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Top ryokans in Tokyo

2026 Editors' Selection

The 8 Best Ryokans in Tokyo

Hand-picked from 9 ryokans across Tokyo — ranked by editor curation, traveler reviews, and onsen quality.

01Editor's Pick
Tokyo|Luxury

HOSHINOYA Tokyo

星のや東京

An ultra-luxury ryokan tower in Otemachi, where guests remove their shoes at the entrance and ascend into a world of traditional Japanese luxury.

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from $600 / per night · per person

9.2/10
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03
Tokyo|Mid-Range

Onsen Ryokan Yuen Shinjuku

温泉旅館 由縁 新宿

A modern onsen ryokan in Shinjuku with a rooftop open-air bath, blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with urban convenience.

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from $120 / per night · per person

8.9/10
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04
Tokyo|Mid-Range

Ryumeikan Honten

龍名館本店

A Michelin-listed heritage ryokan established in 1899, offering intimate Japanese hospitality with just 9 rooms in the heart of Ochanomizu.

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from $130 / per night · per person

8.9/10
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05
Tokyo|Mid-Range

Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu

浅草指月

A traditional ryokan steps from Senso-ji with hinoki baths overlooking Tokyo Skytree and the Five-Storied Pagoda.

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from $85 / per night · per person

8.3/10
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06
Tokyo|Mid-Range

Hotel 1899 Tokyo

ホテル1899東京

A tea-culture inspired hotel by the Ryumeikan group, where Japanese tea ceremony philosophy infuses every detail of your stay.

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from $100 / per night · per person

8.7/10
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07
Tokyo|Budget

Sawanoya Ryokan

澤の屋旅館

A legendary family-run ryokan in the charming Yanaka area, beloved by international travelers for its warm hospitality since the 1950s.

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from $50 / per night · per person

8.4/10
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08
Tokyo|Budget

Katsutaro Ryokan

旅館 勝太郎

A small family-run ryokan in the charming old-town streets of Yanaka, offering affordable tatami rooms near Ueno Park.

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from $45 / per night · per person

8.1/10
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