Traditional Japanese inns aren't just in the countryside. Discover Tokyo's best ryokans for your luxury-seeking clients.
While most agents book ryokans in Hakone or Kyoto, Tokyo has some hidden gems that combine traditional hospitality with urban convenience.
Hoshinoya Tokyo in Otemachi is the standout — a 17-storey ryokan in the financial district with onsen baths on the top floor and kaiseki dining. Each floor is a traditional Japanese living space.
For something more intimate, Sawanoya Ryokan in Yanaka offers an authentic experience at a fraction of the price. The neighbourhood itself feels like old Tokyo.
Booking considerations: Ryokans include dinner and breakfast (often the highlight). Tatami rooms sleep on futons — brief your clients. Shoes off at the entrance. Many have private onsen options for international guests.
Pair a ryokan night in Tokyo with a second in Hakone for the contrast — city energy meets mountain serenity.