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 Hoon-in. This traditional Buddhist Temple has a very warm and cozy atmosphere, and it is recommended for guests seeking a family-style temple. The hosts at Hoon-in are very friendly, and will go out of their way to make you feel at home. There are 16 Japanese-style guest rooms in their "Honkan" and "Bekkan". None of the guest rooms have private baths or toilets. Hoon-in provides shared baths for both women and men, and "shojin ryori"or Buddhist Monk vegetarian meals are served ...
Welcome to Yudanaka Onsen Seifuso. This Traditional Ryokan was built in 1890. You can find very eccentric sculptures throughout the ryokan. Guests can relax in different styles of hot spring baths. Yudananaka Onsen Seifuso serves fresh, seasonal Japanese cuisine to their guests. In the winter please check in to Yudanaka Onsen Seifuso early as there is a lot of snow on the road leading up to the ryokan. It is better you check-in early at the Ryokan especially in the winter because the way ...
Welcome to Yuzuya Ryokan. This Traditional Ryokan is located next to Yasuka Shrine in central Kyoto. Yuzuya Ryokan is full of antiques and has a very traditional atmosphere and design. There are 9 Japanese-style guest rooms and each room has its own private bath and toilet. There are also shared baths (same gender only) for both women and men. Traditional Japanese-style cuisine is served to the guests at Yuzuya Ryokan. Check-in time is after 15:00 and check-out time is before 11:00 am.
Welcome to Sumiya Ryokan. This Traditional Ryokan was built and opened for business 100 years ago, and it has been operated by 3 generation of owners. Sumiya Ryokan is located on the eastern part of Kyoto in the heart of the main sightseeing district that includes Kiyomizu Temple, the Gion district (the old Geisha district), and Yasaka Shrine. Sumiya Ryokan has 23 traditional Japanese-style rooms and 18 of the rooms have their own private bath and toilet. Sumiya Ryokan is an authentic Jap...
Welcome to Yamagaso. This Traditional Ryokan has only 6 exclusive guest rooms and each guest room is in a separate building allowing you to enjoy complete privacy. It is our pleasure to offer our warm hospitality in making your visit to Hakone memorable. Yamagaso is an upscale, luxurious Ryokan, or Japanese style inn, located next to the Senkei Plaza Inn in Hakone-yumoto, Japan. Once you crossed through the tiny thatched gateway in front of the Ryokan, you have now entered a hidden garden...
