20 Lodgings in Japan

An elegant Asian-style hotel

Featuring a Japanese garden, hot-spring baths and a vase gallery, Mikuniya is 250 metres from JR Kinosaki-Onsen Train Station. The Japanese rooms have a DVD player and traditional futon beds. Air-conditioned rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens await guests at Mikuniya Ryokan. Each room has an electric kettle and en suite toilet. Bathrooms are shared. Located in the Shirosaki Onsen area, Mikuniya is a 2-minute walk from Sato-no-yu Outdoor Public Hot Spring. The ryokan is 1 km from Kinosaki Ropeway. Kinosaki Marine World is 4.5 km away. Three private baths are available for use free of charge (No reservation required). Free Wi-Fi are offered. Japanese-style breakfasts and dinners are served.

Offering public baths, OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is just a 2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station. The air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi and a full private bathroom. The Japanese rooms at OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara Ryokan have tatami (woven-straw) floors, shoji paper screens and traditional futon beds. Each comes with a fridge and satellite TV. Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara National Museum are both a 10-minute walk. Todaiji Temple is 1.2 km away and OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is a 10-minute walk from Isuien. Bicycle rental is offered, allowing for fun and easy exploration. Kansai Airport is a 100-minute bus ride away. A Japanese breakfast is served in the banquet hall. Dinner is served in guests’ rooms.

Boasting a spacious garden overlooking the Kumano-Nada Sea and the gentle mountains along the coast, Yado Kayuu features hot-spring baths, a summertime outdoor pool, tennis courts and Japanese rooms with sea views. Traditional Kaiseki Japanese cuisine is available for dinner. Guests at Hana Irodori no Yado Kayuu sleep in futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Each air-conditioned room has an en suite bathroom and an electric kettle. Slippers are also provided. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from JR Kii-Katsuura Train Station on the Kisei Line, and a free shuttle is offered. It is a 10-minute walk to the Taijicho Whale Museum and Taiji Kujirahama Park.

Set in Higashikawa, 43 km from Asahikawa Yojo Station, La Vista Daisetsuzan offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is around 46 km from Tokiwa Park, 47 km from Kaguraoka Park and 600 metres from Asahidake Visitor Center. The hotel has a sauna, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. The rooms come with a shared bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At La Vista Daisetsuzan all rooms include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. La Vista Daisetsuzan offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Higashikawa, like hiking and skiing. Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway is 700 metres from La Vista Daisetsuzan. Asahikawa Airport is 39 km from the property.

碧の美ゆゆaonobi yuyu旧湯元白金温泉ホテル offers tranquil Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and Japanese cuisine, while free Wi-Fi is provided at the lobby. Rooms come with a personal attendant service, and feature a tatami-mat floor, a seating area with chairs and a coffee table, and traditional futon bedding. Amenities include an LCD TV, a fridge and yukata robes. The attached bathroom offers toiletries. Guests at the Shirogane-Onsen Yumoto can relax in an indoor or outdoor hot spring bath, or look for local products at the hotel’s shop. Facilities include drinks vending machines and free parking. An anniversary gift can be arranged upon advance request, at extra charge. A buffet breakfast is catered at the dining room, while a traditional kaiseki multi-course dinner is served either at the dining room or in the guest room. 碧の美ゆゆaonobi yuyu旧湯元白金温泉ホテル is a 3-minute walk from Shirohige-no-Taki Waterfall, and a 3-minute drive from Shirogane Aoi Ike Pond. Shikisai-no-Oka Park and Nishibi-no-Mori Museum are both a 30-minute drive. Biei Station is a 20-minute drive, and Asahikawa Airport is a 40-minute drive.

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.

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.

