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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.
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.
Matsuya-Sensen
- Awara Onsen
- Fukui
Here awaits one of Hokuriku’s largest spaces for relaxation — an authentic Japanese bathing experience like no other.
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.
Grandhia Housen
- Awara Oousen
- Fukui
Offering a soothing retreat with a variety of accommodations, quality hot springs, and the exquisite flavors of Echizen.
Tobira Onsen Myoujinkan
- Tobira Onsen
- Ngagano
Experience the timeless beauty of nature up close, and enjoy a more serene and luxurious stay.
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.
Ikenotaira Hotel
- Ikenotaira Onsen
- Ngagano
A comprehensive resort facility located on the shores of Lake Shirakaba in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture.
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.
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.
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.
Rurikoh
- Yamashiro Onsen
- Ishikawa
Discover a refined retreat where timeless tradition meets contemporary comfort, embracing the spirit of Kaga with heartfelt hospitality.
Aburaya Tosen
- Yudanaka Onsen
- Ngagano
Make every special day with someone you love even more unforgettable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
