Best Onsen Hotels and Ryokans in Tokyo to Suit Every Type of Traveller & Budget

Let’s admit it: travelling can be tiring at times. What better way to unwind and rejuvenate yourself after a long day of exploring than a nice long soak in an onsen? Trust us, do yourself a favour, and book a stay at any of these fantastic onsen hotels in Tokyo!

Just a three-minute walk to Sensoji temple, Onyado Nono Asakusa Natural Hot Springs offers a polished balance between Japanese culture and modern luxury. You’ll be asked to take off your shoes the minute you enter; the hotel’s floors are covered in tatami mats, and you’ll walk around barefoot for the entirety of your stay. Complete the experience by donning complimentary loungewear found in your room, which comes with a plush Western bed and blackout blinds.

The highlight here is naturally the onsen; before you visit, be sure to watch the in-room educational video on your television about onsen etiquette.

#KlookTip: Onyado Nono sure knows its way to guests’ hearts, enticing with free perks like late-night ramen, yakults, and ice lollies to beat the heat.

Less than 10 minutes on foot from Tsukiji Outer Market (say hello to street food galore!), Hotel Tsuki is designed with all things Japanese in mind. The beauty is in the details: in the rooms, you’ll find amenities that are all sourced from Japan. For example, Imabari towels, Japanese-made POLA amenities, Mino pottery teapots and teacups from Gifu prefecture, as well as Tsubamesanjo cutlery from Niigata.

#KlookTip: For added luxury, sign up for a room that comes with a Japanese cypress bathing tub.

If you didn’t get a room with a tub, the hotel has two private tubs available for a fee (advance reservation required). This private set-up is perfect for guests with tattoos who are after an onsen experience; they’re otherwise not permitted in most, if not all, hotel and public onsens. After an invigorating soak, relax further in the exclusive lounge and library. Or, how about a nightcap at the elegant sake bar?

Nestled in Shiba Park, Prince Park Tower Tokyo offers a hushed sanctuary in the midst of the city’s hustle and bustle. Overlooking Tokyo Tower, the hotel wows with rooms that have gorgeous views. 

Splash out on a suite on the Royal Floor, which comes with an exclusive butler service and use of the club lounge. The rooms on the premium club floors are designed to embody large open spaces (like those in Shiba Park), whilst the rooms on the panoramic floors, naturally, impress with sprawling views. The garden floor is of special mention as well, with Japanese-Western-style rooms that have a lovely Japanese garden.

On top of an onsen, the hotel also has a bowling alley and gym. Feeling peckish after warming up at the onsen? Order a bite in the comfort of your own room via the 24-hour room service.

#KlookTip: Hop on the free shuttle bus to JR Hamamatsucho station from the hotel (otherwise a 15-minute walk). From the station, it only takes 16 minutes to get to Haneda Airport via Tokyo monorail! 

A seven-minute walk from Shinjuku-gyoemmae station, Onsen Ryokan Yuen Shinjuku is all about tradition. ‘Yuen’ translates to mean ‘origins’ —the property offers guests the opportunity to experience the origin of ryokan culture which, as they so eloquently describe, is somewhat like the ‘omotenashi’ hospitality culture of Japan taking physical form. 

Yearning to soothe your tired muscles? Head on up to the 18th floor, where there’s both an indoor and outdoor bath. The open-air onsen is fed by water from a hot spring in Hakone, a renowned onsen destination. Have a good soak whilst savouring a stunning view of Shinjuku — sounds like total bliss to us!  

Don’t miss out on dining at the onsite Kakatojo restaurant as well, which serves seasonal ingredients from all around Japan in two styles: either grilled teppanyaki style, or freshly fried as tempura.

Art and design are at the forefront of any Mitsui Garden Hotel, and the Nihonbashi Premier branch is no different. The theme here is water, as the Nihonbashi district prospered due to its bountiful transportation network of canals. You’ll find these water-themed art pieces everywhere: spot them at the entrance, or in the guest rooms and common areas.

Rooms-wise, choose from seven room types; the junior suite twin is the most decadent of the lot, complete with a separate living area and a large bathtub.

#KlookTip: The in-room televisions are all equipped with screencast, so go ahead and chill with your favourite movie!

Lounge in a spacious onsen with a modern vaulted ceiling. The Japanese elements are prevalent here: the headrests and handrails are made with Japanese cypress, on top of Japanese umbrella pine lining the walls. Inhale the glorious woody scents, and feel your entire body unwinding.

The best part? Individuals with tattoos are usually not allowed into onsens. However, the hotel provides up to two cover stickers for free, which guests can use to conceal their tattoos before using the baths.

The beautiful Japanese garden that Hotel Chizanso is situated in dates back to the Meiji era, and continues to wow guests to date. Visit during spring to watch the garden come alive with 120 blooming sakura trees, in autumn to view stunning fall foliage, in summer to see flitting fireflies, or in winter to view the glorious contrast of plums and camellias against a snowy landscape. See if you can spot the three-storey pagoda, and check out a sacred tree that’s said to be 500 years old.

The hotel continues to impress with five-star service, nine restaurants, a suspended terrace, and traditional Japanese buildings. In fact, why not sign up for one of the activities organised by the hotel, such as a traditional tea ceremony experience, or a handy Japanese language lesson?

Pamper yourself at the hotel’s spa, where the star of the show is a large pool with a retractable roof. It has an onsen that’s fed with water couriered from the Izu Peninsula, as well as a sauna, jet bath, and a 24-hour fitness gym. For further indulgence, book a spa treatment such as a facial, massage, hot stone therapy, or aromatherapy.

#KlookTip: Travelling with kids? You’ll be glad to know that children aged four and above can access the spa facilities too as long as they’re accompanied by a guardian.

Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Ariake may not be in the most central of areas, but it’s just a four-minute walk from Ariaka Station. From there, you can take the Yurikamome line to places like Toyosu Fish Market and Odaiba. However, the hotel is directly connected to the Ariake Garden shopping centre too, which puts everything you need on your doorstep!

Be spoiled for choice with 11 room categories: double, twin, triple, family, and universal. Families, here’s a tip for you: save on packing these items (and save more luggage space for shopping!), which can be rented from the hotel. Think: cribs, bed guards, baby bathtubs, step stools, baby sofas, baby nail clippers, bottle sterilisers, childrens’ toothbrushes, and more.

Fancy a late-night soak? The Izumi Tenku no Yu Ariake Garden onsen is open round the clock! The onsen has eight different types of baths and saunas, including an open-air bath that draws its waters from 1500 metres below ground. After a good long session, head to the Relax Zone, where you can lounge in recliner chairs or sprawl out on beanbags.

Will you just look at that view! La Vista Tokyo Bay entices with splendid views from its guest rooms, with some rooms coming with panoramic baths or balconies. If you’re staying for a longer period of time, check out the residential room that comes with a large work desk, refrigerator, and microwave.

Definitely make time for the beautiful natural open-air hot spring on the top floor, where the water has been transported from Yukaisokai Misato onsen. It stays open till late too, closing at 1am and opening again at 5am the next day. The baths are gendered: for the men, there’s a sauna, pot bath, and waterfall bath. For the ladies, there’s a mist sauna, mist bedrock bath, and pot bath.

To top it all off, the hotel also has a swimming pool, gym, sky bar, and an attached convenience store in case you’re struck with a case of late-night munchies.

Take it from us: Onsen Ryokan Yuen Bettei Tokyo Daita is absolutely gorgeous. Located in the vintage hipster Shimokitazawa district (eight minutes walk from the station), the ryokan offers guests a rabbit-hole through which they can escape to another world altogether. A world that’s quintessentially Japanese, filled with shoji sliding walls in the rooms, distinct Japanese architecture, lovely Japanese gardens, and more. 

The basic rooms may be a little compact with little manoeuvring room; for more space, book the maisonette that fits two, or the residential suite that sleeps four.

#KlookTip: It’s all about the little touches that make any property stand out, such as the ochazuke bedtime snack that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own room.

Why travel to Hakone to enjoy its famous onsen waters when you can enjoy them in the heart of Tokyo? The hotel’s onsen draws its waters from Hakone itself; enjoy the indoor bath, or the outdoor cypress bath. The women’s bath even includes a mist sauna, which enhances the experience with original aromas produced by Izumi Kan, an artist from Awaji Island.

#KlookTip: Don’t be so quick to go back to your room after the onsen, and help yourself to the complimentary ice cream bar!

Overlooking Ueno Park, &Here Tokyo Ueno is a mere five-minute walk from Ueno station. The decor is modern and trendy, with plenty of room types to choose from. We have our eyes on the deluxe suite bunk, which comes with bunk beds and hanging chairs; the Japanese-Western-style suite, which has plush beds and a tatami seating area; or the family rooms, which come with a much-welcomed kitchenette.

Talk about an onsen with a view! Feel all your worries melt away at gender-segregated indoor and outdoor baths. You’ll find pyjamas and slippers in your rooms — feel free to wear these down to the onsen. If you have any tattoos, simply reach out to the front desk for a complimentary sticker to conceal them before you visit the facility.

We have to admit, the Dormy Inn hotel chain is probably one of our favourite places to stay  in Japan. Simple fuss-free, and pocket-friendly, Dormy Inn Ikebukuro is roughly nine minutes on foot from Ikebukuro Station. The rooms may be basic, but they come with down comforters and original three-dimensional pillows.

Plus, the freebies are the draw of any Dormy Inn stay! Think: complimentary yakults, ice cream, and even ramen at night. There’s even a reading corner stacked with manga books.

Head up to the 15th floor for the natural onsen. In fact, it’s the only black-hued natural hot spring in the area, with waters hailing from Sosa City in Chiba Prefecture. We’re not going to lie, you also won’t want to leave the aromatic sauna room (the aromas change with the seasons!) that has a television.

Luxury is the name of the game at Hoshinoya Tokyo, which is a modern establishment channelling the classic ryokan aesthetic. The rooms are a work of art, with tatami floors, and latticed windows (the patterns made when the sunlight shines through are lovely!). Each level has a cosy shared lounge, which links to all the rooms via tatami mat-lined corridors. 

#KlookTip: During your stay, why not try various activities or workshops? Try a Kenjutsu (art of the Japanese sword) class, watch a traditional Gagaku performance, or go on a rickshaw tour of the area.

The hotel has a natural hot spring, which has waters coming from 1500 metres underground. Venture from the indoor bath to the open-air outdoor bath, take on a deep-breathing wellness program, or check out the varied spa menu. Get ready to relax in 3, 2, 1…

Only about a five-minute walk from Ikebukuro station, Super Hotel Lohas Ikebukuro is a great base that won’t break the bank. The rooms may look slightly dated, but they’re comfortable. They’re also larger in size as compared to usual Japanese standards, with some room types coming with bunk beds for families or larger groups.

Plus, you’ll even get an onsen experience thrown in with the stay! The high-concentration artificial carbonated spring hits all the right spots, with separate baths for men and women. The onsen stays open throughout the night too, making it perfect for a late-night soak. 

#KlookTip: The cherry on top? From 5.30pm to 9.30pm, hotel guests are welcome to visit the bar, which rolls out complimentary soft drinks and alcohol.