Our Favorite Hotels in Japan Our Favorite Hotels in Japan

Our Favorite Hotels in Japan

Japan is a country of contrasts: neon-lit cities, tranquil temples, snowy mountains, and tropical islands. The accommodation is just as diverse. One night you might be in a sleek Tokyo high-rise, the next in a traditional ryokan with hot spring baths. To make it easier to choose where to stay, we’ve selected the best hotels in Japan, sorted by location. From historic Kyoto to trendy Osaka and serene snowy mountains, these are the stays that will make your trip unforgettable.

Our favorite hotels in Tokyo

Modern cafe interior with minimalist design, light wood floors, neutral tones, a central counter, seating areas, and shelves displaying items along the walls—perfect for guests seeking stylish Tokyo accommodation at HOTEL 1899 TOKYO.

HOTEL 1899 TOKYO

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Three people are in a modern office with large windows overlooking a cityscape at dusk, featuring a brightly lit tower and the sleek design reminiscent of Nine Hours Tokyo. One person is using a laptop at the table.

nine hours Hamamatsucho

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Modern multi-story Via Inn Prime Tokyo hotel building at dusk with illuminated windows, an entrance canopy, exterior lighting, and landscaped greenery in an urban setting.

Via Inn Prime Akasaka

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A modern mid-rise hotel building with a blue, white, and yellow facade, featuring many rectangular windows and the name Citadines displayed at the entrance in vibrant Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Citadines Shinjuku

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Our favorite hotels in Kyoto

Modern lounge with red curved sofas, potted plants, wooden ceiling panels, and a backlit insomnia sign on bookshelves. Inspired by Kyoto’s serene aesthetics, warm lighting creates a cozy atmosphere perfect for unwinding.

Insomnia KYOTO OIKE

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Exterior view of Imu Hotel Kyoto at dusk, with people sitting and socializing on the ground floor patio under warm lighting. Imu Hotel Kyoto’s inviting ambiance creates a perfect spot to unwind in the city.

Imu Hotel Kyoto

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A modern Kyoto hotel reception area with warm wood paneling, an illuminated front desk, vintage-style drawers on the back wall, and a glass display case on the left—welcome to Granbell Hotel.

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

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Our favorite hotels in Fuji

Lounge area with brown leather chairs and a large window offering a clear view of Mount Fuji, a lake, and a distant bridge—an inviting retreat at La Vista Fuji, your ideal Mount Fuji hotel for memorable stays.

La Vista Fujikawaguchiko

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A Japanese-style building at dusk with a stone path, pond, garden plants, and warm exterior lights reminiscent of Onsenji near Fuji.

Fuji Onsenji Yumedono

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Modern lounge area at Bar Fuji with wooden floors, cushioned seating, coffee tables, a projector screen, and a neon BAR sign. Plants hang from the ceiling and window blinds cover the windows—perfect for relaxing at Hostel Fuji.

Dot Hostel&Bar

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Our favorite hotels in Osaka

Hotel entrance with a wood-paneled wall, illuminated sign reading HOTEL & RESIDENCE, glass door, and landscaped greenery in the foreground welcomes you to R Hotel Osaka.

R Hotel Honmachi

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A cafe near Hotel Noum OSAKA with open wooden doors, a small sign, a chair outside, and plants around the entrance. The interior features a counter and warm lighting.

Hotel Noum OSAKA

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Modern Hotel Cordia Osaka room with two large beds, a desk and chair, floor-to-ceiling window with curtains, and abstract wall art above the beds.

Hotel Cordia Osaka Hommachi

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A large, beige, multi-story building with arched windows on the ground floor, Citadines Namba Osaka is a serviced apartment located on a city street corner under a clear blue sky.

Citadines Namba

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Our favorite hotels in Koyasan

Traditional Japanese shrine entrance with a wooden gate, stone lanterns, and decorative greenery at Rengejoin Temple in Koyasan, set against trees and a partly cloudy sky.

Rengejoin Temple

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A Buddhist monk in a yellow robe sits behind a tall ceremonial fire inside a dimly lit room with candles and ritual objects at Ekoin Temple, experiencing the sacred traditions of Koyasan’s Syukubo lodging.

Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple

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A monk stands at an ornate altar with lit candles and traditional objects, illuminated by large lanterns in a dimly lit room at Yochi-in, a historic Shukubo temple lodging in Koyasan.

Koyasan Shukubo Yochi-in

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Our favorite hotels in Nachikatsuura

A waterfront resort with outdoor lounge chairs and illuminated windows, nestled by a calm body of water at dusk in Nachikatsuura, with a tree-covered hill providing a scenic backdrop.

