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Top 10 Onsen Ryokans 2025: Tokyo suburbs Edition
NEW Ranking of the most popular onsen ryokans in the suburbs of Tokyo
Onsen Map: All hot spring areas in Tokyo suburbs
Popular hot springs in the suburbs of Tokyo, Japan― Hakone, Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchi, Yudanaka-Shibu (Snow Monkey), Izu, Shuzenji, Kusatsu, Nikko, Echigo Yuzawa
Jinpyokaku Honten
Book Jinpyokaku Honten in Kanbayashi Onsen (Nagano)―― A cozy and hospitable inn. Beloved and stayed by many Japanese old litterateurs and politicians. There is a mixed open-air bath here (Bating clothes are av...
Keiunkan
Book Keiunkan in Nishiyama Onsen (Yamanashi)―― Recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the onsen ryokan with the longest history in the world. This famous hot spring was loved by Kyoto residents, military ...
Kayabuki no Sato Yakushi Onsen Hatago
Book Kayabuki no Sato Yakushi Onsen Hatago in Shima Onsen (Gunma)―― Travel back in time to an old style village. Stay in one of the thatched roof abodes scattered about the premises. Open-air hot spring baths ...
Koshi no Yado Takashimaya
Book Koshi no Yado Takashimaya in Iwamuro Onsen (Niigata) ―― A famous ryokan spot, ideal as a hidden inn for inquisitive and sophisticated tastes. Access: One hour 50 minutes by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Statio...
Kansuiro Ryokan
Book Kansuiro Ryokan in Hakone Onsen (Kanagawa)―― The structure was built with traditional Japanese construction methods so you can feel as if you have gone back in time as you explore the facilities. A histor...
Ryugon
Book Ryugon in Muikamachi Echigo Yuzawa Onsen (Niigata)―― Hot spring ryokan facilities line the Japanese garden area. Eight baths are available, including the large garden open-air bath. This ryokan consists o...
Fujiya Hotel
Book Fujiya Hotel in Hakone Onsen (Kanagawa)―― A classic resort hotel interlaced with history and tradition. All guest rooms come with natural hot spring baths. It also has a 16,000 square meter garden. Access...
Yorozuya
Book Yorozuya in Yudanaka Onsen (Nagano)―― Selected as one of top ten public bath in Japan, the hot spring public bath in historical wooden design is still widely accessible to guests. All rooms have hot sprin...
Asaba
Asaba in Shuzenji Onsen (Shizuoka) is a famous hot spring ryokan with a long history. All rooms have hot spring baths. Inside Asaba, you can find a traditional Noh stage surrounded by water and greenery, and o...
Houshi Onsen Chojukan
Book Houshi Onsen Chojukan in Minakami Tanigawa Onsen (Gunma)―― A hidden bath set along a stream running through the bountiful deep mountain greenery. This famous spring was popular amongst the intellectual po...
Yumoto Saito Ryokan
Book Yumoto Saito Ryokan in Shirahone Onsen (Nagano)―― As an old ryokan established in 1738, it is situated in the Shirahone Onsen which is popular as a hidden hot spring resort deep in the mountains. The milk...
Atami Sekitei
Book Atami Sekitei in Atami Onsen (Shizuoka)―― An inn with traditional Japanese-style guest rooms dotted throughout a ten thousand square meter Japanese garden. All rooms that secluded accommodations have hot ...
