Sendai is Tohoku's largest city and the natural base for exploring the region's extraordinary natural assets — volcanic Zao with its milky crater lake and outdoor rotenburo, the scenic Matsushima bay (one of Japan's three official "views"), and the hot spring valleys of Akiu and Naruko. The ryokans here combine urban convenience with rapid access to some of Japan's least-crowded natural landscapes.
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Top ryokans in Yamagata Prefecture — the volcanic Zao Onsen ski and hot spring resort, atmospheric Ginzan Onsen with its Taisho-era facades, and mountain inns deep in Japan's snow country.
Top ryokans in Hokkaido with natural hot springs, fresh seafood, and dramatic wilderness scenery. From Noboribetsu's volcanic springs to lakeside lodges near Toya and Akan.
Top ryokans for winter onsen experiences in Japan — soak in steaming outdoor baths surrounded by snow at Zao, Nozawa, Ginzan, and Hakone. Japan's most magical cold-weather ryokan destinations.