Top 10 Onsen Ryokans 2018: Tohoku Edition

Photo: Okama Crater, Zao Onsen

Here is the list of onsen ryokans in Tohoku with the greatest numbers of bookings at our website in 2018. Please use this list as a reference when you try to pick up your favourite onsen ryokan in Tohoku.

This website is dedicated to the best onsen ryokans in Japan, and introduces about 500 onsen ryokans with different special features throughout the country. You can compare mulltiple booking sites to make reservations of the best onsen ryokans here.
This website provides particularly detailed information about ryokans providing rooms with private open-air baths (rotenburo), as well as ryokans with rental hot spring baths (outside guest rooms) for private use. If you are concerned about privacy and want to have unique hot spring experience with someone special in a relaxed manner, this site is the best place to find the perfect onsen ryokan for you.

 

 

1. Miyamaso Takamiya

Zao Onsen, Yamagata, Tohoku Region

One of the most popular Japanese hot spring inns. The nine hot spring baths are open 24 hours a day. 10 min. by walk to the ropeway station bound for the peak of Mount Zao.

160 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Yamagata Station.

Miyamaso Takamiya

2. Sukayu Onsen Ryokan

Sukayu Onsen, Aomori, Tohoku Region

A tasteful hidden bath with a pure and rustic ambiance set amidst a 900 meter highland in the Hakkoda mountain system.

88 min by bus from Aomori Station to Sukayu onsen.

Sukayu Onsen Ryokan

3. Marumine Kanko Hotel

Aizuwakamatsu Onsen, Fukushima, Tohoku Region

The view of a gorge seen from spots such as the private open-air hot spring baths and the guest rooms is magnificent. There are huge 30-meter hot spring baths that overlooks a gorge.

150 min by JR Shinkansen and JR line from Tokyo Station to Aizuwakamatsu Station, then 45 min by bus to Ashinomaki Chuo Machiaijo.

Marumine Kanko Hotel

4. Osawa Onsen Sansuikaku

Hanamaki Onsen, Iwate, Tohoku Region

An extensive array of hot spring baths. Enjoy the Sansui-no-yu, Toyozawa -no-yu, and the coed open air bath, Osawa-no-yu.

150 min by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Shin-Hanamaki Station.

Osawa Onsen Sansuikaku

5. Yuze Hotel

Yuze Onsen, Akita, Tohoku Region

Welcome to one of the three major hot springs of beauty in Japan.

133 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Morioka Station, then 105 min to Yuze Onsen Station.

Yuze Hotel

6. Ginzanso

Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata, Tohoku Region

This abundantly cultural hot spring town served as the set for the famous NHK drama “Oshin.”

195 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Oishida Station.

Ginzanso

7. Oyado Hanakanzashi

Fukushima Onsen, Fukushima, Tohoku Region

Three rooms that come with open-air hot spring baths. An old folk house-style inn built with traditional construction methods.

110 min by JR Shinkansen and JR Line from Tokyo Station to Nihonmatsu Station.

Oyado Hanakanzashi

8. Harataki

Aizuwakamatsu Onsen, Fukushima, Tohoku Region

Four rooms that come with scenic view hot spring baths. With four types of private-use hot spring baths. The open-air baths face the river – allowing you to enjoy the babbling of the waters. Meals can be enjoyed in the seats at the riverbed overlooking the limpid stream of the river from spring to summer.

150 min by JR Shinkansen and JR line from Tokyo Station to Aizuwakamatsu Station.

Harataki

9. Hotel New Mitoya

Akiu Onsen, Miyagi, Tohoku Region

Popular hotel style ryokan for enjoying Akiu, one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan.

90 min by JR Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Sendai Station, then 30 min by bus to Akiu Onsen.

Hotel New Mitoya

10. Takinoyu

Tendo Onsen, Yamagata, Tohoku Region

Renovated in 2006, this ryokan is both new and comfortable. Being welcomed by smiling faces is pretty attractive.

185 min by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Tendo Station.

Takinoyu

 

 

LIST OF RYOKANS (Tohoku Region)