Tokyo Ryokan
Staylist lists 16 ryokan in Tokyo, most of them in Taito Ward. A ryokan stay usually includes a multi-course dinner and breakfast, futon bedding and shared hot baths, with set check-in and dinner times. Many restrict tattoos in the shared baths, so check before you book.
The typical one costs about $77 a night, against $94 for a typical hotel in Tokyo. Below: our picks, then all of them ranked by guest rating, with price and location.
More about Tokyo ryokan
Tokyo ryokan: 16 ryokan (traditional Japanese inns), ranked by guest rating. Most are in Taito Ward (8). The typical one costs about $58 a night, most between $48 and $92, against $94 for a typical hotel in Tokyo. Top-rated: Yamanaka Ryokan, rated 9.9 from 71 guest reviews.
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Short on time? Our picks
Compare these 3 side by side- Best value · under $150Yamanaka RyokanOur top pick overall$92 a night
- Best mid-range · $150–$300Prostyle Ryokan Tokyo Asakusa$252 a night
- Best upscale · $300+Fufu Tokyo Ginza$757 a night
Best value (under $150): Yamanaka Ryokan (guest rating 9.9 from 71 reviews, about $92 a night, our top pick overall). Best mid-range ($150–$300): Prostyle Ryokan Tokyo Asakusa (guest rating 9.3 from 84 reviews, about $252 a night). Best upscale ($300+): Fufu Tokyo Ginza (guest rating 9.5 from 53 reviews, about $757 a night).
Best ryokan in Tokyo
Ranked by guest rating, every budget in turn: the best-rated under $150, from $150 to $300, and over $300, then the next of each.
- 1
from $92 / night
- 2
from $252 / night
- 3
from $757 / night
- 4
from $77 / night
- 5
from $245 / night
- 6
from $51 / night
- 7
from $215 / night
- 8
from $85 / night
- 9
from $58 / night
- 10
from $29 / night
- 11
from $57 / night
- 12
from $20 / night
- 13
from $43 / night
- 14
from $48 / night
- 15
- 16
By area
- Taito (8): Yamanaka Ryokan, Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu, Ryokan Kamogawa Asakusa
- Shinjuku (2): Onsen Ryokan Yuen Shinjuku, Ryokan Ichinao
What guests say about Tokyo ryokan
We counted the pros and cons in the Staylist AI overviews of guest reviews for 9 of these hotels. Guests most often praise the location (4 of 9) and staff (3 of 9). The most common complaints are about small rooms (3). Tip: If space matters, check the room size in m² before you book, and book a twin if you want two beds.
Questions about Tokyo ryokan
What is a ryokan?
A traditional Japanese inn: tatami-mat rooms, futon bedding, and often a hot-spring bath (onsen). Many include dinner and breakfast, served in the room or a dining room.
Is a ryokan the same as an onsen?
No. An onsen is a hot-spring bath; a ryokan is an inn. Many ryokan have their own onsen, but not all do. Check the amenities on each hotel's page.
How much does a ryokan in Tokyo cost?
Typically about $58 a night; most of the 14 with a previously observed price cost $48 to $92. For comparison, the typical hotel in Tokyo is about $94. Prices are earlier observations, not quotes; the booking site shows the live price for your dates.
Which are the top-ranked Tokyo ryokan?
On Staylist World: Yamanaka Ryokan (guest rating 9.9 from 71 reviews), Ryokan Asakusa Shigetsu (guest rating 9.5 from 107 reviews), Ryokan Sansuiso (guest rating 9.7 from 49 reviews). The order weighs each score by how many guests reviewed the hotel, and no hotel can pay to rank higher.
Where are most Tokyo ryokan?
Taito (8), Shinjuku (2).
Do Tokyo ryokan have an onsen?
1 of the 16 list a hot-spring bath (onsen) among their amenities. Check each hotel's page for private or in-room baths.
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Based on the star rating and prices collected for each hotel. Previously observed price; confirm current price and availability. Data updated 27 October 2026. How Staylist ranks hotels.