What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
Welcome to Yamamizuki. This Traditional Ryokan has 22 beautiful Japanese-style rooms, and many of the guest rooms have their own private bath and toilet. There are shared indoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only) at Yamamizuki, and there are 2 shared outdoor hot spring baths for women. There is also a mixed outdoor hot spring bath (both genders). Yamamizuki serves tradition
Welcome to Sanga Ryokan. This gorgeous Traditional Ryokan has 15 Japanese-style rooms, and some of the guest rooms have their own private hot spring bath. Sanga Ryokan has wonderful indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only), and there is also a mixed outdoor bath for women and men (both genders). Sanga Ryokan has a hot spring "family bath" where a family can han
Welcome to the Hotel Konanso. This is an 8 story Ryokan Hotel with an amazing backdrop - Mount Fuji in all its splendor ! There are 44 Japanese-style rooms and 7 Japanese-Western style rooms at the Hotel Konanso, and each guest room has its own private bath and toilet. On the 4th floor, there are indoor and outdoor shared hot spring baths for men as well as relaxation and sauna rooms. On the 5th f
Welcome to Kozantei Ubuya. This 5 story Luxurious Ryokan (see definition of ryokan styles below) has an east and west wing, and there are 48 Japanese-style guest rooms and 4 combined Western and Japanese-style guest rooms. Each guest room has its own private bath and toilet. There are indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same sex only) at Kozantei Ubuya with fantastic views
Welcome to Fukiko Home. This is a Unique opportunity to discover the rural side of Japan, in Kameoka (near Kyoto). Fukiko will provide you a variety of experiences that only she can give. She will cook traditional Japanese dishes for you; using fresh ingredients from her organic garden. If you like; she can dress you in one of her beautiful kimonos, Fukiko likes Kimonos very much and owns a fantas
Welcome to Okunoyu. This Traditional Ryokan has 3 buildings - a “Honkan”, a “Hanare” (private guest residence), and a “Shinkan”. The Honkan has 12 Japanese-style guest rooms and 2 combined Japanese and Western-style guest rooms, and the Shinkan has all combined Western and Japanese-style guest rooms. The Hanare has 6 Japanese-style guest rooms and 1 combined Western and Japanese style
Welcome to Kikokuso. This wooden, 2 story Traditional Ryokan has a genuine family atmosphere and is conveniently located in central Kyoto. Kikokuso has 5 Japanese-style guest rooms and a very pretty Japanese garden. This is an old-fashioned traditional ryokan and only one guest room has a private bath and toilet - the other 4 guest rooms do not have private baths or toilets. There is also a shared
Welcome to Rengejo-in. This traditional Buddhist Temple, or Shukubo in Japanese, is located near the Mount Koya cable car station. Rengejo-in has interesting temple architecture, a traditional Japanese garden. Rengejo-in provides shared baths for both women and men, and “shojin ryori” or Buddhist Monk vegetarian meals are served to the guests. Check-in time is after 3:00pm and check-out time i
Welcome to Shojoshin-in. This large traditional Buddhist Temple is one of the oldest temples on Mount Koya (Koyasan) - built 3 years before Kongobuji Temple. Shojoshin-in has Japanese style guest rooms as well as a "Hanare" (private guest residence which has a private bath and toilet), Japanese style gardens and a pond. Shojoshin-in provides shared baths for both women and men, and "shojin-ryori"
Welcome to Yamabiko Ryokan. This beautiful Traditional Ryokan has 18 Japanese-style and combined Japanese and Western-style guest rooms. There are 2 indoor and 2 outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only) , and there are 6 “family baths” (hot spring baths which can be used privately) at Yamabiko Ryokan. Traditional Japanese-style cuisine is served to the guests. Check-i
