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Michinokuan
Book Michinokuan in Kamasaki Miyagi Zao Onsen (Miyagi)―― A single-story ryokan perched on a hill overlooking the forests of Urazao. The ryokan features a total of nine guest rooms, including suites with hot sp...
Umi to Irihi no Yado Teisui
Book Umi to Irihi no Yado Teisui in Oga Peninsula Onsen (Akita)—— This ryokan is situated on the Oga Peninsula, a rugged peninsula which projects west into the Sea of Japan and has a lot of great scenic spots ...
Sakurayu Sanshuyu
Book Sakurayu Sanshuyu in Kaminoyama Akayu Onsen (Yamagata)―― The ryokan features seven spacious guest rooms, each with a living area, private open-air bath, and courtyard gardens. Meals are served in the room...
Tokinenoyado Yunushi Ichijo
Book Tokinenoyado Yunushi Ichijo in Kamasaki Miyagi Zao Onsen (Miyagi)―― It is an old ryokan established 600 years ago. Breakfast and dinner served at individual dining rooms inside the historical and beautifu...
Yoneya
Book Yoneya in Koriyama Sukagawa Onsen (Fukushima)—— All rooms include hot spring baths. There are various kinds of secluded accommodations with open-air hot spring baths. The view is nice. No elevators or esc...
Chikusenso Mt. Zao Resort & Spa
Book Chikusenso Mt. Zao Resort & Spa in Togatta Miyagi Zao Onsen (Miyagi)―― This onsen ryokan, situated at the foot of Mount Zao, has an area of 60,000 square metres. All 30 guest rooms, including suites e...
Natsuse Onsen Miyakowasure
Book Miyakowasure in Kakunodate & Lake Tazawa Natsuse Onsen (Akita)—— It is a secluded ryokan, with only 10 guest rooms, situated in a remote mountain. All rooms are equipped with open-air onsen baths faci...
Onyado Kawasemi
Book Onyado Kawasemi in Iizaka Anahara Onsen (Fukushima)―― This culinary inn offers unique Japanese cuisine served in guest rooms, providing an experience unlike any other. The inn introduces a new style with ...
Kashoen
Book Kashoen in Hanamaki Onsen (Iwate) ―― The ryokan ranked number one among guests. The hospitality of this inn will warm your heart forever. Access: 15 minutes by taxi from Iwate Hanamaki Airport Private Ons...
Seifutei
Book Seifutei in Koriyama Inawashiro Onsen (Fukushima)—— 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 t...
Meigetsuso
Book Meigetsuso in Zao-Kaminoyama Onsen (Yamagata)—— There are various kinds of secluded accommodations with open-air baths. With three types of private-use hot spring baths. 25 minutes by taxi to Zao. Access:...
Yusen Shidate
Book Yusen Shidate in Shidotaira Hanamaki Onsen (Iwate)―― Located next to a clear stream, this ryokan is a mountain retreat for mature people. All guest rooms come with open-air hot spring baths and balconies ...
