20 Lodgings in Japan

Ryotei Hanayura has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Noboribetsu, 45 km from Lake Toya. This 4-star ryokan offers a lift and a housekeeping service. The ryokan features family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free. Buffet and Asian breakfast options with local specialities and fruits are available each morning at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Popular points of interest near Ryotei Hanayura include Sengen Park, Yuzawa Shrine and Noboribetsu Jigokudani. The nearest airport is New Chitose Airport, 69 km from the accommodation.

Just a 1-minute walk from JR Kushiro Station, Super Hotel Kushiro-Ekimae offers a spacious public hot spring bath, free Wi-Fi and modern rooms. It features a free-use internet PC and a launderette, while the breakfast buffet features freshly baked buns. Rooms feature dark carpeting, offset by a yellow wall. They are furnished with an LCD TV, a fridge and an air cleaner/humidifier. There is free wired internet in addition to Wi-Fi, and an attached bathroom. Upon check-in, guests can select a pillow type of their preference. The Kushiro-Ekimae Super Hotel is only a 5-minute walk from the Kushiro Washo Fish Market, and a 15-minute drive from the Kushiro Shitsugen National Park. Kushiro Tanchozuru Natural Park is a 30-minute drive, and Kushiro Airport is a 40-minute drive.

Route Inn Grantia Shiretoko Shari Ekimae is only a 1-minute walk from JR Shiretoko Shari Station. It features an outdoor hot-spring bath, massage services and modern rooms with free wired internet. Guestrooms offer both air-conditioning and heating facilities. Each room has a 40-inch flat-screen TV, a fridge and a trouser press. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. The hotel has an outdoor foot bath and a relaxation room with massage facilities. Free-use internet PCs can be found at the public area. Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered. The hotel serves a buffet-style breakfast. Grantia Route Inn Shiretoko Shari Ekimae is a 45-minute drive from Shiretoko, the world heritage site. Memambetsu Airport is 65 km away. Free parking is provided on site.

Featuring traditional Japanese-style rooms in serene surroundings, Jozankei Daiichi Suizantei is situated just 4.2 km from Sasaki Fruit Farm. It offers hot-spring baths and massage services. Jozankei Daiichi Hotel Suizantei is 5.5 km from beautiful Lake Sapporo and 6.3 km from Hoheikyo Dam. It provides free parking and a free shuttle from Showa Building (located at Odori-Nishi 5-Chome), which is a 15-minute walk from JR Sapporo Train Station. Leisurely afternoons can be spent in the ample indoor and outdoor baths or in kashi-kiri baths (private baths). Staff can provide concierge services and 24-hour reception. The lobby has free WiFi. Guests can enjoy fine Japanese fare with Hokkaido specialties and kaiseki (traditional multi-course) meals at Shoan. Koso bar is ideal for an after-meal drink.

Takinoya Bekkan Tamanoyu provides rooms with free WiFi in Noboribetsu, situated conveniently an 8-minute walk from Noboribetsu Jigokudani. The property is around 1.3 km from Noboribetsu Bear Park, 3.5 km from Noboribetsu Date Historic Village and 100 metres from Noboribetsu Onsen. The ryokan offers a hot spring bath and a 24-hour front desk. At the ryokan, each room includes a wardrobe. All rooms come with a shared bathroom with a hair dryer. At Takinoya Bekkan Tamanoyu, all rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. An Asian breakfast is served every morning at the property. Dinner features traditional Japanese kaiseki (multi-course) meal. The nearest airport is New Chitose Airport, 55 km from the accommodation.

Situated 3.9 km from Hakodate Goryokaku, Heiseikan Shiosaitei Hanatsuki offers 5-star accommodation in Hakodate and features an open-air bath. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can use the hot spring bath and the public bath, or enjoy sea views. Every unit has a private bathroom and bidet, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. At the ryokan, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden, Yunokawa Onsen and Hakodate Arena. The nearest airport is Hakodate Airport, 1 km from Heiseikan Shiosaitei Hanatsuki.

