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 Ryoso Kawaguchi. This is Modern Ryokan is located on a quiet street of Miyajima-cho and is very convenient to all the historical sights. It is family run and operated with the goal of making you feel at home. Meals are home cooked with local ingredients and change depending on the season. The owners are devoted to making you feel like you are staying with friends.
Welcome to the Izuyasu Ryokan. This Traditional Ryokan (opened in 1839 and remodeled in 2013) is perfectly located in the center of Kyoto, it takes only a few minutes by walk from the JR Kyoto train station to the ryokan. This ryokan is a real illustration of the historical ryokans in Kyoto. The ryokan staff will welcome you and make you feel comfortable in their hotel, they do speak basic English
Welcome to Kijitei Hoeiso. This Traditional Ryokan was constructed over 300 years ago and was moved from Hida Takayama 50 years ago where it was given a new life as a ryokan. The location of the ryokan was carefully selected due to it surrounding nature and river views. Kijitei Hoeiso has 18 rooms with private indoor hot spring baths and a hanare (private guest residence) without a private bath th
Welcome to the Itsukushima Iroha (Former Kurayado Iroha). This Modern Ryokan is very well located in Miyajima, only 5 minute by walk from the Miyajima Port. This hotel has 18 rooms, all guest rooms have their own private bathroom. All the rooms are non-smoking. At the Kurayado Iroha guest rooms have different views; Mountain view, Japanese garden view or sea view. This inn also has wonderful share
Welcome to the Tosuke No Yu Fujiya. This traditional Minshuku is located along the Sho River, 20 minutes away from the Shirakawa-go village. Tosuke No Yu Fujiya house was build 150 years ago and has 8 Japanese style rooms, 2 Japanese combine Western style rooms and a traditional Japanese deluxe style suite. All rooms have their own private toilet however their are no private bath in the guest room
Welcome to Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei. Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei has a space for relaxation surrounded by a large garden. You can fully enjoy Japanese-style rooms and common baths with rotenburo (open-air bath), sauna and Jacuzzi. Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei serves seafood from the Sea of Japan and other local foods. In winter, Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei offers crab dishes. There are 9
Welcome to Aburaya Tosen. Aburaya Tousen is a Yudanaka hot spring located in Shinshu where with a beautiful view of the natural scenery of Japanese Alps. Aburaya Tosen has both guest rooms with open-air baths as well as a big public bath with a panoramic view.
Welcome to Nakaya. This Gassho-Zukuri ryokan is a part of Ainokura world heritage site. It has three rooms and it is run by a warm welcoming family. Since you will be staying within the site you will be there to take pictures before most of the tourists show up. Cuisine there is a mix of ingredients from the local mountain and the local river, so it changes from season to season.
