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Nishimuraya Honkan
Book Nishimuraya Honkan in Kinosaki Onsen (Hyogo)―― This pure Japanese style hot spring ryokan boasts guest rooms looking out onto a beautiful Japanese garden. The only pure Japanese ryokan in this area. Hot s...
Monjuso Shourotei
Book Monjuso Shourotei in Kyoto Amanohashidate Onsen (Kyoto)―― This Japanese style hot spring ryokan is walking distance from Amanohashidate, one of the most popular Japanese sightseeing spots. With the Japane...
Onjuku Yufuryochiku
Book Onjuku Yufuryochiku in Yufuin Onsen (Oita)--- A historic and traditional Japanese inn established in 1925. A cozy little establishment with a total of eight rooms. Access: 55 minutes by bus from Oita Airp...
Kakunodate Sanso Wabizakura
Book Kakunodate Sanso Wabizakura in Kakunodate & Lake Tazawa Onsen (Akita)—— This ryokan, endowed with a private spring source, is located deep in the mountains of Kakunodate, which is a town famous for it...
Jinpyokaku Honten
Book Jinpyokaku Honten in Kanbayashi Onsen (Nagano)―― A cozy and hospitable inn. Beloved and stayed by many Japanese old litterateurs and politicians. There is a mixed open-air bath here (Bating clothes are av...
Ginrinsou
Book Ginrinsou in Otaru Onsen (Hokkaido)--- An inn in the Otaru area. The view of the sea from spots such as the room and open-air baths is beautiful. There are rooms with baths that are filled with hot sprin...
Arashiyama Benkei, Arashiyama
Book Arashiyama Benkei in Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen―― This ryokan is situated close to the Togetsukyo Bridge, which is one of the most popular tourist spots in Arashiyama. You can enjoy onsen at the gender-segreg...
Kannawa Bettei
Book Kannawa Bettei in Beppu Onsen (Oita)--- All rooms are secluded accommodations located in a garden. All rooms have hot spring baths. Access: 45 minutes by bus from Oita Airport to Kankokou Port, then 10 mi...
Miyamaso Takamiya
Book Miyamaso Takamiya in Zao Onsen (Yamagata)— One of the most popular Japanese hot spring inns. This hot spring has 1900 years of history, and is filled with spring water bubbling up naturally. The nine hot ...
Keiunkan
Book Keiunkan in Nishiyama Onsen (Yamanashi)―― Recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the onsen ryokan with the longest history in the world. This famous hot spring was loved by Kyoto residents, military ...
Ryotei Hanzuiryo
Book Ryotei Hanzuiryo in Unzen Onsen (Nagasaki)―― This onsen ryokan features 14 detached guest rooms of the traditional sukiya architectural style in extensive grounds. The premises are richly endowed with nat...
Tsuta Onsen Ryokan
Book Tsuta Onsen Ryokan in Oirase & Hakkoda Onsen (Aomori)―― Close to the beautiful Lake Towada, this is a traditional wooden hot spring ryokan set amidst the trees. A hot spring source exists below the ba...
