r/OnsenRyokanJapan

If you want to experience a Ryokan stay in Kyoto but you have a limited budget, I recommend you to stay at this Ryokan! You can book it online here.

It has a nice local vibe with the usual traditional features of a Ryokan but the rates here are lower than similar options in Kyoto. At this price, you still have an onsen but it's a bit small.

Ryokans in Kyoto are pretty expensive so check this guide if you want to discover more affordable ryokans in Kyoto.

If you are traveling to Hokkaido and want to visit a hot spring town, head to Noboribetsu Onsen! It has gorgeous ryokans and I would specially recommend Ryotei Hanayura that you see in the pictures above.

You can also check out more ryokans in Noboribetsu Onsen here.

Would you try a mixed-gender onsen in Japan? This tradition, called konyoku, was once a normal part of Japanese bathing culture, especially in remote hot spring towns. It has become much rarer today, but it still survives in some rural areas, including parts of Tohoku, where it remains part of local onsen heritage. Some spots now even offer modesty garments to make it more comfortable for visitors. Would this be on your Japan bucket list, or not for you?

Miyama Ouan is one of the ryokans I’d recommend around Takayama if you want that classic mountain onsen feel. It has a beautiful setting, relaxing baths, and a cozy traditional style that works really well after exploring the area.

You can book it easily here: Miyama Ouan Ryokan.

You can also find more ryokans in Takayama with private onsen here.

Kinosaki Onsen is one of the most tattoo-friendly onsen towns in Japan, with all seven of its public bathhouses officially allowing tattoos of all sizes without requiring guests to cover them.

A lot of its ryokans also accept people with tattoos. In the pictures above, it's the Ryokan Ginka.

You can also find more tattoo friendly onsen ryokans in Japan here.