RANKING Top 100 for Facilities

Facilities Rank 1

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.

Facilities Rank 2

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.

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Facilities Rank 3

Yahataya

  • Bobata Onsen
  • Fukushima

A distinguished retreat where the beauty of the mountain countryside meets the warmth of genuine hospitality.

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Facilities Rank 4

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.

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Facilities Rank 5

Otanisanso

  • Nagato Yumoto Onsen
  • Yamaguchi

With heartfelt hospitality tailored to your needs, enjoy a day of true relaxation.

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Facilities Rank 6

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.

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Facilities Rank 7

Hotel Kaneyamaen

  • Fujisan Onsen
  • Yamanashi

Breathtaking views of Mount Fuji, a vast Japanese garden, and heartfelt hospitality that leaves a lasting impression.

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Facilities Rank 8

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.

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Facilities Rank 9

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.

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Facilities Rank 10

Akan Yukunosato Tsuruga

  • Akanko Onsen
  • Hokkaido

A resort spa on Lake Akan featuring two distinctive facilities, each offering a unique experience.

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Facilities Rank 11

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.

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Facilities Rank 12

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.

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Facilities Rank 13

Kasuien Minami

  • Tamatsukuri Onsen
  • Shimane

With over 130 years of history, we welcome you with refined Japanese hospitality and traditional flavors perfected through generations.

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Facilities Rank 14

Hotel Futaba

  • Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen
  • Niigata

A traditional Japanese ryokan perched on a hilltop overlooking Yuzawa.

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Facilities Rank 15

Airinkan

  • Shin-Namari Onsen
  • Iwate

A renowned hot spring inn celebrated for in-room dining, authentic satoyama cuisine, and 17

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Facilities Rank 16

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.

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Facilities Rank 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.

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Facilities Rank 18

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.

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Facilities Rank 19

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.

Facilities Rank 20

Kasenkyo Izutsuya

  • Yumura Onsen
  • Hyogo

A historic ryokan founded 300 years ago, perched on a hilltop overlooking the entire hot spring town.

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Facilities Rank 21

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.

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Facilities Rank 22

Tachibanaya

  • Atsumi Onsen
  • Yamagata

A soothing hot spring retreat embraced by lush greenery and the warmth of its people.

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Facilities Rank 23

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.

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Facilities Rank 24

Hotel Hananoyu

  • Bandai-Atami Onsen
  • Fukushima

Enjoy 30 different bathing experiences, including a beautiful garden open-air bath and a panoramic view bath.

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Facilities Rank 25

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.

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Facilities Rank 26

Toba Seaside Hotel

  • Toba City
  • Mie

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Toba Bay and explore three spacious public baths.

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Facilities Rank 27

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.

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Facilities Rank 28

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.

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Facilities Rank 29

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.

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Facilities Rank 30

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.

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Facilities Rank 31

Grandhia Housen

  • Awara Oousen
  • Fukui

Offering a soothing retreat with a variety of accommodations, quality hot springs, and the exquisite flavors of Echizen.

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Facilities Rank 32

Hotel Hanamizuki

  • Nagara Onsen
  • Mie

Welcoming guests with heartfelt hospitality rooted in the Japanese appreciation for nature, beauty, and emotion.

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Facilities Rank 33

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.

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Facilities Rank 34

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.

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Facilities Rank 35

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.

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Facilities Rank 36

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.

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Facilities Rank 37

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.

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Facilities Rank 38

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan

  • Nishiyama Onsen
  • Yamanashi

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

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Facilities Rank 39

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.

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Facilities Rank 40

Yunagi no Yu Hotel Hanajyukai

  • Hanajukai Onsen
  • Kagawa

A “flower retreat” set on a scenic hilltop, surrounded by seasonal blooms throughout the year.

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Facilities Rank 41

Matsuya-Sensen

  • Awara Onsen
  • Fukui

Here awaits one of Hokuriku’s largest spaces for relaxation — an authentic Japanese bathing experience like no other.

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Facilities Rank 42

Yuuki no Sato

  • Motoura Onsen
  • Mie

A secluded hot spring inn in warm and tranquil Minami-Toba, featuring its own natural hot spring source.

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Facilities Rank 43

Fukujyuso

  • Isobe Watakano Onsen
  • Mie

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

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Facilities Rank 44

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.

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Facilities Rank 45

Jyoseikan Ryokan

  • Kochi City
  • Kochi

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

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Facilities Rank 46

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.

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Facilities Rank 47

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.

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Facilities Rank 48

THE KUKUNA

  • Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen
  • Yamanashi

A scenic retreat offering breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi

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Facilities Rank 49

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.

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Facilities Rank 50

Awaji International Hotel The Sun Plaza

  • Sumoto Onsen
  • Hyogo

A hot spring inn renowned for its beautiful ocean views from every window.

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Facilities Rank 51

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.

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Facilities Rank 52

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.

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Facilities Rank 53

Shiroyama Hotel Kagoshima

  • Kagoshima City
  • Kagoshima

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

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Facilities Rank 54

Hotel Shidotaira

  • Shidotaira Onsen
  • Iwate

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Facilities Rank 55

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.

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Facilities Rank 56

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.

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Facilities Rank 57

Fuji Lake Hotel

  • Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen
  • Yamanashi

Established in 1932 at the foot of Mount Fuji, this tranquil hotel stands in a scenic lakeside

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Facilities Rank 58

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.

