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 Nakaya. This Gassho-Zukuri ryokan is a part of Ainokura world heritage site. It has three rooms and it is run by a warm welcoming family. Since you will be staying within the site you will be there to take pictures before most of the tourists show up. Cuisine there is a mix of ingredients from the local mountain and the local river, so it changes from season to season.
Welcome to Hanaikada. It is located in Arashiyama Kyoto which is at the edge of the city, a perfect location to be close to enjoy beautiful mountain while still being close enough to the city to visit many locations. The ryokan has 13 rooms including one with an outdoor hot spring bath and one with an indoor hot spring bath. The rest of the rooms come with a private bathroom. It has 3 large shared baths and one reserved outdoor bath. The cuisine here is a Kyoto Kaiseki with a mi...
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 three sides, providing guests with onsen views of natural forest sceneries. Traditional Japane...
Welcome to Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei. Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei has a space for relaxation surrounded by a large garden. You can fully enjoy Japanese-style rooms and common baths with rotenburo (open-air bath), sauna and Jacuzzi. Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei serves seafood from the Sea of Japan and other local foods. In winter, Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei offers crab dishes. There are 98 rooms at Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei.
Welcome to Tawaraya. This gorgeous, first-class, historical Traditional Ryokan first opened for business almost 300 years ago in 1705. This ryokan has hosted such guests as the Rothschilds, the Rockefellers, European royalty, Leonard Bernstein, and Marlon Brando. Tawaraya has 18 Japanese-style rooms and each room has its own private bath and toilet. A traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast are served to the guests. Check-in time is after 2:00pm and check-out time is before 11:00...
Welcome to the Fukuchi-in. This is a "shukubo" or Buddhist Temple (see definition of ryokan styles below) for guests who wish to stay on Mount Koya. This large, beautiful temple has 70 Japanese-style rooms and both indoor and outdoor baths for the guests. Fukuchi-in serves "shojin" cuisine which is traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. Check in time is after 3:00pm, and check out time is before 9:00am.
Welcome to Gora Kadan. This is a Luxurious Ryokan, perhaps one of the most luxurious ryokans in Japan. There are 38 Japanese-style rooms, and several of the guest rooms at Gora Kadan have their own private outdoor hot spring bath. Gora kadan has indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men. The indoor hot spring baths hold up to 40 bathers, and they are open from 3:00pm to 10:00am. The outdoor hot spring baths hold up to 20 bathers, and they are open from 3:00pm to 10:00am. ...
Welcome to Fukiko Home. This is a Unique opportunity to discover the rural side of Japan, in Kameoka (near Kyoto). Fukiko will provide you a variety of experiences that only she can give. She will cook traditional Japanese dishes for you; using fresh ingredients from her organic garden. If you like; she can dress you in one of her beautiful kimonos, Fukiko likes Kimonos very much and owns a fantastic collection. You will also have a chance to meet a Maiko (a geisha in training). Fukiko wi...
Welcome to Aburaya Tosen. Aburaya Tousen is a Yudanaka hot spring located in Shinshu where with a beautiful view of the natural scenery of Japanese Alps. Aburaya Tosen has both guest rooms with open-air baths as well as a big public bath with a panoramic view.
Welcome to Nishimuraya Honkan. This Traditional ryokan has a beautiful garden. Enjoy their seasonal cuisine especially crab at winter season. There are 34 guest's rooms at Nishimuraya Honkan. In the central courtyard of Nishimuraya Honkan sits a lush Japanese garden. Most of the rooms of Nishimuraya look out onto the garden of tall ancient pine trees, moss covered stone statues, intricately trimmed bushes, and gentle ponds full of koi (Japanese Carps). From tatami mat floors, to sli...
Welcome to Saikan Dewa Sanzan Haguroyama. This Buddhist temple is located in Haguroyama and is part of the Three Mountains of Dewa. It's an historical building, originally called Kezouin, but was rebuilt in 1697. Saikan Dewa Sanzan Haguroyama is a wooden temple with sliding doors, so doors cannot be locked though this only adds to the charm. Adventurous guests reach the temple by climbing up 2,466 stone steps, though there is also a bus you can take. From October to April it will be cold at nigh...
Welcome to Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu. This is a luxurious modern ryokan. The concept of the ryokan is the harmony of authentic Japanese hospitality and nature. You can watch the sunrise while bathing in our enormous open air onsen (hot spring) bath with panoramic views. In addition, all rooms come with their own private open-air bath. In the evening, get you will enjoy a beautifully presented delicious Japanese-Western meal. Enjoy the heavenly experience of true Japanese hospitality during y...
Welcome to the Hotel Kaneyamaen. This beautiful modern ryokan has 126 guest's rooms. They have all the comfort required to provide you an exceptional stay. Hotel Kaneyamaen has a large garden of 60,000 square meters. Hotel Kaneyamaen also performs a Japanese drums (Taiko) show. Its hot spring baths are filled with highly alkalic natural hot spring.
Welcome to Byakudan. Byakudan is located in Hakone. It has 16 rooms. It was built in the middle of a forest of about 12,000 square meters. Natural hot springs "ONSEN" baths are available. Dinner is kaiseki cuisine with Japanese seasonal ingredients. Breakfast is Japanese style. Freshly cooked rice and grilled fish etc are prepared. Please relax and enjoy in our hotel.
Welcome to Kanamean Nishitomiya. Kanamean Nishitomiya is located in the heart of Kyoto city, providing easy access to famous temples and Kyoto highlights. Kanamean Nishitomiya also maintains a traditional quiet Japanese environment. We invite you to enjoy its peaceful atmosphere. Kanamean Nishitomiya will warmly welcome you from the bottom of their hearts.
