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.
