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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.
Suimeikan
- Gero Onsen，Gifu
Enjoy a tour of three baths featuring the beauty-enhancing hot springs of Japan's three most famous hot springs! A long-established inn along the Hida River.
Yahataya
- Bobata Onsen
- Fukushima
A distinguished retreat where the beauty of the mountain countryside meets the warmth of genuine hospitality.
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 Kaneyamaen
- Fujisan Onsen
- Yamanashi
Breathtaking views of Mount Fuji, a vast Japanese garden, and heartfelt hospitality that leaves a lasting impression.
Inatori Ginsuiso
- Inatori Onsen
- Shizuoka
Enjoy a traditional kaiseki dinner featuring Inatori’s famous kinmedai (splendid alfonsino), a local delicacy prized for its rich flavor.
Airinkan
- Shin-Namari Onsen
- Iwate
A renowned hot spring inn celebrated for in-room dining, authentic satoyama cuisine, and 17
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.
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.
Otanisanso
- Nagato Yumoto Onsen
- Yamaguchi
With heartfelt hospitality tailored to your needs, enjoy a day of true relaxation.
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.
Tokiwa Hotel (Kofu Yumura)
- Shingennoyu Yumura Onsen
- Yamanashi
A distinguished hotel featuring a beautiful Japanese garden, welcoming members of the Imperial Family and distinguished guests from around the world.
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.
Hotel Hananoyu
- Bandai-Atami Onsen
- Fukushima
Enjoy 30 different bathing experiences, including a beautiful garden open-air bath and a panoramic view bath.
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.
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.
Shousuke no Yado Takinoyu
- Aizu Higashiyama Onsen
- Fukushima
The birthplace of Aizu Higashiyama Onsen, with a hot spring history spanning over 1,300 years. Established more than 130 years ago, this historic inn has been cherished by artists, writers, and cultural figures throughout the years.
Hotel Isobe Gaden
- Isobe Onsen
- Gunma
A popular inn known as the birthplace of the beloved Japanese folktale “The Tongue-Cut Sparrow.”
Ikenotaira Hotel
- Ikenotaira Onsen
- Ngagano
A comprehensive resort facility located on the shores of Lake Shirakaba in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture.
Kusatsu Now Resort Hotel
- Kusatsu Onsen
- Gunma
Escape to a peaceful spa resort hotel nestled in nature, 1,200 meters above sea level and surrounded by lush forests.
Ryokan Tanigawa
- Tanigawa Onsen
- Gunma
A romantic retreat surrounded by seasonal beauty, welcoming solo travelers seeking a peaceful and relaxing stay.
Hanayagi no Sho Keizan
- Fujisan Isawa Onsen
- Yamanashi
A welcoming ryokan featuring spacious public baths and open-air baths with free-flowing natural hot spring water from its own private source, along with captivating taiko drum performances.
Gero Spa Resort Hotel Kusakabe Ameria
- Gero Onsen
- Gifu
A health and resort hotel boasting one of the finest panoramic views overlooking the hot spring town of Gero Onsen.
Hotel New Mitoya
- Akiu Onsen
- Miyagi
We warmly welcome every guest with sincere Japanese hospitality, ensuring a relaxing and unforgettable travel experience.
Manza Onsen Nisshin Kan
- Manza Onsen
- Gunma
At an elevation of 1,800 meters, this is the hot spring closest to the stars.
Rako Hananoi Hotel
- Kamisuwa Onsen
- Ngagano
Featuring open-air baths overlooking Lake Suwa and unique local sake baths.
Sanyaso-no-Yado Futarishizuka
- Hayataro Onsen
- Ngagano
Enjoy breathtaking Alpine views and an open-air garden bath surrounded by a sense of freedom and tranquility.
Atagawa Prince Hotel
- Atami Onsen
- Shizuoka
Enjoy 12 distinctive baths filled with our own natural hot spring waters, including a spectacular open-air bath in the sky, along with Japanese cuisine featuring fresh seafood.
Fukuroda Onsen Omoide Romankan
- Fukuroda Onsen Ibaraki
Discover the beauty of satoyama at this mountain-surrounded hot spring inn in Ibaraki, where nature, relaxation, and unforgettable moments await.
Hotel Seifuen
- Tsukioka Onsen
- Niigata
Enjoy a true bathing experience with four large public baths, twelve bathing pools in total, including six open-air baths for both men and women.
