Ryokans

Travel back in time with a stay at Yudanaka Seifuso, a traditional ryokan dating back to 1890. The property features old-fashioned architecture, beautifully renovated and preserved to create a comfortable ambiance. You'll have access to modern amenities as well, such as flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, and free parking, for a convenient stay. The highlights of the property are the delicious Japanese food it serves and its onsens. Each of the three baths offers a unique therapeutic experience, so make sure to try all of them! When you're done exploring the property and all its offerings, head out to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, or cycling to fall in love with the location.

Experience a serene stay at Nishimuraya Honkan, which dates back around 165 years to the Ansei era of the Edo period. The traditional ryokan features a beautifully landscaped garden with koi ponds, easily the highlight of the property. There's even a museum where you can admire paintings, pottery, antiques, and more.

The 29 well-appointed guest rooms boast quintessential features like tatami mats, shoji (paper) screens, and futon beds. The food offered at the ryokan highlights the delectable cuisine of the Tajima region. Aside from the main building, you'll have access to an annex called Hiratakan, which also offers amazing architecture. To find out more, read all about Nishimuraya Honkan, a traditional ryokan in Kyoto, Japan.

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Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso is a 300-year-old hot spring inn nestled in the heart of Zao Onsen, a healing retreat with roots dating back 1,900 years. Blending traditional charm with modern elegance, the ryokan features serene Japanese-style rooms with private open-air baths, and locally inspired cuisine such as Zao beef and suki-shabu hot pot. In the ryokan, guests can unwind in the therapeutic water so the onset or explore the Warabe no Sato Museum. Due to its location surrounded by mountains, it's a perfect jump-off point for winter skiing, viewing the iconic "snow monsters," or hiking. With its illustrious guest list, Takamiya Ryokan Miyamaso continues the legacy of providing top-notch hospitality that made Zao Onsen a sought-after vacation destination.

With its iconic red bridge and traditional facade, one may recognize the exterior of Sekizenkan Kashotei Sanso from the famous movie, Spirited Away. However, this traditional ryokan boasts hundreds of years of history and hospitality. The property is divided into three buildings: Honkan, the oldest building, houses the famous Genroku no Yu bathhouse, while guests are in for an architectural treat at Sanso. For those who prefer a bit of privacy, Kashotei is in a quiet corner surrounded by pine trees. Sekizenkan Kashotei Sanso offers a gastronomical treat with kaiseki cuisine highlighting seasonal delights. While its hot spring baths are the highlight of the ryokan, they also offer a lounge, footbath, and a good location for a day trip.

Nara is famous for many things. Nara Park is an urban park home to numerous ancient temples and shrines, some of which are part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is also home to the world-famous sika deer, which are known to greet visitors by bowing. If any of that caught your attention, book a stay at Edosan, an esteemed ryokan nestled in the grounds of Nara Park. You’ll be able to walk to the temples, shrines, and museums that are close or on the park grounds. You’ll also meet and befriend sika deer during your stay. Guests will also enjoy Nara’s signature kaiseki cuisine, as well as the regional Wakakusa-nabe.