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.
Hyogo Prefecture stretches from the north side of side of Osaka Bay to to the opposite coast on the Sea of Japan. It is one of the most populous prefectures in Japan (ranked 8th out of 47), and home to the industrial and commercial center of Kobe (which recently opened its own airport), the city of Takarazuka (where the famous, all-women Takarazuka Revue musical theater group performs) and the historic city of Himeji with its magnificent "White Heron" Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular tourist attraction. Hyogo Prefecture is a great place to experience natural scenery as well as one of the more modern urban and suburban environments in Japan.
Welcome to the Sasayama Kanko Hotel. This Modern Ryokan has 10 Japanese-style guest rooms, each with its own private bath and toilet. There is also a nice Japanese garden, as well as shared indoor baths for both women and men (same gender only). The Sasayama Kanko Hotel serves local Japanese-style cuisine to the guests - their specialty is wild boar “nabe” (hot pot). Check-in time is after 15:00 and check-out time is before 10:30. Parking is available.
Welcome to the Maruyama Village. This Traditional Cottage is located in the mountains north of Osaka. At Maruyama Village guests reserve a whole Japanese house with kitchen, bathroom, garden,... There are 3 traditional houses available, they are 150 years old and have been recently renovated. Please be aware that there is no air conditioning available. In contrast to the limited privacy experienced in a traditional ryokan, guests use the houses on their own. In a cottage you actually rent...
