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"No. 1" ryokan in Japan
This is a list of ryokan featuring the best characteristics in Japan. The list includes the Guinness-certified world’s oldest accommodation, ryokan with one of Japan’s largest open-air bath, ryokan with one of Japan’s most spacious gardens, and ryokan where the Emperor of Japan stayed.
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Top 10 Onsen Ryokans 2026: Hokkaido Edition
NEW Ranking of the most popular onsen ryokans in Hokkaido
Onsen Map: All hot spring areas in Hokkaido Region
Noboribetsu, Jozankei, Otaru, Niseko, Lake Shikotsu, Lake Toya, Tokachigawa, Lake Akan, Shiretoko (Utoro), Hakodate
The Lake Suite Ko no Sumika
Book The Lake Suite Ko no Sumika in Lake Toya Onsen (Hokkaido) —— All 80 rooms of this ryokan, opened on 1 August 2019, face Lake Toya and have private open-air onsen baths and their own balconies. Pubic open-...
Bourou Noguchi Noboribetsu
Book Bourou Noguchi Noboribetsu in Noboribetsu Onsen (Hokkaido)―― All guest rooms are suites with an area of 50 square metres or larger, and come with private scenic view baths. The whole building is designed ...
Ryotei Hanayura
Book Ryotei Hanayura in Noboribetsu Onsen (Hokkaido)―― Ryotei Hanayura is our website's top-ranked ryokan on the list of Hokkaido's most popular accommodations in 2018, and is one of the best-known ryokans in ...
Jozankei Daiichi Hotel Suizantei
Book Jozankei Daiichi Hotel Suizantei in Jozankei Onsen (Hokkaido)--- Enjoy Japan hot spring resort in the Jozankei hot spring area, known as Sapporo's "Okuzashiki" (inner parlor). Access: One hour by shuttle ...
Dai-ichi Takimotokan
Book Dai-ichi Takimotokan in Noboribetsu Onsen (Hokkaido)―― This ryokan is situated next to Jigokudani (Hell Valley), the symbol of Noboribetsu. Boasting five spring qualities, the large public baths occupy an...
Marukoma Onsen Ryokan
Book Marukoma Onsen Ryokan in Lake Shikotsu Onsen (Hokkaido)―― Stay in a Shikotsu lakeside inn and go looking for beautiful Edelweiss flowers. Access: 55 minutes by bus from New Chitose Airport to Shikotsuko B...
