Yoshikawaya

Tucked into Fukushima's onsen district, this luxury onsen ryokan sits a short drive from Iizaka Onsen, Horikiri House, and the Paradise of Flowering Peaches. Family-friendly and close to temples, orchards, and other local attractions.

Rooms are air-conditioned and practical-luxe with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with shower/tub combos. Expect daily housekeeping, turndown service, slippers and complimentary toiletries, all wrapped in a spa-ryokan atmosphere.

Full-service spa with massages and facials, indoor pool and pool facilities, sauna, karaoke and bicycle rentals. There’s also a playroom for kids, on-site shopping, 24-hour front desk and free self-parking — soak in hot-spring calm and unwind.

About 6,437 sq ft of conference space and meeting rooms for events. Luggage storage, safe-deposit boxes, roundtrip airport shuttle and complimentary train-station pick-up are available, and high-speed (wired) internet is offered (surcharge).

An on-site restaurant serves satisfying meals, with a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café for light bites and drinks. For local flavor, a popular nearby gyoza/dim-sum spot puts regional tastes within easy reach.