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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki
- Kisarazu Onsen
- Chiba
Just a short journey from central Tokyo, this expansive spa resort offers panoramic views of Tokyo Bay.
Gensen Yunoyado Sennotani
- Sarugakyo Onsen
- Gunma
Set above Lake Akaya, this tranquil resort hotel offers a harmonious blend of Japanese aesthetics and modern comfort.
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.
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.
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.
Yutorian
- Kawaba Onsen
- Gunma
Experience authentic rural Japan at this thatched-roof hot spring inn, surrounded by serene countryside views.
Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko
- Moto Hakone Onsen
- Kanagawa
A Japanese Space Where Serenity and Tranquility Embrace You.
Tatsumikan
- Kamimoku Onsen
- Gunma
A tranquil hot spring inn along the Tone River, offering scenic views of Mount Tanigawa.
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.
