Kansai Japanese Ryokans and Onsen

The Kansai region is a vibrant and culturally rich area located in the southern-central part of Honshū. It includes seven prefectures: Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyōgo, Shiga, and Mie. Kansai is often considered the cultural heart of Japan, with a history that stretches back thousands of years.

This region is home to some of Japan’s most iconic cities, including Kyoto, known for its temples and traditional tea houses, and Osaka, famous for its modern skyline and bustling street food scene. Nara, once the ancient capital, offers historic sites like the Todai-ji Temple, while Kobe in Hyōgo prefecture is renowned for its maritime charm and culinary delights, including Kobe beef.

Kansai’s geography varies from the coastal areas of Wakayama and Osaka to the mountainous landscapes of Shiga and the pilgrimage routes of Mie.

Akashi Onsen

Amanohashidate Onsen

Arima Onsen

Hasedera Onsen

Inunakiyama Onsen

Ise Onsen

Ise-Shima Onsen

Ishikiri Onsen

Kawayu Onsen

Kinosaki Onsen

Kobe Onsen

Kohoku Nagahama Onsen

Kyoto Onsen

Mitsu Onsen

Miyazu Onsen

Nara Onsen & Open-Air Baths

Ogoto Onsen

Osaka Onsen

Ryujin Onsen

Shirahama Onsen

Sumoto Onsen

Toba Onsen

Toshima Onsen

Toyooka Onsen

Ujishi Onsen

Wakanoura Onsen

Wakayama Onsen

Yoshino Onsen

Yumura Onsen

Yunoyama Onsen

Map of ryokans in Kansai Region

Click the pins to view detailed information about each Ryokan.

Ryokans Map by Region