A sweet family run onsen ryokan inn on the banks of Kinugawa Onsen in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. Perfect for those looking for a weekend getaway, staycation that’s easily accessible from Tokyo

In Asama Onsen town in Nagano Prefecture, roughly 30mins drive from Matsumoto City - enjoy a luxe traditional onsen ryokan experience with Kai Matsumoto from the renown Hoshino Resorts portfolio. The onsen ryokan features traditional Japanese rooms with modern touches and several rooms have their own private onsen.

Located deep in the mountains of Akita Prefecture, is Nyuto Onsen where the traditional mountain onsen ryokan Tsuru no Yu can be found. Over 300 years old,stay in traditional Tohoku style architecture and relax in the milky blue waters of it’s outdoor onsen baths with gorgeous snowy views. An indoor private onsen is also available for guests to reserve.

Takimikan is a quaint, boutique traditional onsen ryokan made in the traditional ‘Taisho Roman ‘style; located on the hilltop of Ginzan Onsen Town overlooking Shirogane Falls in Yamagata Prefecture. It has a picturesque public outdoor onsen with impressive snowy winter views in winter. The annex building has a private onsen for annex guests to enjoy.

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.

Located in the sprawling Hanamaki Onsen complex of four hotels in Iwate Prefecture, Kashoen is their luxury traditional onsen ryokan with private onsen available in several of their rooms. Their other rooms feature hinoki baths to enjoy the revitalising scent.

Yuukaen onsen ryokan is located in Yamanokami Onsen, in the heart of Hanamaki Minami Onsen Gorge in Iwate Prefecture. It is a beautiful onsen ryokan crafted in the outstanding Japanese craftmanship of kanawatsugi. Spacious rooms feature stunning Japanese wooden architecture, whilst guests can enjoy the large public onsen outdoors with gorgeous views of nature.

A luxurious modern onsen ryokan in Tsuchiyu Onsen town in Fukushima Prefecture, with only 9 rooms. All rooms have private indoor onsen baths with fresh flowing onsen water pouring directly into it. Their premium villa has it’s own private outdoor onsen. All other shared onsens between guest are privately reserved for you at certain times during your stay, so one can enjoy a private onsen experience

A larger style onsen ryokan in Aizu Wakamatsu in Fukushima Prefecture, sat on a hill overlooking beautiful scenery with easy access to local sights, and a local sake specialty bar on the premises. A variety of rooms are available, in traditional Japanese style or Japanese/Western style with bathrooms. A semi open air private onsen is available to be reserved for a fee

A picturesque onsen ryokan lit by oil lamps hidden in a valley deep in the mountains of Kuroishi, Aomori Prefecture. Four stunning public onsens to soak in and admire the natural beauty surrounding you. No reception in the area, or electricity in the rooms - a perfect place to go off the grid for a couple nights. Especially beautiful to enjoy yukimi-buro (snow viewing bath) in winter, but lovely in all seasons. Day trips are also possible.

A local family-run onsen ryokan in Towada, perfectly situated between Hakkoda Mountains, Oirase Gorge and Lake Towada in Aomori, Japan. Rooms are traditional Japanese tatami rooms, whilst dinners are a delicious traditional Japanese kaiseki feast full of local flavours and specialties. There is also a private onsen available for reservation.

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.

Aura Tachibana - a modern-style Japanese onsen ryokan within walking distance to the heart of Hakone town. Rooms are available with private onsen to enjoy, with views of the Hakone townscape. A sweet weekend getaway after exploring busy Tokyo and traditional Kyoto.

a beautiful Hakone onsen ryokan with private onsen in the rooms available; set in the mountains with glorious views. Perfect for a trip from Tokyo and Kyoto to enjoy private onsen and nature.