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Biwako Hanakaido, Lake Biwa
Book Biwako Hanakaido in Kyoto Lake Biwa Onsen (Shiga)―― Located on a hill facing Lake Biwa, this onsen ryokan is 20-minute train ride from the Kyoto Station. After having undergone renovation in 2019, its fou...
Nishimuraya Honkan
Book Nishimuraya Honkan in Kinosaki Onsen (Hyogo)―― This pure Japanese style hot spring ryokan boasts guest rooms looking out onto a beautiful Japanese garden. The only pure Japanese ryokan in this area. Hot s...
Kyoto Yunohana Resort Suisen, Kameoka Yunohana
Book Kyoto Yunohana Resort Suisen in Kyoto Kameoka Yunohana Onsen―― Although Suisen is easily accessible from the Kyoto Station by rail and bus within 40 minutes, it is a hidden ryokan surrounded by untouched ...
Monjuso Shourotei
Book Monjuso Shourotei in Kyoto Amanohashidate Onsen (Kyoto)―― This Japanese style hot spring ryokan is walking distance from Amanohashidate, one of the most popular Japanese sightseeing spots. With the Japane...
Kinzan
Book Kinzan in Arima Onsen (Hyogo)―― A luxury hot spring ryokan with ryotei (high-class traditional Japanese restaurants), where you can enjoy the quite atmosphere. Because the spring water is very rich in iro...
Nakanobo Zuien
Book Nakanobo Zuien in Arima Onsen (Hyogo)―― The hot spring waters of the open-air baths in the guest rooms are brown (“gold spring”) or transparent (“silver spring”). Access: One hour 5 minutes by bus from Ka...
Ujosoan
Book Ujosoan in Kyoto Tango Peninsula (Yuhigaura) Onsen (Kyoto)—— All rooms are secluded accommodations that include open-air hot springs. Ten minutes by walk to Yuhigaura Beach, long beach with white sand. Ac...
Takarazuka Onsen Hotel Wakamizu
Book Takarazuka Onsen Hotel Wakamizu in Osaka Onsen (Hyogo)―― This urban hot spring hotel is located right by the most famous female theatre group in Japan, the Takarazuka Revue. Features a hot spring with 800...
Arashiyama Benkei, Arashiyama
Book Arashiyama Benkei in Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen―― This ryokan is situated close to the Togetsukyo Bridge, which is one of the most popular tourist spots in Arashiyama. You can enjoy onsen at the gender-segreg...
Taiza Onsen Sumihei
Book Sumihei in Taiza Kyoto Tango Peninsula (Yuhigaura) Onsen (Kyoto)—— All rooms offer a view of the ocean. The view of the sea from spots such as the rooms and open-air baths are beautiful. Access: Two hours...
Arima Sansoh Gosho Bessho
Book Arima Sansoh Gosho Bessho in Arima Onsen (Hyogo)―― All rooms are secluded accommodations located in a garden. All rooms are suites and include thermal rooms and hot spring baths. Access: One hour 5 minute...
Arima Grand Hotel
Book Arima Grand Hotel in Arima Onsen (Hyogo)―― A large-scale hot spring resort hotel with an excellent view from Unkai, the highest class large observatory bathing paradise. Because the spring water is very r...
