Stay Overnight and Enjoy the Onsen and the Seasons at their Best! The Best Onsen Ryokans

For those who want a relaxing stay at a hot springs inn and enjoy fabulous local cuisine, look no further. Onsen Sommelier Masahiro Ishikawa of Sado Seaside Hotel helped us select the best onsen ryokan within each category. Here is the A-list of Sado's onsen ryokan!

Direct-from-the-Source for Those that Want Something Different... Inns with Exceptional Water Quality

For those that want something different, I recommend Ryokan Iriumi at Sawata Onsen. The water of the hot spring is categorized as a Hydrogen Carbonate Spring, but as it is a Moor Spring whose water contains ancient plant fossils, the color of the water is black. The floor of the bath is covered with tatami mats, which is quite rare and adds to the feeling of something very special. Since the inn is operated by a fish monger, the seafood is guaranteed to be fantastic. There is also a brownish-red hot springs at Oyado Kagetsu, which is a Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate Spring.

Located near Ryotsu Onsen No.2 spring well, Minami Ryokan of Sumiyoshi Onsen prides itself in directly sourcing the hot spring water. They also operate an open-air bath, but it's closed for the winter since the water temperature gets too low during the cold months. Their seafood menu is legendary as the owner prides himself in going to Ryotsu himself every morning to pick out the best fish he can find.

You can also enjoy hot springs from the same source as Minami Ryokan at ten other inns including Hotel Shiiya and the more traditional Hotel Mancho. Ogi Onsen Kamome-so in southern Ogi also offers great direct-from-the-source bathing.

At Minami Ryokan, not only can you enjoy sashimi, but local cuisines such as Ebi Shinjo (deep fried minced shrimp dumpling) and their famous Oyster Motoyaki (grilled oysters on a half-shell.)

Tatami mats in the bathroom at Ryokan Iriumi. The black hot springs is said to be good for many conditions including wounds, skin kerotosis, and menopause.

Enjoy Sado's specialty fugunoko-no-kasuzuke (blowfish row pickled in sake lees.) An accommodation plan that includes a 13-course dinner "Sado-oki Goyo Course" is very popular.

Hot springs water comes directly from the source at Minami Ryokan. You can enjoy open-air bathing in their Salt Spring except in the winter.

Lake, Ocean, Pasture... Fabulously Located Inns

Hotel Osado located on a hill at Kasugazaki in Aikawa Area is known for its open-air bath that overlooks the ocean. Take in the beautiful sunset and the fisherman's fire. You can also enjoy the view from Hotel Azuma and Hotel Misaki located on the western beach. At Yahata Hot Spring's Hotel Yahatakan, you can relax in an elegant Japanese garden setting. The hotel is a favorite of the Imperial Family's. You can view Kamo Lake from Sado Green Hotel Kiraku, Yoshidaya, Hotel New Katsura, Aokiya, and Ryotsu Yamaki Hotel.

Hotel New Katsura boasts two types of baths: open-air baths and private open-air baths.

The open-air bath at Hotel Osado offers grand vistas of the ocean. Take in the beautiful sunset and fisherman's fire.

Listen to the birds chirping as you relax and revive yourself in the pine tree garden at Hotel Yahatakan.

Unwind in Your Own Space in Your Private Bath

There are three types of open-air baths available for private rental at Yuraku Nagaya at Sado Green Hotel Kiraku. Hotel New Katsura at Shiizaki Onsen also has open-air bath available for private rental. Kabuse Onsen Aikawa Yamaki has rooms with baths where you can rent the bath only. You'll find guest rooms with open-air baths at Hotel Azuma, as well as an entire wing dedicated to rentable open-air baths located at the tip of the cape where you can enjoy the ocean view.

Open-air baths are available for private rental at Sado Green Hotel Kiraku with a view of Kamo Lake.

Rentable open-air bath at Hotel Azuma where you can enjoy the incredible view of Nanaura Beach.

Grand bath at Sado Green Hotel Kiraku. A view of Kamo Lake awaits you.

Take a breather in the rest area complete with water and tea on the second floor of Yurakuya's rentable open-air baths.

Great Inns with Great Baths for the Budget Traveler

Located in Akadomari Area, Sunrise Jyogahama is connected to Akadomari Jyogahama Onsen, which is open to guests of the hotel. Wood Palace Imose in Hamochi Area is located close to day use hot springs and restaurants. At about 7000 yen to 8000 yen inclusive of two meals, you can stay at Sado Seaside Hotel for about the same price as a minshuku inn. And of course you can bathe as much as you want. From Akadomari Jyogahama Onsen, you can see Mount Yahiko and Mount Kakuda over the ocean from the tub.

