80 ryokans
Kyoto Nanzenji Ryokan Yachiyo
京都南禅寺旅館八千代
Established in 1915, a refined ryokan near Nanzenji Temple with onsen, garden dining, and renovated rooms.
from $300 /per night
9.1/10
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.
from $85 /per night
8.3/10
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.
from $130 /per night
8.9/10
Seikoro Ryokan
清香楼
Established in 1831, a refined ryokan near Kyoto Station with public baths and kaiseki dining.
from $300 /per night
9.4/10
Togetsutei
渡月亭
An Arashiyama onsen ryokan with mountain views, overlooking the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge.
from $280 /per night
8.9/10
Ryokan Motonago
元奈古
A Michelin-recommended ryokan near Yasaka Shrine, rated 9.5 on Booking.com with 502 reviews.
from $200 /per night
9.5/10
ONSEN RYOKAN YUEN Bettei Daita
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
9/10
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.
from $600 /per night
9.2/10
Hiiragiya Ryokan
柊家旅館
One of Kyoto's most legendary ryokans, welcoming guests since 1818 with impeccable omotenashi.
from $500 /per night
9.6/10
Ryokan Sawaya Honten
旅館さわや本店
A refined ryokan with garden-view rooms and exceptional kaiseki cuisine in central Kyoto.
from $250 /per night
9.3/10
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.
from $120 /per night
8.9/10
Gora Kadan
強羅花壇
A world-class luxury ryokan on the grounds of a former imperial summer retreat, with private onsen and kaiseki mastery.
from $500 /per night
9.5/10
Hakone Ginyu
箱根吟遊
A cliff-side spa resort with panoramic valley views, where every room has a private open-air bath.
from $400 /per night
9.3/10
Fukuzumiro
福住楼
A registered Cultural Property ryokan built in 1890, where you sleep inside a piece of Japanese history.
from $150 /per night
8.8/10
Hotel Kajikaso
かじかそう
A distinguished ryokan at the gateway to Hakone, 5 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto Station with nature-surrounded baths.
from $180 /per night
9.2/10
Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya
箱根小涌園 三河屋旅館
A historic ryokan established in 1884 with a beautiful garden, open-air baths, and traditional kaiseki in a serene valley setting.
from $250 /per night
9/10
Hakone Kowakudani Mizunoto
箱根小涌谷温泉 水の音
A renovated onsen ryokan with two hot spring sources, garden private baths, and two distinct accommodation wings.
from $150 /per night
8.9/10
Yoshiike Ryokan
吉池旅館
A grand ryokan with 6 private hot spring sources, a stunning Japanese garden with koi pond, and kaiseki dining.
from $200 /per night
8.8/10
Gora Kansuirou
強羅環翠楼
A Taisho-era ryokan on a former Mitsubishi family estate with private hot spring source and a 5,000-tsubo garden.
from $250 /per night
9/10
Yuyado Tokinoniwa
湯宿 季の庭
An all-suite onsen retreat where every room has a private open-air bath, plus 23 communal bathing options.
from $300 /per night
8.9/10
Kusatsu Onsen Boun
望雲
A storied ryokan founded in 1598, with six free-flowing onsen baths fed by two natural spring sources.
from $250 /per night
8.4/10
Naraya
奈良屋
An 1877-established inn one minute from Yubatake, bathing guests in Kusatsu's oldest spring source — Shirahata-no-Yu.
from $350 /per night
9/10
Tsutsujitei
つつじ亭
An ultra-exclusive 10-room retreat hidden within 5,000 tsubo of private woodland, with full-course kaiseki in private dining rooms.
from $400 /per night
9.3/10
Hoshokaku
宝生閣
A hilltop ryokan with panoramic rooftop rotenburo overlooking the old town, a 3-minute walk from the historic streets.
from $150 /per night
8.3/10
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan
本陣平野屋 花兆庵
A Michelin-listed ryokan in the heart of the old town, 1 minute from Takayama Jinya, with 100 styles of hospitality.
from $300 /per night
9.1/10
Hidatei Hanaougi
飛騨亭花扇
Takayama's only ryokan with its own private hot spring source — silky "beauty water" from 1,200 meters underground.
from $350 /per night
9/10
Hanaougi Bettei Iiyama
花扇別邸いいやま
An adults-only hideaway with private open-air baths in every room and the same silky "beauty water" hot spring.
from $400 /per night
9.2/10
Wanosato
倭乃里
A Michelin Key-awarded secluded retreat in a 160-year-old gassho-zukuri farmhouse on the banks of the Miyagawa River.
from $500 /per night
9.5/10
Nikko Kanaya Hotel
日光金谷ホテル
Japan's oldest resort hotel, established in 1873 — a living monument of Meiji-era elegance near Toshogu Shrine.
