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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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

Otanisanso
- Nagato Yumoto Onsen
- Yamaguchi
With heartfelt hospitality tailored to your needs, enjoy a day of true relaxation.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Fuganoyado-Chouseikan
- Murasugi Onsen
- Niigata
Experience one of Japan’s finest radium hot springs, known for its rejuvenating wellness benefits.

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.

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.

Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan
- Hida Takayama Onsen
- Gifu
A charming inn nestled among historic streets, where guests can savor exquisite culinary experiences.

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.

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.

Hotel Oyanagi
- Yutagami Onsen
- Niigata
Enjoy seasonal cuisine featuring the finest ingredients of each season, along with the soothing waters of our hot springs.

Haruka-no-Yu Kaze-no-Toki
- Matsukura Onsen
- Iwate
Experience the harmony of modern Japanese design and the rhythm of true relaxation.

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.

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

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.

Takinoyu Hotel
- Tendo Onsen
- Yamagata
A welcoming retreat where traditional Japanese comfort meets harmony with nature.

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.

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.

Dogashima New Ginsui
- Dougashima Onsen
- Shizuoka
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Dogashima in Nishi-Izu, proudly known for its spectacular sunsets.

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.

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.

Aburaya Tosen
- Yudanaka Onsen
- Ngagano
Make every special day with someone you love even more unforgettable.

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.

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

Hotel Shion
- Morioka tsunagi Onsen
- Iwate
Take in the seasonal splendor of Lake Gosho from the comfort of every guest room.

Yagyu-no-Sho
- Shuzenji Onsen
- Shizuoka
A Warm Welcome. A Truly Restful Stay.

Sanriku Hana Hotel Hamagiku
- Sanriku Namiita Onsen
- Iwate
Every ocean-view guest room features breathtaking sea views and elegant floral-inspired

Shikisai Ichiriki
- Bandai-Atami Onsen
- Fukushima
Where timeless tradition meets modern elegance, surrounded by a seasonal Japanese garden and natural hot springs.

Hananoyado Matsuya
- Kinugawa Onsen
- Tochigi
A blissful adult retreat at Matsuya, where hot springs, cuisine, and nature bring deep relaxation.

Yumotoya
- Iwamuro Onsen
- Niigata
Experience the essence of a Japanese ryokan through graceful surroundings, seasonal cuisine,

Kameya Hotel
- Yunohama Onsen
- Yamagata
A stylish hot spring retreat where timeless Japanese tradition meets contemporary elegance.

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.

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

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.

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.

Yaotome
- Yura Onsen
- Yamagata
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Sea of Japan from every guest room and the spacious public baths.

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.

Yaizu Grand Hotel
- Yaizu Kuroshio Onsen
- Shizuok
An All-Inclusive Resort Experience That Brings Every Wish to Life.

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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Keishokan Sazanamitei
- Tomonoura Onsen
- Hiroshima
Savor fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and unwind in scenic hot spring baths overlooking Tomonoura.

Gora Kadan
- Gora Onsen
- Kanagawa
Enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine and soothing hot springs surrounded by the rich natural beauty of Hakone.

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.

Yorokobinoyado Takamatsu
- Kusatsu Onsen
- Gunma
Experience our warm hospitality through five unique delights and a seasonal kaiseki dinner that changes every month.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Hyakuna Garan
- Nanjo City
- Okinawa
Experience a profound joy that evokes the warmth of cherished memories.

Shimobe Hotel
- Shimobe Onsen
- Yamanashi
Enjoy two signature hot spring sources and 12 unique bathing experiences at Shimobe Hotel.
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Genzo no Yu Naruko Kanko Hotel
- Naruko Onsen
- Miyagi
Cherished for nearly 400 years for its skin-beautifying hot springs.

Tsukinosumika Atami Juraku Hotel
- Atami Onsen
- Shizuoka
A traditional Japanese ryokan perched on a hilltop overlooking the sea of Atami.

Yamatoya Honten (Dogo)
- Dogo Onsen
- Ehime
Established in 1868, this elegant traditional Japanese ryokan features sukiya-style architecture and its own Noh stage.

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.

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.

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.

Yado Nakaya
- Kominato Onsen
- Chiba
A seaside retreat with its own natural hot spring source, offering a feast for the senses.

HITOYOSHI AYU no SATO
Experience the joy of Japanese tradition in a beautifully crafted Japanese-style retreat.

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

Ryumontei Chiba Ryokan
- Oba Onsen
- Akita
A hot spring retreat with seasonal gardens and natural free-flowing hot springs.

Shiraishiya
- Tamatsukuri Onsen
- Shimane
A flower-inspired retreat with heartfelt Japanese hospitality.

Tamaya Ryokan
- Bessho Onsen
- Ngagano
Over 150 Years of Warm Hospitality in a Town of Healing Waters.

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

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.

Noboribetsuonsenkyou Takinoya
- Noboribetsu Onsen
- Hokkaido
A timeless retreat where the sound of the waterfall soothes your soul.

Ginzanso
- Ginzan Onsen
- Yamagata
Creating Memorable Stays with the Comfort and Tranquility of Traditional Japan.

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

Roppokan
- Harazuru Onsen
- Fukuoka
Experience Refined Comfort in a Contemporary Japanese Setting.

Hotel New Sagamiya
- Izusan Onsen
- Shizuoka
Every Room, an Ocean View Over the Majestic Sagami Sea.

Hana Beppu
- Beppu Onsen
- Oita
Embrace the Ease of an All-Inclusive Stay.

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.

Ryokan Kohro
- Kyoto City
- Kyoto
Unwind at Your Own Pace in the Heart of Kyoto.

Ryoso Umi-no-Cho
- Ise City
- Mie
An ocean-view retreat promising exceptional cuisine and heartfelt hospitality.
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.


