RANKING Top 100 Overall

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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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Rank 9

Otanisanso

  • Nagato Yumoto Onsen
  • Yamaguchi

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

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Rank 10

Airinkan

  • Shin-Namari Onsen
  • Iwate

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

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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.

Rank 12

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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Rank 13

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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Rank 14

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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Rank 15

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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Rank 16

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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Rank 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.

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Rank 18

Hotel Futaba

  • Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen
  • Niigata

A traditional Japanese ryokan perched on a hilltop overlooking Yuzawa.

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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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Rank 20

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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Rank 21

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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Rank 22

Tachibanaya

  • Atsumi Onsen
  • Yamagata

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

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Rank 23

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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Rank 24

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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Rank 25

Hotel Hananoyu

  • Bandai-Atami Onsen
  • Fukushima

Enjoy 30 different bathing experiences, including a beautiful garden open-air bath and a panoramic view bath.

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Rank 26

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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Rank 27

Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Matsunoi

  • Minakami Onsen
  • Gunma

A popular hot spring inn known for its beautiful garden open-air bath and all-you-can-eat tuna sushi.

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Rank 28

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan

  • Nishiyama Onsen
  • Yamanashi

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

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Rank 29

Shoho

  • Utsukushigahara Onsen
  • Ngagano

Enjoy breathtaking views of the majestic Northern Japan Alps and the historic castle town from your room, along with spacious hot spring baths and a panoramic view bath.

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Rank 30

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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Rank 31

Hotel Hanamizuki

  • Nagara Onsen
  • Mie

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

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Rank 32

Nikko Senhime Monogatari

  • Nikko Onsen
  • Tochigi

A traditional Japanese ryokan just a 5-minute walk from Nikko Toshogu Shrine, welcoming guests with seasonal kaiseki cuisine.

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Rank 33

Yumoto Konpira Onsen Hananoyu Koubaitei

  • Konpira Onsenkyo
  • Kagawa

A traditional Japanese inn offering a higher level of relaxation, with a variety of baths to enjoy two different types of natural hot springs.

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Rank 34

Matsuya-Sensen

  • Awara Onsen
  • Fukui

Here awaits one of Hokuriku’s largest spaces for relaxation — an authentic Japanese bathing experience like no other.

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Rank 35

Bettei Senjuan

  • Tanigawa Onsen
  • Gunma

Enjoy a unique space that embraces the majestic nature of Mount Tanigawa, complemented by architecture crafted with traditional Japanese techniques.

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Rank 36

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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Rank 37

Hotel Isobe Gaden

  • Isobe Onsen
  • Gunma

A popular inn known as the birthplace of the beloved Japanese folktale “The Tongue-Cut Sparrow.”

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Rank 38

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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Rank 39

Wkakusa no Yado Maruei

  • Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen
  • Yamanashi

A traditional Japanese ryokan nestled in the beauty of nature, on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mount Fuji.

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Rank 40

Hotel Mori no Kaze Oshuku

  • Oshuku Onsen
  • Iwate

Enjoy daily traditional performances such as taiko drumming and mochi-making events, along with a dazzling illumination display featuring 340,000 lights.

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Rank 41

Kinugawa Grand Hotel Yume no Toki

  • Kinugawa Onsen
  • Tochigi

A graceful and tranquil hotel centered around a beautiful Japanese garden featuring a cascading waterfall.

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Rank 42

Yonago Kaike Onsen Kasuitei

  • Kaike Onsen
  • Tottori

Indulge in exceptional hospitality and the soothing waters of our own natural hot spring, enjoyed to your heart’s content in an open-air bath with breathtaking views.

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Rank 43

Hotel Seifuen

  • Tsukioka Onsen
  • Niigata

Enjoy a true bathing experience with four large public baths, twelve bathing pools in total, including six open-air baths for both men and women.

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Rank 44

Ookawaso

  • Ashinomaki Onsen
  • Fukushima

A breathtaking hot spring retreat where the scenic beauty of the Okawa River gorge soothes your soul and offers an escape from the everyday.

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Rank 45

Shousuke no Yado Takinoyu

  • Aizu Higashiyama Onsen
  • Fukushima

The birthplace of Aizu Higashiyama Onsen, with a hot spring history spanning over 1,300 years. Established more than 130 years ago, this historic inn has been cherished by artists, writers, and cultural figures throughout the years.

