Curated spa hotels in Japan

With a stay at Kinugawa Keisui in Nikko, you'll be in the entertainment district – a 4-minute walk from Tobu World Square and a 4-minute drive from Edo Wonderland. This spa hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Toshogu Shrine and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Kinu Tateiwa Otsuribashi.

Located in Fujiyoshida, Fujisan Onsen Bessho SASA is within a 5-minute drive of Kitaguchiihongu Fuji Sengen Shrine and Fuji-Q Highland. This luxury ryokan is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Shinkura Fuji Asama Shrine.

In the heart of Kyoto, Mogana is within a 5-minute drive of Nijō Castle and Heian Shrine. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Kyoto Tower and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

Located just 39 km from Koibito Misaki Cape, Seiryu-so features accommodation in Shimoda with access to an outdoor swimming pool, an open-air bath, as well as a lift. There is a spa and wellness centre comprised of a sauna, a hot spring bath and a hot tub. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

The units at the ryokan are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

A bar can be found on-site.

Kids pool is also available at the ryokan, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Shuzen-ji Temple is 43 km from Seiryu-so, while Shuzenji Niji no Sato is 45 km away.

Located in Hirakata, Candeo Hotels Osaka Hirakata is a 3-minute drive from Hirakata Park and 6 minutes from ROUND1 STADIUM Takatsuki. This hotel is 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Osaka Castle and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Expo ’70 Commemorative Park.

With a stay at Hanamurasaki in Kaga (Yamanakaonsen Higashimachi), you'll be steps from Kakusenkei Gorges and Yamanaka Hot Spring. This spa ryokan is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Korogi Bridge and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Natadera Temple.

2.7 km from Atagawa You Yu Beach in Higashiizu, Bousui offers accommodation with access to a sauna, hot spring bath and hot tub. The property has sea and quiet street views, and is 34 km from Shuzen-ji Temple. The ryokan also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and slippers, all units at the ryokan have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms have a seating area. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

Mount Daruma is 48 km from the ryokan, while Shuzenji Niji no Sato is 37 km from the property.

Located in Ito, Tousin-an Komeya is a 4-minute drive from Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and 8 minutes from Ito Orange Beach. This ryokan is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Mt. Omuro and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Izu Cactus Park.

With a stay at The SPA Resort BETTEI RAKUYU in Shimoda (Kakisaki), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and Gyokusen-ji Temple. This beach hotel is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Hirizo Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sotoura Beach.

In the heart of Kaga, Rurikoh is within a 5-minute drive of Kutaniyaki Kiln Museum and Yamashiro Onsen. This spa ryokan is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Kakusenkei Gorges and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Yamanaka Hot Spring.

Located in the tranquil forest at the edge of the town, Fukuichi brings 2 hot spring baths and 3 open-air baths for private use. There is a spa, sauna and karaoke facilities. Free WiFi and wired internet is provided in the rooms.

Japanese-style rooms feature a tatami (woven-mat) floor with Japanese futon bedding. Western carpeted rooms come with beds. All rooms feature a seating area with big windows, an LCD TV and a mini-fridge.

Guests staying at Fukuichi can relax in a hot public bath indoors or in the open-air. They can browse in the hotel’s shop or play golf at Ikaho Golf Club, a 10-minute drive away.

Japanese-style hot spring hotel Fukui serves a Japanese breakfast and dinner.

Fukui is only a 5-minute drive from the Ikaho Jinja Shrine and the Kajika-Bashi Bridge. Shibukawa Station is a 30-minute drive away.

With a stay at Hoshino Resorts KAI Sengokuhara in Hakone (Sengokuhara), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Ōwakudani and 8 minutes from Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. This ryokan is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Hakone Open Air Museum.

A 5-minute walk from Yudanaka Train Station, Tawaraya offers Japanese-style accommodations with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Guests can relax in the indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths and wear colorful Japanese Yukata robes. Massages can be requested for an extra cost.

The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. A safety deposit box, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Rooms come with a private toilet but bathrooms are shared with all other guests.

An outdoor hot-spring bath can be reserved for private-use and guests can enjoy looking out into the traditional garden. Dry cleaning and daily newspaper services are available at the front desk. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop.

Traditional multi-course meals featuring local ingredients are served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are served at the dining room.

Tawaraya Ryokan is a 10-minute drive from Snow Monkey Park and a 15-minute walk from Heiwa Kannon. Shiga Kogen Ski Resort is a 30-minute drive away.

Located in Katsuragi, Sanso Amanosato is a 2-minute drive from Niutsuhime Shrine and 9 minutes from Niusakadono Shrine. This ryokan is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Mount Koyasan and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Koya-Ryujin Quasi-National Park.

A stay at Haiya places you in the heart of Awara, within a 5-minute walk of Awara Hot Spring and Fujino Genkuro Memorial Hall. This family-friendly ryokan is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Shibamasa World Amusement Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Naritasan Kuzuryu Temple.

With a stay at Yunohana Resort Suisen in Kameoka, you'll be 2.5 mi (4 km) from Kameoka Sports Ground and 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Arashiyama Nakanoshima Park. This spa hotel is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Togetsukyo Bridge and 15.5 mi (25 km) from Arashiyama.

With a stay at Kanazawa New Grand Hotel Premier, you'll be centrally located in Kanazawa, steps from Oyama Shrine and within a 10-minute walk of Omicho Market. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Kenrokuen Garden and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.

A 1-minute walk from Lake Kawaguchi, Yamagisi Ryokan offers 24-hour indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, karaoke and massages. It has a free shuttle to/from Kawaguchiko Station. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

Guest can enjoy beautiful lake views from one of the public hot spring baths, which are all separate per gender. Hotel facilities include a souvenir shop, game corner and drinks vending machines. Luggage storage is available.

Rooms feature a Japanese-style interior with a tatami (woven-straw) floor, on which guests sleep in traditional futon bedding. They’re equipped with a TV and yukata robes, while the en suite bathroom offers a shower booth, toilet and toiletries.

A Japanese breakfast and a Japanese dinner with a range of menu options are served at the dining room. Guests can relax at the coffee lounge.

Ryokan Yamagisi is an 8-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station, and a 1-hour drive from Mount Fuji’s 5th entrance. A supermarket is located only a 1-minute walk away.

Akazawa Geihinkan in Ito provides adults-only accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and an open-air bath. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests have access to a sauna, hot spring bath and can also attend fitness classes.

The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. At the ryokan, units have bed linen and towels.

The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

The ryokan also features an indoor pool and spa facilities for guests to relax in. Kids pool is also available at Akazawa Geihinkan, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Shuzen-ji Temple is 30 km from the accommodation, while Mount Daruma is 44 km from the property.

With a stay at Ichiraku tendo spa & brewery in Tendo, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Tendo Onsen and 5 minutes by foot from Hiroshige Museum of Art. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Road Station Tendo Onsen and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Tendo City Museum of Art.