RANKING Top 100 for Hospitality

Hospitality Rank 1

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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Hospitality Rank 2

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.

Hospitality 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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Hospitality 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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Hospitality Rank 5

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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Hospitality 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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Hospitality 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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Hospitality Rank 8

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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Hospitality Rank 9

Otanisanso

  • Nagato Yumoto Onsen
  • Yamaguchi

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

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Hospitality Rank 10

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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Hospitality Rank 11

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.

Hospitality Rank 12

Airinkan

  • Shin-Namari Onsen
  • Iwate

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

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Hospitality Rank 13

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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Hospitality Rank 14

Kichimu

  • Kominato Onsen
  • Chiba

Enjoy a breathtaking open-air “sky bath” 35 meters above the ground, along with the finest fresh seafood from the sea.

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Hospitality Rank 15

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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Hospitality Rank 16

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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Hospitality Rank 17

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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Hospitality Rank 18

Ise Todaya Ryokan

  • Toba City
  • Mie

Just a 3-minute walk from Kintetsu Toba Station (complimentary shuttle service available), this hotel is ideally located as a perfect base for exploring Ise-Shima.

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Hospitality Rank 19

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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Hospitality Rank 20

Hotel Hanamizuki

  • Nagara Onsen
  • Mie

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

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Hospitality Rank 21

Tachibanaya

  • Atsumi Onsen
  • Yamagata

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

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Hospitality Rank 22

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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Hospitality Rank 23

Hotel Futaba

  • Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen
  • Niigata

A traditional Japanese ryokan perched on a hilltop overlooking Yuzawa.

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Hospitality Rank 24

Kinosaki Onsen Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei

  • Kinosaki Onsen
  • Hyogo

Enjoy exquisite cuisine and soothing hot springs at this resort, overlooking a vast 50,000-tsubo forest garden.

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Hospitality Rank 25

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan

  • Nishiyama Onsen
  • Yamanashi

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

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Hospitality Rank 26

Tachibana Shikitei

  • Yamashiro Onsen
  • Ishikawa

As a rule, each room is assigned a dedicated attendant who provides heartfelt and attentive hospitality tailored to every guest’s needs.

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Hospitality Rank 27

Hotel New Awaji

  • Sumoto Onsen
  • Hyogo

Every guest room features ocean views at this charming seaside inn, where you can experience the pleasures of coastal hot springs.

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Hospitality Rank 28

Shuhoukaku Kogetsu

  • Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen
  • Yamanashi

A new Japanese-style resort nestled by a lake where the beauty of Mount Fuji is reflected on the water.

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Hospitality Rank 29

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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Hospitality Rank 30

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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Hospitality Rank 31

Fuganoyado-Chouseikan

  • Murasugi Onsen
  • Niigata

Experience one of Japan’s finest radium hot springs, known for its rejuvenating wellness benefits.

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Hospitality Rank 32

Ryokan Hanaya

  • Bessho Onsen
  • Ngagano

Founded in 1917, this ryokan embodies the elegance of the Taisho Romantic era and has been designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.

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Hospitality Rank 33

Hotel Kazuno

  • Oba Onsen
  • Akita

The gateway to the southern entrance of Lake Towada, offering a renowned hot spring with 800 years of history and authentic Akita local cuisine.

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Hospitality Rank 34

Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan

  • Hida Takayama Onsen
  • Gifu

A charming inn nestled among historic streets, where guests can savor exquisite culinary experiences.

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Hospitality Rank 35

Kaike Tsuruya

  • Kaike Onsen
  • Tottori

A superb location where the breathtaking natural beauty of the San’in region can be viewed from the 9th-floor “Daisen” hall.

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Hospitality Rank 36

Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku

  • Kanbayashi Onsen
  • Ngagano

A historic hot spring ryokan cherished by many artists and cultural figures, where the romantic elegance of the Taisho era lives on.

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Hospitality Rank 37

Hotel Oyanagi

  • Yutagami Onsen
  • Niigata

Enjoy seasonal cuisine featuring the finest ingredients of each season, along with the soothing waters of our hot springs.

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Hospitality Rank 38

Haruka-no-Yu Kaze-no-Toki

  • Matsukura Onsen
  • Iwate

Experience the harmony of modern Japanese design and the rhythm of true relaxation.

