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RecommendedNui. Hostel & Bar Lounge(Nui.)
Kuramae, Tokyo
Renovated warehouse hostel with a legendary bar lounge. Social yet stylish.
“The best hostel bar in Tokyo — locals come just for drinks”
RecommendedNine Hours Shinjuku(ナインアワーズ)
Shinjuku, Tokyo
Designer capsule hotel with minimalist white pods and premium bath products.
“The Apple Store of capsule hotels — futuristic and immaculate”
RecommendedDormy Inn Premium Namba(ドーミーイン)
Namba, Osaka
Business hotel with excellent public onsen and free late-night ramen.
“Free ramen at 9:30pm — the best business hotel perk in Japan”
RecommendedEkoin Temple Stay(恵光院)
Koyasan, Wakayama
Sleep in a Buddhist temple. Shojin ryori dinner, morning prayers, fire ceremony.
“The ajikan meditation at dawn changes people's perspective on life”
RecommendedNishiyama Onsen Keiunkan(西山温泉慶雲館)
Hayakawa, Yamanashi
World's oldest hotel (founded 705 AD). Natural hot spring fed by multiple sources.
“1,300+ years of continuous operation — a Guinness World Record”
RecommendedDogo Miyu(道後御湯)
Matsuyama, Other
Modern ryokan steps from Dogo Onsen Honkan. Rooftop terrace onsen with castle views.
“Rooftop open-air bath, castle views, walking distance to Dogo Onsen”
RecommendedNishimuraya Honkan(西村屋本館)
Kinosaki, Other
Kinosaki Onsen's grand dame since 1860. Stroll to seven public baths in your yukata.
“Access to 7 public onsen, historic architecture, crab kaiseki in winter”
RecommendedYufuin Tamanoyu(由布院玉の湯)
Yufuin, Other
Rustic elegance in standalone cottages surrounded by a private forest.
“Forest cottages, natural hot spring, farm-to-table dinner”
RecommendedSuishoen(翠松園)
Hakone, Other
All rooms have private open-air onsen baths. The wagyu kaiseki dinner is remarkable.
“All-room private onsen, wagyu dinner, Hakone forest setting”
RecommendedKamenoi Besso(亀の井別荘)
Yufuin, Other
Yufuin's crown jewel. Thatched-roof villas with private onsen overlooking Yufu-dake mountain.
“Private open-air onsen, thatched-roof villas, mountain views”
RecommendedHoshinoya Karuizawa(星のや軽井沢)
Karuizawa, Other
Water-terrace rooms built along a mountain stream. Hoshino's flagship nature retreat.
“Streamside villas, Tonbo-no-yu onsen, wild bird sanctuary”
RecommendedSumiya Kiho-an(炭屋旅館)
Nakagyo, Kyoto
The third of Kyoto's 'Big Three' ryokan. Tea ceremony culture permeates every detail.
“Tea ceremony heritage, intimate scale, central location”
RecommendedPark Hyatt Tokyo
Shinjuku, Tokyo
The 'Lost in Translation' hotel. 52nd-floor pool, New York Grill, Shinjuku views.
“The most cinematic hotel in Japan — Bill Murray approved”
RecommendedAsaba(あさば)
Shuzenji, Other
A Noh stage on a lotus pond. One of Japan's most celebrated ryokan since the 15th century.
“Private Noh theater, lotus pond setting, Shuzenji onsen”
RecommendedHiiragiya(柊家)
Nakagyo, Kyoto
The rival to Tawaraya across the street. Six generations of hospitality since 1818.
“Six-generation family operation, Charlie Chaplin's choice, impeccable kaiseki”
RecommendedTawaraya(俵屋旅館)
Nakagyo, Kyoto
Kyoto's finest ryokan since 1704. Each room has its own garden. Steve Jobs stayed here.
“300+ year history, private gardens, kaiseki perfection”
RecommendedThe Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
Kamogawa, Kyoto
Riverside luxury on the Kamogawa with views of the Higashiyama mountains.
