The 10 best Government resorts in Japan, Japan

May 4, 2023 Kelli Reichel

In the Land of the Rising Sun, ancient temples sit alongside neon wonderlands and shinto shrines offer pockets of peace amid metropolises. Add tea ceremonies, snow monkeys, sushi, kimonos, and karaoke to the mix, and you’ve got one of the world’s most fascinating countries.
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1. Miyajima Morinoyado

Miyajimacho Omoto Park, Hatsukaichi 739-0588 Hiroshima Prefecture
Excellent
26%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
7%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 117 reviews

Miyajima Morinoyado

Old, tired hotel, bed as hard as a stone, helpful staff

Reviewed By tnbms162016

It's about 20 minute walk from the ferry terminal, but the staff gave me a ride both ways. It's a public-run hotel and looks like it. The staff do their best. The room is old and tired, badly in need of reburshing. The bed is as hard as rock, very uncomfortable. I had dinner there - no choice, just take it or leave it - but it was actually quite tasty. I chose this hotel because it was the only one open in this Covid January. It there had been anything else open, I wouldn't have stayed here.

2. Ebino Kougenso

1489 Suenaga, Ebino 889-4302 Miyazaki Prefecture
Excellent
36%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 44 reviews

Ebino Kougenso

霧島錦江湾国立公園内、標高1200m位置する唯一の国民宿舎 韓国岳や池めぐりなど徒歩圏内!と好立地。また自慢の温泉は すべて源泉かけ流し温泉で疲れた体を芯から癒してくれます。 食事は、地産地食材を中心とした季節の会席料理をご提供。

Nice Onsen, Nice View, Nice Location

Reviewed By Sunghyun P

Located right next to the Mt. Iwodake and three volcanic ponds. The location is really nice because it's really cozy to take a rest in the onsen(hot spring) after trekking the Ebino Plateau and the Three Ponds(unfortunately, I didn't make it to have a look at the Budouji because of the volcanic activity of Mt. Iwodake). The room was clean and cozy, but the wallpaper was a little bit teared off(very little). The dinner was nice too, the Japanese Kaiseki cuisine was served. Onsen was nice too. It's a hot spring of mild water with some iron, known to be quite rare. The outer bath was also nice.

3. Rainbow Sakurajima

1722-16 Sakurajima Yokoyamacho, Kagoshima 891-1419 Kagoshima Prefecture
Excellent
17%
Good
58%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 65 reviews

Rainbow Sakurajima

Realy Nice Time

Reviewed By Denise M

The hotel is convenient from the ferry and is situated with lovely bay views of Kagoshima. We had dinner in the restaurant and really enjoyed our meals. We had sashimi and the beef and vegetables you cook yourself over a hot stone-like grill. I also enjoyed browsing around their gift shop as they had a lot of interesting items and foods there. The room was Japanese style had a lovely view of the bay. When we went down for dinner they had our beds ready for us which was nice. The staff was very warm, friendly and hospitable. We really enjoyed our stay.

4. Kokumin Shukusha Hotel Takachiho

1037-4 Mitai, Takachiho-cho, Nishiusuki-gun 882-1101 Miyazaki Prefecture
Excellent
29%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 143 reviews

Kokumin Shukusha Hotel Takachiho

Spick & span hotel

Reviewed By I_S_B_L_o

Spacious hotel with big dining hall. Rooms are typical Japanese size. Service is efficient and friendly. Onsens are available. Dinner was generous. It’s near the Takachiho gorge which is simply gorgeous.

5. UnzenOnsen Seiunso

500-1 Unzen, Obamacho, Unzen 854-0621 Nagasaki Prefecture
Excellent
30%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 64 reviews

UnzenOnsen Seiunso

源泉かけ流しの四季を感じる露天風呂 日本国内にはたくさんの温泉と、たくさんの源泉かけ流しがあります。 しかし、正真正銘といえるものはとても数が少ないのです。青雲荘の湯は数少ない正真正銘の条件をクリア。 何度もリピートしたくなる自然へのこだわりを、ご堪能下さい。

Delicious dishes & Excellent white hot spring

Reviewed By PeterTokyoPeter

Room is larger than what I expected. 8 tatami mats plus alpha space is so enough for 2 people. Sulfurous hot spring relaxed us well. "Jigoku" is 15 minutes on foot from this hotel. We enjoyed "Jigoku" hiking before breakfast. Dinner & breakfast is so delicious for us. In addition, hotel people's hospitality is so nice.

