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With sea views, Iseya, Seaview Private Onsen Bath is situated in Unzen and has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. This 3-star ryokan offers a lift. The ryokan also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

During our 16-day holiday in Japan, my husband & I, together with another couple, stayed in 7 ryokans/hotels & Iseya is the BEST! The hotel is new & clean & the facilities are so good! We opted for dinner & breakfast in the hotel & we were so happy & satisfied with the quality & freshness of the food & service level of the attending staff who went beyond their call of duty to make us comfortable! Special mention goes to a male service staff (I think he is the supervisor; forgot his name but was Mayama or something) who served us dinner on 15 Nov. We wanted to order a bottle of red wine & sake to go with our dinner & asked for his recommendation. The sake he recommended was so good, we decided to buy 2 extra bottles to bring home! When this same male service staff heard from us that we had to rush off to catch the ferry to Kumamoto the next morning & breakfast only starts at 7.30am, he left word for our breakfast to be ready earlier. We were pleasantly surprised & so grateful that a new batch of service staff were waiting for us at the dining room when we went down to checkout at 7.20am on 16 Nov. Really fantastic service! I would strongly recommend anyone looking for accommodation in Nagasaki to book Iseya! You won't regret it!! Mrs Chia Singapore 15-16 November 2023

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9.2
Superb
250 reviews
Price from
£160
per night

Set in Unzen and only 48 km from Nagasaki Museum of History, Hanzuiryo offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 48 km from Nagasaki Station. The ryokan has family rooms.

The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

Beautiful setting in the Unzen National park area. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at.

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9.6
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
£819
per night

Boasting 4 indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, Yuyado Unzen Shinyu is located a 30-minute drive from Shimabaragaiko Train Station. Free Wi-Fi is available at public areas.

Air conditioned rooms feature an en suite bathroom, a TV and a refrigerator. Each comes with Yukata robes, a green tea set and an electric kettle. Free toiletries are also available.

We had in-room onsen, which was amazing. The public onsen was also good. Dinner in a private room for our party was delicious. The town is very convenient to the mountains and the rest of the Unzen part of the national park.

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9
Superb
25 reviews
Price from
£282
per night

Unzen Kyushu Hotel is a minute's walk from Unzen Jigoku and an 18-minute walk from Unzen National Park. The ryokan features luggage storage space.

At the ryokan, all rooms have a terrace and a private hot spring bath. Rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and free amenities. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Great view from room. Bed is comfortable and felt as if I’m at home.

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9.5
Exceptional
59 reviews
Price from
£219
per night

Set in Unzen, 19 km from Unzen National Park, kangetsusou offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The ryokan features family rooms.

At the ryokan, the units come with a shared bathroom.

This is a quiet place in a great location with a wonderful host. Felt like a warm hospitable Ryokan. We loved the atmosphere, the hot tubs, and we enjoyed a delicious breakfast cooked by our host. We used this ryokan as a centre to explore the area. We have many fond memories of this stay.

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8
Very good
43 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Featuring free WiFi, Fukutokuya Ryokan offers an accommodation in Unzen, 6 km from Unzen Hot Spring. Free private parking is available on site.

Unzen National Park is 7 km from Fukutokuya Ryokan, while Kuchinotsu Harbor is 13 km from the property. Nagasaki Airport is 34 km away.

This is a small local onsen hotel. I had a comfortable stay for a night . My room included a washroom and for the bathroom we used the shared public onsen. The onsen is excellent which is clean and spacious. There are few rooms of onsen (both indoor and open air), so we can choose trying different ones. In overall the stay is really reasonably priced. I would recommend it if you are going to stay in Unzen.

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8.6
Fabulous
5 reviews
Price from
£81
per night

Unzen Miyazaki Ryokan features a 1,650-square-meter Japanese garden, natural hot spring baths, free Wi-Fi, an on-site bar, cafe, souvenir shop and an exclusive lounge for guests staying in rooms on the 4th floor.

Excellent in all aspects. Good room size, nice mattress, has private family onsen, very friendly and helpful staff, delicious and fresh breakfast and dinner. Located next to a national park, very convenient for morning and evening walks.

