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Open air baths with an exhilarating view of the surrounding mountains and the night sky

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.

Steamed bread, a traditional Atami favorite

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.

Conveniently located within a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Sinbanba Station, this property is a renovated Japanese townhouse fitted with air conditioning and free WiFi. An on-site concierge offers local sightseeing and dining information. Featuring a mixture of Western and traditional Japanese décor, the townhouse comes with a kitchenette that includes a microwave, a fridge and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom has a bathtub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. The Hotel Bamba offers luggage storage services. Laundry can be arranged upon request. The townhouse is a 3-minute train ride to Shinagawa Shinkansen (bullet train) Station. Popular Shibuya and Harajuku areas can be reached within a 20-minute train ride. Haneda Airport is a 30-minute train ride away. A Western or Japanese breakfast meal is brought to the property every morning from the nearby restaurants. Lunch and dinner meals are also available for delivery.

A gigantic shopping mall located about 30 minutes via train from Tokyo Station. Featuring about 440 specialty shops and a 10-screen cinema

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 spacious 70 square meter guest room

Boasting a spacious garden overlooking the Kumano-Nada Sea and the gentle mountains along the coast, Yado Kayuu features hot-spring baths, a summertime outdoor pool, tennis courts and Japanese rooms with sea views. Traditional Kaiseki Japanese cuisine is available for dinner. Guests at Hana Irodori no Yado Kayuu sleep in futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Each air-conditioned room has an en suite bathroom and an electric kettle. Slippers are also provided. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from JR Kii-Katsuura Train Station on the Kisei Line, and a free shuttle is offered. It is a 10-minute walk to the Taijicho Whale Museum and Taiji Kujirahama Park.

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE offers Japanese-style accommodation with tatami (woven-straw) flooring with traditional futon bedding and Japanese Modern Room with Twin and Double bed. The Wi-Fi is available in the all areas. The Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is in close proximity of Gion’s historical spots. It is a 5-minute walk to the Yasaka Shrine or Kodaiji Temple, and a 15-minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with a TV and electric kettle . They come with a private bathroom including a shower and bathtub. Spacious baths are available on site, upon request. The Kyoto-Style Inn provides luggage storage.

From its hilltop location, Ijika Daiichi Hotel Kagura features beautiful sunrise and ocean views, hot spring baths and karaoke. It serves Japanese cuisine, and offers a free shuttle to/from Kintetsu Toba Station upon advance reservation. Massage treatments can be arranged. Guests at Kagura Ijika Daiichi Hotel can unwind in public indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, which are separate for men and women. They can play table tennis or experience feeding wild hawks. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, free parking and vending machines for drinks and snacks. The property offers rooms with a Japanese-style area, some boasting a private open-air hot spring bath. They are fitted with beds or traditional futon bedding, and include an LCD TV, a fridge and yukata robes. An air humidifier and toiletries are provided. A breakfast buffet with Japanese and Western food is catered daily at the dining room. A kaiseki traditional multi-course dinner is served at the dining room, while some rooms include private dining in the guest room. Ijika Daiichi Hotel Kagura is a 25-minute drive from Mikimoto Pearl Island or Kintetsu Toba Train Station. The Ise Jingu Shrine or historical theme park Azuchi Momoyama Era Village (Ise Azuchi Momoyama Bunka Mura) can be visited a 1-hour drive away.

Commercial facility featuring a diverse lineup of restaurants in Ginza. Also features sophisticated fashion boutiques

かっぱの宿旅館三治郎 features indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and various facilities including karaoke rooms and a sauna. All Japanese-style rooms come with mountain views and guests can request relaxing massages for an extra cost. JR Shiraishi Zao Train Station is a 40-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms have tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each comes with a satellite TV, a safety deposit box and a fridge. Guests can enjoy green tea in their rooms and use the en suite bathroom. Local gifts can be bought at the souvenir shop and photocopying services are available at the front desk. Private hot-spring baths can be reserved for an extra cost. Kamado dining room serves a traditional multi-course meal for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. Guests can enjoy slow-cooked Onsen eggs. Sanjiro Ryokan is a 5-minute drive from Zao Blueberry Farm and Zao Kokeshi Doll Hall. Eboshi Ski Resort is a 15-minute drive away.

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.

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

Hotel Sanrakuso features Japanese-style rooms with beautiful ocean views. Guests can soak in the hot-spring baths or request for relaxing massages during their stay. A free shuttle runs between the hotel and JR Shirahama Train Station, which is a 30-minute drive. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and an electric kettle with green tea. Each has tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy singing at the hotel’s karaoke room or purchase local products at the gift shop. The lobby features beautiful views of Shirahama Beach and provides free WiFi access. A vending machine is available for drinks and ice cream. The on-site restaurant, Wakuwaku offers a breakfast buffet of Japanese dishes. Sanrakuso Hotel is about a 10-minute drive from Nanki Shirahama Airport. Senjojiki Plateau and Sandanbeki Cliff are both a 10-minute drive away.

An elegant Asian-style hotel

Private cypress baths with a superb view of Ajiro Bay

Offering public baths, OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is just a 2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station. The air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi and a full private bathroom. The Japanese rooms at OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara Ryokan have tatami (woven-straw) floors, shoji paper screens and traditional futon beds. Each comes with a fridge and satellite TV. Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara National Museum are both a 10-minute walk. Todaiji Temple is 1.2 km away and OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is a 10-minute walk from Isuien. Bicycle rental is offered, allowing for fun and easy exploration. Kansai Airport is a 100-minute bus ride away. A Japanese breakfast is served in the banquet hall. Dinner is served in guests’ rooms.

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.