20 Unique Hotels in Japan

A B&B style guesthouse located in Hachijojima, Tokyo, 50 minutes by plane from Haneda. All rooms are equipped with bathrooms and toilets, so you can spend your time comfortably. Free Wi-Fi is available in the room and lobby. Sokodo Beach, the main beach of Hachijojima, is a 3-minute walk away. Hachijo Airport is 7 minutes by car. If you wish, we will pick you up. (Advance notice required) There are restaurants, shops, and supermarkets within walking distance, but it is a little far in the countryside, so I will send it to you. (See details at the front desk.) All rooms have an ocean view, and from the rooms you can see the blue sea of Hachijojima and the shining green of Mt. Mihara. If you bring your own bottle, cleansui delicious water will be refilled at the front desk. Room temperature, cold water, iced water, hot water... Please feel free to ask our staff. We hope that the beautiful blue sea will continue to be with you forever... At Sea Dive, we will strive to reduce the use of disposable PET bottles and plastic products.

A small pension located on the border of Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures, in Shinshu, Yatsugatake, and Fujimi Kogen. Homemade dishes and desserts and a homely atmosphere have been well received. We also accept orders for special anniversary desserts and take-out cakes. Please be sure to contact us at the time of reservation, and if possible, at least one week before the date of your stay. Good access to facilities in the town such as Fujimi Kogen Resort and Fujimi Panorama Resort. There are many ways to enjoy Yatsugatake, such as mountain climbing, nature walks, museum tours, hot spring tours, astronomical observations, skiing, golf, paragliding, and mountain biking. Please feel free to ask us what you are interested in and what you would like to do. All guest rooms are Western-style. With a skylight that is popular for viewing the night sky. Equipped with bed, washroom, toilet with washlet, TV, air conditioner, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have underfloor heating to keep you warm and comfortable in winter.

Koshikano Onsen is one of the best hot springs in Japan, boasting a source that gushes forth from the source. Popular for its skin-beautifying properties, the hot springs offer a variety of baths, including open-air and indoor baths. In addition to ryokans with hot springs flowing directly from the source in all rooms, you can also enjoy glamping in guest rooms, where all rooms have their own open-air baths flowing directly from the source. *There is no large public bath.

At Pension Miltale, we welcome our guests who want to relax away from the everyday world, or who have had a tiring day out sightseeing or leisure, and who want to soothe their fatigue in a relaxing space that will make you feel at ease.

A villa-style villa built on the beachfront overlooking Kouri Island. All eight villas are equipped with a slightly heated pool and jacuzzi for a sense of privacy. Enjoy a villa-like stay that is different from a hotel, while taking in the view that seems to connect to the sea.

When you enter the entrance from R265, you'll find a parking lot surrounded by trees, where it's cool even in the summer. "Please proceed through the brick approach to the entrance, there is a small building that will make you feel at ease..." A small building, a small bedroom, and a private family bath with a jacuzzi jet bath (a little proud?) All the water in the building uses spring water. In the dining room, people from various countries exchange travel information.　

Alcohol and drinks, mainly sake from Nagano Prefecture. Classical music concerts, illuminations, champagne service, and even night bonfires. Enjoy nature to the fullest and feel elegant. GLAMPROOK is an all-inclusive style. There are no additional charges. The twin dome tents, with separate living rooms and bedrooms, come in two types: Lakeside View, which allows you to enjoy the view of Lake Reisenji, and Mountain View, which overlooks the mountains of the Five Peaks of Hokushin. There are four different types of domes in the executive suite area. These rooms are unique, with a focus on furniture and interior design, including the world’s first triple dome tent and a spacious single dome, each named after a furniture designer. For dinner, we will serve a course meal produced by FARM AKIRA’s owner chef, Akira Watanabe. Chef Akira Watanabe is known as the “evangelist of the fields” who continues to pursue the best ingredients, and is the leading figure who made the dish “Bagna Cauda” known to the world. Escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend an unforgettable day at GLAMPROOK.

A place where the mountains and the sea meet. Enjoy a meal and a hot spring bath in a tranquil setting at this pension that stands in the mountains by the sea. If you're lucky, you might even meet some cats.

Deluxe villas and some pet villas have private saunas, and standard villas have open-air baths, providing an environment where you can "restore" your mind and body. In particular, the private sauna is equipped with a relaxation space where you can lie down in the sauna room, and an infinity chair that is very popular with sauna lovers. Sauna ponchos and BLANC original sauna hats made of organic cotton are available for rental for a fee. Ponchos and hats are also available for purchase at the front desk. In order to create a better sleeping environment, the mattress and duvet are made by the bedding brand "NELL". This bedding is specialized for turning over in bed to achieve a high-quality sleeping experience, and its high breathability helps you to get a good night's sleep. The recovery wear "TENTIAL" is used for the loungewear. It uses special fibers that promote blood circulation throughout the body and reduce fatigue and stiffness. It will help you recover from the fatigue of the day while you sleep.

