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.
Kamakura is a short train ride from Tokyo and well worth visiting. There are 65 Buddhist temples and 19 Shinto shrines in the area, and most were built hundreds of years ago. Kamakura was established as the location of a shogunate government in 1192, and the area was selected because it was surrounded by wooded hills and the sea and easy to defend against attack. Kamakura is a busy seaside resort today, and its old wooden homes, temples, and shrines make it a wonderful place to visit. Near Kamakura lies the sacred island of Enoshima. Here visitors can take in the various sights of the island and escape from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo (except in the summer when it is packed with visitors from the metropolis).
Welcome to Iwamotoro. There are 34 rooms in the Ryokan Hotel and 29 rooms have their own private bath and toilet. This ryokan is known for its unique baths - there are two, located in a cave, for guests who wish to experience a truly unique Japanese bath, and the baths are 20 meters (65 feet) long. The indoor bath is designed in a Roman bath style, complete with stained-glass windows. There is also an outdoor swimming pool with a view of the ocean. Iwamotoro is an historic ryokan filled w...
Welcome to Ebisuya. This medium-size Modern Ryokan commands a spectacular view of Enoshima Island. There are 22 Japanese style guest rooms and 1 Western style guest room, and each room has its own private bath and toilet. Ebisuya serves fresh, delicious seafood to its guest. The highlight of Ebisuya is its wonderful baths (same gender only) where guests can relax and soak up the wonderful views of Enoshima Island. Check-in time is after 15:00 and check-out time is before 10:00am. Some En...
Welcome to Kakiya Ryokan a Minshuku well known for its long established restaurant, which opened around the same time the Enoden train line started its service in 1900. Here in this restaurant you can find the freshest cuisine, including fresh young sardines (a Shonan local favorite). After dinner you can enjoy a dip in their luxuriously deep, broad and public bath. Kakiya Ryokan is just a couple of streets away from a lovely curved bay with a sandy beach. A few stops back up the Enoden t...
