A truly charming small onsen ryokan run by a local family in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The property has perfect access by the famed Kawazu Loop, with easy access to the well-loved seven waterfalls of Nanadaru and its swimsuit friendly public onsen, along with many of the hiking trails. In an area beloved for its cherry blossoms, and a perfect stop over point between Tokyo to Osaka and Kyoto.

Imaiso is a lovely onsen ryokan located in the next town over from Kawazu, Shizuoka prefecture featuring traditional Japanese style rooms with glorious views of the ocean. Private onsen are available for reservation. Their outdoor public onsen is very pretty with views of the ocean to enjoy.

A gorgeous onsen ryokan in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture famed for its early Kawazu zakura cherry blossoms in late February, this charming onsen ryokan features private villas with some featuring an outdoor private onsen in your room and a beautiful koi pond at your feet. A relaxing stay to get away from the concrete jungle of Tokyo along the way to Kyoto. A perfect alternative to an onsen ryokan stay in Hakone with private onsen

Set in the countryside of Shizuoka Prefecture, lying between the travel routes of Tokyo and Kyoto is the luxurious onsen ryokan Seiryuso, with sublime rooms boasting spectacular private onsen for guests to enjoy as well as traditional Japanese kaiseki in the comfort of your own room

an easy onsen ryokan getaway between Tokyo and Kyoto, Villa Garden Ishinoya offers rooms with private onsen set around a traditional Japanese garden. A perfect alternative to a Hakone onsen ryokan stay. Stay two nights to enjoy truly spectacular traditional Japanese kaiseki.