Tsuruga Besso Hinanoza offers a luxurious Japanese hot-spring experience on the shores of Lake Akan. The spacious rooms include a private open-air bath, a living area with sofa, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Rooms at Akan Tsuruga Besso Hinanoza mix traditional design with modern facilities, featuring tatami (woven-straw) flooring and shoji paper screens but also a DVD player and full Western bathroom. Akandake-jinja Shrine is just 150 metres from the hotel, and Ainu Kotan Folk Village is 750 metres away. Kushiro Airport is an 80-minute bus ride from the property. Guests remove their shoes at the entrance, and use a kimono and Japanese socks within the hotel. The hotel has a quiet “listening room” for musical enjoyment and a relaxed library. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. A Japanese breakfast and multi-course kaiseki dinner are served at the restaurant. The Bar pours drinks at a long counter made from a single tree.

Centrally located in the lively Susukino area in Sapporo, Mercure Hotel provides non-smoking accommodation just a 5-minute walk from Susukino Subway Station. It offers a French restaurant and rooms include free Wi-Fi, a humidifying air purifier, extra-long beds and flat-screen TV. The stylish rooms at Mercure Hotel Sapporo include a private bathroom with a bathtub and amenities. Pay-per-movie movies and cable channels offer entertainment, and a tea maker and fridge are provided. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Sapporo Clock Tower and Sapporo TV Tower. Odori Park is also a 10-minute walk from the hotel, and JR Sapporo Train Station is a 5-minute subway ride away. Bordeaux Restaurant serves unique fusion dishes featuring French cuisine and local Hokkaido specialities. Le Cepage Bar offers a range of wines and cocktails.

Offering indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and a sauna, Shogetsu Grand Hotel features Western and Japanese-style rooms with a view of the gorge. The hotel is located in the Jozankei hot-spring district and JR Sapporo Train Station is a 50-minute drive away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge, Japanese yukata robes and a safety deposit box. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with Western beds or Japanese futon bedding. A humidifier and an en suite bathroom are also included. Guests can get a soothing massage or relax in the shared lounge. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop and drink vending machines and a designated smoking area are on-site. The front desk is available 24/7. Traditional multi-course dinners and Japanese set breakfasts feature local vegetables and are served at the dining room. Grand Shogetsu Hotel is a 30-minute drive from Sapporo International Ski Resort and a 40-minute drive from Makomanai Country Club. Sapporo is a 60-minute drive away, while New Chitose Airport is a 100-minute drive away. Jozangensui Park is a 5-minute walk from the property.

Located next to Hokkaido’s Lake Akan and featuring a pool and rooftop hot-spring baths, New Akan Hotel is just 200 metres from Akandake-jinja Temple. The spacious rooms have free Wi-Fi. Guests can stay in rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding or in rooms with Western-style beds. All have a full en-suite bathroom with Western toilet, and some overlook Lake Akan. Relaxation options include a massage service and sauna, and the outdoor hot-spring baths and hot tub have lake views. A video-game arcade and gift shop are also available. Ainu Traditional Dance Theatre and Ainu Kotan Village are both located within a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Felice Dining Room serves breakfasts and dinners of local specialities made with fresh ingredients.

Offering spacious rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring, Western beds and free wired internet, Club Jozankei is 5 km from Lake Sapporo. It features hot-spring baths, massage services and Japanese cuisine. Suizantei Club Jozankei provides rooms in a sophisticated Japanese style, with soft lighting and shoji paper screens. Each air-conditioned room has a flat-screen TV, bathrobe and tea maker. The en suite bathroom comes with a cypress-wood bath. The hotel is about a 1-hour ride from Sapporo on the hotel’s free shuttle. Jozankei Nature Village is 5 km from the hotel, and Hoheikyo Dam is 7 km away. Guests can relax at the sauna, and concierge services are on offer. A free-use internet terminal is provided. Breakfast and dinner are served at the dining room.

Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel offers hot spring baths and Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Air conditioned rooms feature an en suite bathroom, a seating area and a flat screen TV. Each comes with a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a telephone. A safety deposit box and free toiletries can also be found. At Daiichi Hotel Tokachigawa Onsen, guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, grab a drink at the bar or get a massage at a surcharge. Bicycle rental service and room service are also available. At Restaurant Komorebi a buffet featuring Tokachi’s delicacies are served, while at Restaurant Tokachi guests can enjoy a fusion of Japanese and Western dishes in private rooms. Restaurant Juhyo serves Teppanyaki dishes featuring local produces. A breakfast buffet is available in the mornings. Tokachi Ecology Park is located within a 5-minute drive, while Obihiro Zoo is a 35-minute drive from the property. Obihiro Airport is located a 40-minute taxi ride away.

