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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.
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.
Hotel Futaba
- Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen
- Niigata
A traditional Japanese ryokan perched on a hilltop overlooking Yuzawa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yumotoya
- Iwamuro Onsen
- Niigata
Experience the essence of a Japanese ryokan through graceful surroundings, seasonal cuisine,
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.
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.
2026 Rankings Top 100 Ryokan
Suimeikan
Gero Onsen，GifuSpa Resort Senkei
Tsukioka Onsen, Niigata
Yahataya
Bobata Onsen, FukushimaYunokuni 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.
