The Best Ryokans in Tokyo

Tokyo

A traditional guesthouse in a quiet neighbourhood. Simple rooms have roll down futons, tatami matting, large windows and almost nothing else. Bathrooms are shared. The lounge area is a more contemporary affair with new-age furniture and bold colours. A friendly base for travellers on a budget.

• Value chic - A great value hotel in a quiet locality but with easy access to the city's main attractions.
• Learning - Cultural activities at the hotel include tea ceremonies & flower arrangement classes
• Local exploring - Excellent location for exploring the surrounding neighbourhood on foot
• Great walks - Located close to popular Ueno Park, which is lovely for relaxed walks

Tokyo (Chiyoda-ku)

Tokyo's first 5-star ryokan fills a 17-floor skyscraper, with each floor acting as an independent guesthouse. Expect utter luxury, whether unwinding in soothing onsens or feasting on exemplary Japanese cuisine. A serene haven for design lovers. Step outside into the heart of Tokyo. Superb.

• Other Activities - Experience the rituals of a typical tea ceremony in the hotel's dedicated tea room, a reflective, minimalist space
• City Style - A luxury hotel with each floor acting as an exclusive domain, accessible only by specific guests
• Yoga - Try early morning traditional sword training on the rooftop from 6.45am
• Hideaway - A restful oasis in the heart of one of the world's busiest cities

Tokyo

This hotel offers guests the traditional tea house experience in a contemporary Tokyo setting. Guestrooms offer flexible use with sliding screens, fold-away futons and tatami floors. Soak in the outdoor bath on the sixth-floor with views over the city after a day out sightseeing.

• Local exploring - Set in a charming district of Tokyo close to the river, book this hotel as a base for local sightseeing
• Romantic Break - With classic rooms and a sixth-floor hot tub, this hotel is perfet for a romantic couples' city break
• City Style - With tea house-inspired aesthetics and a central location, this hotel has lots of local Tokyo charm
• Great walks - Explore the city on foot with a long walk, starting at the pretty, neighbouring Denboin Garden

Tokyo (Taito-ku )

This design hotel is nestled in a Japanese-style Machiya townhouse in Taito, Tokyo. The hotel offers the option of a traditional experience, with futon beds and tatami mats, or contemporary, Western rooms. Enjoy a daily tea ceremony in the morning before you set out sightseeing.

• Romantic Break - The tranquil atmosphere at this hotel makes it a great place for a couples' break; ask staff for help to plan your sightseeing
• Local exploring - Set in a pretty, centrally located neighbourhood with good transport links, this hotel is perfect for local exploring
• City Style - With custom-designed interiors that draw on Japanese tea house culture, this hotel has plenty of local Tokyo charm
• Sights nearby - Visit the nearby Ono Terusaki Shrine, a historic Buddhist site said to have been founded in 852

Tokyo

This Tokyo hotel blends city style with Japanese tradition in central Shinjuku. In the elegant guestrooms, futon beds and tatami areas nod to local customs, while the rectangular windows with skyscraper views introduce contemporary Tokyo. Soak in the hotel onsen after sightseeing.

• City Style - Offering a blend of classic Japanese comfort and contemporary city style, this hotel has lots of local Tokyo charm
• Local exploring - Set in the heart of Tokyo in the Shinjuku neighbourhood, book this hotel as a base for your city exploring
• Romantic Break - With cosy suites, a romantic onsen and great restaurant, book this hotel for your next couples' city break
• Sights nearby - Visit the nearby Taiso-ji Temple, an oasis of calm in the area with a renowned Buddha statue and lots of local cats