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 the Yoroduya Onsen. This Modern Ryokan in Yudanaka Onsen was founded over 200 years ago and is known for it's excellent service. This ryokans has 28 rooms all with private indoor hot spring baths. You can also take advantage of the 5 public hot spring baths including 2 traditional rotenburo or open air baths and a family bath were you can reserve some private time in a hot spring bath. The building is modern but the owners have worked hard to maintain Japanese aesthetics and de...
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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 bath. A free shuttle service is provided by the property upon request. There are indoor and out...
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. Buffet style meals are served at Kyukamura Tazawako Kogen. Check-in is after 15:00 and check-o...
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-in time is after 3:00pm and check-out time is before 11:00am. Parking is available. Allergy W...
Welcome to Arai Ryokan. This Luxurious Ryokan was built in 1872, and it embodies traditional Japanese style with its Japanese gardens, tatami mat rooms, and fine woodwork. There are 25 Japanese style guest rooms located in various private cottages at Arai Ryokan. A wooden bridge leads to the guest rooms, and the rooms themselves overlook either the Katsura River or the courtyard with its large pond full of carp. Arai Ryokan's cavelike bathhouse was built in 1933, and thick cypress pillars...
