20 Lodgings in Kansai

A sightseeing and business base overlooking the World Heritage Site of Himeji Castle.

Kyoto Ohara, a village of kindness. Enjoy a luxurious stay in a 250-year-old Japanese house.

1 minute walk from Universal Studios Japan. The closest official hotel to the park.

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

Located in a town famous for its tuna, this hotel specializes in preparing some of the country’s best tuna

A modern atmosphere infused with traditional Japanese beauty

Handmade cuisine prepared by the proprietress. Reservations are required for the highly popular Kodo Bento lunch boxes

Exuding an Edo-period ambiance, this traditional inn offers the best of the Ryujin hot springs

Relax in a tranquil environment surrounded by bamboo

Karaoke and a rock sauna at an open-air bath overlooking the ocean. Pets welcome

A resort that boasts sophisticated facilities and rooms with a marvelous panoramic view

This veteran inn boasts traditions carried on from the Genroku era

An oceanside hot springs resort with beautiful sunset views of Wakanoura

A well-established ryokan where people of culture would gather for traditional performance art during the Taisho period

A hot spring resort where you can play and relax as you please at an affordable price

Enjoy good food with high-quality, spacious rooms and hot springs

Great seafood, great hot springs, and invigorating views

A beautiful Japanese inn that has maintained its traditional appearance and hospitality

Admire the early-blooming cherry trees at Kimii-dera Temple and enjoy an onsen that contains highly concentrated mineral

Introducing Ekoin, a popular shukubo (temple lodging) at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) that has gained great popularity among LIVE JAPAN readers. Due to its high demand, it is recommended to make reservations about 4 months in advance. Staying here provides an opportunity to enjoy quiet time and traditional cultural experiences, and is sure to refresh both mind and body.