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Rank 46

Zao Kokusai Hotel

  • Zao Onsen
  • Yamagata

Relax in the high-ceilinged, all-wood “Hachiemonnoyu” bathhouse and enjoy the pure waters of a natural hot spring flowing directly from the source.

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Rank 47

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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Rank 48

Grandhia Housen

  • Awara Oousen
  • Fukui

Offering a soothing retreat with a variety of accommodations, quality hot springs, and the exquisite flavors of Echizen.

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Rank 49

Kotohira Spa Kotosankaku

  • Konpira Onsenkyo
  • Kagawa

A traditional hot spring ryokan at the foot of Konpira-san, offering exquisite kaiseki cuisine and relaxing hot spring baths.

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Rank 50

Umi Ichibou Zekkei no Yado Inatoriso

  • Inatori Onsen
  • Shizuoka

All rooms offer ocean views, while the fresh seafood unique to this fishing town and the spectacular open-air bath are highly praised by guests.

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Rank 51

Dai-ichi Takimotokan

  • Noboribetsu Onsen
  • Hokkaido

A long-established ryokan with over 160 years of history. Its greatest highlight is the expansive 5,000-square-meter public bath.

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Rank 52

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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Rank 53

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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Rank 54

Zao Shiki no Hotel

  • Zao Onsen
  • Yamagata

A stylish hotel where guests can relax in the dappled sunlight, featuring a secluded bath just 108 steps away and milky-white sulfur hot springs.

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Rank 55

Tobira Onsen Myoujinkan

  • Tobira Onsen
  • Ngagano

Experience the timeless beauty of nature up close, and enjoy a more serene and luxurious stay.

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Rank 56

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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Rank 57

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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Rank 58

Ikenotaira Hotel

  • Ikenotaira Onsen
  • Ngagano

A comprehensive resort facility located on the shores of Lake Shirakaba in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture.

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Rank 59

Hotel Kinparo

  • Hiyoriyama Onsen
  • Hyogo

A scenic hot spring ryokan located in the San’in Kaigan National Park, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic Sea of Japan.

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Rank 60

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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Rank 61

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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Rank 62

Meiseki no Yado Kagetsu

  • Fujisan Isawa Onsen
  • Yamanashi

Enjoy the graceful tranquility of a Japanese garden adorned with exquisite stones, offering an elegant retreat in a serene traditional setting.

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Rank 63

Hotel Fuji

  • Fujisan Isawa Onsen
  • Yamanashi

Enjoy one of the largest rock baths in the prefecture, along with a lavish creative buffet featuring a wide variety of exquisite dishes.

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Rank 64

Awaji International Hotel The Sun Plaza

  • Sumoto Onsen
  • Hyogo

A hot spring inn renowned for its beautiful ocean views from every window.

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Rank 65

Yunagi no Yu Hotel Hanajyukai

  • Hanajukai Onsen
  • Kagawa

A “flower retreat” set on a scenic hilltop, surrounded by seasonal blooms throughout the year.

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Rank 66

Hotel Shidotaira

  • Shidotaira Onsen
  • Iwate

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Rank 67

Asanoya

  • Yumura Onsen
  • Hyogo

“A Yukemuri Inn” where gentle steam rises from the soothing hot springs.

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Rank 68

Shiroyama Hotel Kagoshima

  • Kagoshima City
  • Kagoshima

A hotel perched on Shiroyama, a 108-meter-high hill overlooking the city of Kagoshima below.

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Rank 69

Toba Seaside Hotel

  • Toba City
  • Mie

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Toba Bay and explore three spacious public baths.

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Rank 70

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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Rank 71

Notoraku

  • Wakura Onsen
  • Ishikawa

We warmly welcome you with the freshest seafood from the Sea of Japan, the renowned hot springs of Wakura Onsen, and the timeless charm of Japanese hospitality.

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Rank 72

Hotel New Mitoya

  • Akiu Onsen
  • Miyagi

We warmly welcome every guest with sincere Japanese hospitality, ensuring a relaxing and unforgettable travel experience.

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Rank 73

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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Rank 74

Manza Onsen Nisshin Kan

  • Manza Onsen
  • Gunma

At an elevation of 1,800 meters, this is the hot spring closest to the stars.

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Rank 75

Noboribetsu Sekisui-Tei

  • Noboribetsu Onsen
  • Hokkaido

Indulge in a luxurious bathing experience while soaking in our renowned hot spring.

