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 Hidatei Hanaogi. This Ryokan Hotel has 48 Japanese-style guest rooms, and each room has its own private bath and toilet. There are both indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for women and men (same gender only). Traditional Japanese-style cuisine is served to the guests at Hidatei Hanaogi. Check-in time is after 3:00pm and check-out time is before 10:00am. Parking is available.
Welcome to Goyomon, a thatched-roof "Gassho-Zukuri" style of farm house in Ainokura. Goyomon is a quaint, historical type of accommodation full of character and perfect for the guest who wishes to experience traditional Japanese culture. All 3 guest rooms are traditional Japanese-style and there are indoor baths for both women and men (same gender only). Local river fish and fresh, seasonal veget
Welcome to Shirakawago-Shimizu. This Gassho-Zukuri has a 200 year old history, and there are 3 traditional Japanese-style guest rooms. There is also a shared bath and toilet facilities for the guests. Homemade Japanese-style cuisine is served to the guests at Shirakawago-Shimizu. Check-in time is after 15:00 and check-out time is before 9:00 am. Some English is spoken. Good to know: There is a
Welcome to Tsurunoyu Onsen. This wooden Minshuku is located near Yamanoyado Bekkan, and it has 30 Japanese-style guest rooms. None of the guest rooms have their own private bath and only a few of the guest rooms have their own private toilet. The hot spring baths here date back over 350 years, and there are indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only). There is a "
Welcome to Yamanoyado Bekkan. This Traditional Ryokan is located near Tsurunoyu Onsen, and it has 9 Japanese style guest rooms. All of the guest rooms have their own private bath and toilet. There are indoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only), and they are open 24 hours a day. The guests also have free access to the outdoor hot spring baths at Tsurunoyu Onsen (Tsurunoyu Hot
Welcome to Lamp no Yado Aoni Onsen. Lamp no Yado Aoni Onsen is a traditional Ryokan, there are no cellphone reception and electricity at the property. At night, the property lights up using only lamp lights. Guests can enjoy the mountain and river views from their rooms. It has 32 Japanese-style guest rooms. There are 4 different types of public baths including a open-air bath and a hot springs ba
Welcome to Kidoya. This Gassho-Zukuri has 5 traditional Japanese-style guest rooms. There is also a shared bath and toilet facilities for the guests. Homemade Japanese-style cuisine is served to the guests at Kidoya. Check-in time is after 15:00 and check-out time is before 9:00 am. Some English is spoken. Snow Warning: There is a lot of snow in Shirakawa-go in January and February so please bring
Welcome to Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan, a Luxurious Ryokan located in the Kawaguchiko resort area with a fabulous view of Mt. Fuji. There 4 Japanese style rooms and 2 Japanese-Western style rooms, and each room has a private, outdoor bath (with hot spring water) and a toilet. Additionally, indoor and outsdoor shared hot spring baths are available (same gender only) from 9:30 until 22:00. Traditional J
Welcome to Kyukamura Tazawako Kogen. Located in Nyuto Onsen, this Modern Ryokan is located near the beautiful crater lake, Lake Tazawako. It has 38 rooms, of which 25 are Japanese style and 13 are Western style. 3 Western rooms have private toilets and baths, while all the others have private toilets only. There are two indoor and two outdoor hot spring baths (same gender only), open 15:00-9:00. B
Welcome to Muryoko-in. This large traditional Buddhist Temple was originally built in the Heian period (794 to 1185). The name means 'immeasurable light' and it is dedicated to Amida. Muryoko-in has 30 Japanese style guest rooms all without private baths or toilets though there are 2 indoor public bath (one for women and one for men). Dinner and breakfast are “Shojin-Ryori” (Buddhist Monk vege
