20 Hotels in Japan

Re-opened in 2012 after thorough renovations, the Tokyo Station Hotel is registered as an Important Cultural Property and boasts gorgeous rooms in a classical European style. It features a French restaurant and stylish bars, and free WiFi is offered throughout. Its entrance is right next to the Marunouchi South Exit of Tokyo Station. Rooms at The Tokyo Station Hotel offer a delicious mix of plush decor and comfortable modern amenities, including an LCD TV, a minibar and an electric kettle.The en suite bathroom features a bath and shower. Free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are provided. Just a 10-minute walk to the Ginza area and the Tokyo International Forum, the hotel is a 20-minute walk from the Imperial Palace. The Akihabara and Tsukiji areas are about a 10-minute drive away. Haneda International Airport is 30-minutes away via monorail, while Narita International Airport is a 60-minute ride away on the express train. You can enjoy a workout at the fitness centre or relax at the on-site spa. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, currency exchange and laundry services. Room service is also available. Guests can enjoy sushi, Japanese and Chinese cuisine at the restaurants on site. The property boasts a sumptuous Japanese and European style buffet breakfast with approximately 100 items. Organic juice, freshly baked bread, muesli and yogurt are served, complimented with a selection of fresh fruits. Egg dishes and a variety of meat are offered as well as a Japanese-style breakfast, consisting of rice, miso soup, grilled fish, rolled omelets and other side dishes.

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.

The best hotel for viewing fireworks, where you can choose from various stay packages and enjoy the mild water that comes directly from the hotel’s own hot spring

An elegant Asian-style hotel

Just a 7-minute walk from Higashiyama Subway Station and Heian Shrine, the completely non-smoking Kyoto Travellers Inn offers bicycle rental, a restaurant and rooms with a flat-screen TV and free internet. The cosy rooms at Travellers Inn Kyoto include a refrigerator and private bathroom. Guests can choose a classical Western room with sofa or traditional Japanese room with futon bedding and tatami floor. Kyoto Municipal Zoo is just a 3-minute walk from the hotel, and Nanzen-ji Temple is only a 10-minute walk. Yasaka Shrine and the Gion area are about a 15-minute walk away. Guests can unwind with a massage or soak in the hot public bath. The friendly English-speaking staff offer luggage storage and laundry services. Free WiFi is available in public areas. A designated smoking area is also available for smokers. The hotel’s restaurant is open for all meals and serves Japanese and Western dishes.

Ise City Hotel is situated in Ise, within 5.8 km of Ise Grand Shrine and 4.8 km of Oharai-machi. With a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has family rooms. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The rooms in Ise City Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. An Asian breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak English and Japanese. Tsu-kō is 38 km from Ise City Hotel, while Ise Shrine Geku is 1.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nagoya Airport, 143 km from the hotel.

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

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.

Set on 28-36th floors of Sendai's tallest building, The Westin Sendai offers a luxurious accommodation just a 10-minute walk from JR Sendai Station. Guests can work out in the free-use gym or receive rejuvenating massages at the on-site salon. 2 restaurants and a bar are available on site. Wi-Fi is provided at an additional charge. Fitted with chic furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows, rooms come with modern facilities like satellite LCD TV. A fridge, an electric kettle and minibar are included. The large en suite bathroom has a bath tub, a shower booth and free toiletries. Sendai Westin Hotel’s 24-hour front desk can arrange luggage storage and laundry services. The Flow Spa offers a variety of treatments, sauna and a relaxation lounge. Souvenir items can be purchased at the gift shop. Stylish Restaurant Symphony serves sophisticated Western cuisine, while traditional Japanese dishes can be savoured at Ichimuan restaurant, which is located on the top floor. Horizon Lounge & Bar offers afternoon tea, light meals and evening drinks. The Westin Hotel is a 10-minute drive to Rakuten Kobo Stadium Miyagi (formerly Kleenex Stadium Miyagi), and a 20-minute drive to Aoba Castle Park. Sendai Airport is located a 50-minute drive from the property.

Relax in comfort at a reasonably-priced hotel

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

A spacious 70 square meter guest room

Situated a minutes’ walk away from Akasaka-Mitsuke Station of the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Marunouchi Line, The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho boasts free WiFi throughout the entire property. There is a sake bar, a sushi restaurant and a teppanyaki restaurant on site, as well as a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel is directly linked to Nagatacho Station of the Nanboku Line. It is a 10-minute drive from Tokyo Station, and a 30-minute drive from Haneda Airport. Narita International Airport is a 100-minute drive away. The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho features a spa and wellness centre and a sauna facility, and the front desk offers currency exchange. Laundry services are offered at an extra cost. All rooms are air-conditioned/heated and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Rooms come with a desk, minibar, electric kettle, a coffee machine, personal locker and a refrigerator. The en suite bathroom comes equipped with a bathtub and shower. Hairdryers, free toiletries, slippers and bathrobes provided. Guests can enjoy a variety of Japanese cuisine on site, and there are several restaurants within a 3-minute walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Station.

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.

La Vista Daisetsuzan is located in Hokkaido, a 1-hour 20-minute drive from Biei Hills and Asahiyama Zoo. The hotel offers a public hot spring bath and free Wi-Fi at the access. Rooms at La Vista come with a TV and fridge. The en suite bathroom comes with amenities, and a personal safe, slippers and nightwear are provided. Massage treatments are available. A daily breakfast buffet and a Japanese-style dinner are served at the dining room. Drinks can be enjoyed at the bar. La Vista Daisetsuzan is a 40-minute drive from Asahikawa Airport. It is 1-hour by car from JR Asahikawa Station.

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.

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.

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.

Offering a children's playground and hot spring bath, Hachimantai Resort Hotel & Spa is situated in Hachimantai. Free private parking is available on site. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Hachimantai Resort Hotel & Spa features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find free shuttle service and gift shop at the property. This hotel has ski-to-door access and a ski school and ski equipment hire is available. An array of activities are offered in the area, such as skiing and hiking. The hotel also offers car hire. The nearest airport is Hanamaki Airport, 72 km from the property.

Ideally situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Gionmachi, フルスファー ホテル is situated less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station, a 14-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 1.2 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Shoren-in Temple is 1.3 km away and Sanjusangen-do Temple is 1.7 km from the hotel. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. At フルスファー ホテル the rooms have bed linen and towels. Heian Shrine is 2.2 km from the accommodation, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from フルスファー ホテル.