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Yahataya
- Bobata Onsen
- Fukushima
A distinguished retreat where the beauty of the mountain countryside meets the warmth of genuine hospitality.
Yoshikawaya
- Oku-Iizaka Anabara Onsen
- Fukushima
Located along the Surikami River gorge, this inn offers breathtaking views of nature’s changing beauty through the seasons from its baths.
Airinkan
- Shin-Namari Onsen
- Iwate
A renowned hot spring inn celebrated for in-room dining, authentic satoyama cuisine, and 17
Bankokuya
- Atsumi Onsen
- Yamagata
purely traditional Japanese ryokan with 300 years of history, preserving the charm of a mountain village and the spirit of heartfelt hospitality.
Minami Sanriku Hotel Kanyou
- Minami Sanriku Onsen
- Miyagi
The breathtaking “infinity hot spring” creates the illusion of the ocean and the bath becoming one, offering an unforgettable panoramic view.
Tachibanaya
- Atsumi Onsen
- Yamagata
A soothing hot spring retreat embraced by lush greenery and the warmth of its people.
Nippon no Yado Koyo
- Kaminoyama Onsen
- Yamagata
Experience heartfelt hospitality and savor cuisine that captures the spirit of Yamagata through its local landscapes, traditions, and flavors.
Zao Shiki no Hotel
- Zao Onsen
- Yamagata
A stylish hotel where guests can relax in the dappled sunlight, featuring a secluded bath just 108 steps away and milky-white sulfur hot springs.
Yaotome
- Yura Onsen
- Yamagata
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Sea of Japan from every guest room and the spacious public baths.
Hotel Hananoyu
- Bandai-Atami Onsen
- Fukushima
Enjoy 30 different bathing experiences, including a beautiful garden open-air bath and a panoramic view bath.
Hotel Mori no Kaze Oshuku
- Oshuku Onsen
- Iwate
Enjoy daily traditional performances such as taiko drumming and mochi-making events, along with a dazzling illumination display featuring 340,000 lights.
Hotel Sakan
- Akiu Onsen
- Miyagi
Discover the timeless charm of Sakan, a historic Japanese inn just 30 minutes from Sendai Station, where scenic hot spring baths await.
Hotel Matsushima Taikansou
- Matsushima Kaigan
- Miyagi
A hilltop resort hotel surrounded by the sea and lush greenery, overlooking Matsushima—one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Views.
Yusuitei Isagoya
- Yunohama Onsen
- Yamagata
A seaside hot spring retreat where breathtaking sunsets meet the rich seasonal flavors of Shonai.
Matsushima Ichinobou
- Matsushima Kaigan
- Miyagi
An oceanfront hot spring resort where you become one with the tranquil beauty of Matsushima.
Naruko Hotel
- Naruko Onsen
- Miyagi
ts defining feature is the natural free-flowing sulfur hot spring, whose color changes throughout the day, accompanied by billowing clouds of steam.
Komatsukan Kofutei
- Tikotensen Matsushima Onsen
- Miyagi
Woven by the Seascape of Matsushima Before You and the Warmth of Its Healing Waters.
Oga Onsen Yui no Yado Bettei Tsubaki
- Oga Onsen
- Akita
Enjoy seasonal views of the Sea of Oga from your room, along with the finest seasonal seafood and mountain delicacies from the Oga Peninsula.
Atsushio Onsen Yamagataya
- Atsushio Onsen
- Fukushima
A ryokan inspired by the concept of “luxury in the countryside,” featuring mineral-rich salty hot springs and creative seasonal cuisine.
2026 Rankings Top 100 Ryokan
Suimeikan
Gero Onsen，Gifu
Spa Resort Senkei
Tsukioka Onsen, NiigataYahataya
Bobata Onsen, Fukushima
Yunokuni Tensyo
Yamashiro Onsen, Ishikawa
Inatori Ginsuiso
Inatori Onsen, Shizuoka
Ibusuki Hakusuikan
Ibusuki Onsen, Kagoshima
Hotel Kaneyamaen
Fujisan Onsen, YamanashiBankokuya
Atsumi Onsen, Yamagata
Otanisanso
Nagato Yumoto Onsen, YamaguchiAirinkan
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.
