SELECTED ONSEN RYOKAN

Book Otaru Korakuen in Otaru Onsen— Twenty-eight rooms that come with open-air baths. At a beautiful and liberating spot facing a 26,000 square-meter Japanese garden. 25 min by JR Limited Express from Sapporo Sta. 65 min by JR Limited Express from New Chitose Airport. (Otaru Chikko Sta.)

Book Seifutei in Koriyama Inawashiro Onsen— All eleven rooms come with large open-air baths where you can enjoy fresh hot spring water straight from the source. The spaces with open-air baths in the accommodations are spacious and liberating. 120 min by JR Shinkansen and JR lines from Tokyo Sta (Inawashiro Sta.)

Book Ujosoan in Kyoto Tango Peninsula (Yuhigaura) Onsen— All rooms are secluded accommodations that include open-air hot springs. Ten minutes by walk to Yuhigaura Beach, long beach with white sand. 160 min by JR Limited Express and train from Kyoto Sta. (Yuhigaura Kitsu-Onsen Sta.)

Book Ryotei Hanzuiryo in Unzen Onsen— This hot spring ryokan is popular for its sukiya style retreat that distills the chic appeal of Japanese architecture. 10 minutes by walk to Unzen Jigoku (“Unzen Hell”). 120 min by airport bus and bus from Nagasaki Airport.

Book Gosyo Gekkoujyu in Kurokawa Onsen— All rooms are suites and include open-air hot spring baths. The spaces with open-air baths in the accommodations are spacious and liberating. The view of the mountains from spots such as the room and open-air baths is beautiful. 160 min by highway express bus from Fukuoka Airport.

Book Shiratamanoyu Kaho in Tsukioka Onsen— A hot spring resort standing on a small hill with 20,000 square meters of garden space. 100 mins. by Shinkansen from Tokyo Sta.