20 Unique Hotels in Japan

Rakuten STAY brand's first Motel has newly opened! Every room features a semi-open-air bath, BBQ facilities, and a ceiling light with a projector 'popIn Aladdin'☆ This unmanned facility allows for minimal contact with others, ensuring a three-density-free environment. Disinfection cleaning is also implemented as a COVID-19 countermeasure.

This facility, a designer's hostel created by architect Takeshi Araki with free-spirited ideas inspired by Romanesque church buildings, features a tower space erected vertically on the earth at its central point.Centered around this impressive atrium hall that serves as a sanctuary for the hearts of visiting travelers, the first floor consists of public spaces and dining areas, while the second floor has a gallery encircling the atrium, with guest rooms arranged within the gallery. Natural hot spring, 100% free-flowing, available for bathing 24 hours a day!The spring quality is 'alkaline low-tonicity high-temperature spring,' effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, fatigue recovery, sensitivity to cold, chronic skin conditions, and more.

A prime location just a 1-minute walk from Aharen Beach. You can spend a leisurely and luxurious time enjoying the slow island life or have a blast with ocean activities at Aharen Beach—it's entirely up to you. At night, listen to the sound of the waves and enjoy a romantic moment under a star-filled sky.

Second Ise Road: 25 minutes by car from Toba South/Shiraki IC, approximately 11 minutes by car from Kintetsu Ugata Station

To ensure you can enjoy your unique time at Lake Yamanaka in a completely private space, each glamping unit is fully equipped with all necessary facilities. We have deliberately avoided creating shared spaces and designed a layout that minimizes contact with staff, allowing you to spend precious moments in a carefully crafted private space while experiencing the grandeur of Lake Yamanaka at the foot of Mount Fuji.

Relax and feel at home in Asuka at this traditional Japanese folk house

It has an atmosphere of resort cottages in the Mediterranean. They serve a Mediterranean-style course dinner (reservations required). If the weather is fine, you can have breakfast on the terrace. Check-out is at 11:00, giving you more time to relax.

The cuisine features course meals prepared by a world-traveling chef using Togakushi's vegetables, wild plants, game meat, and fruits.Many unique alcoholic beverages available exclusively here.During your meal, enjoy live music as BGM. Afterward, you can request and even sing songs! Accorde Hot Spring (Mineral Hot Spring) A panoramic bath with a view of Mount Togakushi.Refresh your daily fatigue with the effects of herbal medicinal stones and mineral ions. A 10-minute walk to the ski resort, with shuttle service available.

A Bed & Breakfast style hotel located very close to Yuigahama Beach. Japanese style rooms are dedicated only for female guests and Western style rooms are available for both guests. Western style breakfast with eggs and fruits are served. English speaking staff is available.

A small inn with delicious meals and cats that soothe your heart. A cottage-style pension located in a scenic area south of the famous Kawazu-zakura spot, 'Hosen Bridge.' The 'Kawazu River' flowing below is a clear stream where you can enjoy ayu fishing and water play.It also brings coolness during the summer. The only inn where you can see the 'Kawazu-zakura Avenue' from your room. Meals feature handmade dishes that highlight the seasonal flavors of each season.Every dish is exquisite. Among them, the 'Salt-Baked Golden Eye Snapper' is exceptional.Three main dishes include Ise lobster sashimi (or poêlé), a boat platter of local fish, and more. The bath is a private open-air hot spring bath exclusive to each room, using 100% natural hot spring water sourced from Mine Onsen's great geyser.Of course, it offers 24-hour bath access with free-flowing hot spring water. The guest rooms are cottage-style, two-story maisonettes.The first floor has a living room, bathroom, toilet, and a mini kitchen.The second floor features a twin bedroom and a 6-tatami mat Japanese-style room. You can also enjoy the view of the 'Kawazu Cherry Blossom Trees'. The spacious rooms are clean and well-maintained.

This is a B&B-style guesthouse located on Hachijojima, a Tokyo island 50 minutes by plane from Haneda. All rooms come with a bath and toilet, ensuring a comfortable stay. Free Wi-Fi is available both in the rooms and in the lobby. It's a 3-minute walk to Sokodo Beach, the main beach of Hachijojima, and Sokodo Port, where Tokai Kisen ferries arrive and depart, is right in front. Hachijo Airport is a 7-minute drive away.Pickup service is available upon request.(Advance notice required) There are restaurants, shops, and supermarkets within walking distance, but as this is a rural area and distances may feel slightly far, we offer transportation.(Please inquire at the front desk for details) All rooms have an ocean view, offering a sweeping vista of the Hachijojima blue sea and the lush green Mihara Mountain. If you bring your own bottle, you can refill it with delicious Cleansui water at the front desk.Room-temperature water, cold water, water with ice, or hot water... Feel free to ask the staff anytime. We hope that the beautiful blue sea will remain by everyone's side forever... At Sea Dive, we are committed to reducing single-use plastic bottles and plastic products.

