- All Japan
- Hokkaido
- Tohoku
- Kanto
- Hokuriku and Shinetsu
- Tokai
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- Chugoku and Shikoku
- Kyushu and Okinawa
Kasenkyo Izutsuya
- Yumura Onsen
- Hyogo
A historic ryokan founded 300 years ago, perched on a hilltop overlooking the entire hot spring town.
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.
Awaji International Hotel The Sun Plaza
- Sumoto Onsen
- Hyogo
A hot spring inn renowned for its beautiful ocean views from every window.
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.
Dantoukan Kikunoya
- Ogoto Onsen
- Shiga
Experience the comfort of home and genuine Japanese hospitality at our peaceful lakeside retreat.
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.
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.