Yukai Resort Premium Koshinoyu

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Street view of the entrance to a restaurant named bodai in Nachikatsuura, featuring a wooden door, glass windows, and a warmly lit interior reminiscent of Kumano's welcoming charm.

WhyKumano

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A person walks past the glass-front entrance of Jiyuya, a modern store in Nachikatsuura called 自由自屋, with shelves and wooden furniture visible inside.

自由自屋

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Our favorite hotels in Kumano

Outdoor onsen area at night with wooden fencing, stone tiles, and a sign that reads 3 onsens for private use onsite at Yunomine Guesthouse—a cozy J-Hoppers guesthouse retreat.

J-Hoppers Guesthouse

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Three people stand in front of a white two-story building with a blue roof on a sunny day along Oninosanpomichi in Kumano. Signs and greenery are visible nearby.

Oninosanpomichi

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Entrance to Iruka Onsen at night, a modern Japanese building with wooden structures, a lit sign on the wall, and a landscaped garden with trees and rocks beside Hotel Kumano.

Iruka Onsen Hotel

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Our favorite hotels in Snow Monkey Park

Traditional Japanese inn entrance at Koishiya Ryokan with a wooden sign, blue curtain, potted plants, and a red bicycle parked outside—capturing the charm of Shibu Onsen.

Koishiya Ryokan

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A traditional Japanese courtyard at Seifuso ryokan in Yudanaka, with a stone lantern, koi pond, and wooden building featuring shoji screens and overhanging roofs.

Yudanaka Seifuso

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A traditional Japanese entrance at Kamei no Yu in Yudanaka features yellow noren curtains with black kanji, wooden sliding doors, and two lanterns glowing on either side of the doorway at night.

Kamei no Yu

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Our favorite hotels in Shibu Onsen

An outdoor Japanese onsen at Minshuku Miyama Shibu with steaming hot spring water, surrounded by rocks, wooden walls, and a wooden canopy structure. A bench sits invitingly on the stone-paved edge.

Minshuku Miyama

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Stone pathway leading to the entrance of Senjukaku, a traditional-style ryokan in Shibu Onsen, surrounded by greenery and trees.

Senjukaku

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Entrance of Suminoyu Ryokan in Shibu Onsen at night, featuring sliding glass doors, warm lighting, a red bench, and traditional Japanese decor.

Suminoyu

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Our favorite hotels in Yunomine

Traditional Japanese ryokan with wooden architecture, paper lanterns, and a stone pathway surrounded by greenery on a cloudy day—experience authentic hospitality at Yunomine’s Adumaya.

Ryokan Adumaya

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Exterior of Takiyoshi Guest House in Yunomine, featuring a dark grey facade, potted plants flanking the entrance, and glowing lanterns by the door.

Guest House Takiyoshi

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Our favorite hotels in Kamakura

A city street scene in Kamakura shows modern buildings, cars, pedestrians, and a large red torii gate in the background under a clear sky, with the Kamakura hotel and Hotel Metropolitan nearby.

Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura

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Modern three-story building with vertical metal slats and greenery climbing the facade, surrounded by trees and shrubs under a partly cloudy sky—a serene scene inspired by Kamakura Seizan.

Kamakura Seizan

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A traditional Japanese-style hotel entrance with a wooden gate, garden lights, and modern buildings in the background at dusk welcomes you to Hotel Cocone Kamakura.

Tosei Hotel Cocone Kamakura

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Our favorite hotels in Nara

A traditional Japanese building and stone pagoda at SETRE Naramachi hotel are reflected in a calm pond, surrounded by trees and the mountains of Nara in the background.

SETRE Naramachi

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Exterior view of Visitor Inn Nara & Center with informational notice in English and Japanese about room views, ongoing renovations, and parking availability.

NARA Visitor Center and Inn

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A modern indoor Japanese-style hot spring bath at Onyado Nono Nara, featuring large windows, a wooden ceiling, stone tile flooring, and warm ambient lighting for a serene stay at this renowned Nara hotel.

Onyado Nono Nara Natural Hot Spring

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Our favorite hotels in Yudanaka Onsen

Nighttime view of a city with illuminated transparent dome structures on a rooftop terrace at Aburaya Tousen Yudanaka Ryokan, overlooking the river and mountains under a full moon in the background.

Aburaya Tousen

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Indoor Japanese-style hot spring bath at Yudanaka Ryokan Shimaya, featuring marble walls, wooden trim, a lantern, and traditional artwork displayed behind glass.

Shimaya

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