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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.
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.
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.
Ikaho Kounkan
- Ikaho Onsen
- Gunma
An exclusive 10-room retreat showcasing traditional Japanese craftsmanship, with each room featuring a unique private open-air bath.
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.
Hananoyado Matsuya
- Kinugawa Onsen
- Tochigi
A blissful adult retreat at Matsuya, where hot springs, cuisine, and nature bring deep relaxation.
Gora Kadan
- Gora Onsen
- Kanagawa
Enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine and soothing hot springs surrounded by the rich natural beauty of Hakone.
Yorokobinoyado Takamatsu
- Kusatsu Onsen
- Gunma
Experience our warm hospitality through five unique delights and a seasonal kaiseki dinner that changes every month.
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.
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.
Yado Nakaya
- Kominato Onsen
- Chiba
A seaside retreat with its own natural hot spring source, offering a feast for the senses.
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.
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.
