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.
Hiroshima was the first city to be destroyed by an atomic bomb on August 6, 1945. Every year millions of people visit the city to pay their respects to this massive destruction at the Peace Memorial Park and its museum. In stark contrast to its horrific past, Hiroshima is presently a city full of pretty rivers, tree-lined boulevards and attractive museums and art galleries. Located at the west end of the Seto Inland Sea, Hiroshima is a gateway for trips to numerous islands (more than 3,000 islands are located in the Seto Inland Sea, part of which are protected by the Inland Sea National Park) including Miyajima which is home to the world famous red shrine gate which guards Itsukushima Shrine. For more information about Hiroshima please see our travel content partner Japan-Guide
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It is only a 30 minute train ride from JR Hiroshima train station to Miyajima-guchi train station, and then a 10 minute ferry ride to Miyajima. Miyajima is gorgeous and the perfect destination to relax and unwind after you have visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Museum. The island is full of temples and hiking trails, and it is also an excellent place to spend the night. Click here for ryokan inns on Miyajima
Welcome to Serabekkan. This Ryokan Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Hiroshima with easy access to the local sights and shopping. All of Serabekkan's 35 rooms are Japanese-style, and each room has its own private toilet and bath. Serabekkan serves fresh, delicious seafood meals. On the second floor, there is a Japanese-style garden where guests can go and relax. There are large indoor baths at Serabekkan for both women and men (same gender only) to soak and relax in as well.Gu...
Welcome to Sekitei. Located near between Hiroshima and Miyajima; this Luxurious Ryokan has 10 Japanese-style rooms, and each room has its own private bath and toilet. Sekitei is located in a residential area with a view of Miyajima in the distance. This ryokan is surrounded by a beautiful Japanese garden as well. Sekitei is known for it delicious Japanese-style cuisine. There are both indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for women and men (same gender only), and the baths are also open 24 ...
Welcome to Keishokan Sazanamitei. This Modern Ryokan is located in rural Hiroshima and has 19 Japanese-style rooms. Eight of this rooms at Keishokan Sazanamitei have their own private indoor hot spring bath and toilet. From Keishokan Sazanamitei's baths guests can enjoy the wonderful view of the Seto Inland Sea and islands. Traditional Japanese style cuisine is served to the guests at Keishokan Sazanamitei.
Welcome to the Suminoe Ryokan. This Traditional Ryokan is located between Hiroshima and Kurashiki, on Ikuchi Island in the Seto Inland Sea. Only one of its guest rooms has both a private bath and toilet. Eight of its guest rooms have a private toilet, and the remaining two rooms have neither a private bath nor a toilet. Suminoe Ryokan has a Honkan and Shinkan, its main building and annex. It was built around 150 years ago, and opened as a ryokan about 50 years ago. From their rooms guests...
Welcome to Hotel Ofutei. Between Hiroshima and Okayama; Hotel Ofutei is located on the Seto Inland Sea coastline in "Tomonoura" on the east side of Hiroshima where magnificent nature and scenery have remained unchanged since old times. Guests can take a dip in natural hot spring baths overlooking the sea and taste the fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea. Hotel Ofutei is convenient from Kurashiki and Onomichi. There are 43 rooms at Hotel Ofutei.
Welcome to Migiwatei Ochikochi. This luxurious ryokan is on the eastern side of Hiroshima (between Hiroshima and Okayama). There are 17 rooms at Migiwatei Ochikochi. All rooms have a private outdoor hot spring bath. Look out to the ocean while you dip in the natural hot spring. Enjoy the fresh seafood of the Seto Inland Sea and simply relax during your stay. Migiwatei Ochikochi is also conveniently located for easy access to Kurashiki and Onomichi.
