Ryokans & onsen
宿毛リゾート椰子の湯
A quiet hilltop onsen hotel on Ōshima, a small island joined to Sukumo by a bridge: terraced outdoor baths over the bay, kaiseki that changes nightly, and a very good base for the far southwest of Shikoku.
Ryokans & onsen
ヘルシーランド露天風呂 たまて箱温泉
Tamatebako (たまて箱) is one of the nicest public outdoor hot springs in Kyushu with open views over the ocean.
Ryokans & onsen
鶴の湯温泉
The oldest ryokan in the Nyuto Onsen cluster, deep in the Akita mountains.
Ryokans & onsen
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 & onsen
小豆島国際ホテル
A relaxed base on Shodoshima, right opposite Angel Road.
Ryokans & onsen
旅行人山荘
A forest ryokan on a hill above Maruo Onsen, with private outdoor baths bookable by the hour.
Ryokans & onsen
黒川温泉 奥の湯
A traditional ryokan stay in Kurokawa Onsen, with stone rotenburo baths tucked into the forest.
Ryokans & onsen
阿蘇プラザホテル
A no-frills base for hiking Mount Aso and the Kuju Mountains
Ryokans & onsen
A distinctive hotel stay on Shikoku’s remote southern coast
Ryokans & onsen
Toya 乃の風リゾート
A lakefront resort with views of Lake Toya, Nakajima Island, and Mount Yotei
Ryokans & onsen
なごみ宿安住庵
A quiet hilltop ryokan for the Shimanto River and Cape Ashizuri route
Ryokans & onsen
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 & onsen
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 & onsen
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 & onsen
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.
