20 Unique Hotels in Japan

Forest Village is an outdoor complex located in the middle of a beautiful spacious park.

Aerbin Sports Park is a huge sports accommodation facility, once owned by a Japanese private school.

The open-air ”flying stone bath” is made from a large stone that has been hollowed out and has a great location with a panoramic view of Mount Kintokiyama and Mount Sounzan. The ”rolling stone bath” in the annex surrounded by trees is also popular. Western style home cooking can be enjoyed at dinner.

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.

Nearby, the sea is within reach, and a sunset stroll along the shore is simply wonderful. At night, you might even witness a sky full of stars.

This is a glamping facility located in Mori Town, Shizuoka Prefecture.There are 19 dome tents and 3 camping trailers. The rooms include options such as (1 double bed in a camping trailer glamping) and (2 double, 3 double, 4 single beds in dome tents).Every night, a campfire event is held, where you can relax while gazing at the flames.Next to the campfire area, you can enjoy fireworks all year round.(Available for purchase at the front desk for 400 yen) Relax and unwind in the forest.

Fully renovated in 2022!A resort hotel with spacious rooms of 48 square meters or more, adjacent to a golf course.Equipped with a large public bath with a sauna! All rooms come with a kitchen and microwave, allowing you to bring your own food freely.Wake up to the chirping of birds in the morning! For breakfast, enjoy a traditional Japanese meal featuring local specialties from Nagano Prefecture, such as pickled Nozawana, eggs, and natto, along with carefully selected ingredients to complement white rice, seasonal grilled fish, miso soup, salad, and other nutritious items. Alternatively, choose from a selection of breads sourced from a local bakery.Indulge in a Western-style breakfast set featuring fresh salads, bacon, and rich yet light scrambled eggs that make it hard to decide where to start. Rooms available for stays with pets (small dogs)!Enjoy a relaxing stay in Karuizawa with your dog. About 1 hour from Tokyo via the Hokuriku Shinkansen (free shuttle service available from the station, reservation required at least 7 days in advance).Approximately 15 minutes by car from 'Shinano-Oiwake' Station. Free parking available (200 spaces), no reservation required. For guests arriving by car, winter tires are required from November to March.

All rooms have an ocean view. Four single beds, one king-size bed with a capacity of 6 people, private heated pool, and sauna-equipped rooms—three buildings (Building A). Two king-size beds with a capacity of 4 people, large barrel sauna, and open-air rock bath-equipped room—one building (Building B). Two king-size beds with a capacity of 4 people, barrel sauna, and open-air bath-equipped rooms—two buildings (Building B), totaling six high-class villas. Equipped with kitchen, cooking utensils, smokeless roaster (Building A only), and BBQ grill (Building B only), accommodating guests who bring their own food (no additional charge for bringing items). All drinks in the refrigerator are complimentary, and the villa is equipped with a SodaStream and De'Longhi coffee maker. Enjoy therapeutic bathing in the indoor bath using natural radon hot spring water sourced on-site. The separate vanity area is equipped with popular Refa hair dryers, hair irons, and a complete set of amenities. Towels are made with patented Asano Nenshi's Super Zero, while bedding comes from the world-renowned Simmons beds, reflecting efforts to reduce ocean plastics and address poverty issues. Comforters and pillows use Germany's ADVANSA Super Blue materials. Gowns, indoor wear, and tabi socks are also provided.

This is a condominium with an entire second floor available for rent, featuring a café on the first floor. From the spacious living-dining area with an island kitchen, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the ocean right in front of you, and stepping out onto the balcony, you can feel the sea close by. The two bedrooms are equipped with one double bed and four single beds, each with its own private balcony. When used by six guests, the sofa in the living room can also be used as a semi-double bed. Detergents and shampoos are organic, and there are free rentals of strollers and baby baths, making it safe and convenient for guests with children. Within walking distance, you’ll find a beach, park, sugarcane fields, diving shops, relaxation spots, gift shops, liquor stores, restaurants, cafés, diners, izakayas, chinsuko confectionery shops, pottery workshops, fishing spots, snorkeling points, and more, offering a blend of nature, community, and unique local shops. Enjoy a stay that feels like living in a seaside village. ※ Towels and bedding will be provided according to the number of guests in your reservation.(Children sharing beds are not included.)