Located in Hokkaido’s famous Noboribetsu hot spring areas, adex Inn is a 14-minute drive from JR Noboribetsu Station. Guests staying can soak in the hot spring bath. Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) is just a 2-minute walk from the hotel while the popular Noboribetsu Bear Park is a 15-minute drive away. Guests can also make a 10-minute drive to the Date Jidaimura Village and enjoy a step back in time. adex Inn offers access to the public hot spring bath at the Daiichi Takimotokan located across the road. Guest rooms are simply furnished and come with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a working desk. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Offering 7th-floor hot-spring baths with mountain views, a karaoke bar and a buffet restaurant, The spacious rooms have Western beds and a Japanese-style seating area. Rooms at Choyo Tei Hotel are air-conditioned and include a Yukata robe, an electric kettle with green tea and a section with tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Each room comes with an en suite bath with bathtub. A 25-minute taxi ride from JR Kamikawa Train Station, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Ropeway cable car and a 10-minute drive from Ryusei no Taki Waterfalls. It is a 2-hour drive from JR Asahikawa Train Station and provides free parking. You can relax with a massage or unwind at the sauna when not soaking in the rooftop hot-spring bath. Duty-free shopping is available at on-site shops. Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes are available at the breakfast and dinner buffets. A coffee lounge and Japanese-style pub are on site.

Guests at Hotel Taisetsu Onsen&Canyon Resort can enjoy indoor/outdoor public hot-spring baths and request for relaxing massages. Some hot-spring baths are available 24/7. JR Kamikawa Train Station is a 35-minute drive away, and a free shuttle is available from JR Asahikawa Train Station during the winter season. Rooms at Taisetsu Hotel have a TV, a safety deposit box and an en suite bathroom. All rooms have tatami (woven-straw) floors, while some rooms have hardwood areas with Western beds. A sauna room is available for guests to enjoy their stay. You can purchase local gifts at the souvenir shop . A free-use internet computer is provided at the lobby. A breakfast buffet featuring Japanese and Western dishes is available at Restaurant HINNA. Taisetsu Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Sounkyo Gorge and a 5-minute walk from the Taisetsu Kurodake Ski Resort Ropeway.

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Attractively located in the Uehommachi, Tennoji, Southern Osaka district of Osaka, Hotel 草石庵 is located 500 metres from Himekoso Shrine, 500 metres from Anraku-ji Temple and 700 metres from Osaka Johnan Christ Church. With a garden, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is allergy-free and is situated 300 metres from Tsuruhashi Shopping Street. All rooms are fitted with a fridge, microwave, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The hotel features some rooms with city views, and rooms come with a terrace. At Hotel 草石庵 rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Sanadayama Park, Sanadayama Sanko Shrine and Kyogan-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 24 km from Hotel 草石庵.

ゲストハウスあさひのお宿 features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Kurodahara. The property is around 16 km from Komine Castle, 7.1 km from Nasu Flower World and 10 km from Nasu Rindoh-ko Lake View. The property is non-smoking and is located 15 km from Shirakawa Station. At the hostel, each room is equipped with a balcony. With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at ゲストハウスあさひのお宿 also offer free WiFi. Guest rooms include bed linen. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kurodahara, like hiking. Ashino Onsen is 12 km from ゲストハウスあさひのお宿, while Nasu Classic Car Museum is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Fukushima Airport, 43 km from the hostel.

STAY IN PASSION is situated in Asahikawa, 1.7 km from Tokiwa Park, 2.8 km from Asahikawa Yojo Station, as well as 2.9 km from Ayako Miura Literature Museum. The 1-star apartment has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. All units at the apartment complex are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. During the colder months, guests can enjoy winter sports in the surrounding area. Kaguraoka Park is 3.3 km from the apartment, while Asahikawa Museum of Art is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Asahikawa Airport, 15 km from STAY IN PASSION.

An inn looking on to the Arakawa River's tributary, Yatsu River, the pure Japanese-style building made entirely of cypress has a calm presence. You can enjoy the Yatsu River Valley's view from its open-air bath. You can also visit this hotel just for lunch and the bath.