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.
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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 "family bath" which can be privately reserved, and there are also mixed outdoor hot spring bat...
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 Spring) which is 1 kilometer away. Traditional Japanese cuisine is served to the guests at Y...
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 Taenoyu. Situated deep in the mountains of Nyuto in the Akita Prefecture, there is a stretch of onsens. Their views are breathtaking and simply put, each one is a little slice of hidden paradise. Taenoyu opened its business in 1953. There are 17 rooms. They are especially proud of their regional cuisine.
Welcome to Kuroyu Onsen. This fantastic ryokan is ONLY open between mid April to mid November. It was first established about 350 years ago. There are 16 guest rooms at Kuroyu Onsen. The owner of Kuroyu Onsen is especially proud of the local food the provide.