Other inns where you can stay for about 8000 yen per night including two meals are: Sado Grand Hotel, Jugetsukan in Ryotsu Area, Hotel Sadoya, Ryokan Doyu, and Hotel Meoto in Aikawa Area.

The Great Bath at Sado Seaside Hotel. People say that heat rash simply disappears after a dip in this water.

Sunrise Jyogahama and Akadomari Jyogahama Onsen are connected by a staircase on the second floor.

Inn Data (Ryotu Area)

Minami Ryokan

TEL:0259-27-5621
215-1 Sumiyoshi, Sado-shi
Getting There: 5 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 2 minutes on foot from Sumiyoshi Onsen bus stop (Higashi Kaigan Line)
From 8,978 yen per night with 2 meals
Day use not available

Oyado Kagetsu

TEL:0259-27-3131
262 Ryotsu Ebisu, Sado-shi
Getting There: 5 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 5 minutes on foot from Fukuura bus stop (Honsen Line)
From 10,650 yen per night with 2 meals
Day use not available

Hotel Shiiya

TEL:0259-27-2127
4916-7 Kamo Utashiro, Sado-shi
Getting There: 5 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 5 minutes on foot from Tojobashi bus stop (Honsen Line)
From 10,650 yen per night with 2 meals
Day use not available

Sado Green Hotel Kiraku

TEL:0259-27-6101
658 Harakuro, Sado-shi
Getting There: 5 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 1 minute on foot from Shiizaki Onsen Mae bus stop (Minami Line)
From 9,600 yen per night with 2 meals ((Private Open-Air Bath Rental is free for guests)
Day Use Bath: (Open-Air Bath "Tokino-mai Yu") Adult 500 yen, Child (12 and under) 300 yen (from 17:00 to 23:00)

Yoshidaya

TEL:0259-27-2151
261-1 Ryotsu Ebisu, Sado-shi
Getting There: 3 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 1 minute on foot from Ebisu Honcho bus stop (Honsen/Minami Line)
From 8,550 yen per night with 2 meals
Day use not available

Hotel New Katsura

TEL:0259-27-3151
696 Harakuro, Sado-shi
Getting There: 5 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 5 minutes on foot from Shiizaki Onsen bus stop (Minami Line)
From 10,650 yen per night with 2 meals (Private Bath Rental: 2,000 yen/40 minutes)
Day use not available

Aokiya

TEL:0259-27-4145
685-3 Harakuro, Sado-shi
Getting There: 5 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 5 minutes on foot from Shiizaki Onsen Mae bus stop (Minami Line)
From 8,550 yen per night with 2 meals
Day use not available

Ryotsu Yamaki Hotel

TEL:0259-23-4141
66 Akitsu, Sado-shi
Getting There: 10 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 2 minutes on foot from Akitsu Higashi bus stop (Honsen Line)
From 10,650 yen per night with 2 meals (Private Bath Rental: 2,000 yen/40 minutes)
Day use not available

Sado Seaside Hotel

TEL:0259-27-7211
80 Sumiyoshi, Sado-shi
Getting There: 5 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 1 minute on foot from Higshi Chugakko Mae bus stop (Higashi Kaigan Line)
From 7,500 yen per night with 2 meals
Day Use Bath: 500 yen (from 11:00 to 22:00)

Sado Seaside Hotel

Sado Grand Hotel

TEL:0259-27-3281
4918-1 Kamo Utashiro, Sado-shi
Getting There: 7 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 5 minutes on foot from Tojobashi bus stop (Honsen Line)
From 8,550 yen per night with 2 meals
Day use not available

Jugetsukan

TEL:0259-27-7069
229 Sumiyoshi, Sado-shi
Getting There: 10 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 1 minute on foot from Sumiyoshi Onsen Mae bus stop (Higashi Kaigan Line)
From 7,500 yen per night with 2 meals
Day use not available

Inn Data (Sawata Area)

Ryokan Iriumi

TEL:0259-52-3521
782 Kubota, Sado-shi
Getting There: 30 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 3 minutes on foot from Kubota bus stop (Honsen Line)
From 10,650 yen per night with 2 meals
Day use not available

