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- Kyushu and Okinawa

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.
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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.

Otanisanso
- Nagato Yumoto Onsen
- Yamaguchi
With heartfelt hospitality tailored to your needs, enjoy a day of true relaxation.
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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 Kaneyamaen
- Fujisan Onsen
- Yamanashi
Breathtaking views of Mount Fuji, a vast Japanese garden, and heartfelt hospitality that leaves a lasting impression.

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.

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.

Akan Yukunosato Tsuruga
- Akanko Onsen
- Hokkaido
A resort spa on Lake Akan featuring two distinctive facilities, each offering a unique experience.

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.

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.

Kasuien Minami
- Tamatsukuri Onsen
- Shimane
With over 130 years of history, we welcome you with refined Japanese hospitality and traditional flavors perfected through generations.

Hotel Futaba
- Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen
- Niigata
A traditional Japanese ryokan perched on a hilltop overlooking Yuzawa.

Airinkan
- Shin-Namari Onsen
- Iwate
A renowned hot spring inn celebrated for in-room dining, authentic satoyama cuisine, and 17

Asaya Hotel
- Kinugawa Onsen
- Tochigi
Established 130 years ago, this is the oldest ryokan in Kinugawa Onsen, carrying on a proud tradition of Japanese hospitality.

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.

Hotel Sakurai
- Kusatsu Onsen
- Gunma
A renowned hot spring inn boasting one of the largest source-fed public baths and open-air baths in the resort area.

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.

Kasenkyo Izutsuya
- Yumura Onsen
- Hyogo
A historic ryokan founded 300 years ago, perched on a hilltop overlooking the entire hot spring town.

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.

Tachibanaya
- Atsumi Onsen
- Yamagata
A soothing hot spring retreat embraced by lush greenery and the warmth of its people.

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.

Hotel Hananoyu
- Bandai-Atami Onsen
- Fukushima
Enjoy 30 different bathing experiences, including a beautiful garden open-air bath and a panoramic view bath.

Shoho
- Utsukushigahara Onsen
- Ngagano
Enjoy breathtaking views of the majestic Northern Japan Alps and the historic castle town from your room, along with spacious hot spring baths and a panoramic view bath.

Toba Seaside Hotel
- Toba City
- Mie
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Toba Bay and explore three spacious public baths.

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.

Satoyama no Bettei Shimoda Central Hotel
- Izu Shimoda Aitama Onsen
- Shizuoka
A tranquil inn with its own natural hot spring source, nestled among the timeless rural landscapes of Shimoda.

Yonago Kaike Onsen Kasuitei
- Kaike Onsen
- Tottori
Indulge in exceptional hospitality and the soothing waters of our own natural hot spring, enjoyed to your heart’s content in an open-air bath with breathtaking views.

Zao Kokusai Hotel
- Zao Onsen
- Yamagata
Relax in the high-ceilinged, all-wood “Hachiemonnoyu” bathhouse and enjoy the pure waters of a natural hot spring flowing directly from the source.

Grandhia Housen
- Awara Oousen
- Fukui
Offering a soothing retreat with a variety of accommodations, quality hot springs, and the exquisite flavors of Echizen.

Hotel Hanamizuki
- Nagara Onsen
- Mie
Welcoming guests with heartfelt hospitality rooted in the Japanese appreciation for nature, beauty, and emotion.

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.

Hotel Kogure
- Ikaho Onsen
- Gunma
With over 400 years of history, this renowned inn boasts the largest hot spring flow in Ikaho Onsen, with an abundant source of 1,000 liters per minute.

Hotel Kinparo
- Hiyoriyama Onsen
- Hyogo
A scenic hot spring ryokan located in the San’in Kaigan National Park, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic Sea of Japan.

Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort
- Utoro Onsen
- Hokkaido
A northern resort overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk—your perfect gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shiretoko.

