20 Lodgings in Japan

A 9-minute walk from JR Ueno Station, this Japanese style budget business inn near the station boasts easy access to Asakusa and Akihabara.

Enjoy the buffet of the original Italian foods and relax with a soak in onsen

A bath and inn for adults looking to relax in style

A laid-back youth hostel where guests can feel at home. Leisurely enjoy a traveler’s spirit feeling the breeze on the cape.

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

A hotel with a commanding view of Matsushima

A building resembling a mountain cabin, featuring open air baths made from raw jade

Enjoy the sound of steam whistles and the murmur of a small stream while leisurely savoring a cup of tea on the porch.

Indulge yourself with the superb original kaisekizen using plenty of local ingredients

Experience the Earth. A guest house where children’s talents are cultivated.

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

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

Relax in a tranquil environment surrounded by bamboo

Spacious condominium-style guestrooms

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.

This hot spring inn recreates a late 19th century merchant estate on Otaru Canal

The largest flower fields in the Furano area

Taste and enjoy natural treasures

An inn that prides itself in having a free-flowing hot spring and in its cuisine

Observe Mt. Yotei from this hotel's panoramic deck. It also makes for some romantic stargazing