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Recommended Ryokans in Kyushu and Okinawa

Famous for unique experiences like the sand baths in Ibusuki, Kyushu attracts visitors through strong regional promotion and its proximity to Asia. Scenic sightseeing trains running across the region are also highly popular. Come and enjoy hot springs blessed with rich mineral qualities and abundant water flow.

Top 100 Overall 「Kyushu and Okinawa」

Rank 6/Hospitality Rank 6/Cuisine Rank 6/Facilities Rank 6/Experiences Rank 11

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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Rank 13/Hospitality Rank 16/Cuisine Rank 2/Facilities Rank 23/Experiences 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.

Official Website

Rank 61/Hospitality Rank -/Cuisine Rank -/Facilities Rank 39/Experiences Rank -

Suginoi Hotel

  • Beppu Hatto
  • Oita

A hot spring resort hotel perched on a hilltop overlooking Beppu Bay, offering an enjoyable stay for three generations of families.

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Kyushu and Okinawa Top 100 by Category

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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