A small inn with delicious meals with cats that heal your heart. A cottage-style pension built in a scenic spot at the south end of Toyoizumi Bridge, a scenic spot for Kawazu cherry blossoms. The "Kawazu River" that flows under it is a clear stream where you can fish for sweetfish and play in the water. It also keeps you cool in the summer. The only inn where you can see "Kawazu cherry blossom trees" from your room. Meals are handmade dishes that make the most of the seasonal flavors. Both are excellent. Among them, the “Alfonsino grilled in salt pot” is excellent. Ise lobster sashimi (or Poare), local fish boat platter and 3 main dishes. The bath is a 100% private open-air bath for guest rooms that draws hot water from Mine Onsen Daifunto. Of course, you can take a bath 24 hours a day. The guest rooms are two-story cottage-type maisonettes. There is a living room, bathroom, toilet, and kitchenette on the 1st floor. On the 2nd floor there is a twin room and a 6-tatami mat Japanese-style bedroom. You can also see "Kawazu Cherry Blossom Trees". A spacious and well-cleaned room.

A pension built at the foot of Mt. Madarao. This is a small inn with 8 rooms. It is a place where you can pick wild vegetables in the spring, take a break from the heat on the highland in the summer, enjoy marine sports at Lake Nojiri, change the leaves in the fall, and enjoy snow sports in the winter. 3 minutes walk to the ski slopes. You can easily enjoy powder snow. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with air conditioning and heating facilities to ensure a comfortable stay. There is one private bath, which can be reserved for each room. The atrium dining room has floor heating and a wood stove, and you can enjoy the seasonal scenery from the windows. Dinner and breakfast are served in the dining room. We also have a wide selection of local wines. We look forward to welcoming everyone.

A small guest house where you can relax in Tateshina In order to create wonderful memories for our customers, we provide a relaxing space, a place where time flows slowly, and a place where you can feel the splendor of Tateshina, such as the change of seasons, nature, and ingredients, accompanied by comfortable music. As a resident of this land, I will help you make your trip here in Tateshina even more enjoyable and memorable. Always have an inquisitive mind and continue to be willing to tackle new things. To have all customers go home with a smile. *The hotel was renovated in 2015, but it is a 30-year-old guest house. We are committed to providing services that emphasize cleanliness, reasonable rates, and hospitality. We try to keep an appropriate distance from our customers without interfering with them. * Number of guest rooms: 7 *Japanese English Guesthouse Kreutzer

At the foot of Mt. Yufu, rice fields spread out before you and a forest behind. An idyllic world enveloped in the sounds of birdsong and rustling leaves. Blessed with such an environment, the fresh air of Tsukahara Highlands gives the meal a special flavor. All the necessary camping equipment is provided, as well as meals. The nature of Tsukahara Highlands, the majestic Mt. Yufu spread out before your eyes, and at night the sky is filled with stars. You can easily experience the great nature of the highlands.

A 100-year-old traditional house standing alone in a lush forest has been fully renovated into a luxurious glamping facility for one group only. Pets are allowed! Enjoy a unique stay that combines a traditional house with glamping.

A world-traveling chef offers course meals using Togakushi vegetables, wild plants, wild game, and fruits. A lot of alcohol that can only be drunk here. Live music is played as BGM during meals. After meals, you can sing a song upon request! Accorde hot spring (mineral hot spring) A hot spring with a view overlooking Mt. Togakushi. Refresh your daily fatigue with the effects of Chinese herbal medicine stones and mineral ions A 10-minute walk to the ski resort; pick-up available

It is a small inn run by a family. Located at the foot of Mt. Yatsugatake, in the corner of Fujimi Kogen Pension Village.

One of the facilities providing accommodation inside Hakone-en. There are two kinds of cottages. You can enjoy a barbecue for dinner. There is a roofed open-air hot spring bath with a feeling of spaciouness near the center cottage.

A small log cabin hotel surrounded by nature at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains. This spacious hotel with only four rooms is like your own vacation home. The dining area is surrounded by heavy logs, and the spacious guest rooms all come equipped with tiled bathrooms, washlet toilets, and sinks. All rooms come equipped with private wooden decks.

Hearty home-cooked dishes are popular ★A cozy resort hotel with the warmth of wood and an exotic atmosphere It is convenient to use our hotel as a base for mountain climbing, autumn leaves, frost-covered trees, and skiing (3 minutes by car from Ani Ski Resort). Pets and children welcome

Renovated in 2022. Often used by families and small groups. We replaced the 3-person and 5-person rooms with 32-43 inch TVs. Our hotel is most proud of our European-style lounge with a wood-burning fireplace and a large dining room. You can feel refreshed in the garden where various flowers bloom as the seasons change. Please come and enjoy it. By car, our hotel is a 5-minute drive from the trailhead of Mt. Oyama, and a 30-minute drive from Yonago city center, the coast, and the hot spring town. It is a very convenient facility. There are various types of rooms, including twin, double, triple, and 5-person rooms, and we also offer plans for accommodation only, breakfast included, and one night with two meals (limited to 2 groups per day). Of course, we welcome you to rent the entire building for parties and training. Please feel free to contact us.