What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
Welcome to Yamagaso. This Traditional Ryokan has only 6 exclusive guest rooms and each guest room is in a separate building allowing you to enjoy complete privacy. It is our pleasure to offer our warm hospitality in making your visit to Hakone memorable. Yamagaso is an upscale, luxurious Ryokan, or Japanese style inn, located next to the Senkei Plaza Inn in Hakone-yumoto, Japan. Once you crossed t
Welcome to Yuzuya Ryokan. This Traditional Ryokan is located next to Yasuka Shrine in central Kyoto. Yuzuya Ryokan is full of antiques and has a very traditional atmosphere and design. There are 9 Japanese-style guest rooms and each room has its own private bath and toilet. There are also shared baths (same gender only) for both women and men. Traditional Japanese-style cuisine is served to the gu
Welcome to Hakone-Ginyu. This Modern Ryokan is built on the side of a mountain and all guest rooms have views of Hakone Mountain. There are 17 Japanese-style and 3 Western-style guest rooms and all guest rooms have a private outdoor hot spring bath on the terrace. There are 3 indoor and 2 outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only). Traditional Japanese-style seafood cuisine
Welcome to Kawashima Ryokan. This Traditional Ryokan is conveniently located near many of the best places to go sightseeing in Kyoto, including the historic Gion district and a number of old temples. This traditional ryokan has been in business since 1901, and it is currently in its third generation of family ownership. Traditional Japanese meals are served to guests at Kawashima Ryokan. Check-in
Welcome to the Yoroduya Onsen. This Modern Ryokan in Yudanaka Onsen was founded over 200 years ago and is known for it's excellent service. This ryokans has 28 rooms all with private indoor hot spring baths. You can also take advantage of the 5 public hot spring baths including 2 traditional rotenburo or open air baths and a family bath were you can reserve some private time in a hot spring bath.
Welcome to Yudanaka Onsen Seifuso. This Traditional Ryokan was built in 1890. You can find very eccentric sculptures throughout the ryokan. Guests can relax in different styles of hot spring baths. Yudananaka Onsen Seifuso serves fresh, seasonal Japanese cuisine to their guests. In the winter please check in to Yudanaka Onsen Seifuso early as there is a lot of snow on the road leading up to the ry
Welcome to Eko-in. A 1000 year-old Buddhist temple, Ekoin offers Japanese style guest rooms and one of them has a private bath and toilet. All of the guest rooms have a garden view. Guests are free to attend morning services and the Goma fire ritual. Guests can participate in meditation sessions from 16:30. Sessions can be translated in English and English brochures are available if there is no
Welcome to Kotonoyume. This Modern Ryokan has relaxing indoor and outdoor hot spring baths and an Old Takayama feel. In the lobby there is a Japanese sunken hearth where you can sit down and relax. Each floor has a theme with the 3rd floor showing the old city town life, the 4th floor shows the festival and the 5th floor show the natural side of the city. In the evening you will be able to relax i
Welcome to Kayotei. This Luxurious Ryokan has 10 Sukiya suites that are arranged in the traditional style of a tea ceremony pavilion. The Kayotei mixes antique tansu chests of drawers, low-polished oak tables, hand-painted screens, traditional ceramic pieces and modern sculptural designs. There are two indoor communal baths sourced from natural hot springs. The baths are splendidly glassed in on t
Welcome to Murayama. This Traditional Ryokan is a modest building that has been built in the traditional way of the Hida district. It is located in a quiet area, near the Hida-no-sato Folk Village. It is about 1.5 miles (2 km) from Takayama station. Murayama offers a pick-up service from the station.
