Find Your Perfect Ryokan

The oldest inn at Higashiyama Onsen, an Edo-era Aizu clan retreat whose early Showa wooden buildings are a registered cultural property.

A legendary mountain hot spring inn in the Hakkoda Mountains with Japan's largest wooden communal bath — a thousand-person capacity cedar bathhouse dating to 1684.

Tucked away in Shiroishi, Tohoku, Bettei Yamabuki is a serene haven that embodies the region's tranquil essence. This ryokan is perfect for travelers seeking a deep connection with nature and local culture, whether it's a couple celebrating a special moment amidst the vibrant seasonal landscapes or a solo wanderer craving solitude. Here, you can immerse yourself in a signature experience: savoring exquisite meals crafted from local seasonal ingredients while basking in the serene beauty of Zao's changing seasons, perhaps enjoying a warm winter evening by a crackling fire, surrounded by the gentle silence of snow-covered woods.

An elegant Taisho-era ryokan in Ginzan Onsen, one of Japan's most atmospheric hot spring villages, with a photogenic cobbled riverfront setting.

Riverside ryokan in a 400-year-old onsen village near samurai-city Aizu Wakamatsu.

Nestled in the picturesque city of Yamagata, Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya Ryokan offers a serene retreat for travelers seeking a deep connection with nature and local culture. This hidden gem is perfect for those who yearn for solitude amidst breathtaking landscapes or couples celebrating special moments amidst the tranquil beauty of Tohoku. One of the signature experiences here might involve a morning stroll through the snow-covered mountains, followed by a traditional tea ceremony that embodies the essence of Yamagata's rich cultural heritage, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the authentic spirit of Japan's countryside.

An Iizaka Onsen ryokan on the Surikami River with an open-air cypress bath, 25 minutes by local train from Fukushima Station.

Nagisatei Taroan is an adults-only oceanfront ryokan perched on a safe hilltop overlooking the dramatic Sanriku coastline in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture.

Cultural property ryokan in the heart of fairy-tale Ginzan Onsen village with private baths and cave baths.

A highland hot spring inn above Lake Inawashiro at the foot of Mount Bandai, the catalog's one stay for the Bandai section of the Fukushima guide.

Japan's most famous thatched-roof mountain onsen — a 17th-century Nyuto Onsen inn with milky white sulfur baths hidden deep in Akita's beech forests.

Traditional Tohoku ryokan with powerful sulfur springs and Yamagata beef cuisine at the foot of Mt. Zao.