Top Ryokans in Japan in 2026

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1. Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU

Ninohira

Javier

AED 2,718 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden structure, a rock-lined pool, and a bamboo fence.

2. Wataya Besso

Ureshino

yuka

AED 595 total

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bar area with stools.

3. Susukinohara Ichinoyu

Sengokuhara

Lena

AED 940 total

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath surrounded by greenery and a wooden structure.

4. Yufuin Hoteiya

Yufuin Onsen

Jennifer

AED 1,598 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A traditional building with a large tree in front, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a red railing in the foreground.

5. The Fujiya Hotel

Miyanoshita

Ericka

AED 1,216 total

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A wooden deck with a glass balustrade overlooking a body of water, a hot tub, and a wooden cabin structure.

6. Kasuitei Ohya

Fujikawaguchiko

Rodrigo Curiel

AED 1,060 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A traditional Japanese-style hot spring bath area with wooden beams, stone walls, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Hotel Kajikaso

Yumoto

Dylan

AED 733 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A traditional Japanese onsen with a stone bath surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

8. Hotel Mahoroba

Noboribetsuonsencho

Ming Wai

AED 711 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and wooden chairs.

9. Yufuin Baien Garden Resort

Yufuin Onsen

Mun Fai

AED 935 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden deck, a stone bath, and a bamboo roof.

10. Fujisan Onsen Hotel Kaneyamaen

Fujiyoshida

samad

AED 2,069 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern outdoor area with a stone wall, a wooden deck, and a wicker chair.

11. Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa

Ito

Hitomi

AED 559 total

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden interior, a view of the outdoors, and a small wooden bench.

12. Negiya Ryofukaku

Arimacho

Yee Wee

AED 1,219 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A room with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape, a statue in the foreground, and a decorative wooden panel on the right.

13. Hakone Airu

Yumoto

Cynthia

AED 2,026 total

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

14. Kamenoi Hotel Aso

Aso

Daniel

AED 899 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a low table with seating.

15. Yukyou no hibiki YUSAI

Kurokawa Onsen

Lin

AED 1,245 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A tranquil outdoor area with a stone pathway leading to a reflective water feature, surrounded by a wooden fence and a tree.

16. Ryuguden

Motohakone

Derek

AED 1,989 total

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A balcony with a wooden chair, a small table, and a wooden bathtub.

17. HAKONE Setsugetsuka

Gora

Melvin

AED 1,402 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.

18. Hotel Urashima

Katsuura

Sera

AED 780 total

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A wooden pavilion with a view of a calm lake and mountains in the distance.

19. KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO

Katsuura

Gabriel

AED 783 total

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A spa area with a hot tub, arched alcoves, and a tiled floor.

20. Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort

Arashiyama

A IN

AED 1,030 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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Top Japan Hotel Reviews

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was great, room was a good size and it was only short to the train station so made it easy to get around."

Narita Tobu Hotel Airport

8/10 Good

"This hotel was fine to stay at the night before our international flight. They had a decent buffet, a stores to get last minute souvenirs/food on site and was very convenient and easy to get to and from the airport. The reason it did not get a 5 star rating is because the gym does not open until 2pm. We are hard core fitness buffs and would have liked to work out properly before getting on an 11 hour flight. That was VERY disappointing. If you don't care about utilizing the gym, then I definitely recommend this hotel."

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport - Directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3

10/10 Excellent

"They messed up our reservation. After staying up for almost 24 hours, we had no choice but paying a higher rate. Later, I showed another staff member that Expedia sent me an updated confirmation. She spent at least half an hour on the phone with Expedia to find out what had happened. It was their fault, so she refunded me the difference. She was fantastic."

Ryokans in Japan

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Our top choices for Japan ryokans

1. Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU

2. Wataya Besso

3. Susukinohara Ichinoyu

4. Yufuin Hoteiya

5. The Fujiya Hotel

6. Kasuitei Ohya

7. Hotel Kajikaso

8. Hotel Mahoroba

9. Yufuin Baien Garden Resort

10. Fujisan Onsen Hotel Kaneyamaen

11. Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa

12. Negiya Ryofukaku

13. Hakone Airu

14. Kamenoi Hotel Aso

15. Yukyou no hibiki YUSAI

16. Ryuguden

17. HAKONE Setsugetsuka

18. Hotel Urashima

19. KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA KUMANO KODO

20. Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort

Top Japan Hotel Reviews

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower