RANKING Top 100 Overall

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 66

Hotel Shidotaira

  • Shidotaira Onsen
  • Iwate

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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 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 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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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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