6. Sun Road Kibiji

825-1 Misu, Soja 719-1124 Okayama Prefecture
Excellent
28%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 47 reviews

Sun Road Kibiji

Nice, good value onsen hotel

Reviewed By JonRambo

This is a clean, friendly hotel on the outskirts of Soja near the surrounding farmland and forests. Pretty simple in a fairly modern building with a nice onsen attached. It's not a luxurious venue, but I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again and it is good value for money. Efficient and polite staff. A choice of western or Japanese style bedrooms. There is a Japanese banquet "kaiseki" for dinner and a buffet for breakfast. The food was tasty and plentiful, albeit not particularly fancy by Japanese standards. We got a taxi from Soja station for a thousand yen or so, and it's probably 3 km or so distant. The hotel will refund some of this if you show them your receipt. There is also a hotel mini bus that shuttles back and forwards to the station a few times a day. There is a big car park out the front, if necessary.

7. Sunrise Kujukuri

4908 Magame, Kujukuri-machi, Sanbu-gun 283-0114 Chiba Prefecture
Excellent
18%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 85 reviews

Sunrise Kujukuri

Amazing ocean front hotel!!!

Reviewed By Sandia W

Where to begin! Kujukuri is an amazing beach town and pretty much the closet place one can swim in the ocean from Narita Airport. The hotel is right on the beach and the ocean is a 2 minute barefoot walk away. Surfers, fisherman and beach walkers can be seen on the beach. Lots of cool shells, the waves are a little strong and the water is a bit cold but it is so worth it! After the beach take a dip in the lovely pools and hot tub, there is also an amazing steam room that is a really cool experience in itself. It is worth it to get the buffet breakfast (vegetarian options!) and dinner (if you eat meat/fish). Really great authentic experience! Wear the yukata and sandals they give you to round it out! Neat market, game room, spa, golf course, karaoke etc for entertainment in hotel. Or take a drive around town and check out local shops. Hotel staff are really sweet and accomodating. Rooms are awesome and very large. Rent a car from the airport and drive less than an hour to this awesome hotel on the beach!

8. Notojiso

1-30-1 Horyumachiukai, Suzu 927-1222 Ishikawa Prefecture
Excellent
47%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 51 reviews

Notojiso

Up-market Japanese-style hotel, but no showers in rooms

Reviewed By Charlie S

This hotel markets its ‘onshen’ communal bathing, but it seems strange that while each rooms has its own ensuite toilet and vanity basin, that they didn't bother putting in showers in the rooms - so the onshen is almost a requirement, not an option. Excellent kaiseki dinner.

9. Yamanoyado Nonaka Onsen

159 Moashoro, Ashoro-cho, Ashoro-gun 089-3964 Hokkaido
Excellent
56%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 61 reviews

Yamanoyado Nonaka Onsen

Experience the warmte of Hokkaido

Reviewed By Paul F

What a great place this is. We visited in oktober last year and Ive just found it online. We passed the ryokan by chance when we were planning a hike up to Mt Meakan (very intense). It was the best place we’ve come across in our two week Hokkaido trip. The woman who runs it is absolutely lovely and you feel part of the family immediately. Little English is spoken but possible to communicate. Go for the full breakfast and dinner options, real ryokan style! Don’t miss the hot springs in the back. They are truly healing after a day of hiking of cruising around the lakes. Great find! Would recommend this to everybody touring Hokkaido or planning to hike Mt Meakan. Be aware, very advanced hikers only. Don’t go up if it rains or snows! Thank you! We hope to come back any time soon.

10. Unomisaki

640 Ishi Juocho, Hitachi 319-1301 Ibaraki Prefecture
Excellent
46%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 83 reviews

Unomisaki

Great view of the Pacific Ocean

Reviewed By dexter1881

Tucked away at a remote site of Hitachi-Kita, but worthwhile to visit for its great view of the Pacific Ocean and indoor onsen on the 7th Floor. The only minus is there was no outdoor onsen overseeing the Pacific Ocean. Despite there is a small beach area beside the hotel, we were told that it is unsuitable for swimming due to the very steep seabed. Dinner was served in a private tatami dining room, the traditional fare was superb with huge varieties. I particularly loved the Hitachi beef shabu-shabu with ponzu sauce. Breakfast was served in a stunning chapel look-alike building, separated from the hotel via a connecting bridge. The overall experience staying there was very good.

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