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Spa Resort Senkei
- Tsukioka Onsen
- Niigata
Nestled in Tsukioka Onsen, renowned for its skin-beautifying waters, this inn takes pride in its impeccable hospitality and attentive service.
Yunokuni Tensyo
- Yamashiro Onsen
- Ishikawa
Fed by its own private hot spring source, the inn invites you to enjoy "Three Baths, Eighteen Soaks in One Stay" across three distinctive public bathhouses featuring a total of 18 unique baths.
Hotel Futaba
- Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen
- Niigata
A traditional Japanese ryokan perched on a hilltop overlooking Yuzawa.
Tobira Onsen Myoujinkan
- Tobira Onsen
- Ngagano
Experience the timeless beauty of nature up close, and enjoy a more serene and luxurious stay.
Shiki no Yado Minoya
- Yahiko Onsen
- Niigata
A traditional Japanese ryokan located at the entrance to Yahiko Shrine.
Entaijiso
- Unazuki Onsen
- Toyama
A renowned ryokan in Unazuki Onsen, offering the pure benefits of 100% naturally sourced hot spring waters.
Nunohan
- Kamisuwa Onsen
- Ngagano
Exquisite kaiseki cuisine where local ingredients and culinary craftsmanship come together in perfect harmony.
Kuriya Yasohachi
- Yamanaka Onsen
- Ishikawa
Heartfelt Hospitality and Cuisine Found Nowhere Else.
Akakura Hotel
- Akakura Onsen
- Niigata
Experience the timeless charm of Akakura Onsen, with over 200 years of history, surrounded by seasonal beauty and exquisite cuisine.
Yuzawa Grand Hotel
- Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen
- Niigata
Just a 3-minute walk from the station, yet you'll feel as if you've escaped to a secluded mountain retreat. Enjoy our spacious public baths with an exceptional sense of openness.
Takitei
- Kanazawa Saigawa Onsen
- Ishikawa
A tranquil hot spring ryokan surrounded by greenery in historic Kanazawa, just a 12-minute drive from Kenrokuen Garden.
Mori no Sumika Resort & Spa
- Yamashiro Onsen
- Ishikawa
A Hidden Retreat Embraced by the Forests of Yamashiro Onsen.
Kamisuwa Onsen Hamanoyu
- Kamisuwa Onsen
- Ngagano
A tranquil retreat by the shores of Lake Suwa, offering seasonal kaiseki cuisine and a deeply relaxing stay.
Kurotake
- Hirugami Onsen
- Ngagano
A refined retreat where Taisho-era romance blends with timeless tradition and modern elegance.
Roman no Yakata Gekkabijin
- Tenryu Shimojo Onsen
- Ngagano
Discover the charm of Shimojo Onsen in South Shinshu, where wine, moonlight, and the aroma of hot springs create a memorable retreat.
Araya Totoan
- Yamashiro Onsen
- Ishikawa
A Historic Inn with Over 800 Years of Heritage, Beloved by Rosanjin for Its Renowned Hot Springs and Cuisine.
Notoya
- Awazu Onsen
- Ishikawa
A Historic Hot Spring Ryokan with Over 700 Years of Heritage.
Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Shiomiso
- Senami Onsen
- Niigata
A sunset-viewing inn honored as “Japan’s Best for Beautiful Sunsets.”
Atema Plateau Resort Belnatio
- Atema Onsen
- Niigata
A One-of-a-Kind Luxury Experience in Harmony with Nature.
Saito Hotel
- Kakeyu Onsen
- Ngagano
Supporting your health and well-being with excellent facilities and wholesome cuisine for both body and mind.
Katakura Silk Hotel
- Kamisuwa Onsen
- Ngagano
A luxurious hospitality experience that gently awakens all five senses.
Shoho
- Utsukushigahara Onsen
- Ngagano
Enjoy breathtaking views of the majestic Northern Japan Alps and the historic castle town from your room, along with spacious hot spring baths and a panoramic view bath.
Bimi Tankyu no Yado Sumiyoshiya
- Teradomari Kaigan Tsuwabuki Onsen
- Niigata
Founded in the Genroku era, this historic ryokan offers exquisite seafood freshly sourced directly from Teradomari Fishing Port.
2026 Rankings Top 100 Ryokan
Suimeikan
Gero Onsen，GifuSpa Resort Senkei
Tsukioka Onsen, Niigata
Yahataya
Bobata Onsen, FukushimaYunokuni Tensyo
Yamashiro Onsen, Ishikawa
Inatori Ginsuiso
Inatori Onsen, Shizuoka
Ibusuki Hakusuikan
Ibusuki Onsen, Kagoshima
Hotel Kaneyamaen
Fujisan Onsen, Yamanashi
Bankokuya
Atsumi Onsen, Yamagata
Otanisanso
Nagato Yumoto Onsen, Yamaguchi
Airinkan
Shin-Namari Onsen, IwateAbout Japan’s Top 100 Hotels and Ryokan Selected by Travel Professionalsabout
This is Japan's longest-running ranking of hotels and traditional ryokan.
There are approximately 40,000 ryokan across Japan.
Once a year, we publish the rankings based on a survey of approximately 14,000 travel agencies throughout Japan.
In recent years, overseas travel agencies have also begun offering tours that include stays at properties featured in the Top 100 Ryokan.
These tours introduce travelers from around the world to the distinctive appeal of hot-spring ryokan, offering an experience different from city hotels in Tokyo, Osaka, and elsewhere.
