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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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Bessho Sasa
Book Bessho Sasa in Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchi Onsen (Yamanashi)—— All rooms come with open-air baths that command a view of Mount Fuji. The unobstructed view of Mount Fuji from the public bath is also stunning. ...
Kukuna
Book Kukuna in Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchi Onsen (Yamanashi)—— Kukuna is a resort-style ryokan that commands a magnificent view of Mount Fuji with Lake Kawaguchi in between. The scenery can be seen from the gender...
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 ...
Hakkoda Hotel
Book Hakkoda Hotel in Oirase & Hakkoda Onsen (Aomori)—— Located in the virgin forest of the Hakkoda Mountains, Hakkoda Hotel is one of the largest western-style wooden structures in Japan. The public baths...
Ubuya
Book Ubuya in Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchi Onsen (Yamanashi)—— Ubuya is a ryokan in an excellent location, with all guest rooms facing Mount Fuji with Lake Kawaguchi in between. You can enjoy hot spring and the glo...
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 ...
Shuhoukaku Kogetsu
Book Shuhoukaku Kogetsu in Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchi Onsen (Yamanashi)—— Experience a view of Mt. Fuji (Fujisan) available only here and a hot spring experience only possible at this ryokan. Access: One hour 45 ...
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 ...
Fuji Lake Hotel
Book Fuji Lake Hotel in Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchi Onsen (Yamanashi)—— The view of Mount Fuji (Fujisan) can be enjoyed from the guest rooms with open-air baths and private hot spring baths. Standing next to Lake ...
Sunnide Resort: Hotel (Lakeside Annex Sen Ikkei)
Book Sunnide Resort: Hotel in Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchi Onsen (Yamanashi)—— An inn with a view of Mount Fuji. The view of Mount Fuji next to the lake from the guest rooms or the large open-air public bath is be...
Wakakusa no Yado Maruei
Book Wakakusa no Yado Maruei in Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchi Onsen (Yamanashi)—— Located 10-minute drive from the Kawaguchiko Station, this ryokan stands at the edge of Lake Kawaguchi. Its 50 guest rooms are divide...