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8.6
Fabulous
9 reviews
Price from
£354
per night

Guests can sleep in Japanese futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floors or on Western beds. All air-conditioned rooms feature a TV and a fridge, while Japanese Yukata robes are provided for each guest. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers. Some rooms come with a private cypress bath or feature views of Lake Oshidori.

Had to leave early in the morning and they offered me right away a bento box for breakfast. Loved the pond view. Welcome drink green tea. Great dinner and friendly staff.

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8.5
Very good
63 reviews
Price from
£142
per night

The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Guests can stay in rooms with Western beds and a tatami (woven-straw) seating area or in rooms with tatami floors and Japanese futon bedding. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer.

Really nice and relaxing place! Perfect location for exploring Unzen. The staff is very friendly and accommodating! The food was amazing, but there was too much food and my partner and I couldn't finish everything. They had a nice variety of onsens, both private and public.There is plenty of private parking for the hotel just around the corner (after making the first left). I can't speak Japanese, but the staff was very friendly and patient with us! We used Google translate to translate the menu and paperwork. Thank you so much to the friendly staff, I definitely want to stay here again!

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8.5
Very good
65 reviews

Located in Unzen, a 19-minute walk from Unzen National Park, Minshuku Unzen features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is around 11 km from Shimabara Arena and 17 km from Kuchinotsu Harbor. The property is situated a 3-minute walk from Unzen Hot Spring.

All guest rooms in the ryokan are equipped with a TV. All rooms come with a shared bathroom with a hair dryer.

Very good, affordable option in Unzen. The facilities are very clean, the room is traditional with futon and yukata, and the bath is nice. The pension does not have outdoor bath but there are many public baths just a few minutes away. The host is a very welcoming old lady, she prepares nice typical Japanese breakfast. Thank you! 😊🙏

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8.4
Very good
99 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.
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  • Hanzuiryo
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews

    Set in Unzen and only 48 km from Nagasaki Museum of History, Hanzuiryo offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Unzen Kyushu Hotel
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 59 reviews

    Unzen Kyushu Hotel is a minute's walk from Unzen Jigoku and an 18-minute walk from Unzen National Park. The ryokan features luggage storage space.

    お部屋の露天風呂🛀はいつでも入れるのでよかったです。 ラウンジもドリンクサービスが充実して良かったです。

  • Iseya, Seaview Private Onsen Bath
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 250 reviews

    With sea views, Iseya, Seaview Private Onsen Bath is situated in Unzen and has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. This 3-star ryokan offers a lift.

    Great customer service and the room was very comfortable

  • Yuyado Unzen Shinyu
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 25 reviews

    Boasting 4 indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, Yuyado Unzen Shinyu is located a 30-minute drive from Shimabaragaiko Train Station. Free Wi-Fi is available at public areas.

    Everything - the room, service and food were all exceptional.

  • Unzen Miyazaki Ryokan
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 9 reviews

    Reopening December 15, 2022! Unzen Miyazaki Ryokan features a 1,650-square-meter Japanese garden, natural hot spring baths, free Wi-Fi, an on-site bar, cafe, souvenir shop and an exclusive lounge for...

  • Fukutokuya Ryokan
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, Fukutokuya Ryokan offers an accommodation in Unzen, 6 km from Unzen Hot Spring. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms have a TV.

  • Azumaen
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 63 reviews

    Only a 2-minute drive from Unzen Jigoku Hell, Azumaen offers accommodations with tatami (woven-straw) floors.

    湖の畔のロケーションが素晴らしかった。日常を忘れリフレッシュする事ができた。スタッフの方々の応対が丁寧で寛いで過ごせた。

  • Unzen Fukudaya
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 65 reviews

    At Unzen Fukudaya, guests can enjoy public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and relaxing massages. Free wired internet is provided in all rooms, while the lobby provides free Wi-Fi.

