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While Tokyo is known for its modernity, the capital still harbors hidden ryokan gems. From historic inns in Asakusa to refined establishments in quieter neighborhoods, experience traditional hospitality in the world's largest city.
Looking for hotels in Tokyo? Compare 20 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 Tokyo20 ryokans in Tokyo
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.
from $120 / per night · per person
8.9/10 (3,323)浅草指月
A traditional ryokan steps from Senso-ji with hinoki baths overlooking Tokyo Skytree and the Five-Storied Pagoda.
from $85 / per night · per person
8.3/10 (1,328)由縁別邸 代田
A luxury onsen ryokan with natural hot springs, kaiseki dining, and a full spa — an urban retreat near Shimokitazawa.
from $200 / per night · per person
9/10 (856)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.
from $130 / per night · per person
8.9/10 (487)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.
from $600 / per night · per person
9.2/10 (312)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.
from $100 / per night · per person
8.7/10 (2,134)ザ・江戸桜
Machiya townhouse-style inn near Iriya and Uguisudani, with 30 tatami rooms with private baths and an Edo-era downtown atmosphere.
from $116 / per night · per person
9/10 (2,021)プロスタイル旅館 東京浅草
Modern 43-room Asakusa ryokan with tatami rooms, low Western beds, in-room open-air baths in select rooms, and an on-site bar, six minutes from Senso-ji.
from $137 / per night · per person
8.7/10 (1,804)ホテルエドヤ
1967 tatami ryokan near Ueno and Yushima with a 6th-floor rooftop open-air bath and sauna. Tattoo-friendly, no cover-up required.
from $60 / per night · per person
8.4/10 (1,583)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.
from $50 / per night · per person
8.4/10 (1,456)浅草旅館 東海荘
Budget traditional ryokan in Nishi-Asakusa near Tawaramachi Station, with en-suite tatami rooms, yukata, green tea, and multilingual staff.
from $62 / per night · per person
8.8/10 (1,122)糸ろ旅館
Family-run all-tatami ryokan over 70 years old in Nihonbashi-Ningyocho, offering calligraphy, shamisen, and tea ceremony. Budget rooms share a bath; no onsen.
from $83 / per night · per person
9.2/10 (910)桜旅館 浅草入谷
Budget 17-room traditional ryokan near Iriya in the Asakusa area, with a reservable private bath and English, Korean, and Chinese support.
from $51 / per night · per person
8.6/10 (763)亀の井ホテル 青梅
Renovated budget onsen hotel in mountainous Ome, western Tokyo, with a natural pH 9.9 hot spring and public baths overlooking the Tama River.
from $62 / per night · per person
8.6/10 (651)行燈旅館
A design-forward ryokan blending minimalist modern aesthetics with traditional Japanese hospitality, featuring private baths and vegan-friendly meals.
from $40 / per night · per person
7.8/10 (623)旅館鴨川 浅草
A 10-room traditional inn two minutes from Senso-ji in Asakusa, with tatami rooms, futon bedding, a free reservable private bath, and English-speaking staff.
from $110 / per night · per person
9.3/10 (457)貴美旅館
Long-running budget traditional ryokan in Ikebukuro since 1952, with tatami rooms, futon bedding, and a hinoki cypress public bath. A backpacker favorite.
from $39 / per night · per person
8.3/10 (438)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.
from $45 / per night · per person
8.1/10 (342)高輪 花香路
Luxury 16-suite ryokan-style annex within Grand Prince Takanawa in Shinagawa, with a garden, kaiseki dining, and in-room hinoki baths.
from $624 / per night · per person
9.2/10 (268)雷門旅館
Japanese-style ryokan built in 1947, steps from the Kaminarimon gate in Asakusa, with tatami rooms, in-room baths, and English-friendly service.
from $145 / per night · per person
9.2/10 (207)Blog
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