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Facilities Rank 59

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.

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Facilities Rank 60

Tsurunoyu Nyutou-onsen

  • Nyuto Onsen
  • Akita

A secluded mountain hot spring retreat with four natural springs, each offering a different mineral-rich water.

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Facilities Rank 61

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.

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Facilities Rank 62

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.

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Facilities Rank 63

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.

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Facilities Rank 64

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.

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Facilities Rank 65

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.

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Facilities Rank 66

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.

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Facilities Rank 67

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.

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Facilities Rank 68

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.

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Facilities Rank 69

Hotel Beniya

  • Kamisuwa Onsen
  • Ngagano

A spectacular, unobstructed panorama of Lake Suwa.

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Facilities Rank 70

Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki

  • Kisarazu Onsen
  • Chiba

Just a short journey from central Tokyo, this expansive spa resort offers panoramic views of Tokyo Bay.

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Facilities Rank 71

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.

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Facilities Rank 72

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.

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Facilities Rank 73

Echizen Awara Onsen Tsuruya

  • Awara Onsen
  • Toyama

A Sophisticated Hot Spring Retreat Where Nostalgia Meets New Elegance.

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Facilities Rank 74

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.

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Facilities Rank 75

Juhachiro

  • Nagaragawa Onsen
  • Gifu

A Graceful Retreat Connected to the Clear Waters of the Nagara River and the Beauty of Every Season.

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Facilities Rank 76

Gensen Yunoyado Sennotani

  • Sarugakyo Onsen
  • Gunma

Set above Lake Akaya, this tranquil resort hotel offers a harmonious blend of Japanese aesthetics and modern comfort.

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Facilities Rank 77

Kokonoe Yuyutei

  • Sujiyu Onsen
  • Oita

A historic ryokan with over 90 years of tradition, where you can enjoy a tour of 24 unique baths.

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Facilities Rank 78

Okuhita Onsen Umehibiki

  • Okuhida Onsen
  • Oita

A hot spring retreat nestled in the majestic Hibiki Gorge.

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Facilities Rank 79

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.

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Facilities Rank 80

Hanamaki Onsen Kashouen

  • Hanamaki Onsen
  • Iwate

A Memorable Stay, Created Through Genuine Japanese Hospitality.

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Facilities Rank 81

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.

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Facilities Rank 82

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.

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Facilities Rank 83

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.

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Facilities Rank 84

Ibusuki Kaijyo Hotel

  • Ibusuki Onsen
  • Kagoshima

Experience spectacular ocean views that create the sensation of being surrounded by the sea.

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Facilities Rank 85

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.

Facilities Rank 86

Hotel Shikinoyakata Nasu

  • Nasu Onsen
  • Tochigi

A Secluded Retreat Nestled in the Forest.

Facilities Rank 87

Osawa Onsen Sansuikaku

  • Sansuikaku City
  • Iwate

An elegant traditional Japanese ryokan where thoughtful hospitality and graceful relaxation create an unforgettable stay.

Facilities Rank 88

Dantoukan Kikunoya

  • Ogoto Onsen
  • Shiga

Experience the comfort of home and genuine Japanese hospitality at our peaceful lakeside retreat.

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Facilities Rank 89

Yutorian

  • Kawaba Onsen
  • Gunma

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

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Facilities Rank 90

Bokoro

  • Hawai Onsen
  • Tottori

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

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Facilities Rank 91

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.

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Facilities Rank 92

Awara Onsen Kofu Yuden Beniya

  • Awara Onsen
  • Fukui

Through History, Cherishing Connections and the Stories of Every Guest.

Facilities Rank 93

Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko

  • Moto Hakone Onsen
  • Kanagawa

A Japanese Space Where Serenity and Tranquility Embrace You.

Facilities Rank 94

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.

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Facilities Rank 95

Matsusaki

  • Tatsunokuchi Onsen
  • Ishikawa

Enjoy locally sourced cuisine at a tranquil hot spring ryokan surrounded by a beautiful garden.

Facilities Rank 96

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.

Facilities Rank 97

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.

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Facilities Rank 98

Tatsumikan

  • Kamimoku Onsen
  • Gunma

A tranquil hot spring inn along the Tone River, offering scenic views of Mount Tanigawa.

Facilities Rank 99

Hotel Ichibata

  • Matsue City
  • Shimane

Surrender to the Serenity of the Lakeside and Embrace a Moment of Pure Bliss.

Facilities Rank 100

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

Rank 1

Suimeikan

Gero Onsen,Gifu
Rank 2

Spa Resort Senkei

Tsukioka Onsen, Niigata
Rank 3

Yahataya

Bobata Onsen, Fukushima
Rank 4

Yunokuni Tensyo

Yamashiro Onsen, Ishikawa
Rank 5

Inatori Ginsuiso

Inatori Onsen, Shizuoka
Rank 6

Ibusuki Hakusuikan

Ibusuki Onsen, Kagoshima
Rank 7

Hotel Kaneyamaen

Fujisan Onsen, Yamanashi
Rank 8

Bankokuya

Atsumi Onsen, Yamagata
Rank 9

Otanisanso

Nagato Yumoto Onsen, Yamaguchi
Rank 10

Airinkan

Shin-Namari Onsen, Iwate

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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