Sansuiso
- Tsuchiyu Onsen
- Fukushima
A hot spring retreat featuring a beautiful 3,300-square-meter Japanese garden that changes with the seasons, panoramic public baths, and private baths for a truly relaxing stay.

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan
- Nishiyama Onsen
- Yamanashi
Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest hotel with a long-established history.

Suginoi Hotel
- Beppu Hatto
- Oita
A hot spring resort hotel perched on a hilltop overlooking Beppu Bay, offering an enjoyable stay for three generations of families.

Yunagi no Yu Hotel Hanajyukai
- Hanajukai Onsen
- Kagawa
A “flower retreat” set on a scenic hilltop, surrounded by seasonal blooms throughout the year.

Matsuya-Sensen
- Awara Onsen
- Fukui
Here awaits one of Hokuriku’s largest spaces for relaxation — an authentic Japanese bathing experience like no other.

Yuuki no Sato
- Motoura Onsen
- Mie
A secluded hot spring inn in warm and tranquil Minami-Toba, featuring its own natural hot spring source.

Fukujyuso
- Isobe Watakano Onsen
- Mie
Spend a truly relaxing and rejuvenating time on the heart-shaped Wakatano Island, floating peacefully in Matoya Bay.

Hida Hotel Plaza
- Hida Takayama Onsen
- Gifu
Enjoy natural hot springs featuring an open-air bath with panoramic views and spacious tatami-floored public baths.

Jyoseikan Ryokan
- Kochi City
- Kochi
A historic Tosa ryokan with more than 140 years of tradition, offering guests authentic Japanese hospitality from the heart.

Bettei Senjuan
- Tanigawa Onsen
- Gunma
Enjoy a unique space that embraces the majestic nature of Mount Tanigawa, complemented by architecture crafted with traditional Japanese techniques.

Dai-ichi Takimotokan
- Noboribetsu Onsen
- Hokkaido
A long-established ryokan with over 160 years of history. Its greatest highlight is the expansive 5,000-square-meter public bath.

THE KUKUNA
- Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen
- Yamanashi
A scenic retreat offering breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi

Kintaro Onsen Kofukaku
- Kintaro Onsen
- Toyama
Renowned for its free-flowing natural hot spring baths with sulfur-rich, milky waters and its impressively spacious bathing facilities.

Awaji International Hotel The Sun Plaza
- Sumoto Onsen
- Hyogo
A hot spring inn renowned for its beautiful ocean views from every window.

Kaike Grand Hotel Tensui
- Kaike Onsen
- Tottori
Enjoy the benefits of our private natural hot spring in an open-air bath overlooking the sea, along with our popular kaiseki-style buffet dining.

Kashikojima Hojoen
- Iseshima Onsen
- Mie
All guest rooms offer ocean views, and our garden open-air baths overlooking Ago Bay are among our most popular features.

Shiroyama Hotel Kagoshima
- Kagoshima City
- Kagoshima
A hotel perched on Shiroyama, a 108-meter-high hill overlooking the city of Kagoshima below.

Misasa Onsen Izanro Iwasaki
- Misasa Onsen
- Tottori
A long-established ryokan renowned for its beautiful garden and panoramic bath overlooking the Misasa River. Enjoy a variety of natural hot spring baths.

Ookawaso
- Ashinomaki Onsen
- Fukushima
A breathtaking hot spring retreat where the scenic beauty of the Okawa River gorge soothes your soul and offers an escape from the everyday.

Fuji Lake Hotel
- Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen
- Yamanashi
Established in 1932 at the foot of Mount Fuji, this tranquil hotel stands in a scenic lakeside

Hotel Takeshima
- Gamagori Onsen
- Aichi
A scenic hot spring hotel offering breathtaking views of the sparkling Mikawa Bay and Takeshima Island right before your eyes.

Gora Hanaougi Madoka no Mori
- Gora Onsen
- Kanagawa
All 20 guest rooms feature private open-air hot spring baths fed by natural hot spring waters.

