Located in Nagano Prefecture is the stunning luxury Matsumoto Honbako, the onsen book hotel - a modern onsen ryokan where every room has it’s own private onsen. The ryokan is an advocate of bringing Asama Onsen town into the present, strengthening it for the future by giving new life to what was the former iconic Koyanagi ryokan under the Matsumoto Jujo project.

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.

Soak in the iconic milky blue outdoor baths at Tsurunoyu in Nyuto Onsen, Akita. Discover this historic 300-year-old ryokan, private baths, and snow views.

Our complete guide to Takimikan in Yamagata's Ginzan Onsen. Experience hillside serenity, breathtaking winter rotenburo views, and private annex baths.

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.

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 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.