Best ryokan on Reddit

145 reviews from r/JapanTravelTips, r/JapanTravel, r/japanlife and 3 more subreddits

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Yama No Chaya

4.6

(7)

"We stayed at Yama No Chaya and loved it!"

"My husband and I stayed at Yama No Chaya last month and really enjoyed it!"

"I stayed at Yama No Chaya in Hakone during my stay in May."

"When our family went to Hakone earlier this year we stayed at Yama No Chaya."

"Yama no Chaya in Hakone."

"Yama no Chaya had better food but both were great."

"My wife and I stayed at Yama No Chaya and really loved it."

Ryokan

4.1

(7)

"I loved every second."

"Was situated on a little pond and we somehow lucked out and got a room that was basically a little detached hut."

"I think it would be an amazing experience for you to go for, and definitely would encourage you to do at least one night."

"It's not a place to sleep so much as it is a full experience including the gardens, baths, fancy meals, etc."

"I would frankly recommend you check their websites or ryokan booking services to see which of them still have availability."

"I recommend getting a room with an en-suite private bath."

"I recommend possibly checking out a Ryokan with an onsen."

Nishimuraya Honkan

5.0

(5)

"Everything else is matching your request."

"We stayed 2 nights at Nishimuraya Honkan and it was a bliss."

"I decided to stay at Nishimuraya Honkan in Kinosaki Onsen."

"The Nishimuraya Honkan in Kinosaki is absolutely incredible."

"I cannot recommend the Nishimuraya Honkan in Kinosaki enough."

Gora Hanaougi

4.6

(5)

"Absolutely."

"Private onsen on balcony with amazing view."

"It was a breeze."

"Food was great. Location and facilities were beautiful."

Ubuya

5.0

(3)

"Room 501."

"Amazing place."

"Room with a spectacular view of Lake Kawaguchi and Mt Fuji."

Hoshino Resorts

5.0

(3)

"If cost is no option, I’d consider anything run by Hoshino."

"Great service, great view, private onsen, amaaaaaazing food."

"As far as Ryokan recommendations, nothing beats Hoshino Resort."

Konansou

4.7

(3)

"Completely worth the experience."

"I can't recommend it enough."

"For a Mt Fuji view I recommend this ryokan."

Kinosaki Onsen

4.7

(3)

"You could check out Kinosaki (highly recommend but for overnight stays as it's further from Tokyo) or do a day trip to Hakone."

"I'd recommend Kinosaki Onsen. It's an Onsen town and features 7 public baths and several ryokan."

"Check Kinosaki onsen, all the public onsen are ok with tattoo."

Kinosaki

4.7

(3)

"Kinosaki has several Ryokan at various prices and is a strikingly beautiful place."

"It’s a really charming “onsen town”."

"Try Kinosaki in Toyooka."

#10

Biwako Hanakaido

4.3

(3)

"Just go to their website and book it from there. It's available in English."

"My husband and I had a lovely stay at Biwako Hanakaido this past week."

"My friend and I stayed at Biwako Hanakaido in October of this year."

#11

Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku

5.0

(2)

"The atmosphere was."

"Magnificent scenery and only $300 for 2 people a night including breakfast and dinner"

#12

Kusatsu

5.0

(2)

"Just stayed here is Kusatsu which is amazing."

"The food was also extremely good and overall the service was just out of the world."

#13

Gora Kadan

5.0

(2)

"If you can afford 2 nights, then go!"

"Gora Kadan is fantastic, but I would do Kinosaki over Hakone if you are looking for onsen-focused experience."

#14

Hidatei Hanaougi

5.0

(2)

"Go to Takayama and have a more authentic experience for half the price."

"Best is subjective - this recommendation is likely going to be beyond your budget."

#15

Takefue

5.0

(2)

"Most incredible place I’ve ever been to."

"Genuinely amazing."

#16

Kijitei Hoeiso

4.5

(2)

"Example: Kijitei Hoeiso."

"I really like Kijitei Hoeiso, stayed there twice now."

#17

Rakuten Travel

4.5

(2)

"I like to use the JP section of Rakuten Travel and then book through the ryokan's website."

"As for ryokans, try Rakuten Travel."

#18

Kokuya

4.5

(2)

"Highlight was thier Kaiseki dinner."

"We looked into staying at Kokuya."

#19

Hotel Green Plaza Hakone

4.5

(2)

"I stayed at hotel green plaza hakone for one night in may 2018 - and it was totally worth it."

"Look like there is more western choices, and is buffet style."

#20

Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori

4.5

(2)

"I splurged on Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori."

#21

Ryokan Tanabe

4.5

(2)

"When we were in Takayama last year we stayed at Ryokan Tanabe."

