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.
The city of Nagoya is the fourth largest city in Japan. Located in the heart of central Japan, Nagoya was originally a castle-town and visitors can still see the famous Nagoya castle with dolphins adorning its roof. Today, Nagoya is a modern city of high-rise buildings and highways, and it is also a major transportation hub. There are a few interesting attractions in the city however, such as the Tokugawa Art Museum which houses the belongings of the powerful Tokugawa family who once ruled Japan. There is also the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology which is a tribute to Nagoya's industrial history. Nagoya is also a good starting point to explore such places as nearby Inuyama, a small castle town, and Takayama, the "little Kyoto" of central Japan, as well as the Japan Alps.
Welcome to Meiryu. This Modern Ryokan is located in central Nagoya close to the Kamimaezu subway station and Nagoya Dome. There are 23 Japanese-style rooms at Meiryu, and shared bathing facilities are provided for both women and men (open 24 hours a day, same gender bathing only). Japanese-style meals are served. Parking is available.
Welcome to Watanabe. There are 41 Japanese-style rooms in this three story Ryokan Hotel located in central Nagoya. Shared indoor baths are available at Watanabe (same gender only). Fresh, seasonal, Japanese-style cuisine is served to the guests. Check-in time is after 15:00 and check-out time is before 10:00 am. Parking is available.
Welcome to Hotel Iroha. This Ryokan Hotel has 70 guest rooms, including 9 Japanese style rooms, 3 Japanese-Western style rooms and 58 Western style rooms. All 70 guest rooms have private baths and toilets. There are two public indoor baths (same gender only), open 16:00-10:00. Traditional Japanese cuisine is served to guests at Hotel Iroha. Check-in time is after 16:00 and check-out is before 10:00. Parking is available for 500 yen per night.
Warning: this ryokan is not located within Nagoya city. It takes about 90 minute from Nagoya station to Syuku Kaifu.
Welcome to Syuku Kaifu. This Luxurious Ryokan has 29 private "guest houses", 3 of which have attached private outdoor hot spring baths, and 1 of which has a private garden. In addition, there are private and shared outdoor hot spring baths for guests to use. Traditional Japanese cuisine is served to guests at Syuku Kaifu.