Midori no kaze Resort Kitayuzawa
- Kita-Yuzawa Onsen
- Hokkaido
Indulge in a luxurious hot spring experience surrounded by nature, with 20 aromatic baths and an expansive open-air hot spring bath.
Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan
- Shima Onsen
- Gunma
A small ryokan in Shima Onsen, Gunma, offering three private open-air hot spring baths available at no extra charge.
Yurui no Yado Keizan
- Hirugami Onsen
- Ngagano
A tranquil ryokan where you can enjoy the warmth of natural hot springs and the flavors of mountain delicacies.
Noboribetsu Sekisui-Tei
- Noboribetsu Onsen
- Hokkaido
Indulge in a luxurious bathing experience while soaking in our renowned hot spring.
Kinugawa Park Hotels
- Kinugawa Onsen
- Tochigi
A warm and welcoming inn that cherishes every encounter, embodying the spirit of ichi-go ichi-e.
Takayama Green Hotel
- Hida Takayama Onsen
- Gifu
We offer heartfelt hospitality to help you create wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.
Izumiya
- Yomogihira Onsen
- Niigata
A ryokan where you can enjoy silky-smooth hot spring waters and a snow-viewing open-air bath surrounded by winter beauty.
Hotel Fuji
- Fujisan Isawa Onsen
- Yamanashi
Enjoy one of the largest rock baths in the prefecture, along with a lavish creative buffet featuring a wide variety of exquisite dishes.
Nishino Miyabi Tokiwa
- Yuda Onsen
- Yamaguchi
A conveniently located hot spring inn where guests can enjoy the beloved Okami Theater, a unique evening performance by the inn’s proprietress.
Genjikoh
- Minamichita Onsenkyo
- Aichi
A traditional Japanese ryokan that welcomes guests through the art of fragrance, inspired by the elegance of the Heian era and The Tale of Genji.
Kinugawa Onsen Hotel
- Kinugawa Onsen
- Tochigi
Where Every Journey Creates Lasting Connections
Kannon Onsen
- Kannon Onsen
- Shizuoka
A secluded hot spring inn nestled in the mountains of Okushimoda, featuring its own 100% natural-flowing spring and drinkable hot spring water.
Hotel Izukyu
- Shimoda Shirahama Onsen
- Shizuoka
All guest rooms offer ocean views, while our hot springs feature two distinct types of mineral-rich waters. Enjoy a dinner filled with the finest flavors from both the mountains and the sea.
Hotel Hawaians
- Iwaki Yumoto Onsen
- Fukushima
An all-weather hot spring resort featuring six themed attractions—endless fun awaits! Choose from three distinctive hotels for the perfect stay.
Kamikochi Hotel Shirakabaso
- Kamikochi
- Ngagano
A beautifully renovated hotel offering stunning panoramic views and a memorable stay.
kiki Shiretoko Natuural Resort
- Utoro Onsen
- Hokkaido
A nature-inspired resort embraced by the tranquility and forests of Shiretoko.
Nanbuya Kaisenkaku
- Asamushi Onsen
- Aomori
Enjoy live Tsugaru shamisen performances in the evening, along with sweeping ocean views from the hot spring baths and guest rooms.
Satomi
- Akita Onsen
- Akita
A historic hot spring inn with over a century of tradition, renowned for its natural hot springs and seasonal Japanese kaiseki cuisine.
Takamiya Ryokan Kuon
- Atsumi Onsen
- Yamagata
A Modern Hot Spring Retreat Overlooking a Mountain Garden Through the Seasons.
Hagihimenoyu Eirakukan
- Bandai-Atami Onsen
- Fukushima
Where Your Senses Awaken and Your Mind Finds Room to Breathe.
Hotel Katara Resort & Spa
- Atagawa Onsen
- Shizuoka
A breathtaking ocean-view resort where every room overlooks the sea. Relax and enjoy the soothing waters of Atagawa Onsen.
Hotel Yunomori Bisyunkaku
- Yunogo Onsen
- Oakayama
One of Okayama’s Largest Authentic Japanese-Style Hot Spring Ryokans.
Mashikokan Satoyama Resort Hotel
- Mashiko Onsen
- Tochigi
Escape to a serene satoyama hideaway, where soothing open-air baths and the breathtaking “Tenku-no-Taki” waterfall create unforgettable moments.
Tateyama Prince Hotel
- Omachi Onsen Kyo
- Ngagano
A grand hot spring ryokan in Nagano Prefecture, ideally located as a base for exploring the Kurobe Dam, Azumino, and the scenic wonders of Shinshu.
