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March 1, 2023 update
Photo: Magome, Gero Onsen
Due to the travel restrictions amid COVID-19, ryokan reservations made in 2022 were concentrated in the last three months, after the Japanese government relaxed several inbound control measures. Under ordinary circumstances, cherry blossoms in spring, the long vacation in summer, and the colourful foliage in autumn result in large numbers of visitors, but the list of the most popular onsen ryokans in 2022 fails to reflect such potential demand and is hugely advantageous to ryokans that are particularly attractive in winter. For that reason, we have also posted the list of 2019 when COVID had not yet become a pandemic at the end of this section. Please take it as a reference.
Dedicated to your premium best onsen ryokan experience, Selected Onsen Ryokan introduces around 600 onsen ryokans with different special features throughout Japan. You can compare multiple booking sites to make reservations right from this website.
We offer particularly detailed information about onsen ryokans that provide guest rooms with private open-air baths (rotenburo), and onsen ryokans with rental hot spring baths for private use (kashikiri-buro). This website gives a lot of useful tips to people travelling in couples and families. If you are concerned about privacy and want to have a 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.
It is very atmospheric with its surrounding natural environment in the bosom of a mountain. Beautiful views from large open-air hot spring baths and all rooms that come with open-air baths.
Access: Two hours 30 min by JR Limited Express from Nagoya Station to Takayama Station, then one hour 45 min by bus to Shin-Hotaka Ropeway
We grow our own rice in our own rice paddies, and delicious Japanese food is our calling card. A reputation for good food from the word-of-mouth advertising of ryokan guests. A cozy rental open-air hot spring bath for private use surrounded by bamboo forest is available.
Access: 35 minutes by taxi from Komatsu Airport
This ryokan, located on the Chita Peninsula, is right in front of the sea. Guest rooms equipped with open-air baths and the gender-segregated large public baths command a beautiful view of Ise Bay, while 4 rental open-air onsen…
Access: 55 minutes by Meitetsu Line from Meitetsu Nagoya Station to Kowa Station
Take in a view of the townscape below from rooms. Men can enjoy an open-air bath with a wonderful view while ladies can enjoy a hot spring bath in an old folk house. Three minutes by walk to an old townscape in Takayama.
Access: Two hours 10 min by JR Limited Express from Nagoya Station to Takayama Station
A prestigious hot spring ryokan used by literary legend Kyoka Izumi. We are especially proud of our garden with a beautiful pond. The 33,000 square meter Japanese garden is older than the ryokan itself, and was founded 400 years…
Access: 25 minutes by shuttle bus from Komatsu Airport
Take in a view of the townscape below from an open-air bath. With three types of private-use hot spring baths. Ten minutes by walk to an old townscape in Takayama.
Access: Two hours 30 min by JR Limited Express from Nagoya Station to Takayama Station
It is very atmospheric with its surrounding natural environment in the bosom of a mountain. The view of the mountain from spots such as the room and open-air baths is beautiful. With four types of private-use hot spring baths..
Access: Two hours 30 min by JR Limited Express from Nagoya Station to Takayama Station, then one hour by bus to Hirayu Onsen
Opened in March 2019, it is an onsen ryokan located close to the famous Word Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go’s historic villages. With an entrance that resembles Shirakawa-go’s distinctive architectural style known as…
Access: around two hours 10 min by JR Limited Express from Nagoya Station to Takayama Station, then 50 min by bus to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal
Occupying an area of 165,000 square metres, it is an old, traditional onsen ryokan nestling in the mountains. Located on an upland, it affords a commanding view of Gero Onsen’s townscape. The three-storied wooden…
Access: One hour 30 min by JR Limited Express from Nagoya Station to Gero Station
This long standing ryokan is ranked number seven out of the best 100 Japanese hotels and ryokans selected by professionals. A large scale Japanese style hot spring resort.
Access: One hour 30 min by JR Limited Express from Nagoya Station to Gero Station
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9. Hoshokaku (Gero Onsen, Gifu)
8. River Retreat Garaku (Toyama Onsen, Toyama)
7. Bosenkan (Gero Onsen, Gifu)
6. Hanaougi Bettei Iiyama (Hida Takayama Onsen, Gifu)
5. Suihoen (Gero Onsen, Gifu)
4. Matsusaki (Kaga Yamashiro-Yamanaka Onsen (Kanazawa), Ishikawa)
3. Miyama Ouan (Okuhida Onsen, Gifu)
2. Hidatei Hanaougi (Hida Takayama Onsen, Gifu)
1. Yunoshimakan (Gero Onsen, Gifu)
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