“Wake up to the Kamogawa river — the most beautiful hotel view in Kyoto”
K's House Kyoto(ケイズハウス京都)
Higashiyama, Kyoto
Backpacker-favorite hostel in a traditional Kyoto building. Great common area.
“Budget-friendly with a rooftop terrace and real Kyoto charm”
Khaosan Kyoto Theater
Kawaramachi, Kyoto
Converted cinema turned hostel in central Kyoto. Quirky, social, great location.
“Sleep where a 1920s movie theater once stood”
Piece Hostel Kyoto
Kyoto Station, Kyoto
Award-winning design hostel near Kyoto Station. Cypress wood baths.
“The common area feels like a Tokyo design magazine spread”
toco.(toco.)
Iriya, Tokyo
A 1920s Japanese house converted into a hostel. Tatami common rooms and a garden.
“100-year-old wooden house, garden, shitamachi neighborhood”
Nine Hours Kyoto(ナインアワーズ京都)
Karasuma, Kyoto
The capsule hotel, redesigned. Minimalist pods, Panasonic sleep tech, and common showers.
“Award-winning design, sleep technology, Karasuma-Shijo location”
First Cabin Midosuji-Namba(ファーストキャビン)
Namba, Osaka
Business-class airplane cabin concept. Larger pods with TV and reading light.
“Business-class seating, economy price — brilliant concept”
Super Hotel Lohas Hakataeki(スーパーホテル)
Hakata, Fukuoka
Eco-friendly business hotel with natural hot spring bath. Great value.
“Natural hot spring in a business hotel — uniquely Japanese”
Toyoko Inn Shinjuku(東横イン)
Shinjuku, Tokyo
Japan's reliable budget hotel chain. Free breakfast, 2-min from station.
“Consistency is the appeal — you know exactly what you'll get”
Hotel MyStays Kyoto Shijo(マイステイズ)
Shijo, Kyoto
Modern rooms in central Kyoto. Kitchen units available for longer stays.
“Central location, modern rooms, and the kitchen saves money”
APA Hotel Shibuya(アパホテル)
Shibuya, Tokyo
Compact but modern. The large public bath makes up for the tiny room.
“The public bath (大浴場) is worth the stay alone”
Ekoin(恵光院)
Koyasan, Other
Temple lodging on Mount Koya. Morning fire meditation (goma) and shojin ryori vegetarian dinner.
“Morning goma ceremony, vegetarian kaiseki, cemetery night walk”
Shimoda Tokyu Hotel
Shimoda, Shizuoka
Beachfront hotel on Izu Peninsula. White sand, clear water, hot spring baths.
“A beach resort that feels like Southeast Asia — but it's 2 hours from Tokyo”
hotel koe tokyo(ホテルコエトウキョウ)
Shibuya, Tokyo
Fashion-forward hotel above a bakery and concept store. The croissants are worth the stay alone.
“Famous bakery, concept store, Shibuya center”
Chiiori(篪庵)
Iya Valley, Other
A 300-year-old thatched farmhouse in one of Japan's most remote valleys. No WiFi, no problem.
“300-year thatched roof, Iya Valley isolation, irori hearth cooking”
Ichijouin(一乗院)
Koyasan, Other
Shukubo temple stay with exquisite painted fusuma sliding doors and shojin ryori.
“National treasure fusuma paintings, garden meditation, vegetarian cuisine”
The Boly Osaka(ザ・ボリー大阪)
Kitahama, Osaka
Converted from a 1920s commercial building on the riverside. Minimalist rooms with river views.
“Riverside historic building, minimalist design, Kitahama cafe area”
NOHGA HOTEL Ueno(ノーガホテル上野)
Ueno, Tokyo
Art-focused boutique hotel with a vinyl listening lounge and craft beer on tap.
“Vinyl record lounge, local art gallery, craft beer bar”
GOOD NATURE STATION(グッドネイチャーステーション)
Shijo, Kyoto
Wellness-focused hotel with organic restaurant, yoga studio, and biophilic design.
