Rekall Japan

Ryokans and onsen

The Park Hotel Jodogahama in Miyako

浄土ヶ浜パークホテル

A park hotel on a forested hill above Jodogahama, with onsen and sea views.

Ryokans and onsen

Shodoshima International Hotel

小豆島国際ホテル

A relaxed base on Shodoshima, right opposite Angel Road.

Ryokans and onsen

Ryokojin Sanso in Kirishima Onsen

旅行人山荘

A forest ryokan on a hill above Maruo Onsen, with private outdoor baths bookable by the hour.

Ryokans and onsen

Kurokawa Onsen Okunoyu

黒川温泉 奥の湯

A traditional ryokan stay in Kurokawa Onsen, with stone rotenburo baths tucked into the forest.

Ryokans and onsen

Aso Plaza Hotel

阿蘇プラザホテル

A no-frills base for hiking Mount Aso and the Kuju Mountains

Ryokans and onsen

Staying at The Mana Village in Cape Ashizuri

A distinctive hotel stay on Shikoku’s remote southern coast

Ryokans and onsen

The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort

Toya 乃の風リゾート

A lakefront resort with views of Lake Toya, Nakajima Island, and Mount Yotei

Ryokans and onsen

Japanese Inn Anjuann in Nakamura

なごみ宿安住庵

A quiet hilltop ryokan for the Shimanto River and Cape Ashizuri route

Ryokans and onsen

Kumo no Ueno Hot Spring

雲の上の温泉

A distinctive hot spring complex beside a gallery built by Kengo Kuma, combining outdoor baths with mountain views and an unusual architectural setting.

Ryokans and onsen

Kumo no Ueno Hotel Annex in Yusuhara

雲の上のホテル 別館

Kumo no Ueno Hotel Annex in Yusuhara is a Kengo Kuma-designed hotel above the town market, useful for the Shikoku Karst, nearby hikes, and a short stay in Kochi's mountains.

Ryokans and onsen

Unzen Onsen Fukudaya

雲仙福田屋

Hike Mount Unzen, explore the bubbling volcanic "Hells," and unwind at Unzen Fukudaya: a stylish hot spring haven with an exceptional culinary experience.

Ryokans and onsen

Nakatsukeikoku Yunomori

中津渓谷 ゆの森

Yunomori is a small traditional inn set beside the Nakatsu River, with quiet Japanese-style rooms, an on-site onsen, and a peaceful riverside feel.