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Hospitality Rank 39

Fujiiso Ryokan

  • Yamada Onsen
  • Ngagano

Nestled beside an enchanting gorge that reveals a different beauty in every season, this traditional Shinshu ryokan is a destination to experience at least once in a lifetime.

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Hospitality Rank 40

Ikaho Kounkan

  • Ikaho Onsen
  • Gunma

An exclusive 10-room retreat showcasing traditional Japanese craftsmanship, with each room featuring a unique private open-air bath.

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Hospitality Rank 41

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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Hospitality Rank 42

Takinoyu Hotel

  • Tendo Onsen
  • Yamagata

A welcoming retreat where traditional Japanese comfort meets harmony with nature.

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Hospitality Rank 43

Enraku

  • Unazuki Onsen
  • Toyama

Renowned for breathtaking views of the Kurobe Gorge from both the hot spring baths and guest rooms, along with traditional Toyama-style kaiseki cuisine.

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Hospitality Rank 44

Banshokaku Shikishima

  • Ureshino Onsen
  • Saga

Relax in one of our distinctive guest rooms, including 16 rooms with private open-air baths and Japanese-Western style rooms surrounded by soothing woodland views. Complete your stay with a choice of eight private open-air baths.

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Hospitality Rank 45

Dogashima New Ginsui

  • Dougashima Onsen
  • Shizuoka

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Dogashima in Nishi-Izu, proudly known for its spectacular sunsets.

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Hospitality Rank 46

Ohanami kyuubei

  • Yamanaka Onsen
  • Ishikawa

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Hospitality Rank 47

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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Hospitality Rank 48

Yui no Sato Azumakan

  • Dake Onsen
  • Fukushima

Discover the changing seasons at the foot of Mt. Adatara, where skiing, hiking, cherry blossoms, autumn foliage, and natural hot spring baths await.

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Hospitality Rank 49

Aburaya Tosen

  • Yudanaka Onsen
  • Ngagano

Make every special day with someone you love even more unforgettable.

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Hospitality Rank 50

Nanakusa no Yu

  • Bessho Onsen
  • Ngagano

Like the gentle beauty of wildflowers, we aspire to be a ryokan with a simple heart and warm hospitality.

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Hospitality Rank 51

Kyo Oumi

  • Ogoto Onsen
  • Shiga

The largest ryokan in Ogoto Onsen, Shiga, featuring a panoramic public bath with breathtaking views over Lake Biwa.

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Hospitality Rank 52

Hotel Shion

  • Morioka tsunagi Onsen
  • Iwate

Take in the seasonal splendor of Lake Gosho from the comfort of every guest room.

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Hospitality Rank 53

Yagyu-no-Sho

  • Shuzenji Onsen
  • Shizuoka

A Warm Welcome. A Truly Restful Stay.

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Hospitality Rank 54

Sanriku Hana Hotel Hamagiku

  • Sanriku Namiita Onsen
  • Iwate

Every ocean-view guest room features breathtaking sea views and elegant floral-inspired

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Hospitality Rank 55

Shikisai Ichiriki

  • Bandai-Atami Onsen
  • Fukushima

Where timeless tradition meets modern elegance, surrounded by a seasonal Japanese garden and natural hot springs.

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Hospitality Rank 56

Hananoyado Matsuya

  • Kinugawa Onsen
  • Tochigi

A blissful adult retreat at Matsuya, where hot springs, cuisine, and nature bring deep relaxation.

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Hospitality Rank 57

Yumotoya

  • Iwamuro Onsen
  • Niigata

Experience the essence of a Japanese ryokan through graceful surroundings, seasonal cuisine,

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Hospitality Rank 58

Kameya Hotel

  • Yunohama Onsen
  • Yamagata

A stylish hot spring retreat where timeless Japanese tradition meets contemporary elegance.

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Hospitality Rank 59

Azumaen

  • Unzen Onsen
  • Nagasaki

Indulge in a luxurious hot spring renowned for its skin-beautifying properties, and enjoy exceptional cuisine, breathtaking views, and heartfelt hospitality.

