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.
Kaga Onsen consists of four hot spring towns south of Kanazawa, not far from Mount Hakusan, one of Japan's "three holiest mountains". Kaga was traditionally known for its production of Kutani ware ceramics and a type of silk fabric known as Kaga habutae. Hot springs were discovered over 1300 years ago by monks visiting Hakusan, and has been an important tourist city with a number of temples and hot-springs ever since.
Welcome to Kayotei. This Luxurious Ryokan has 10 Sukiya suites that are arranged in the traditional style of a tea ceremony pavilion. The Kayotei mixes antique tansu chests of drawers, low-polished oak tables, hand-painted screens, traditional ceramic pieces and modern sculptural designs. There are two indoor communal baths sourced from natural hot springs. The baths are splendidly glassed in on three sides, providing guests with onsen views of natural forest sceneries. Traditional Japane...
Welcome to Notoya-Awazu. This Ryokan Hotel first opened for business over 1,300 years ago in 692 AD! Notoya-Awazu has 78 mostly Japanese-style rooms, and all guest rooms have their own private bath and toilet. Some of the guest rooms have their own private outdoor hot spring bath as well. There are indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only), and there are indoor and outdoor hot spring baths which can also be privately reserved (ask at Notoya's front desk...
Welcome to Houshi Ryokan. This Traditional Ryokan (see definition of ryokan styles below) is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest ryokan in the world. It has been in business for over 1,300 years and has been operated by the same family for 46 generations. Houshi Ryokan has 74 Japanese-style guest rooms as well as a "hanare" (private guest residence). There are 2 indoor and 2 outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only), and they are open 24 hou...