Tsurunoyu Nyutou-onsen
- Nyuto Onsen
- Akita
A secluded mountain hot spring retreat with four natural springs, each offering a different mineral-rich water.

Kami no Yama Azumaya
- Kaminoyama Onsen
- Yamagata
Located in the heart of Kaminoyama Onsen, the ryokan is within walking distance of Kaminoyama Castle and historic samurai residences. Private hot spring baths and spacious suites are also popular with guests.

Kusatsu Onsen Boun
- Kusatsu Onsen
- Gunma
Enjoy the finest of Kusatsu Onsen, with hot springs flowing directly from the source and a charming seasonal rhododendron garden.

Dogo Prince Hotel
- Dogo Onsen
- Ehime
Relax in one of Dogo's most spacious public bath complexes and discover a selection of distinctive open-air baths, each with its own unique charm.

Shunkei Roman Gimpaso
- Nishiura Onsen
- Aichi
A seaside ryokan known as the “Shogi Inn,” continuing to preserve Japanese culture and heartfelt hospitality for 63 years.

Umi Ichibou Zekkei no Yado Inatoriso
- Inatori Onsen
- Shizuoka
All rooms offer ocean views, while the fresh seafood unique to this fishing town and the spectacular open-air bath are highly praised by guests.

Ryokan Kamogawakan
- Kamogawa Onsen Area
- Chiba
An elegant retreat nestled among the pine groves of Awa, offering two unique hot spring sources, “Shiosai-no-Yu” and “Nagisa-no-Yu,” along with the seasonal bounty of land and sea from Minami-Boso.

Syoenso Hozukawatei
- Yunohana Onsen
- Kyoto
A tranquil ryokan nestled in Kyoto's hidden retreat, surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the countryside. Unwind with exceptional hot springs and exquisite cuisine.

Hotel Mori no Kaze Tateyama
- Awasuno Onsen
- Toyama
An ideal hotel for exploring the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, also featuring the popular private villa “Bettei Shikisai” with open-air baths.

Hotel Beniya
- Kamisuwa Onsen
- Ngagano
A spectacular, unobstructed panorama of Lake Suwa.

Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki
- Kisarazu Onsen
- Chiba
Just a short journey from central Tokyo, this expansive spa resort offers panoramic views of Tokyo Bay.

Kotohira Spa Kotosankaku
- Konpira Onsenkyo
- Kagawa
A traditional hot spring ryokan at the foot of Konpira-san, offering exquisite kaiseki cuisine and relaxing hot spring baths.

Notoraku
- Wakura Onsen
- Ishikawa
We warmly welcome you with the freshest seafood from the Sea of Japan, the renowned hot springs of Wakura Onsen, and the timeless charm of Japanese hospitality.

Echizen Awara Onsen Tsuruya
- Awara Onsen
- Toyama
A Sophisticated Hot Spring Retreat Where Nostalgia Meets New Elegance.

Yunoyado Hakusan Shobutei
- Yamashiro Onsen
- Ishikawa
A traditional Japanese ryokan with authentic tatami rooms, free Wi-Fi, and convenient access with a 10-minute complimentary shuttle from JR Kaga Onsen Station.

Juhachiro
- Nagaragawa Onsen
- Gifu
A Graceful Retreat Connected to the Clear Waters of the Nagara River and the Beauty of Every Season.

Gensen Yunoyado Sennotani
- Sarugakyo Onsen
- Gunma
Set above Lake Akaya, this tranquil resort hotel offers a harmonious blend of Japanese aesthetics and modern comfort.

Kokonoe Yuyutei
- Sujiyu Onsen
- Oita
A historic ryokan with over 90 years of tradition, where you can enjoy a tour of 24 unique baths.

Okuhita Onsen Umehibiki
- Okuhida Onsen
- Oita
A hot spring retreat nestled in the majestic Hibiki Gorge.
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Nikko Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki
- Kinugawa Onsen
- Tochigi
One of Northern Kanto’s largest hot spring resorts, featuring relaxing baths and an indoor pool for guests of all ages.

