Kyoto is the area in Japan that many people think of when they imagine Japanese culture and traditions. If you are looking to travel to Kyoto, you will experience all of this through the cityscapes, shops, and restaurants. However, we also think that staying at a ryokan is an indispensable experience.

Bathing in an onsen is a part of Japanese culture that has been alive for thousands of years, but some of us may be hesitant to enter the bath with strangers. Some of us also may have tattoos that prevent us from entering public baths in Japan.

These problems can be solved with a private onsen, a bath that can be rented out, or one that is attached to your room when you make your reservation.
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Are you looking for a private onsen in Tokyo and/or in the Tokyo area?

In this article, we will be introducing a series of 15 ryokan and hotels that include options for a private onsen.

If you are looking to prioritize convenience, we recommend that you choose a ryokan or hotel that is located in Tokyo. With many options for public transportation like bullet trains or planes, it will be easy to visit other locations if you want to explore other parts of the country.

On the other hand, if you want to have the traditional onsen experience and immerse yourself in nature, we recommend that you reserve a ryokan located in the prefectures surrounding Tokyo. Most of the time, you will be able to get to these locations with a 1 to 3-hour train from Tokyo, making it easy to go on day trips as well.
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Whether you live in Tokyo or are just visiting, making a trip out to the traditional onsen town of Hakone is a must if you want to experience real Japanese culture.

But, it is known around the world that to bathe in a Japanese onsen, you have to get naked.

Onsen have been a large part of Japanese culture for centuries, but getting nude around other people can be embarrassing, even for some Japanese people.

We think that everyone should be able to appreciate the relaxing and rejuvenating properties of onsen, without the awkwardness that comes with making eye contact with someone while naked.

For these reasons, we are going to introduce our top 12 ryokan and hotels in Hakone with private onsen.
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