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 Hoon-in. This traditional Buddhist Temple has a very warm and cozy atmosphere, and it is recommended for guests seeking a family-style temple. The hosts at Hoon-in are very friendly, and will go out of their way to make you feel at home. There are 16 Japanese-style guest rooms in their "Honkan" and "Bekkan". None of the guest rooms have private baths or toilets. Hoon-in provides shared baths for both women and men, and "shojin ryori"or Buddhist Monk vegetarian meals are served ...
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 ryokan. It is better you check-in early at the Ryokan especially in the winter because the way ...
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 guests at Yuzuya Ryokan. Check-in time is after 15:00 and check-out time is before 11:00 am.
Welcome to Sumiya Ryokan. This Traditional Ryokan was built and opened for business 100 years ago, and it has been operated by 3 generation of owners. Sumiya Ryokan is located on the eastern part of Kyoto in the heart of the main sightseeing district that includes Kiyomizu Temple, the Gion district (the old Geisha district), and Yasaka Shrine. Sumiya Ryokan has 23 traditional Japanese-style rooms and 18 of the rooms have their own private bath and toilet. Sumiya Ryokan is an authentic Jap...
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 through the tiny thatched gateway in front of the Ryokan, you have now entered a hidden garden...
Welcome to Korakukan Jigokudani. This rustic mountain Minshuku is the nearest ryokan (only 100 meters) to the beautiful Jigokudani Yaen National Park in the mountains of the Yudanaka Onsen in Nagano. It is also known as the birthplace of "Go" (a Japanese strategy board game). Korakukan Jigokudani has 12 traditional Japanese-style rooms. There are indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men at Korakukan Jig...
Welcome to Kinsuikan. This Modern Ryokan has 39 guest rooms and most of the guest rooms are in traditional Japanese style (there are also deluxe rooms which have antique, Japanese style hearths). There are also two large indoor wooden baths for women and men (same gender only). All rooms at Kinsuikan have their own private toilet and baths/showers. Fresh, seasonal meals are served year-round. Check-in time is after 15:00 and check-out time is before 11:00 am.
Welcome to Yamamizuki. This Traditional Ryokan has 22 beautiful Japanese-style rooms, and many of the guest rooms have their own private bath and toilet. There are shared indoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only) at Yamamizuki, and there are 2 shared outdoor hot spring baths for women. There is also a mixed outdoor hot spring bath (both genders). Yamamizuki serves traditional Japanese-style cuisine to the guests. Check-in time is after 14:00 and check-out ti...
Welcome to Hoshi Onsen Chojukan at Hoshi Onsen (Hoshi Hot Spring) in Gunma Prefecture. This Traditional Ryokan is the only ryokan at Hoshi Onsen and it has 37 Japanese-style rooms. The wooden interior at Hoshi Onsen Chojukan is beautiful, and building has a lot of character - there is a covered walkway over the Nishi River and traditional Japanese hearths in many of the guest rooms. There is a very large indoor hot spring bath with mixed bathing (both men and women) except from 20:00 to 2...
Welcome to Asunaro. This modern Ryokan is conveniently located near Takayama's famous Miyagawa Morning Market. Originally a wealthy farmer's house, Asunaro is over 150 years old. In the lobby, guests are served coffee while gathered around the original farmhouse hearth. There are a total of 19 Japanese-style guest rooms at Asunaro, 5 of which have their own Japanese style "irori" (hearth) similar to the one in the lobby. Asunaro has indoor rock baths for both women and men, and in the wom...
Welcome to Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan, a Luxurious Ryokan located in the Kawaguchiko resort area with a fabulous view of Mt. Fuji. There 4 Japanese style rooms and 2 Japanese-Western style rooms, and each room has a private, outdoor bath (with hot spring water) and a toilet. Additionally, indoor and outsdoor shared hot spring baths are available (same gender only) from 9:30 until 22:00. Traditional Japanese-style cuisine is served at Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan.
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.
Welcome to Okunoyu. This Traditional Ryokan has 3 buildings - a “Honkan”, a “Hanare” (private guest residence), and a “Shinkan”. The Honkan has 12 Japanese-style guest rooms and 2 combined Japanese and Western-style guest rooms, and the Shinkan has all combined Western and Japanese-style guest rooms. The Hanare has 6 Japanese-style guest rooms and 1 combined Western and Japanese style guest room. There are 10 different kinds of hot spring baths at Okunoyu including indoor, out...
Welcome to Kozantei Ubuya. This 5 story Luxurious Ryokan (see definition of ryokan styles below) has an east and west wing, and there are 48 Japanese-style guest rooms and 4 combined Western and Japanese-style guest rooms. Each guest room has its own private bath and toilet. There are indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same sex only) at Kozantei Ubuya with fantastic views of Mt Fuji. Fresh, seasonal cuisine is served to the guests. Check-in time is after 14:00 and...
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 in the ryokans hot spring baths including an open air bath. The baths are divided by gender bu...
