The widest selection of unusual accommodations in Japan

Hakone Yumoto Onsen Hotel Nanpuso is located in the Yusaka mountain range, a 90-minute journey from Tokyo, overlooking the Sukumo-gawa river and the old Tokaido road. This 3-star hotel receives very good user ratings for both its location and overall experience.
The hotel offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay, including a modern bathhouse with stunning views, an open-air bath, a restaurant serving seasonal cuisine, a fitness centre, a spa, and a bar. You can also enjoy the hotel's tranquil atmosphere and its proximity to historical sites and natural beauty.

Kira No Sato is a traditional Japanese inn situated just a short 7-minute drive from Izu-kogen Train Station, amidst peaceful greenery in Itō City. Guests consistently rate the inn highly for its location, cleanliness and overall experience.
The inn features rooms decorated in a traditional Japanese style, with many featuring tatami flooring. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including both public and private natural hot spring baths, a restaurant serving Japanese and Western-style cuisine, and complimentary amenities such as yukata robes and ramen noodles.

Ogiwarakan is a traditional Japanese inn situated 5km from Togura Train Station, 500m from Chikumabashi Park and 15km from Mount Obasute, in the famous Togura Kamiyamada hot-spring district. This establishment has received excellent user ratings for cleanliness and location, with guests particularly appreciating its very good location.
The inn offers authentic Japanese-style rooms with tatami flooring and futon bedding. Guests can enjoy both indoor and outdoor public hot-spring baths, as well as private hot-spring baths, a restaurant, room service, a spa, a swimming pool, and a concierge service.

Yumekaiyu Awajishima Ryokan, in Sumoto City on Awaji Island, is a minute's walk from Ohama Beach and 0.64km from Sumoto Castle, with a free shuttle service to Sumoto Bus Centre.
This family-friendly hotel offers a range of amenities including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa, and restaurants serving fresh seafood and Japanese cuisine, alongside traditional Japanese rooms and modern rooms with private balconies, all complemented by free bicycle use for exploring the local area.

This ryokan is located a short drive from Uozu Station, just 20 minutes from Uozu Aquarium and 40 minutes from Kurobe Gorge.
The ryokan offers a range of amenities including a swimming pool, sauna, and private hot spring baths, as well as traditional Japanese-style rooms with tatami flooring.

Okudogo Ichiyunomori, a family-friendly Japanese inn in Matsuyama, is conveniently located approximately 5.6km from Joshin-ji Temple and 6km from Matsuyama Shrine.
This Matsuyama accommodation offers guests a range of amenities including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, spa, restaurant, bar, and fitness centre, alongside allergy-free rooms with modern conveniences and on-site hot springs.

Ikoi no mura Notohanto, situated in Shika Machi on the Noto Peninsula, is conveniently located 10km from Myōjō-ji Temple and 14km from Keta-taisha Shrine.
This one-bedroom Japanese inn offers a sauna, free parking, a restaurant, and sleeps up to seven guests, boasting a garden and WiFi; nearby attractions include the Notojima Glass Art Museum and Twin Bridge Noto.

Karatsu Seaside Hotel is situated in Higashi Karatsu, a district in Karatsu City, just 42km from Fukuoka and 35km from Saga. The hotel enjoys an excellent rating for its location, cleanliness, and overall user experience.
The hotel offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning and flat-screen TVs, some with seating areas. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, relax in the sauna, or take a dip in the swimming pool, all while enjoying the beautiful ocean views and easy access to the beach.

This lodge is located in Minakami Machi, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with ski fields 750 meters away and close to Tanigawa Valley attractions.
The accommodation sleeps 34 guests across 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, offering complimentary electric-assist bicycles, snowshoes, sleds, snow-sculpting tools, a range of indoor and outdoor games, a large terrace for BBQs with nature views, and onsite craft coffee roastery, with nearby onsen and attractions such as the Minakami Station Steam Locomotive Turntable and Suzumori no Yu.

Baien Ryokan is situated in Yufu-shi, a short distance from Kinrinko Lake, Yufuin Stained Glas Museum, and Unaki Hime Shrine.
This traditional Japanese inn offers a private and a public hot spring bath, a mini-market for guests' convenience, and can accommodate up to nine guests.

Fujiya Hotel is located in the Miyanoshita district of Hakone, just a short walk from Miyanoshita Station and a scenic drive from the Gora area and Hakone-Yumoto Train Station. The hotel has received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
This traditional Japanese inn features beautiful Meiji Era architecture and offers a range of amenities, including natural hot springs, indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness centre, a spa, and a variety of dining options. Guests can also enjoy the hotel's spacious gardens, greenhouse, and on-site shops and museum.

Sojiin, a guesthouse within a Buddhist temple in Mount Kōya, is centrally located west of Kongōbu-ji Temple and directly opposite Danjōgaran, approximately 42 kilometres from Sakai and 40 kilometres from Kansai International Airport.
This family-friendly inn offers single bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a restaurant serving gluten-free and vegan options (halal available on request), plus amenities including Wi-Fi, parking, and a garden terrace; advance notice is required for late check-in and special meal requests.

Inasayama Kanko Hotel is located on the slopes of Mount Inasayama, a 5km drive from JR Nagasaki Train Station and around 5km from Nagasaki Peace Park, Glover Garden, and Nagasaki Chinatown. This hotel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The hotel features a range of modern amenities, including a swimming pool, spa, and fitness centre, while also offering traditional Japanese experiences like public baths and a restaurant serving authentic kaiseki dinners. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of Nagasaki from the sky lounge, observation deck, or their own private balcony.

Kawakamiya Kasuitei is a traditional Japanese inn located in the Gero Onsen area, just 5 kilometres from Gero Station and a 15-minute walk from JR Gero Station. The ryokan has received excellent ratings for cleanliness and user experience, and a very good rating for its location.
The inn offers authentic Japanese-style guestrooms with tatami flooring and yukata robes. Guests can enjoy the rejuvenating benefits of Gero Onsen's famous hot springs, with some rooms even featuring private hot spring baths. The ryokan also provides a range of amenities including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, terrace, garden, sauna, spa, and free parking.

Yumerindo Ryokan is situated in the Kurokawa Onsen area, a 2.5-hour bus journey from both Fukuoka and Kumamoto Airports and a 3-hour bus journey from JR Hakata Station. This traditional Japanese inn offers guests a choice of multiple hot spring baths, including open-air and private options, as well as a restaurant serving delicious Japanese cuisine.

Kobe Minato Onsen Ern is situated in the Minatojima district of Kobe, just a short taxi ride from both Sannomiya Station and Motomachi Station, making it a convenient base for exploring the city. This ryokan enjoys very good user and location ratings, as well as an excellent cleanliness rating.
Each room offers a private terrace with stunning sea views and a traditional Japanese-style seating area with a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities and activities, including multiple hot spring baths, a fitness centre, a spa, a restaurant, a bar, and a garden.