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Kasenkyo Izutsuya
- Yumura Onsen
- Hyogo
A historic ryokan founded 300 years ago, perched on a hilltop overlooking the entire hot spring town.
Asanoya
- Yumura Onsen
- Hyogo
“A Yukemuri Inn” where gentle steam rises from the soothing hot springs.
Arima Grand Hotel
- Arima Onsen
- Hyogo
A scenic retreat overlooking the Arima Onsen town, where you can enjoy both the famous Kinsen (Golden Hot Spring) and Ginsen (Silver Hot Spring).
Biwako Ryokusuitei
- Ogoto Onsen
- Shiga
A spacious ryokan offering breathtaking views of Lake Biwa and guest rooms with private open-air baths fed by natural hot spring water.
Keizankaku
- Yunohana Onsen
- Kyoto
Keizankaku, a ryokan nestled in Yunohana Onsen, the secluded retreat of Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe, where heartfelt Japanese hospitality awaits.
Okunohosomichi
- Arima Onsen
- Hyogo
An Unforgettable Journey Through Creative Kaiseki Cuisine That Delights All Five Senses.
Arima Onsen Hyoe Koyokaku
- Arima Onsen
- Hyogo
Established over 700 years ago, this distinguished ryokan invites you to experience the pleasure of visiting three uniquely designed public baths.
2026 Rankings Top 100 Ryokan
Suimeikan
Gero Onsen，Gifu
Spa Resort Senkei
Tsukioka Onsen, Niigata
Yahataya
Bobata Onsen, Fukushima
Yunokuni 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.