    ご飯がすごく美味しくて、またコロナ禍という事もあり場所も個室で頂けたのがよかった。 温泉も大満足です。

  • Minshuku Unzen
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 99 reviews

    Located in Unzen, a 19-minute walk from Unzen National Park, Minshuku Unzen features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

    女将さんのフレンドリーな対応でほっこりしました。 田舎に帰った感じです! お料理も大変美味しかったです。

  • kangetsusou
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 43 reviews

    Set in Unzen, 19 km from Unzen National Park, kangetsusou offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The ryokan features family rooms.

    寝る部屋と、お茶を飲んだり歓談したりする部屋(テーブル、いすがあるよ)が別になっていて、安いのに、いろいろ便利でした。

  • Unzen Iwaki Ryokan
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 42 reviews

    Unzen Iwaki Ryokan offers public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and traditional multi-course meals. Guests sleep in Japanese-style rooms and free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby.

    一泊のみでしたけど親切な対応でほっこりしました 部屋は広く 平日もあって人が少くお風呂は貸切みたいな感じで 得した気分😊 湯加減がとても良かった。

  • Unzen Sky Hotel
    Central location
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 41 reviews

    Located in the middle of Unzen National Park's hot spring area, the Unzen Sky Hotel features indoor and outdoor natural hot spring baths, a Japanese restaurant and a souvenir shop.

    Great facilities and very close to bus stop and attractions.

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Ryokans that guests love in Unzen

  • Avg. price/night: £52.66
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 99 reviews
    Perfect location to explore Unzen/Shimabara. The owner and staffs are extremely friendly and helpful, told us their favourite onsen spots/restaurants/activities etc. We enjoyed chatting a lot :) Our Japanese Tatami room was spacious and spotless clean. Nice view from the window! We would definitely come back again.
    Midori
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 99 reviews
    Extremely clean. Old style hotel. Great room and very good size with towels and yukata if you need. Hot tea and water provided. We enjoyed the breakfast. Japanese style but not too overwhelming. Close to unzen centre ad there are restaurants for evening food there and plenty onsens
    Martin
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5 reviews
    This is a small local onsen hotel. I had a comfortable stay for a night . My room included a washroom and for the bathroom we used the shared public onsen. The onsen is excellent which is clean and spacious. There are few rooms of onsen (both indoor and open air), so we can choose trying different ones. In overall the stay is really reasonably priced. I would recommend it if you are going to stay in Unzen.
    wingyu
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £158.88
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 250 reviews
    Room was spacious and comfortable, with own private onsen. They offered different patterned yukata for us to choose! We ordered dinner and breakfast and they offered the best meals we had to-date fr hotel/ ryokan. The staff were very friendly and hospitable. Free coffee / tea at lobby were a bonus.
    Shin Min
    Family with young children
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 176 reviews
    Best place to stay in Unzen! Very friendly and welcoming owner. It felt super cozy and easy. Also the free onsen tickets are a big plus
    Philipp Nicolas Bruno
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £158.88
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 250 reviews
    Onsen bath tub in the room is excellent.
    HUEI-YU
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 99 reviews
    Very good, affordable option in Unzen. The facilities are very clean, the room is traditional with futon and yukata, and the bath is nice. The pension does not have outdoor bath but there are many public baths just a few minutes away. The host is a very welcoming old lady, she prepares nice typical Japanese breakfast. Thank you! 😊🙏
    Louis
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 63 reviews
    Very nice onsen with a beautiful view on the lake. The futons were super comfortable and the chamber was spacious!
    Seapotes2
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £158.88
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 250 reviews
    the Obama bus terminal is just 3mins walk away, and the ryokan is right next to the sea, you can see sunset just stepping out or enjoy it in your room. the rooms are also very clean. and the room we booked was with a private spring within the room, it was perfect! hot spring, sunset and the ocean.
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 99 reviews
    This is a cozy hotel with traditional rooms and a small onsen. The owners are incredibly helpful and very sweet. The location is convenient and within walking distance to the town and they provide parking if you inform them in advance. The rooms here are really special - they are huge tatami rooms with comfortable futons. The rooms have recently been renovated so that they keep their traditional feeling but are not dusty or dated. Every thing is very clean.
    Carlotta
    Young couple

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