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 Korakukan Jigokudani. This rustic mountain Minshuku is the nearest ryokan (only 100 meters) to the beautiful Jigokudani Yaen National Park in the mountains of the Yudanaka Onsen in Nagano. It is also known as the birthplace of "Go" (a Japanese strategy board game). Korakukan Jigokudani has 12 traditional Japanese-style rooms. There are indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men at Korakukan Jig...
Welcome to Kinsuikan. This Modern Ryokan has 39 guest rooms and most of the guest rooms are in traditional Japanese style (there are also deluxe rooms which have antique, Japanese style hearths). There are also two large indoor wooden baths for women and men (same gender only). All rooms at Kinsuikan have their own private toilet and baths/showers. Fresh, seasonal meals are served year-round. Check-in time is after 15:00 and check-out time is before 11:00 am.
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 traditional Japanese-style cuisine to the guests. Check-in time is after 14:00 and check-out ti...
Welcome to Hoshi Onsen Chojukan at Hoshi Onsen (Hoshi Hot Spring) in Gunma Prefecture. This Traditional Ryokan is the only ryokan at Hoshi Onsen and it has 37 Japanese-style rooms. The wooden interior at Hoshi Onsen Chojukan is beautiful, and building has a lot of character - there is a covered walkway over the Nishi River and traditional Japanese hearths in many of the guest rooms. There is a very large indoor hot spring bath with mixed bathing (both men and women) except from 20:00 to 2...
Welcome to Asunaro. This modern Ryokan is conveniently located near Takayama's famous Miyagawa Morning Market. Originally a wealthy farmer's house, Asunaro is over 150 years old. In the lobby, guests are served coffee while gathered around the original farmhouse hearth. There are a total of 19 Japanese-style guest rooms at Asunaro, 5 of which have their own Japanese style "irori" (hearth) similar to the one in the lobby. Asunaro has indoor rock baths for both women and men, and in the wom...