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Hospitality Rank 60

ABBA Resorts Zagyosoh

An adults-only resort blessed with a warm climate and abundant nature, preserving the refined charm of traditional Japanese elegance.

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Hospitality Rank 61

Oomiya Ryokan

  • Zao Onsen
  • Yamagata

Discover the unique Gensen Tamago Bath, where hot spring water bubbles up through a stone wall, and relax in the gentle warmth of tatami flooring throughout the inn.

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Hospitality Rank 62

Ubuya

  • Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen
  • Yamanashi

We aspire to be a destination where you and your loved ones can celebrate life’s most treasured moments together.

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Hospitality Rank 63

Yaotome

  • Yura Onsen
  • Yamagata

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Sea of Japan from every guest room and the spacious public baths.

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Hospitality Rank 64

Inatori Tokai Hotel Yuen

  • Inatori Onsen
  • Shizuoka

Enjoy breathtaking ocean-view guest rooms overlooking the vast sea and the Izu Seven Islands, along with the pleasure of exploring our various hot spring baths within the hotel.

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Hospitality Rank 65

Yaizu Grand Hotel

  • Yaizu Kuroshio Onsen
  • Shizuok

An All-Inclusive Resort Experience That Brings Every Wish to Life.

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Hospitality Rank 66

Tsukioka Hotel Senkeien

  • Kaminoyama Onsen
  • Yamagata

Established in 1644, this historic hot spring inn is renowned for its skin-beautifying waters and welcomes guests with a beautiful Japanese garden on the former outer moat of Kaminoyama Castle.

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Hospitality Rank 67

Keishokan Sazanamitei

  • Tomonoura Onsen
  • Hiroshima

Savor fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and unwind in scenic hot spring baths overlooking Tomonoura.

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Hospitality Rank 68

Gora Kadan

  • Gora Onsen
  • Kanagawa

Enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine and soothing hot springs surrounded by the rich natural beauty of Hakone.

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Hospitality Rank 69

Mizunosato Marukyu Ryokan

  • Shuzenji Onsen
  • Shizuoka

A traditional ryokan located along the crystal-clear upper reaches of the Katsura River, with the mountains of Izu stretching out before you.

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Hospitality Rank 70

Yorokobinoyado Takamatsu

  • Kusatsu Onsen
  • Gunma

Experience our warm hospitality through five unique delights and a seasonal kaiseki dinner that changes every month.

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Hospitality Rank 71

Kagaribi no Yu Ryokusuitei

  • Akiu Onsen
  • Miyagi

Perched on a hilltop with sweeping views and an expansive Japanese garden, this retreat offers enchanting open-air hot spring baths illuminated by torchlight at night

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Hospitality Rank 72

Ryokan Biyu no Yado

  • Yudanaka Onsen
  • Ngagano

Discover a historic hot spring dating back 1,300 years, nurtured by the dedication of generations of guardians of the healing waters.

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Hospitality Rank 73

Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso

  • Zao Onsen
  • Yamagata

Established in 1716, our historic ryokan has been an enduring part of Zao Onsen for over 300 years.

Hospitality Rank 74

Shima Yamaguchikan

  • Shima Onsen
  • Gunma

"A place that feels like home." Relax in riverside open-air hot springs and comfortable guest rooms at a ryokan renowned for its exceptional hot spring baths.

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Hospitality Rank 75

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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Hospitality Rank 76

Hyakuna Garan

  • Nanjo City
  • Okinawa

Experience a profound joy that evokes the warmth of cherished memories.

Hospitality Rank 77

Shimobe Hotel

  • Shimobe Onsen
  • Yamanashi

Enjoy two signature hot spring sources and 12 unique bathing experiences at Shimobe Hotel.

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Hospitality Rank 78

Genzo no Yu Naruko Kanko Hotel

  • Naruko Onsen
  • Miyagi

Cherished for nearly 400 years for its skin-beautifying hot springs.

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Hospitality Rank 79

Tsukinosumika Atami Juraku Hotel

  • Atami Onsen
  • Shizuoka

A traditional Japanese ryokan perched on a hilltop overlooking the sea of Atami.