Inubosaki Hotel
- Inubosaki Onsen
- Chiba
Refresh your mind and body while taking in endless views of the Pacific Ocean and enjoying a sense of openness and freedom.
Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Bessou Ao no Za
- Shikotsuko Onsen
- Hokkaido
A Scenic Retreat with Breathtaking Lake Views from Every Room.
Aomoriya by Hoshino Resorts
- Komaki Onsen
- Aomori
Experience the heart of Aomori's culture, from lively festivals and local dialect to its enduring
Hotel Sun Hatoya
- Ito Onsen
- Shizuoka
If you’re visiting Ito, stay at Hatoya. Our popular underwater-themed hot spring lets you enjoy the unique experience of bathing as if you were beneath the sea.
Tateshina Shinyu
- Tateshina Onsen
- Ngagano
Discover quiet elegance at a one-of-a-kind valley ryokan, where generations of writers found inspiration and peace.
Kitayuzawa Mori no Soraniwa
- Kita-Yuzawa Onsen
- Hokkaido
A forest resort where adventure, sports, and nature come together.
Mikazuki Sea Park Hotel Katsuura
- Katsuura Onsen
- Chiba
A seaside retreat with ocean views from every room, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and a popular 40-meter-high observation bath.
Rurikoh
- Yamashiro Onsen
- Ishikawa
Discover a refined retreat where timeless tradition meets contemporary comfort, embracing the spirit of Kaga with heartfelt hospitality.
KAMENOI HOTEL ASO PARK RESORT
- Aso Onsen
- Kumamoto
A resort hotel embraced by the magnificent nature of Aso.
Miyamotoke
- Chichibushi
- Saitama
Experience the charm of traditional farmhouse-style rooms, atmospheric baths, and homemade fruit liqueurs enjoyed in a historic kura storehouse.
Yumoto Hotel Achikawa
- Hirugami Onsen
- Ngagano
A tranquil sanctuary featuring one of the largest open-air baths in Minami-Shinshu, offering the perfect space to unwind and relax.
Tsukagoshiya Shichibee
- Ikaho Onsen
- Gunma
A Retreat Where You Can Indulge in the Free-Flowing Waters of the “Golden Spring.”
Hotel Tenbo
- Ikaho Onsen
- Gunma
A spectacular hot spring retreat featuring the vast “Appare” bath across a 1,000-tsubo estate and a unique rock bath crafted with 600 tons of the nationally treasured Sanbaseki stone.
Ryokusuitei Keisui
- Omachi Onsen Kyo
- Ngagano
Located just 20 minutes from the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, this resort is also ideal for enjoying winter skiing in Hakuba Valley.
Ujo no Yado Shintsuta
- Iwaki Yumoto Onsen
- Fukushima
A hot spring retreat renowned for its seafood-focused kaiseki cuisine and garden open-air baths that showcase the beauty of every season.
Mikazuki Sea Park Hotel Awa-Kamogawa
- Kominato Tainoura Onsen
- Chiba
A wellness retreat featuring a panoramic bath and spa approximately 35 meters above the ground, with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
niseko Konbu Onsen Tsuruga Besso Moku-no-Sho
- Niseko Konbu Onsen
- Hokkaido
A Hot Spring Ryokan Nestled at the Foot of Mount Yotei in Niseko.
Omaki Spa Kanko Ryokan
- Omaki Onsen
- Toyama
A Secluded Retreat Accessible Only by Boat.
Iizaka Hotel Juraku
- Iizaka Onsen
- Fukushima
A Signature Dinner Buffet Featuring Over 60 Japanese, Western, and Chinese Dishes.
Kozuchi no Yado Tsurukame Daikichi
- Nikko Onsen
- Tochigi
A charming inn near Nikko Toshogu Shrine, celebrating good fortune and the pleasures of Japanese cuisine.
Shinshu Kamisuwa Onsen Suwa Bettei Suhaku
- Kamisuwa Onsen
- Ngagano
Enjoy the only two distinct hot spring sources in Kamisuwa Onsen, “Aka-no-Yu” and “Shiro-no-Yu,” at our top-floor grand bath and open-air bath.
Shirahama Key Terrace Hotel Seamore
- Nanki Shirahama Onsen
- Wakayama
A rejuvenating seaside retreat where beautiful ocean views and rich natural surroundings create the perfect environment for relaxation.
Wataya Besso
- Ureshino Onsen
- Saga
A Traditional Retreat Set Amid a Vast 20,000-Tsubo Estate.