from $200 /per night
8.6/10
Asaya Hotel
あさやホテル
Kinugawa's oldest inn (est. 1888), crowned by a rooftop open-air bath 13 stories above the gorge.
from $150 /per night
8.5/10
FUFU Nikko
ふふ 日光
An all-suite luxury retreat where every room has a private hot spring bath — adjacent to Tamozawa Imperial Villa.
from $400 /per night
9.1/10
Hoshino Resorts KAI Kinugawa
界 鬼怒川
A Hoshino Resorts ryokan on a hilltop above the Kinugawa River, featuring Mashiko pottery and regional craft interiors.
from $300 /per night
8.8/10
Nishimuraya Honkan
西村屋本館
A Relais & Chateaux ryokan with 165 years of history — Kinosaki's crown jewel and a Michelin-recommended inn.
from $400 /per night
9.2/10
Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei
西村屋ホテル招月庭
A modern resort-style ryokan set in a 50,000 sqm forest garden, with private spa, pool, and 98 rooms.
from $250 /per night
8.9/10
Mikiya
三木屋
A 300-year-old registered cultural property — the ryokan where Shiga Naoya wrote his masterpiece "At Kinosaki."
from $300 /per night
9.1/10
Suginoi Hotel
杉乃井ホテル
Kyushu's most popular resort hotel perched on a hillside, famous for its spectacular terraced onsen "Tanay" and Aqua Garden fountain shows.
from $120 /per night
8.5/10
Hana Beppu
竹と椿のお宿 花べっぷ
A bamboo-and-camellia themed ryokan just 6 minutes from JR Beppu Station, awarded 5-Star Ryokan status.
from $150 /per night
8.8/10
Amane Resort Seikai
潮騒の宿 晴海
An oceanfront resort where every room features a private open-air bath overlooking Beppu Bay — some at "zero meters above sea level."
from $250 /per night
9/10
Kai Beppu
界 別府
Hoshino Resorts' boutique onsen hotel celebrating Beppu's vibrant onsen culture with a dramatic "Yu-no-Hiroba" hot spring plaza.
from $300 /per night
9.1/10
Kinugawa Plaza Hotel
鬼怒川プラザホテル
A gorge-side hotel with marble public baths and cypress open-air baths, plus four dining venues.
from $100 /per night
8.1/10
Tajimaya
但馬屋
A centrally located mid-range ryokan famous for its Tajima beef and crab kaiseki, with in-house onsen baths.
from $130 /per night
8.4/10
Kusatsu Hotel 1913
草津ホテル
A Taisho-era wooden masterpiece built in 1913, blending historic charm with natural hot spring luxury.
from $130 /per night
8.9/10
Osakaya
大阪屋
A 1-minute walk from Yubatake — drawing water directly from the precious hot-water field source.
from $150 /per night
8.8/10
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.
from $50 /per night
8.4/10
Andon Ryokan
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
7.8/10
Yubatake Souan
湯畑草菴
A Meiji-era wooden building converted into a stylish room-only inn, steps from the Yubatake with a popular foot-bath cafe.
from $90 /per night
8.5/10
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.
from $100 /per night
8.7/10
Hotel Otaki
ホテル大滝
A resort-style room-only inn with private open-air baths and a folk-house-style communal bath amid gardens.
from $60 /per night
8/10
Watazen Ryokan
綿善旅館
A historic ryokan established in 1830, in the heart of downtown Kyoto near Nishiki Market.
from $120 /per night
9.1/10
Oyado Konoha
お宿 木の葉
A hillside retreat sharing 23 bath types with sister property Tokinoniwa, plus half-board kaiseki and free late-night ramen.
from $180 /per night
8.7/10
Sanso Kannawa-en
山荘 神和苑
A secluded hilltop estate in the Kannawa steam district, featuring a Noh theater, thatched tea rooms, and rare cobalt-blue onsen water.
from $350 /per night
9.2/10
Takayama Ouan
飛騨花里の湯 高山桜庵
A Kyoritsu Resort all-tatami city hotel, 5 minutes from Takayama Station, with rooftop onsen views of the Northern Alps.
from $120 /per night
8.6/10
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.
from $45 /per night
8.1/10
Beppu Showoen
べっぷ昭和園
An exclusive 11-room retreat of detached cottages scattered across a 6,000-tsubo former gold mine estate, each with private onsen.
from $400 /per night
9.3/10
Kyoto Ryokan Kinoe
京都旅館きのえ
A small, intimate ryokan in the Gion area with personalized service and traditional charm.
from $70 /per night
9.2/10
Ryokan Kaminaka
旅館かみなか
A nationally-registered cultural property built in 1888, preserving the architectural memory of Takayama's former geisha district.