"I stayed at Ryokan Tanabe when I was there and quite enjoyed it."

#22

Booking.com

4.5

(2)

"I used booking.com for Hakone Suishoen. It worked out great for us."

"Go to booking.com, search for 2 nights in Hakone & filter on Ryokans for your budget."

#23

Mount View

4.0

(2)

"Saw lots of positive reviews on this sub and we have a similar budget to you OP."

"I recommend it if you're on a budget and don't want to spend too much."

#24

Japanican

4.0

(2)

"I used the filter at japanican.com for Ryokan in Kusatsu with private bath in-room."

"[japanican] ia a great website that lists many ryokans and hotels."

#25

Yamadaya

4.0

(2)

"I stayed at Yamadaya. Very nice rooms and onsen."

"I haven't actually been there before."

#26

Selected Ryokan

4.0

(2)

"I used this website to filter through Ryokans that have private in-room onsens because my wife has tattoos as well."

"This would be a good place to start."

#27

Japaneseguesthouses.com

4.0

(2)

"Japaneseguesthouses.com. You kind of have to do the leg work yourself to search out ryokan."

"Try googling Japaneseguesthouses.com. You can search by area, and price point."

#28

Yufuin

5.0

(1)

"It’s a complex of multiple buildings in a beautiful forest area, and each room is its own tiny building with a unique theme."

#29

Notoya Ryokan

5.0

(1)

"Watching the waterfall from the private onsen was magical."

#30

Hakone Ginyu Ryokan

5.0

(1)

"Elegantly designed rooms with splendid views and private onsen. I highly recommend it."

#31

Yoshi Ima

5.0

(1)

"Its a Government Approved Ryokan in Kyoto near to Sanjo Station. Its well preserved and traditional."

#32

Muni Kyoto

5.0

(1)

"Muni Kyoto was absolutely stunning. We stayed 2 nights and had dinner at their michelan restaurant."

#33

山久

5.0

(1)

"The best overall experience I had was at 山久 in Takayama."

#34

Yuyado Daiichi

5.0

(1)

"Extremely isolated. Outdoor baths run along the river."

#35

Yoshimatsu

5.0

(1)

"Yoshimatsu in Hakone was great! Should fit all of your criteria and I had a view of Mt. Fuji from my room last week when I stayed there."

#36

Ichinoyu Susukinohara

5.0

(1)

"In Hakone we stayed at ichinoyu susukinohara. We had a private onsen in our room and it was amazing."

#37

Lake Biwa Ryokan

5.0

(1)

"May I suggest a ryokan on the shores of Lake Biwa, which is a short train ride north of Kyoto."

#38

Japanese Guest Houses

5.0

(1)

"I used these guys to help me book my Ryokan."

#39

Arima Onsen

5.0

(1)

"You can consider staying a night at some of the onsen towns near either Kyoto or Tokyo. These ryokans would have what you want."

#40

Kei

5.0

(1)

"‘Kei’ is actually really, really nice. They have a private onsen."

#41

Hakone Takuminoyado Yoshimatsu

5.0

(1)

"This place is great."

#42

Fufu Hakone

5.0

(1)

"Fufu Hakone."

#43

Oku no Yuu

5.0

(1)

"It’s amazing. Secluded in the mountains with very old style Ryokans."

#44

Yutorelo-an

5.0

(1)

"I recommend 'Yutorelo-an'."

#45

Gyukutei

5.0

(1)

"Highly recommend Gyukutei, traditional rooms, impeccable service."

#46

Ten Yu

5.0

(1)

"It was a pretty amazing experience."

#47

Kurokawa Onsen

5.0

(1)

"I highly recommend Kurokawa Onsen town."

#48

Ginyu

5.0

(1)

"I stayed at Ginyu for 2 nights last month and definitely recommend it."

#49

Shinanoki Ichinoyu

5.0

(1)

"Had no complaints. Our place was in the annex, Japanese style with loft and private Onsen...best night ever and food was great."

#50

Hoshi no Akari

5.0

(1)

"It was a ryokan that had a private bath in every room and included breakfast."

#51

Mizu no To

5.0

(1)

"I had an excellent stay. Great food, baths, rooms, and views."

#52

Yamazaki

5.0

(1)

"Very traditional. Great food. Would definitely stay again."

#53

Kikokuso

5.0

(1)

"Their food was absolutely amazing so I'd highly recommend."

#54

Bessho Sasa

4.0

(1)

"Enjoyed it a lot."

#55

Matsuzakaya Honten

4.0

(1)

"I loved it!"

#56

Gora Ryokan

4.0

(1)

"What makes it different is that there is an onsen footbath so you can enjoy cocktails while dipping your feet in the hot springs."