“Organic restaurant, wellness focus, Shijo-Kawaramachi location”
Hoshi Onsen Chojukan(法師温泉長寿館)
Minakami, Gunma
Meiji-era wooden bathhouse with natural hot spring bubbling up through the rocks.
“The bath was built in 1895 and looks like it belongs in a Ghibli film”
BnA Alter Museum(BnAアルターミュージアム)
Kyobashi, Tokyo
Every room is an art installation by a different artist. You literally sleep inside art.
“Room-as-art concept, Kyobashi location, artist collaborations”
Yoshiike Ryokan(吉池旅館)
Hakone, Other
A sprawling garden ryokan with a 10,000 sqm Japanese garden. Affordable luxury in Hakone.
“Massive Japanese garden, multiple bath types, affordable for Hakone”
Ace Hotel Kyoto(エースホテル京都)
Karasuma, Kyoto
Kengo Kuma-designed hotel in a former telephone exchange. East-meets-West-meets-Portland.
“Kengo Kuma architecture, Mr. Maurice's Italian, gallery space”
Hakusuikan(白水館)
Ibusuki, Other
Famous for sand baths where you're buried in naturally heated volcanic sand on the beach.
“Sand onsen bath, beachfront, Satsuma pottery experience”
Kissho Yamanaka(吉祥やまなか)
Kaga, Other
Yamanaka Onsen ryokan with a free-flow lounge (drinks, snacks, books) and gorge-view baths.
“Free-flow lounge, gorge-view bath, Kutani pottery workshop”
NIPPONIA Sasayama(篠山城下町ホテルNIPPONIA)
Sasayama, Other
A castle town turned hotel. Guest rooms scattered across renovated samurai residences.
“Distributed hotel concept, castle town setting, local wild boar cuisine”
K5(K5)
Nihonbashi, Tokyo
1920s bank building redesigned by Claesson Koivisto Rune. Basement bar Ao is legendary.
“Historic bank building, Swedish-Japanese design, Ao cocktail bar”
Benesse House(ベネッセハウス)
Naoshima, Other
Sleep surrounded by contemporary art on Japan's art island. Museum access after hours.
“Art island immersion, after-hours museum access, Tadao Ando architecture”
Benesse House Naoshima
Naoshima, Kagawa
Museum-hotel hybrid on art island. Sleep surrounded by contemporary art installations.
“Fall asleep next to a Richard Long or a Hiroshi Sugimoto”
TRUNK(HOTEL)(トランクホテル)
Shibuya, Tokyo
Socializing hotel in Cat Street. Locally sourced everything — from the soap to the cocktails.
“Social hub design, Cat Street location, locally sourced amenities”
W Osaka(Wオオサカ)
Shinsaibashi, Osaka
Tadao Ando-designed W. The rooftop bar has the best sunset view in Osaka.
“Tadao Ando design, rooftop bar, Shinsaibashi location”
Hoshinoya Nikko(星のや日光)
Nikko, Other
River-edge retreat near Nikko's shrines. Activities include morning meditation and forest bathing.
“River terrace, morning meditation, proximity to Toshogu Shrine”
Hoshinoya Karuizawa(星のや軽井沢)
Karuizawa, Nagano
Water-terraced villas in a forest valley. Michelin-level kaiseki, nature immersion.
“Japan's most innovative luxury brand — nature as the main amenity”
Gora Kadan(強羅花壇)
Hakone, Kanagawa
Former imperial summer villa turned luxury ryokan. Private open-air onsen in every room.
“Where emperors once vacationed — you're in excellent company”
Hoshinoya Tokyo(星のや東京)
Otemachi, Tokyo
Modern ryokan in a Tokyo skyscraper. Tatami rooms 17 floors up with onsen and kaiseki.
“Traditional ryokan hospitality in the middle of Tokyo's financial district”
Aman Tokyo
Otemachi, Tokyo
Minimalist luxury meets Japanese aesthetics. Massive rooms, central Tokyo.
“Spacious rooms in a city of compact spaces — the ultimate luxury”