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Hotel Isobe Gaden
- Isobe Onsen
- Gunma
A popular inn known as the birthplace of the beloved Japanese folktale “The Tongue-Cut Sparrow.”
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.
Manza Onsen Nisshin Kan
- Manza Onsen
- Gunma
At an elevation of 1,800 meters, this is the hot spring closest to the stars.
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.
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.
Kinugawa Park Hotels
- Kinugawa Onsen
- Tochigi
A warm and welcoming inn that cherishes every encounter, embodying the spirit of ichi-go ichi-e.
Kinugawa Onsen Hotel
- Kinugawa Onsen
- Tochigi
Where Every Journey Creates Lasting Connections
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.
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.
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.
Miyamotoke
- Chichibushi
- Saitama
Experience the charm of traditional farmhouse-style rooms, atmospheric baths, and homemade fruit liqueurs enjoyed in a historic kura storehouse.
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.
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.
Kozuchi no Yado Tsurukame Daikichi
- Nikko Onsen
- Tochigi
A charming inn near Nikko Toshogu Shrine, celebrating good fortune and the pleasures of Japanese cuisine.
Nogi Onsen Hotel
- Nogi Onsen
- Tochigi
Nogi Onsen, ideally located between Nikko and Nasu.
Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku
- Kusatsu Onsen
- Gunma
Experience one of Japan’s finest open-air hot spring baths.
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.
Hotel Kazusaya
- Nihonbashi
- Tokyo
A Japanese Modern Concept Hotel Featuring a Spacious Public Bath.
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.