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Hospitality Rank 80

Yamatoya Honten (Dogo)

  • Dogo Onsen
  • Ehime

Established in 1868, this elegant traditional Japanese ryokan features sukiya-style architecture and its own Noh stage.

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Hospitality Rank 81

Hagi no Yado Tomoe

  • Hagi Onsenkyo
  • Yamaguchi

A historic ryokan with close ties to Shoin Shrine, where you can admire rare works of calligraphy by leading figures of the Meiji Restoration throughout the property.

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Hospitality Rank 82

Hoshi Onsen Chojukan

  • Hoshi Onsen
  • Gunma

The iconic “Hoshi-no-Yu” bath, inspired by Rokumeikan-style elegance and preserving the charm of the Meiji era.

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Hospitality Rank 83

Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel Housyutei Touyoutei

  • Tokachigawa Onsen
  • Hokkaido

Unwind in the soothing waters of one of the world's rare plant-based hot springs—Moor Onsen.

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Hospitality Rank 84

Yado Nakaya

  • Kominato Onsen
  • Chiba

A seaside retreat with its own natural hot spring source, offering a feast for the senses.

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Hospitality Rank 85

HITOYOSHI AYU no SATO

Experience the joy of Japanese tradition in a beautifully crafted Japanese-style retreat.

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Hospitality Rank 86

Gotenmori

  • Akayu Onsen
  • Yamagata

With a Rich Heritage as the Uesugi Clan's Akayu Palace, This Historic Ryokan Continues to

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Hospitality Rank 87

Ryumontei Chiba Ryokan

  • Oba Onsen
  • Akita

A hot spring retreat with seasonal gardens and natural free-flowing hot springs.

Hospitality Rank 88

Shiraishiya

  • Tamatsukuri Onsen
  • Shimane

A flower-inspired retreat with heartfelt Japanese hospitality.

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Hospitality Rank 89

Tamaya Ryokan

  • Bessho Onsen
  • Ngagano

Over 150 Years of Warm Hospitality in a Town of Healing Waters.

Hospitality Rank 90

Hotel Yamabuki

  • Hayataro Onsen
  • Ngagano

A tranquil ryokan in Shinshu Komagane Kogen, featuring Hayataro Hot Spring and the warmth of a traditional irori hearth.

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Hospitality Rank 91

Naguri Onsen Taishokaku

  • Naguri Onsen
  • Saitama

Taishokaku is a hot spring ryokan nestled in Okumusashi, Saitama, a place where guests can enjoy the warmth of wood-inspired interiors and seasonal kaiseki cuisine.

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Hospitality Rank 92

Noboribetsuonsenkyou Takinoya

  • Noboribetsu Onsen
  • Hokkaido

A timeless retreat where the sound of the waterfall soothes your soul.

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Hospitality Rank 93

Ginzanso

  • Ginzan Onsen
  • Yamagata

Creating Memorable Stays with the Comfort and Tranquility of Traditional Japan.

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Hospitality Rank 94

Ibusuki Seaside Hotel

  • Ibusuki Onsen
  • Kagoshima

Enjoy breathtaking views of Kinko Bay stretching before you, along with Ibusuki's famous sand bath hot springs.

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Hospitality Rank 95

Roppokan

  • Harazuru Onsen
  • Fukuoka

Experience Refined Comfort in a Contemporary Japanese Setting.

Hospitality Rank 96

Hotel New Sagamiya

  • Izusan Onsen
  • Shizuoka

Every Room, an Ocean View Over the Majestic Sagami Sea.

Hospitality Rank 97

Hana Beppu

  • Beppu Onsen
  • Oita

Embrace the Ease of an All-Inclusive Stay.

Hospitality Rank 98

Matsunoyu

  • Tamatsukuri Onsen
  • Shimane

Home to one of Japan's largest magatama (ancient Japanese jewels), this ryokan is renowned for its exceptional cuisine and skin-beautifying hot springs.

Hospitality Rank 99

Ryokan Kohro

  • Kyoto City
  • Kyoto

Unwind at Your Own Pace in the Heart of Kyoto.

Hospitality Rank 100

Ryoso Umi-no-Cho

  • Ise City
  • Mie

An ocean-view retreat promising exceptional cuisine and heartfelt hospitality.

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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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