Located in Hakone, a minute walk from Gora Station, Emblem Flow Hakone is a cozy accommodation with a restaurant, gallery, and a shared lounge. This accommodation is perfect for art enthusiasts with both the Hakone Open-Air Museum and the Pola Museum located within close proximity to the hotel.Mt.Kintoki, Daimonji-Yaki, and Owakudani are also all easily accessible from this property for those who prefer being out in the nature.

Address: 〒894-1521 122 Shimizu, Setouchi-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima Prefecture TEL: 0997-76-3901 FAX: 0997-76-3902 Access: 100 minutes by car from Amami Airport, 60 minutes by car from Naze New Port Parking: Available, 5 spaces, free Check-in: 15:00 (Latest check-in: 21:00) Check-out: 11:00 Total rooms: 6 Facility Information Lounge, non-smoking rooms, self-service coin laundry corner (free), outdoor pool, wake-up call, courier service Room Equipment and Amenities TV, internet connection (wireless LAN), electric kettle, hair dryer, comb, brush, humidifier, individual air conditioning, toilet with bidet, body soap, shampoo, rinse, conditioner, towels, bath towels *Amenities are not provided in the guest rooms. For those who wish to have the following four amenities: toothbrush set, razor, slippers, and cup, please inform the reception staff at check-in.

Nestled at the foot of Mount Yufugai, three private villas offer a stay that feels like living. With the concept of 'staying as if living,' In a completely private space, spend time with loved ones, your dog, and sometimes enjoy a special moment just for yourself. Kokonoe Town, Oita Prefecture. Amidst the rural landscape, three luxurious mansions stand quietly. Situated at the foot of Mount Yufugai, the private onsen pool lets you experience the breeze of nature. The spacious and luxurious 2LDK private space includes a guest room onsen, sauna, and kitchen. Indulge in a luxurious moment while listening to the murmuring of the river. A secret hideaway I don't want to share with anyone.

From the seven-suite villas with private pools, you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the Miyako Blue ocean and the lush tropical nature right in front of you.In the minimally designed guest rooms, meticulously refined down to the finest details and adorned with subtropical plants nurtured in the warm climate, you can bask in the sunlight streaming through and enjoy a stay that lets you feel close to nature.At the restaurant, we offer Ryukyu innovative cuisine crafted with Okinawan ingredients using French kappo techniques, inspired by the grandeur of nature such as the Miyako Blue seas, the shining sun, and coral reefs.Indulge in a relaxing moment in harmony with the great nature of Miyako Island.

Delivering awe and relaxation with the concept of 'Luxury Suite that engages all five senses with nature,' exceptional glamping. GLAMPROOK A gated golf community designed with the theme of 'coexistence with nature.' FUTTSU BRISTOL HILL Born from the resonance of shared philosophies, 'GLAMPROOK FUTTSU BRISTOL HILL.' Expansive skies, beautiful stars. The bounty of the sea and mountains, arranged by top chefs. A world resort glamping experience that engages all your senses. Here, in the Boso Peninsula, Futtsu, indulge in unprecedented luxury.

KOURI VILLA Indigo is a private villa located on Kouri Island, a small island surrounded by the emerald green sea of northern Okinawa Main Island, with a limit of two groups per day. In this place where people and nature have coexisted for generations, indulge in an extraordinary everyday experience. Amid the lush forests of Yanbaru, with all rooms offering an ocean view overlooking the Kouri Bridge, the villa features an open living-dining kitchen, a pool, an open-air bath, and BBQ facilities, awaiting your visit with your loved ones.

Just 10 minutes from Happo Bus Terminal on the free shuttle, Skala Inn features a cozy lounge with a library, a bar, and a wood-burning stove. Skala Inn has both Western-style rooms and Japanese-style rooms, which feature traditional futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor.All rooms are heated and come with toiletries and a bathtub. A free shuttle operates on request within Hakuba Village.Happo-One Ski Resort is 2 km away, and Hakuba Goryu & 47 Ski Resort is about 5 km away.

The foothills of Mount Yufu, with rice fields stretching out before you and a forest behind.A pastoral world enveloped in the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves. Meals enjoyed in the refreshing air of Tsukahara Plateau, blessed with such surroundings, have an exceptional taste. Essential camping equipment, as well as meals, are provided in advance. The grandeur of Mount Yufu visible from Tsukahara Plateau's natural setting, and at night, a sky full of stars.You can easily immerse yourself in the magnificent nature of the plateau.

A healing inn where nature, taste, and warmth come together. Nestled in a lush green forest, why not spend a relaxing time in a serene space surrounded by abundant nature, while savoring our proud delicious cuisine and cocktails? The inn surrounded by beech trees offers hospitality with dishes made from seasonal and delicious ingredients.You can enjoy walks and forest bathing, and the beautiful scenery reflected in the dam lake will soothe your soul.Why not embark on a special journey at an inn where you can savor both nature and gourmet cuisine for a luxurious moment?