further relax in the sauna, enjoy billiards or ping-pong, or shout out some tunes at karaoke. Free-use internet PCs are provided. A Japanese/Western buffet breakfast is served, and dinner is multiple courses of seasonal specialities made with fresh local ingredients.

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, 高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin- is situated in Koyasan, 46 km from Matsushita Park and 48 km from Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore. The 4-star ryokan has garden views and is 39 km from Kishi Station. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, each unit is fitted with a tatami. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The ryokan offers an Asian or vegan breakfast. Subaru Hall is 48 km from 高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin-, while Jigenin Temple is 49 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 62 km away.

Spa Resort Livemax features a large hot spring bath, an indoor swimming pool and a sauna. It also offers 2 restaurants, beauty treatments and an amusement centre, as well as karaoke rooms. Free WiFi is available at the lobby. Livemax Spa Resort offers suites with a living room, a kitchen and a washing machine. They are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and free wired internet, while the en suite bathroom comes with toiletries. Guests at Spa Livemax can unwind in a hot tub, enjoy slides at the heated pool or relax with a massage. The amusement centre includes a Nintendo Wii room, and drinks vending machines are on the premises. Restaurant Geihinkan serves Japanese and Western dishes, offering buffets in weekends. Restaurant Hanasaki features Japanese favourites. Spa Resort Livemax is a 10-minute drive from Mooka Station. JR Utsunomiya station is a 30-minute drive, and offers a direct connection with JR Tokyo Station in 50 minutes. Narita International Airport is a 2-hour drive.