“Japanese Alps — Matsumoto gatewayOnsen ryokan, pre/post-Alps base”

“~200-yr, 9th-generation inn - Nakasendo — Tsumago”

“Best-value Fuji & lake views”

“On-trail onsen ryokan, bento lunches”

“Japanese Alps — in KamikochiStay inside the national park”

“Yakushima — MiyanouraGuesthouse with boot rental + drying room”

“Yakushima — south coastVillas, spa, Michelin-level dining”

“Benchmark Fuji-view onsen ryokan”

“Edo post-town ryokan, famed dinner”

“Hiker hostel, 3 private onsen”