A 1-minute walk from Susukino Subway Station, the Holiday Inn ANA Sapporo Susukino features a free-use 24-hour gym, 2 restaurants and comfortable rooms with satellite/cable TV channels. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the building. The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from the Sapporo Clock Tower and Odori Park, while Sapporo Station is a 5-minute taxi ride away. The Hokkaido University Botanical Garden (Hokudai Shokubutsuen) and Sapporo Factory shopping area are both an 8-minute taxi ride from the property. Air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a small fridge and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, a shaving kit and a hairdryer. Instant coffee, tea bags and an electric kettle are also provided. Sapporo Susukino Holiday Inn ANA offers concierge, dry cleaning and luggage storage services at their 24-hour front desk. Guests can purchase local cookies, sweets and snacks at the souvenir shops. The All Day Dining Verde serves a variety of local and international dishes throughout the day, while Lounge Verde offers a wide selection of cocktails, wines and local beers.

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. Hakodate Airport is 1 km from the property.

21 km from Azumamachi Hall in Kamikawa, Sounkyo Kankou Hotel features accommodation with access to spa facilities, public bath and open-air bath. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can use the sauna and the hot spring bath, or enjoy mountain views. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bath, slippers and a desk. Units come complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer, while some units at the ryokan also feature a seating area. At the ryokan, units have bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. You can play table tennis at this 3-star ryokan. Daisetsuzan Sounkyo Kurodake Ropeway is 700 metres from Sounkyo Kankou Hotel, while Kamikawa Park is 22 km from the property. Asahikawa Airport is 70 km away.

Just a minute's walk from Sapporo Subway Station Exit 21, ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo features 4 dining options including teppanyaki restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Sapporo Clock Tower and Nijo fish market are a 15-minute walk from ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo. Hokkaido Jingu Shrine is a 10-minute drive away. There is a direct shuttle from Hokkaido New Chitose Airport at extra charge. Rooms at ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo are air-conditioned and furnished with flat-screen TV, refrigerator and extra long beds. The bathrooms include bathtub and amenities. Guests can pamper themselves in the relaxation and massage salon. There is a fitness centre where guests can use free of charge during their stay. ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo boasts a complete shopping arcade. Parking is available at a fee. Buffet dishes featuring various local specialities or Japanese set menu is available for breakfast at an additional cost. Hot beverages and original cakes are served at the cafe. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar with stunning city skyline views.

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.

Set in Otofuke in the Hokkaido region, Sanyoan offers accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. This 4-star ryokan offers a lift and full-day security. The ryokan has family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Units are equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a terrace and others also have mountain views. At the ryokan, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Obihiro Station is 10 km from Sanyoan. Tokachi-Obihiro Airport is 35 km from the property.

Situated in Jozankei, 28 km from Sapporo Station, Suizantei Club Jozankei-Adults Only features accommodation with a sauna and a hot spring bath. There is an in-house restaurant and free private parking. The accommodation offers a lift and free shuttle service for guests. At the ryokan, units have a private bathroom. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Shin-Sapporo Station is 33 km from the ryokan, while Otaru Station is 43 km from the property. Okadama Airport is 36 km away.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Surrounded by lush greenery, Windsor Hotel Toya Resort boasts a golf course and tennis courts. Spacious rooms come with sea or lake views, while Bloom Spa Toya offers hot spring baths, massage treatments and fitness facilities. Rooms at Toya Windsor Resort come with an interior in light colours, floor-to-ceiling windows and a comfortable seating area. Amenities include an LCD TV, a minibar and an attached bathroom with designer toiletries, a bathtub and bathrobes. Free wired internet is provided. At Toya Windsor's spa, guests can enjoy the indoor pool with glass ceiling or unwind in the hot tub. They can take skiing lessons at Snow Village, or join a trekking tour. The ski slopes are open from January to mid-March. A playroom and sports activities are available for children. Traditional Japanese dishes can be enjoyed SUYAMA, and Japanese Teppanyaki grills at Out of Africa restaurant. Windsor Toya Hotel offers Italian cuisine, as well as a French pastry shop. The Polo Bar serves designer cocktails, non-alcoholic cocktails and 12 types of cigars. For breakfast, you may choose between Western or Japanese cuisine. The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa offers free shuttles to Toya Station, a 30-minute drive away.