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February 20, 2025 update
Top 10 Onsen Ryokans 2025 – rankings of the most popular onsen ryokans across the whole country of Japan, and 8 regional editions
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March 20, 2019 update
What’s “Onsen Ryokan” / Differences between “Onsen” & “Ryokan”
A Japanese onsen ryokan (hot spring inn) is a lodging facility that carries on the traditions of age old Japanese culture. After soaking…
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April 10, 2025 update
Japan Travelogues
In this article, we’re excited to share review blogs for ryokan, each based on the unique experiences of our editors who have…
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January 11, 2024 update
Kyoto Onsen Ryokan Map – Arashiyama, Kameoka Yunohana, Takao, Ohara, Lake Biwa (Ogoto)
An introduction to high-class hot springs inns in the Kyoto area, along with maps and directions. There are ma…..
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March 20, 2019 update
Introduction to Japanese-style room “washitsu” at onsen ryokans
Introduction to Japanese-style room “washitsu” at onsen ryokans
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March 20, 2019 update
Excellent Japanese cultural experience at onsen ryokans – get the most out of casual kimono “yukata”
Different from modern western-style hotels in cities, onsen ryokans are places where elements of traditional…
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August 06, 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
Let’s refresh yourself at Japanese hot springs after physically drained and mentally strained…
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