A night at a Japanese-style inn known as a ryokan or minshuku can become a highlight of your tour. You will experience unique Japanese customs and etiquette from the moment you remove your shoes at the door. From sleeping on a futon on tatami (straw matting floor) to eating traditional Japanese dinner & breakfast usually made with seasonal local specialties, the kind and diligent hospitality provided by your hosts will delight you. Ryokan vary in style from traditional wooden inns, to more modern hotel style with traditional style rooms within. Whichever you stay at, you can expect the same wonderful hospitality.

All the ryokan we choose have rooms with a private bathroom and toilet and dinner & breakfast is included. The ryokan will also have either a communal bath or hot spring (onsen) where you can experience this relaxing and sociable custom.

Some areas of Japan will not have ryokan available and you will stay in minshuku accommodation. Generally, this type of accommodation will have shared bathroom & toilet facilities (often you will be able to reserve time to use the bathroom privately) and dinner & breakfast is included.

As we have an extensive range of ryokan available, they cannot all be displayed. Please contact Jaltour should you require further information about staying in a ryokan.

Select Your Destination Hokkaido Northern & Central Honshu Kansai Area Western Honshu & Shikoku Kyushu

Northern & Central Honshu

HAKONE
Hotel Nanpuso   STANDARD
This ryokan is conveniently just 7 minutes by bus from Hakone Yumoto Station with both indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for guests to enjoy.
Senkyoro   SUPERIOR
A traditional Japanese Ryokan set among beautiful surroundings on a hill, where guests can enjoy the views from both their room and onsen baths. Senkyoro offers family baths, which can be privately reserved and pottery classes.
Gora Kadan   DELUXE
This luxurious ryokan in the beautiful Hakone National Park offers elegant meals and each room has a private outdoor wooden bath.
MATSUSHIMA
New Komatsu Kofutei   SUPERIOR
5 minutes drive from Matsushima station or Matsushima Kaigan station. 43 guest rooms with air conditions, 3 lounges, 2 restaurants and 1 bar.
NARUKO ONSEN
Naruko Hotel   STANDARD
The Ryokan Hotel is located in the centre of the pleasant onsen town just a 5-minute walk from the train station. Guests are able to experience the variety of onsen available both within the hotel, and around the town as well as enjoying local cuisine.
TAKAYAMA
Ryokan Seiryu   STANDARD
This Ryokan is 7 minutes on foot from JR Takayama Station in the centre of Takayama and an easy walk to nearby tourist sights. All rooms have a private bathroom and there is also male and female hot spring baths.
Hoshokaku   SUPERIOR
This traditional Ryokan is located upon a hill overlooking Takayama, just minutes from the tourist area. All rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom.
TSUMAGO
Hanaya   STANDARD
This minshuku accommodation provides a comfortable stay in this historical town. There is a same-gender communal bathing area available 24 hours a day, and seasonal homemade cuisine is served throughout the year.

Kansai Area

KYOTO
Yoshiima   SUPERIOR
This fine artistic wooden structure is located in the very centre of Kyoto. There is a traditional Japanese style garden and refined Japanese cuisine will be served in each room.
Hiiragiya   DELUXE
Located in the city centre, this is one of the finest ryokan in Kyoto. It has 33 Japanese style rooms with air-conditioning, private bath and most with garden views. The ryokan offers first-class quality Kyoto-style Kaiseki Cuisine on fine handcraft ceramics and lacquer ware.
Watazen   STANDARD
Located in central Kyoto. Easy access to the temples and shrines. This is a traditional ryokan with modern amenities has both room with private bath and without.
Mt. KOYA
Fudo-in   SUPERIOR
This Buddhist temple lodging offers an insight in the Buddhist monks’ life, including eating vegetarian meals (shojin ryori).

Western Honshu & Shikoku

DOGO ONSEN
Hotel Katsuragi   SUPERIOR
This hotel is located with walking distance from Dogo tram terminal and has 100 Japanese style guest rooms with air conditioning two hot spring baths and sauna.
MIYAJIMA
Miyajima Seaside   STANDARD
An excellent family owned hotel with 50 rooms (Japanese and Western).
Hotel Makoto   SUPERIOR
This Ryokan is just a 5-minute walk from the Miyajima ferry pier. Guests can enjoy views over the island and ocean from their rooms and delicious seasonal seafood and meat all locally sourced.
Iwaso   DELUXE
The first and finest Ryokan in Miyajima, Iwaso provides elegant, traditional accommodation. This historic Ryokan is located in Momijidani Park, where the changing autumn colours are best seen.
KURASHIKI
Misono Ryokan   SUPERIOR
A traditional ryokan which dates back to the end of Meiji era. There are 28 Japanese-style rooms and you could dine on some of the finest cuisine in Kurashiki.

Kyushu

BEPPU
Hotel Seifu   SUPERIOR
Situated in the centre of Beppu, which is one of the biggest onsen (hot spring) towns, all rooms have a view of Beppu Bay. Furthermore, you can enjoy the sea view from an outdoor public bath situated at the top of the hotel.
IBUSUKI
Hakusuikan   SUPERIOR
This stunning seaside Japanese hotel has both western and Japanese rooms/suites. There are a variety of facilities onsite and a short walk to the beach and sand spas.
UNZEN
Yumei   SUPERIOR
One of the most traditional ryokans in Unzen, having recently celebrated its centenary. The hotel has both indoor and outdoor public baths.
KUROKAWA
Sanga Ryokan   STANDARD / SUPERIOR
This ryokan has 15 Japanese style rooms. Some guest rooms have their own private hot spring bath. Pick-up service from Kurokawa Onsen bus stop is available.