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 Kurokawa Onsen. This very popular hot spring town is located near Mount Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu. Kurokawa Onsen is surrounded by the beautiful mountains and lush gorges of the Aso region. It is a typical hot spring town with the ryokans and shops lined up and down the river. Most of the ryokans are located in the center of the town, easy walking distance from one another. Many of the inns offer outdoor public hot spring baths, including special experiences like waterfalls and grottos. You can also purchase a Hot Springs Pass to enter three hot springs of your choice. For more information about Kurokawa Onsen please see our travel content partner Japan-Guide. For more information about Kurokawa Onsen please see our travel content partner Japan-Guide.
Welcome to Sanga Ryokan. This gorgeous Traditional Ryokan has 15 Japanese-style rooms, and some of the guest rooms have their own private hot spring bath. Sanga Ryokan has wonderful indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only), and there is also a mixed outdoor bath for women and men (both genders). Sanga Ryokan has a hot spring "family bath" where a family can hang a sign outside and bathe privately. Please ask at the front desk for details. Tradit...
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 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 Yamabiko Ryokan. This beautiful Traditional Ryokan has 18 Japanese-style and combined Japanese and Western-style guest rooms. There are 2 indoor and 2 outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only) , and there are 6 “family baths” (hot spring baths which can be used privately) at Yamabiko Ryokan. Traditional Japanese-style cuisine is served to the guests. Check-in time is after 3:00pm and check-out time is before 11:00am. Parking is available. Allergy W...
