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Kasuien Minami

Hiroshima Chugoku Region
Shimane
Izumo-Tamatsukuri Onsen

Book Kasuien Minami in Izumo-Tamatsukuri Onsen (Shimane) —— With a total of 109 guest rooms, it is a large lux…..

Saryo Soen

Tohoku Region
Miyagi
Akiu Onsen

Book Saryo Soen in Akiu Onsen (Miyagi)— Delve into an exquisite world of traditional Japanese culture with arc…..

Jinpyokaku Honten

Tokyo suburbs
Nagano
Yudanaka-Shibu Onsen (Snow Monkey)

Book Jinpyokaku Honten in Kanbayashi Onsen (Nagano)— A cozy and hospitable inn. Beloved and stayed by ma…..

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Inishie no Yado Keiun

Hiroshima Chugoku Region
Shimane
Izumo-Tamatsukuri Onsen

Book Inishie no Yado Keiun in Izumo-Tamatsukuri Onsen (Shimane) —— Just an 8-minute walk to the Izumo-Taisha S…..

Hotel Ofutei

Hiroshima Chugoku Region
Hiroshima
Tomonoura Onsen

Book Hotel Ofutei in Tomonoura Onsen (Hiroshima)―― This onsen ryokan is located at Tomonoura, which is a port …..

Sumiya Kiho-an, Kameoka Yunohana

Osaka Kyoto Kansai Region
Kyoto
Kyoto Onsen

Book Sumiya Kiho-an in Kyoto Kameoka Yunohana Onsen―― You can enjoy authentic kaiseki meals prepared by profes…..

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November 9, 2022 Update

Introduction to Autumn Colours – with information about the best time to view fall foliage in different regions

March 18, 2022 Update

Top 10 Onsen Ryokans 2022 – rankings of the most popular onsen ryokans across the whole country of Japan, and 8 regional editions

March 23, 2022 Update

Famous sakura onsen spots with latest full-bloom forecast, 2022

November 25, 2021 Update

Skiing and Onsen in Japan. Let’s enjoy powder skiing and Japanese hot spring at the same time!

August 6, 2020 Update

Special Feature on COVID-19: Is It Safe to Stay at a Japanese Onsen Ryokan? Useful Tips on How to Enjoy Onsen Ryokan Safely During the Coronavirus Outbreak and In the Post COVID-19 New Normal Era

March 20, 2019 Update

The complete guide to manners, etiquettes and rules at onsen – 30 points to resolve your question marks about Japanese hot springs

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Kawaguchiko Fufu

Book Kawaguchiko Fufu in Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchi Onsen (Yamanashi)—— Small luxury ryokan with the magnificent …..

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Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko Onsen

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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…..

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Kyoto Onsen Shiga

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Kyoto Yunohana Resort Suisen, Kameoka Yunohana

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Kyoto Onsen

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Summer-time Kawadoko dining, dining on the river, in Kyoto

Autumn Leaf Onsens – Mt. Tanigawa in Gunma, in Tokyo suburbs

Miyako Island (Miyako-jima) Onsen, Okinawa

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Kirishima Onsen

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Zao Okama Crater in Yamagata, Japan

Unzen Jigoku (“Unzen Hell”), in Nagasaki, Kyushu Region

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Introduction to Autumn Colours – with information about the best time to view fall foliage in different regions

Top 10 Onsen Ryokans 2022 – rankings of the most popular onsen ryokans across the whole country of Japan, and 8 regional editions

Famous sakura onsen spots with latest full-bloom forecast, 2022

Skiing and Onsen in Japan. Let’s enjoy powder skiing and Japanese hot spring at the same time!

Special Feature on COVID-19: Is It Safe to Stay at a Japanese Onsen Ryokan? Useful Tips on How to Enjoy Onsen Ryokan Safely During the Coronavirus Outbreak and In the Post COVID-19 New Normal Era

The complete guide to manners, etiquettes and rules at onsen – 30 points to resolve your question marks about Japanese hot springs

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