Nogi Onsen Hotel
- Nogi Onsen
- Tochigi
Nogi Onsen, ideally located between Nikko and Nasu.
Greenpia Sanriku Miyako
- Miyako City
- Iwate
ansive grounds, exceptional facilities, and ocean views from every room.
Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku
- Kusatsu Onsen
- Gunma
Experience one of Japan’s finest open-air hot spring baths.
Isawa Tokiwa Hotel
- Fujisan Isawa Onsen
- Yamanashi
Savor the Finest Koshu Beef and Indulge in Rejuvenating Hot Springs.
Hakodate Umi no Kaze
- Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen
- Hokkaido
A Seaside Retreat Where You Can Feel the Spirit of Hakodate’s Ocean.
Kaga-hyakumanngoku
- Yamashiro Onsen
- Ishikawa
A charming ryokan renowned for its own natural hot spring source and a traditional strolling garden, where the beauty of the seasons creates an enchanting atmosphere.
Yoshidaya Sannoukaku
- Yamashiro Onsen
- Ishikawa
Enjoy a renewed hot spring experience with private open-air bath rooms, a beautifully updated bathing area, and sauna facilities.
New Akan Hotel
- Akanko Onsen
- Hokkaido
Where the forests and lakes of Akan invite you to relax, recharge, and reconnect with nature.
Harataki
- Aizu Higashiyama Onsen
- Fukushima
A Hot Spring Ryokan with Natural Waters Flowing Directly from Its Own Source.
Hotel Marusanso
- Tokura Kamiyamada Onsen
- Nagono
A Journey Through Four Distinctive Hot Springs.
Hamatoku
- Iwaki Yumoto Onsen
- Fukushima
A Hotel Where You Can Enjoy a Wide Variety of Hot Spring Experiences.
Hotel Obokekyo Mannaka
- Oboke Iya Onsen
- Tokushima
Heartfelt Hospitality That Touches the Heart.
Hotel Mori no Kaze Hakone Sengokuhara
- Hakone Sengokuhara Onsen
- Kanagawa
A luxurious modern Japanese inn crafted from fragrant Japanese cypress wood, set within a serene garden surrounded by nature.
Kamisuwa Onsen Shinyu
- Kamisuwa Onsen
- Ngagano
A modern folk-inspired ryokan featuring authentic natural hot springs flowing directly from the source.
Kutsurogi no Yado Juraku
- Toon City
- Ehime
A Blissful Escape in One of Western Japan’s Largest Open-Air Baths.
Toba Grand Hotel
- Toba City
- Mie
A Popular Buffet Featuring Breathtaking Views of Ise Bay and the Flavors of Ise-Shima.
Sasara
- Gero Onsen
- Gifu
A Popular Hot Spring Retreat Loved by Women.
Ryokan Tamagoyu
- Takayu Onsen
- Fukushima
Indulge in exceptional natural hot spring waters at a variety of bathing facilities, including a traditional thatched-roof bathhouse.
Yudanaka Yumoto
- Shibu Onsen
- Ngagano
A hot spring inn offering natural hot spring waters flowing directly from the source. The third Tuesday of every month is Pink Ribbon Day.
Mingei Modern no Yado Unzen Fukudaya
- Unzen Onsen
- Nagasaki
A hot spring retreat renowned for its 100% free-flowing sulfur hot springs and seasonal kaiseki cuisine inspired by the flavors of each season.
Hotel Kazusaya
- Nihonbashi
- Tokyo
A Japanese Modern Concept Hotel Featuring a Spacious Public Bath.
Hachimantai Rising Sun Hotel
- Osawa Onsen
- Iwate
A resort hotel embraced by the magnificent nature of Hachimantai.
Yunosuke-no-yado Chorakuen
- Tamatsukuri Onsen
- Shimane
A hot spring inn renowned for its vast 120-tsubo open-air mixed-gender bath.
2026 Rankings Top 100 Ryokan
Suimeikan
Gero Onsen，GifuSpa Resort Senkei
Tsukioka Onsen, NiigataYahataya
Bobata Onsen, FukushimaYunokuni Tensyo
Yamashiro Onsen, IshikawaInatori Ginsuiso
Inatori Onsen, ShizuokaIbusuki Hakusuikan
Ibusuki Onsen, KagoshimaHotel Kaneyamaen
Fujisan Onsen, YamanashiBankokuya
Atsumi Onsen, YamagataOtanisanso
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.
