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A fairytale hot spring village hidden in the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture, where Taisho-era wooden ryokans line both banks of the Ginzan River, illuminated by gas lamps at dusk. Originally built around a 15th-century silver mine, this tiny town of just 13 inns is one of Japans most photogenic destinations.
Ginzan Onsen Ryokan Guide
Looking for hotels in Ginzan? Compare 10 traditional ryokans and modern onsen hotels — private baths, English-speaking staff, vegetarian kaiseki, and tattoo-friendly options all filterable in one place.
See our editors' top picks for Ginzan10 ryokans in Ginzan
藤屋
An Edo-period ryokan reborn through architect Kengo Kumas stunning 2006 renovation, featuring bamboo screens, stained glass, and five private theme baths.
from $500 / per night · per person
8.4/10 (306)仙峡の宿 銀山荘
The largest and most modern ryokan near Ginzan, featuring open-air lying-down baths, hot stone spa, and spacious river-view rooms.
from $200 / per night · per person
9.5/10 (37)能登屋旅館
The most iconic ryokan in Ginzan, a registered tangible cultural property built in traditional folk-house style with elaborate wooden carvings.
from $250 / per night · per person
9.6/10 (5)味とまごころの宿 昭和館
A 13-room Taisho-era wooden ryokan in the heart of Ginzan Onsen, on the gas-lamp street, with a source-flowing onsen and Yamagata-beef kaiseki dinners.
from $120 / per night · per person
9.2/10 (791)御宿 やなだ屋
A 4-room Taisho-roman inn on Ginzan Onsen's gas-lamp street, with a reservable private hot-spring bath and Obanazawa-beef kaiseki and soba dinners.
from $110 / per night · per person
8.6/10 (784)伝統の宿 古山閣
A nostalgic early-Showa wooden inn with retro furnishings, two private baths, and rooms overlooking the historic streetscape.
from $180 / per night · per person
9/10 (267)永澤平八
A 1925 Taisho-era ryokan with two private open-air baths, river-facing rooms overlooking the iconic streetscape.
from $200 / per night · per person
9.8/10 (81)滝と蕎麦の宿 瀧見館
A hilltop ryokan overlooking Shirogane Falls, famous for its breathtaking open-air bath views and handmade soba noodles.
from $200 / per night · per person
9.2/10 (39)本館古勢起屋
A newly reopened (2022) registered cultural property offering all-inclusive stays with unique themed indoor baths reflecting Ginzans mining heritage.
from $300 / per night · per person
9.3/10 (32)古勢起屋別館
A traditional folk-house style annex in the heart of Ginzans historic street, with shared access to Ginzansos modern bath facilities.
from $250 / per night · per person
9.9/10 (8)Blog
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