- All Japan
- Hokkaido
- Tohoku
- Kanto
- Hokuriku and Shinetsu
- Tokai
- Kansai
- Chugoku and Shikoku
- Kyushu and Okinawa

Yahataya
- Bobata Onsen
- Fukushima
A distinguished retreat where the beauty of the mountain countryside meets the warmth of genuine hospitality.

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.

Airinkan
- Shin-Namari Onsen
- Iwate
A renowned hot spring inn celebrated for in-room dining, authentic satoyama cuisine, and 17

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.

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.

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.

Tachibanaya
- Atsumi Onsen
- Yamagata
A soothing hot spring retreat embraced by lush greenery and the warmth of its people.

Hotel Hananoyu
- Bandai-Atami Onsen
- Fukushima
Enjoy 30 different bathing experiences, including a beautiful garden open-air bath and a panoramic view bath.

Yaotome
- Yura Onsen
- Yamagata
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Sea of Japan from every guest room and the spacious public baths.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hotel New Mitoya
- Akiu Onsen
- Miyagi
We warmly welcome every guest with sincere Japanese hospitality, ensuring a relaxing and unforgettable travel experience.

Tsurunoyu Nyutou-onsen
- Nyuto Onsen
- Akita
A secluded mountain hot spring retreat with four natural springs, each offering a different mineral-rich water.

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.

Haruka-no-Yu Kaze-no-Toki
- Matsukura Onsen
- Iwate
Experience the harmony of modern Japanese design and the rhythm of true relaxation.
2026 Rankings Top 100 Ryokan
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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