Hanamaki Onsen Kashouen
- Hanamaki Onsen
- Iwate
A Memorable Stay, Created Through Genuine Japanese Hospitality.

Hirugami Grand Hotel Tenshin
- Hirugami Onsen
- Ngagano
A traditional Japanese ryokan in the heart of Hirugami Onsen, offering a variety of baths with silky-smooth waters.

Wanoyado Hotel Iyaonsen
- Oboke Iya Onsen
- Tokushima
A hidden hot spring inn where you descend by cable car to outdoor baths surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Iya Valley.

Hotel Morinokaze Nasu
- Nasushiobara Onsen
- Tochigi
A charming retreat where you can immerse yourself in Taisho-era romantic elegance, harmonizing with the beauty of nature through the seasons.

Ibusuki Kaijyo Hotel
- Ibusuki Onsen
- Kagoshima
Experience spectacular ocean views that create the sensation of being surrounded by the sea.

Joshin No Sato Hibikino
- Ikaho Onsen
- Gunma
Enjoy seasonal décor throughout the ryokan, exquisite seasonal cuisine, and spacious public baths featuring two natural hot spring sources.

Hotel Shikinoyakata Nasu
- Nasu Onsen
- Tochigi
A Secluded Retreat Nestled in the Forest.

Osawa Onsen Sansuikaku
- Sansuikaku City
- Iwate
An elegant traditional Japanese ryokan where thoughtful hospitality and graceful relaxation create an unforgettable stay.

Dantoukan Kikunoya
- Ogoto Onsen
- Shiga
Experience the comfort of home and genuine Japanese hospitality at our peaceful lakeside retreat.

Yutorian
- Kawaba Onsen
- Gunma
Experience authentic rural Japan at this thatched-roof hot spring inn, surrounded by serene countryside views.

Bokoro
- Hawai Onsen
- Tottori
A unique lakeside retreat featuring open-air baths seemingly floating on the waters of Lake Togo.

Inishie no Yado Keiun (Kyoritsu Resort)
- Izumo City
- Shimane
A peaceful retreat near Izumo Taisha Shrine, offering relaxation and the chance to create meaningful connections.

Awara Onsen Kofu Yuden Beniya
- Awara Onsen
- Fukui
Through History, Cherishing Connections and the Stories of Every Guest.

Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko
- Moto Hakone Onsen
- Kanagawa
A Japanese Space Where Serenity and Tranquility Embrace You.

Hotel Ambia Shofukaku
- Yaizu Kuroshio Onsen
- Shizuoka
A hot spring resort hotel offering panoramic views of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay. Enjoy the finest seafood in Yaizu, the town renowned for its tuna.

Matsusaki
- Tatsunokuchi Onsen
- Ishikawa
Enjoy locally sourced cuisine at a tranquil hot spring ryokan surrounded by a beautiful garden.

Taikanso Senami no Yu
- Senami Onsen
- Niigata
A seaside retreat on the shores of the Sea of Japan, where ocean colors and glowing sunsets create breathtaking views.

Kamenoi Hotel Nachi Katsuura
- Nanki Katsuura Onsen
- Wakayama
Discover the flavors of Kishu with authentic dishes crafted from the ocean’s bounty of the Kumano-nada Sea.

Tatsumikan
- Kamimoku Onsen
- Gunma
A tranquil hot spring inn along the Tone River, offering scenic views of Mount Tanigawa.

Hotel Ichibata
- Matsue City
- Shimane
Surrender to the Serenity of the Lakeside and Embrace a Moment of Pure Bliss.

Hagihonjin
- Hagi Onsenkyo
- Yamaguchi
A hot spring inn near Shokasonjuku Academy, one of Hagi’s historic landmarks, offering 14 unique baths to explore.
2026 Rankings Top 100 Ryokan
About 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.


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