A modernist building with glass walls on the front and sides.Enjoy an extraordinary world amidst great nature. A vacation home at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula, the closest hidden gem to Tokyo.A modernist building with glass walls on the front and sides, conceptualized in the 1960s.An extraordinary world located in a national park nature reserve where construction is now prohibited.

【Facilities】 ・Air conditioning in all rooms ・Internet ・Spacious kitchen (refrigerator, rice cooker, microwave oven, electric kettle, cooking utensils, tableware, cutlery) ・Washing machine with drying function ・Toilet with bidet function ・Clothing dryer and dehumidifier ・Humidifying air purifier ・Hair dryer ・Soap (liquid), body soap, shampoo, conditioner ・Toothbrush set, comb, cotton swabs, razor, body wash towel ・Towels (bath towel, face towel, hand towel) ・Slippers 【Bed】 Queen x 1, Double x 1, Semi-double x 1, Single rental futon x 2 (maximum*) *Single rental futons are set up according to the number of guests reserved ■Location■ Conveniently located for visiting tourist spots (like Churaumi Aquarium, Nakijin Castle Ruins, and Bise Fukugi Tree Road) as well as having great access to many recommended restaurants in Nago City, making for a variety of enjoyable stays! ■Services available during your stay■ ・BBQ grill rental (5,000 yen/day). ・Children's pool rental (2,000 yen/stay). ・Equipped with a Bluetooth speaker in the living room. ・A variety of board games available!Enjoy with your family and friends. ・Free parking (2 cars).

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

All rooms are standalone.There are a total of five buildings for all rooms.

Distinguished by the full course meals prepared by the chef-owner, who previously worked at a hotel. Has a resort-like atmosphere created by its Early American exterior and spacious wood dining room. The tennis court is free to use for an hour.

Grand opening in August 2023. A marine leisure facility with ocean views in every room. The sea is right in front of you!After enjoying the sea, savor our renowned BBQ while admiring the breathtaking view.

Kouri Island, where untouched nature remains, is a serene and tranquil ultimate resort where you can truly relax. The view from the room features a 180-degree horizon. Enjoying a bath time without worrying about prying eyes while taking in the panoramic view of nature is a blissful moment. A spacious 114㎡ area is available for one group per day, accommodating up to 7 people. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and come to Isola Villa Kouri to savor the leisurely flow of Kouri time.

I am confident in my cooking.The main dish for dinner is sushi, a quintessential example of Japanese cuisine.You can enjoy the seasonal nature of Madarao Kogen.

A cozy atmosphere at a trustworthy, long-established pension.Enjoy winter skiing and outdoor sports during the green season.

A place where mountains meet the sea, nestled in a seaside mountain with stunning views. Enjoy quiet moments, savor meals and hot springs, and if you're lucky, you might meet some cats.

NEW OPEN in July 2024! Karuizawa-style luxury villa hotel (4 buildings) BBQ, bonfires, and open-air forest baths in a beautiful and private moss garden Conveniently located 1km from Hoshino Onsen, with on-site parking and EV charging. Located in the popular Hoshino area of ​​Karuizawa, the "Karuizawa Morishiki VILLA" hotel is a villa (3 buildings) that blends into the nature of Karuizawa, surrounded by greenery, light, and wind. In the forest filled with the warmth of wood, it feels like you've returned to your own Karuizawa villa. In a space based on Nordic vintage furniture, you can experience a lifestyle unique to Karuizawa, as if you were spending time in a traditional villa area, while feeling the extraordinary with a beautiful and private moss garden, LE LABO bath amenities from the highest quality fragrance brand, a kitchen/washing machine, and more. Enjoy a relaxing holiday or anniversary trip in Karuizawa with your family and friends.