Ryokan Iriumi

Hotel Yahatakan

TEL:0259-57-2141
2043 Yahata, Sado-shi
Getting There: 30 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; Nearby Yahata Onsen Mae bus stop (Minami Line/Ogi Line)
From 11,700 yen per night with 2 meals
Day Use Bath: 6 years old and older 700 yen, 3 to 5 year olds 350 yen (from 1:00 to 15:00, admittance up to 14:30)

Inn Data (Aikawa Area)

Hotel Mancho

TEL:0259-74-3221
58 Aikawa Orito-cho, Sado-shi
Getting There: 45 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 1 minute on foot from Aikawa Orito bus stop (Honsen Line)
From 10,650 yen per night with 2 meals
Day use not available

Hotel Osado

TEL:0259-74-3300
288-2 Aikawa Kabuse, Sado-shi
Getting There: 40 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 20 minutes on foot from Aikawa Sado Kaikan bus stop (Honsen Line)
From 9,600 yen per night with 2 meals
Day use not available

Hotel Azuma

TEL:0259-74-0001
548-1 Aikawa Oura, Sado-shi
Getting There: 45 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 25 minutes on foot from Sado Kaikan bus stop (Honsen Line)
From 10,650 yen per night with 2 meals (Private Open-Air Bath Rental: 2,100 yen/45 minutes)
Day use not available

Hotel Misaki

TEL:0259-76-2131
170 Tachibana, Sado-shi
Getting There: 1 hour by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 6 minutes on foot from Tachibana Nagatemisaki bus stop (Nanaurakaigan Line)
From 10,650 yen per night with 2 meals
Day use not available

Aikawa Yamaki Hotel

TEL:0259-74-3366
361 Aikawa Kabuse, Sado-shi
Getting There: 1 hour by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 10 minutes on foot from Aikawa Sado Kaikan bus stop (Honsen Line)
From 10,650 yen per night with 2 meals (Private Jacuzzi Bath Rental: 3,150 yen/40 minutes)
Day use not available

Hotel Sadoya

TEL:0259-74-3511
352-1 Aikawa Oritomura, Sado-shi
Getting There: 1 hour by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 5 minutes on foot from Amamachi bus stop (Honsen Line)
From 8,550 yen per night with 2 meals
Day use not available

Ryokan Doyu

TEL:0259-74-3381
333-1 Aikawa Kabuse, Sado-shi
Getting There: 40 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 20 minutes on foot from Aikawa Sado Kaikan bus stop (Honsen Line)
From 8,550 yen per night with 2 meals
Day Use Bath: Adult 500 yen, Child (3 to 12) 300 yen (from 16:00 to 23:00)

Hotel Meoto

TEL:0259-76-2511
1267-5 Takase, Sado-shi
Getting There: 50 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; nearby Meotoiwa bus stop (Nanaurakaigan Line)
From 7,500 yen per night with 2 meals
Day use not available

Inn Data (Hatano Area)

Kogane So (for seniors)

TEL:0259-66-4175
1810-2 Kurinoe, Sado-shi
Getting There: 25 minutes by car from Ryotsu Harbor; 2 minutes on foot from Sendo bus stop (Minami Line)
From 6,900 yen per night with 2 meals

Inn Data (Akadomari Area)

Sunrise Jyogaoka

TEL:0259-87-3215
2916 Mikawa, Sado-shi
Getting There: 5 minutes by car from Akadomari Harbor; 2 minutes on foot from Koshiboso bus stop (Maehama Line)
From 8,025 yen per night with 2 meals

Inn Data (Hamochi Area)

Wood Palace Imose

TEL:0259-88-3816
170-1 Hamochi Iioka, Sado-shi
Getting There: 20 minutes by car from Ogi Harbor; 2 minutes on foot from Ichinomiyamae Bus Stop ( Watatsu Line)
From 8,000 yen per night including 2 meals

Inn Data (Ogi Area)

Kamomeso (Ogi)

TEL:0259-86-2064
11-7 Ogi-cho, Sado-shi
Getting There: 3 minutes by car from Ogi Harbor; 1 minute on foot from Ogi Onsen bus stop (Ogi Line)
From 9,600 yen per night with 2 meals
Day Use Bath: Adult 390 yen, 6 to 12 years 140, 3 to 5 year olds 70 yen (from 10:00 to 21:00)

Ogi-kaigan Onsen Ogi-no Yu

TEL:0259-81-4111
1494-6 Ogi-cho, Sado-shi
Getting There: 5 minutes by car from Ogi Harbor; 1 minute on foot from Ogi-no Yu bus stop (Shukunegi Line)
From 5,000 yen per night (Meals extra)

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