20 Lodgings in Japan

Hotel New Awaji offers spacious rooms with beautiful sea views, some with a private outdoor bath. It features public hot spring baths, an outdoor sea-side pool and 5 dining options. Rooms at Hotel New Awaji have tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding. They are fitted with an LCD TV and a fridge. Some rooms have a terrace and a private open-air bath. Guests can relax with various types of massages including Thai, Hawaiian and Thalassotherapy. Hotel New Awaji has a playground and offers bicycle rentals. Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate can enjoy traditional Japanese meals, prepared with fresh seafood and Awaji beef, in the room. Home-made pastry can be enjoyed in tea lounge Seagull, while night lounge Hibiscus offers karaoke and Bar Awaji features jazz music. Hotel New Awaji is a 10-minute ride from the Sumoto Express Bus Centre, with the hotel’s complimentary shuttle. Sumoto-jo Castle is a 10-minute drive away.

Seikoro Ryokan is located in Kyoto, a 7-minute drive from JR Kyoto Station. Featuring traditional Japanese-style accommodation, it offers a public bath and massage services. Free Wi-Fi access is available at the entire property. All guestrooms come with ironing facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. The public bath area features spa facilities and wooden bathtubs. The hotel also provides luggage storage and has a gift shop. Japanese or Western breakfast is served at Ryokan Seikoro. Authentic local dishes are served for dinner in a traditional Japanese setting. The Ryokan is a 5-minute drive from Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Kyoto National Museum and Shichijo Train Station are about a 10-minute walk away. Free parking is provided.

Enjoy a private open air bath made of cypress wood and a European home-style full-course meal

Offering tranquil outdoor hot-spring baths with nature views, a Nakai-san personal attendant, karaoke, massages and sumptuous Kaiseki dinners, Yunominesou is a 10-minute walk from Tsuboyu hot spring, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The traditional rooms at Yunominesou Ryokan have sliding paper screens, floor cushions and Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Guests can relax in the Yukata robe or watch the LCD TV. All rooms include a toilet, an electric kettle and a fridge. The ryokan is a 10-minute walk from the beautiful Kumano Kodo forest path, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is 37 km from JR Shingu Train Station and 53 km from JR Kiitanabe Train Station. On-site parking is free. Guests can enjoy a game of ping-pong or billiards, or browse the gift shop. Two private hot-spring bathes can be used when it's available. A set-menu Japanese breakfast and dinner are served at the property restaurant. Guests with dinner included in the rate must check in by 18:30 to eat dinner at the property. Guests checking in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given. There are no restaurants in the area, so dining at the hotel is recommended.

Enjoy hot spring baths and a full-course French meal, where each guest room has an ocean view

Free coffee available. Guests can also enjoy boating (knuckle four) on the Hitachitone River.

Private cypress baths with a superb view of Ajiro Bay

Guest rooms with adjacent open air private baths offering a breathtaking ocean view and cuisine made from fresh local seafood

An old-fashioned boarding-house style youth hostel located 8 minutes on foot from Shimoyoshida Station on the Fujikyuko Line.

A reasonably priced hot spring where you can stop by on a day-trip

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.

A hotel that is surrounded by nature, with rooms that are all different from each other

A B&B-style accommodation where everyone from individuals to families can kick back and relax.

Why not rejuvenate yourself in the tranquil forest of Nasu Kougen?

Located right in front of Matsushima Bay, Komatsukan Kofu-tei offers accommodations with free wired internet access. Guests can refresh in the public hot-spring baths and enjoy traditional multi-course meals in their rooms. A free shuttle is available from JR Matsushima Kaigan Train Station, which is a 5-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Most rooms have tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding, while some rooms come with a private open-air bath. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy the public indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths or reserve a hot-spring bath for private use. Massages can be requested for an extra cost and local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop. Luggage storage and laptop rentals are available at the front desk. Local fresh seafood and ingredients are offered in the traditional multi-course meals. Kofutei Komatsukan is a 10-minute walk from Godaido Shrine and a 15-minute walk from Zugan-ji Temple.

Shimahana offers spacious rooms with harbor views and a balcony. It features hot spring baths with sea views, a spa and an outdoor pool. Bicycle rentals are available. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, rooms at sea-side hotel Shimahana come with a seating area, an LCD TV and a DVD player. A fridge, a tea/coffee maker and a safe are provided. Guests at Shimahana can unwind in a public or private hot spring bath, the bubble bath or the sauna. Shimahana offers games and a children’s room. Seafood and organic food are served at restaurant Usami and grill restaurant Shimahou. Natural Café Haibana features harbor views. Shimahana provides a free shuttle from Sumoto Express Bus Centre. The hotel is a 6-minute drive from Sumoto-jo Castle and a 10-minute drive from Narigashima Beach.

Featuring mountain views, Kyukamura Ura-Bandai is situated in Kitashiobara and features a wellness area with a sauna and a hot spring bath. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. At the ryokan, each unit includes a desk. A fridge and kettle are also available. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. There is a coffee shop on-site. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike hire is available at this 4-star ryokan. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Mount Bandai is 24 km from the ryokan, while Kitakata Station is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Fukushima Airport, 81 km from Kyukamura Ura-Bandai.

Aomori Winery Hotel in Ōwani features 4-star accommodation with ski-to-door access. This 4-star hotel offers ski storage space and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and luggage storage for guests. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. All rooms include a private bathroom. Guest rooms in Aomori Winery Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. The accommodation offers an asian or buffet breakfast. Ski equipment hire is available at this 4-star hotel and the area is popular for skiing. Aomori is 59 km from Aomori Winery Hotel. Aomori Airport is 47 km away.

Open from December 2015, Richmond Hotel Premier Tokyo Schole is located just a 2-minute walk from Oshiage Subway Station, the closest station from the Tokyo Skytree. It features free WiFi and a restaurant. All rooms feature a complimentary handy smartphone. Guests can make a short walk to the Tokyo Solamachi and enjoy shopping. JR Tokyo Station is a 25-minute train ride away while Haneda Airport can be reached within a 1-hour train ride. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, Video on demand (VOD) and an electric kettle. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. The en suite bathroom is equipped with free toiletries and slippers. The 24-hour front desk offers photocopying services at a surcharge and 3 meeting rooms. There is also a drinks vending machine on the 7th and 10th floor. The on-site restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes. A breakfast buffet is available at the property.

Featuring outdoor hot-spring baths with beautiful views of the Naruto Strait, traditional Japanese cuisine and massage services, Plaza Awajishima is 28 km from Naruto Train Station. All rooms have sea views. The air-conditioned rooms at Plaza Awajishima include a fridge, a flat-screen TV with DVD player, and an en suite bathroom with bathtub. In addition to spacious Western rooms, the hotel also offers Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and futon bedding. Guests can play tennis, enjoy the games room or simply unwind with a sweat in the sauna. The hotel has its own karaoke room, and in mid-summer the outdoor pool is open. Japanese cuisine is served for breakfast and dinner, including traditional multi-course kaiseki dinners. Blue Bell Restaurant offers local dishes, fresh seafood and drinks. The hotel is 50 minutes from Sumoto Bus Center on the free shuttle bus. Mount Yuzuruha is 20 km away.