Japan Hot Spring Ryokan Data v1
Average Price: One Night with Two Meals
| Region | Average Price (JPY/person) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hakone | Source not available〔1〕 | Kanagawa Prefecture; 2-hour radius from Tokyo |
| Kusatsu | Source not available〔1〕 | Gunma Prefecture; One of Japan's Three Famous Hot Springs |
| Beppu | Source not available〔1〕 | Oita Prefecture; 8 hot spring areas "Beppu Eight Hot Springs" |
| Yufuin | Source not available〔1〕 | Oita Prefecture; Concentration of garden-style ryokan |
| Atami | Source not available〔1〕 | Shizuoka Prefecture; Closest hot spring to Shinkansen |
| Gero | Source not available〔1〕 | Gifu Prefecture; One of Japan's Three Famous Hot Springs |
| Noboribetsu | Source not available〔1〕 | Hokkaido; Sulfur hot spring Jigokudani (Hell Valley) |
〔1〕Query Source: NotebookLM
jp-encyclopedia-knowledge-base(Secondary query: 2026-04-11).
The Notebook contains only general descriptions, with no specific figures for the following:
・Average price for one night with two meals at each hot spring area (Hakone/Kusatsu/Beppu/Yufuin/Atami/Gero/Noboribetsu)
・Public bathhouse (sentō/ Soto hot spring) admission fees
The Notebook only mentions: Foot baths are usually free; Super-luxury ryokan ¥150,000+/night; Some ryokan in Beppu and other areas have adopted the "accommodation and meals separate" model.
Recommended additional sources: JALAN Annual Statistical Report, Ikyu.com Ryokan Average Price Data, Local Hot Spring Tourism Association Published Rates.
Day Trip Hot Spring (Bath Fees)
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Foot bath (Ashiyu) | Free (Commonly found everywhere) |
| Public bath admission fee | Source not provided〔1〕 |
Tattoo Bathing Policy (2015 Survey Data)
| Policy Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Ban on tattooed bathers | Approximately 56% of hot spring operators |
| No refusal of tattooed guests | Over 30% of hotels/ryokans |
| Allowed with coverage | 13% of operators |
Note: Some modern ryokans are gradually relaxing restrictions; it is recommended to confirm individually before traveling.
Open-Air Bath (Roten-buro) Destinations
| Location | Prefecture | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Takaragawa Onsen | Gunma Prefecture | One of Japan's largest mixed-gender open-air baths |
| Tsuru-no-yu (Nippon Onsen) | Akita Prefecture | Used by feudal lords during the Edo period; milky white spring water |
| Kurokawa Onsen | Kyushu (Kumamoto Prefecture) | "Nyuto Tegata" (¥1,500) allows access to 3 open-air baths |
| Nakanoshima Onsen | Wakayama Prefecture, Nachikatsuura | An island hot spring in the sea reachable only by boat |
Spring Type
| Spring Type | Representative Locations |
|---|---|
| Multiple Colors (Sulfur/Carbonic Acid/Milky/Mud Bath, etc.) | Beppu Hot Springs, Oita Prefecture (Beppu's Eight Hot Springs) |
| Sulfur Spring | Kusatsu / Noboribetsu / Zao |
| Carbonated Spring | Nagayu (Oita Prefecture), Soda Springs |
Accommodation Market Background (2024)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Hotel price increase in major Japanese cities | +33% (2024) |
| Tokyo hotel average annual occupancy rate | 87.6% |
| Recommended advance reservation time for fine dining (reference) | 1–3 months |
Hotel Check-in Etiquette (see JP_datatable_住宿_v1.md)
- Shoes must be removed before entering tatami rooms
- Meals must be consumed on time
- Shower before entering the bath; bathe completely nude; hair/towels must not touch the bath water
Data Sources / Related Verification
The information in this article is compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (JP_datatable_溫泉旅館_v1.md), with reference to JP region publicly available official data and industry documents. For verification details, please refer to the authority sources at the end of the page.
Japan Key Data
Japan 2023: 25.06M inbound visitors, JPY 5.3T tourism spend, JPY 12.6T ag & fisheries, most Michelin stars globally.
| Indicator | Data | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Inbound | 25.06M | JNTO |
| Ag & Fish | JPY 12.6T | MAFF |
| Tourism Spend | JPY 5.3T | MLIT |