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Rank 76

Gero Spa Resort Hotel Kusakabe Ameria

  • Gero Onsen
  • Gifu

A health and resort hotel boasting one of the finest panoramic views overlooking the hot spring town of Gero Onsen.

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Rank 77

THE KUKUNA

  • Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen
  • Yamanashi

A scenic retreat offering breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi

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Rank 78

Fukujyuso

  • Isobe Watakano Onsen
  • Mie

Spend a truly relaxing and rejuvenating time on the heart-shaped Wakatano Island, floating peacefully in Matoya Bay.

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Rank 79

Hyakuna Garan

  • Nanjo City
  • Okinawa

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

Rank 80

Kinugawa Onsen Hotel

  • Kinugawa Onsen
  • Tochigi

Where Every Journey Creates Lasting Connections

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Rank 81

Tsurunoyu Nyutou-onsen

  • Nyuto Onsen
  • Akita

A secluded mountain hot spring retreat with four natural springs, each offering a different mineral-rich water.

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Rank 82

Fuji Lake Hotel

  • Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen
  • Yamanashi

Established in 1932 at the foot of Mount Fuji, this tranquil hotel stands in a scenic lakeside

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Rank 83

Dogo Prince Hotel

  • Dogo Onsen
  • Ehime

Relax in one of Dogo's most spacious public bath complexes and discover a selection of distinctive open-air baths, each with its own unique charm.

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Rank 84

Misasa Onsen Izanro Iwasaki

  • Misasa Onsen
  • Tottori

A long-established ryokan renowned for its beautiful garden and panoramic bath overlooking the Misasa River. Enjoy a variety of natural hot spring baths.

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Rank 85

Rurikoh

  • Yamashiro Onsen
  • Ishikawa

Discover a refined retreat where timeless tradition meets contemporary comfort, embracing the spirit of Kaga with heartfelt hospitality.

Rank 86

Aburaya Tosen

  • Yudanaka Onsen
  • Ngagano

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

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Rank 87

Fukuichi

  • Ikaho Onsen
  • Gunma

Established over 440 years ago, this historic ryokan stands at the top of the famous stone steps and is one of the few inns offering both the Kogane-no-Yu (Golden Hot Spring) and Shirogane-no-Yu (Silver Hot Spring).

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Rank 88

HITOYOSHI AYU no SATO

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

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Rank 89

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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Rank 90

Hanayagi no Sho Keizan

  • Fujisan Isawa Onsen
  • Yamanashi

A welcoming ryokan featuring spacious public baths and open-air baths with free-flowing natural hot spring water from its own private source, along with captivating taiko drum performances.

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Rank 91

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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Rank 92

Joshin No Sato Hibikino

  • Ikaho Onsen
  • Gunma

Enjoy seasonal décor throughout the ryokan, exquisite seasonal cuisine, and spacious public baths featuring two natural hot spring sources.

Rank 93

Hotel Shiragiku

  • Beppu Hatto
  • Oita

A culinary ryokan where you can choose to enjoy dinner served in the privacy of your room or in the restaurant. Relax in the refreshing natural hot spring, renowned as the "Beauty Bath," and enjoy a warm, memorable getaway for adults.

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Rank 94

Kashikojima Hojoen

  • Iseshima Onsen
  • Mie

All guest rooms offer ocean views, and our garden open-air baths overlooking Ago Bay are among our most popular features.

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Rank 95

Sansuiso

  • Tsuchiyu Onsen
  • Fukushima

A hot spring retreat featuring a beautiful 3,300-square-meter Japanese garden that changes with the seasons, panoramic public baths, and private baths for a truly relaxing stay.

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Rank 96

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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Rank 97

Nogi Onsen Hotel

  • Nogi Onsen
  • Tochigi

Nogi Onsen, ideally located between Nikko and Nasu.

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Rank 98

Kaga-hyakumanngoku

  • Yamashiro Onsen
  • Ishikawa

A charming ryokan renowned for its own natural hot spring source and a traditional strolling garden, where the beauty of the seasons creates an enchanting atmosphere.

Rank 99

Kintaro Onsen Kofukaku

  • Kintaro Onsen
  • Toyama

Renowned for its free-flowing natural hot spring baths with sulfur-rich, milky waters and its impressively spacious bathing facilities.

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Rank 100

Yuzawa Grand Hotel

  • Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen
  • Niigata

Just a 3-minute walk from the station, yet you'll feel as if you've escaped to a secluded mountain retreat. Enjoy our spacious public baths with an exceptional sense of openness.

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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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