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Ibusuki Shusuien
- Ibusuki Onsen
- Kagoshima
A traditional Japanese ryokan enhanced by a beautiful dry landscape garden, renowned for its exquisite kaiseki cuisine featuring the seasonal colors and flavors of Japan.
Ibusuki Hakusuikan
- Ibusuki Onsen
- Kagoshima
A touch of Satsuma’s history enriches every moment of your stay — from soothing hot springs to exquisite cuisine and heartfelt hospitality.
Hotel Shiragiku
- Beppu Hatto
- Oita
A culinary ryokan where you can choose to enjoy dinner served in the privacy of your room or in the restaurant. Relax in the refreshing natural hot spring, renowned as the "Beauty Bath," and enjoy a warm, memorable getaway for adults.
Ureshino Kanko Hotel Taishoya
- Ureshino Onsen
- Saga
Where Your Heart Finds Rest. A Serene Hot Spring Retreat.
Fumoto Ryokan
- Kurokawa Onsen
- Kumamoto
Renowned for its 17 bathing facilities, including open-air baths and private baths, as well as exquisite cuisine thoughtfully created under the guidance of the proprietress.
Hizenya
- Tuitate Onsen
- Kumamoto
With a history spanning more than 300 years, this is one of Kyushu's most distinguished historic ryokan. Thoughtfully renovated, it now blends timeless tradition with modern Japanese elegance.
Furuyu Onsen ONCRI
- Furuyu Onsen
- Saga
Soak in soothing lukewarm hot springs and lose track of time at this mountain valley wellness retreat.
Unzen Miyazaki Ryokan
- Unzen Onsen
- Nagasaki
Enjoy free-flowing natural hot springs rich in metasilicic acid, renowned for their skin-beautifying properties, and a beautiful Japanese garden that showcases the charm of every season.
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, ShizuokaIbusuki 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.