#57

Hakone Ryokan

4.0

(1)

"If mine did not have a shuttle to and from the nearest station I probably would have gone with one either in Gora station or Hakone Yumoto station area."

#58

Tsurunoyu

4.0

(1)

"There's definitely mixed onsen out there!"

#59

Yuwaku Onsen

4.0

(1)

"Have you looked into Yuwaku onsen that's outside of Kanazawa?"

#60

Jozankei Onsen

4.0

(1)

"Take a look at Jozankei Onsen maybe? It's about an hour by bus from Sapporo."

#61

Himakajima Ryokan

4.0

(1)

"There’re a few hotels and ryokans there that should suit."

#62

伴久 Ryokan

4.0

(1)

"For a more traditional experience, probably 伴久 in 湯西川温泉."

#63

Takaragawa Onsen

4.0

(1)

"Takaragawa Onsen (Minakami) - No private baths, as far as I remember, but the giant mixed gender baths by the river were amazing."

#64

Hakone Yutowa

4.0

(1)

"I stayed at the Hakone Yutowa hotel, which I enjoyed but may not be the right fit for you."

#65

Sanada Onsen

4.0

(1)

"I like Sanada onsen near Ikea around Toyota university."

#66

Tokinoyu

4.0

(1)

"I had a good time."

#67

Senshinkan

4.0

(1)

"Looks very promising from the correspondence and images."

#68

Gero

4.0

(1)

"Gero is really good."

#69

Furuyu-Onsen

4.0

(1)

"Furuyu-Onsen (Kyushu)"

#70

Ryokan Tokinoniwa

4.0

(1)

"I chose Ryokan Tokinoniwa because they have a private open-air rock bath."

#71

Gion Ryokan

4.0

(1)

"We’ve stayed 2 nights at a ryokan in Gion - very pricey but amazing food."

#72

Senkyoro

4.0

(1)

"Just booked for mid-March at Senkyoro based on reviews and feedback from a few posts."

#73

Yutorelo

4.0

(1)

"I stayed at Yutorelo last time. Had Kaiseki dinner in the room."

#74

Hotel Taisetsu

4.0

(1)

"This place looks nice, I've been wanting to visit for a while now."

#75

Mountain View Hakone

4.0

(1)

"I thought it was quite a fun and it was an affordable stay."

#76

Hotel Sakurai

4.0

(1)

"If you are OK with a more modern resort-style experience."

#77

Susukinohara Ichinoyu

4.0

(1)

"They also serve dinner and breakfasts."

#78

Hifumi Ryokan

4.0

(1)

"There are some ryokans in Kyoto that are not that expensive."

#79

Saka Hotel

4.0

(1)

"I’ve booked us in Saka Hotel (modern ryokan hotel) near Kiyomizu dera."

#80

Hotel Okada

4.0

(1)

"On top of the hotel's own indoor and outdoor baths."

#81

Seikoro

4.0

(1)

"The experience was lovely."

#82

Yoshiike Ryokan

4.0

(1)

"Yoshiike ryokan was great, stayed there a couple weeks ago."

#83

Kurokawa

4.0

(1)

"You can't go wrong, but it will be pricey."

#84

Kotonoyado Mushashino

4.0

(1)

"It's lovely, staff couldn't be more welcoming."

#85

Hinodeya

4.0

(1)

"We stay at a family run place in Ito."

#86

Ichinoyu Honkan

4.0

(1)

"For 2 people in a traditional room with private onsen."

#87

Gion Ryokan Q-Beh

4.0

(1)

"I spent two days at Gion Ryokan Q-Beh."

#88

Pax Yoshino

4.0

(1)

"Pax Yoshino is really nice! You can reserve a private onsen on the top floor."

#89

Hakone Kyuan

4.0

(1)

"Take a look at Hakone Kyuan or Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya."

#90

Laforet Hakone

4.0

(1)

"We stayed at the Laforet in Hakone. We loved it and ticks all your boxes except cost."

#91

Aura Tachibana

4.0

(1)

"Stayed here once under a visa credit card sale. There are rooms with your private onsen."

#92

Hakone Yuryo

4.0

(1)

"Book the private room ones, it's worth it."

#93

Moku no Sho

4.0

(1)

"It's a ryokan tucked away in the forest very beautiful."

#94

Ginkonyu

4.0

(1)

"It's a great little place that has some breathtaking rotenburo."

#95

Kikuya

4.0

(1)

"About as out of the way as hakone but better bang for the buck."

#96

Yagyu-no-sho

4.0

(1)

"It's in shuzenji in the middle of the izu peninsula."

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