from $80 /per night
8.5/10
Ryokan Hirashin
平新
A centrally located ryokan just 3 minutes from Shijo Station, blending tradition with convenience.
from $100 /per night
8.8/10
Ryokan Sanga
旅館さんが
A cozy ryokan in central Kyoto with a beautiful courtyard garden and home-style kaiseki.
from $120 /per night
9/10
Kyoto Ryokan Gion Sano
京の宿 祇園佐の
A charming ryokan in Gion, a 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera with traditional rooms and free WiFi.
from $100 /per night
8.7/10
Fujiya Ryokan
富士屋旅館
A welcoming budget ryokan with spacious rooms and a friendly atmosphere, great for first-time visitors.
from $60 /per night
8.3/10
Yusai no Yado Bokai
悠彩の宿 望海
A family-run onsen hotel near Beppu Station with its own hot spring source and renowned kaiseki using fresh Beppu Bay seafood.
from $130 /per night
8.3/10
Yutouya Ryokan
ゆとうや旅館
A Genroku-era (1688) inn spanning five buildings within a 6,500 sqm registered heritage garden.
from $250 /per night
8.7/10
Ryokan Mugen
旅館夢元
A 160-year-old Michelin-recognized machiya ryokan with adults-only privacy and artisan craftsmanship.
from $250 /per night
9.4/10
IZUYASU
伊津やす
A traditional Kyoto inn serving authentic Kyoto cuisine, with beautifully appointed rooms and warm hospitality.
from $150 /per night
9/10
Nishiyama Ryokan
西山旅館
Established in 1953, a TripAdvisor-awarded ryokan with a central location and traditional charm.
from $100 /per night
8.9/10
Kobayashiya
小林屋
A renovated registered cultural property with three private baths and an artisanal kamameshi restaurant.
from $150 /per night
9/10
Ryokan Asunaro
旅館あすなろ
A non-smoking ryokan with a relocated Echigo farmhouse lobby, serving Hida beef kaiseki 5 minutes from the station.
from $130 /per night
8.7/10
Tsutaya Ryokan
つたや旅館
A wooden three-story ryokan with Bakumatsu-era heritage — where Katsura Kogoro (a founding father of modern Japan) once hid.
from $120 /per night
8.3/10
Ichinoyu Honkan
一の湯 本館
A Cultural Heritage ryokan established over 380 years ago, offering authentic Hakone onsen at an accessible price.
from $70 /per night
9.1/10
Sennen-no-Yu Koman
千年の湯 古まん
A sukiya-style inn tracing its roots to 717 AD — the founding family of Kinosaki Onsen itself.
from $100 /per night
8.1/10
Yaeikan
八栄館
A relaxing Hakone-Yumoto ryokan with mountain-view baths, in-room kaiseki meals, and a free shuttle from the station.
from $150 /per night
8.9/10
Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel
中禅寺金谷ホテル
A lakeside log-house retreat at Lake Chuzenji, with natural hot springs piped from the 1,200-year-old Yumoto source.
from $200 /per night
8.4/10
Hakone Airu
箱根アイル
A Balinese-inspired onsen ryokan blending Southeast Asian elegance with Japanese hot spring tradition.
from $300 /per night
8.6/10
Hakone Gora Setsugetsuka
箱根強羅温泉 季の湯 雪月花
A 158-room onsen resort where every room has a private hinoki cypress open-air bath, 1 minute from Gora Station.
from $170 /per night
8.3/10
Kinosaki-no-Yado
きのさき
A budget-friendly ryokan with half-board kaiseki and free public bath passes — great value in an expensive onsen town.
from $80 /per night
7.8/10
Kinugawa Onsen Hotel
鬼怒川温泉ホテル
A heritage hotel established in 1931 with garden baths overlooking the Kinugawa River gorge.
from $100 /per night
8.3/10
Motoyu Kansuiro
元湯 環翠楼
A 400-year-old Cultural Property ryokan in Tonosawa with rare Taisho-era wooden architecture and natural hot springs.
from $250 /per night
8.4/10
Hotel Shiragiku
ホテル白菊
A grand onsen hotel 8 minutes from Beppu Station, celebrated for its Michelin-starred cuisine and elegant Japanese garden baths.
from $150 /per night
8.9/10
Hotel Ichii
ホテル一井
A 300-year-old institution right on the Yubatake — 23 rooms look directly over Kusatsu's steaming heart.
from $120 /per night
8.2/10
Bettei Sasane
別邸笹音
An intimate 11-room retreat where every room faces the Kinugawa River gorge, each with a semi-open-air bath.
from $350 /per night
9.2/10