Best hotels in Japan

The unique culture of Japan means that this country is increasingly appearing in your questions about travel destinations. No wonder! Japan has so much to offer - age-old traditions, tea ceremonies, kimonos, delicious food and temples surrounded by gardens and mountain villages with hot springs. In addition, the palette of colors of the landscape, changing with the seasons, is captivating. The country of the rising sun is an unprecedented variety of experiences, which is worth enriching with a stay in an exceptional hotel. Accommodation in Japan also includes a whole range of different types and standards.

Japan – exclusive hotels in Kyoto and Tokyo

Many city hotels in Japan are Western-style, and in the largest cities there are many hotels belonging to international hotel chains. You can expect standard amenities and beds - instead of the futon mattresses found in traditional hotels. In hotel restaurants, you will eat international cuisine alongside Japanese delicacies.

All the colors of Japan

Japan | Tokyo, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Koya San, Osaka

Aman Tokyo – a luxury hotel in Japan

It is not without reason that luxury hotel in Tokyo, located a few steps from the exclusive Ginza district, was ranked in the top ten of the "Best Hotels in the World 2024" ranking by theworlds50best.com. The characteristic feature of all interiors is typical Japanese minimalism and the highest quality materials. Modern design art is intertwined with traditional elements such as ikebana, furo bathtub or washi paper doors. The apartments have windows along the entire length of the wall, so you can admire panoramic views of the Imperial Palace Gardens without unnecessary barriers, and on clearer days even Mount Fuji. The hotel boasts one of the largest spas in the capital, occupying two floors and 2500 m², and a magnificent thirty-meter swimming pool with a spectacular view of Tokyo. To satisfy the desires of the Guests, he takes them on a journey through Japanese culture, which they discover during Iaido fencing sessions, ikebana workshops, pottery or tea brewing. Culinary experiences lead through the flavors of Japan, sunny Italy and end with a sweet note of artisan chocolates and Japanese kōbako cookies.

Aman Tokyo

Park Hotel Tokyo – an exclusive getaway in Japan

It is completely different in character than the luxury hotel of the Aman chain. Its showcase is the so-called Artists' Floor. Here, each room is dedicated to a different artist of the young generation and has an individual style. The corridors and other common spaces are also richly decorated with paintings. You can feel like you are in a Japanese contemporary art gallery. Moreover, art exhibitions are a daily occurrence here. The four-star hotel, in addition to its unique concept, offers a swimming pool, spa, fitness center, workshops and lectures on Japanese culture and wonderful views of the city center. It is located in the business district of Shimbashi, from where you can easily visit Tokyo's biggest attractions. Park Hotel Tokyo will be appreciated by all those who, in addition to comfort, seek beauty in the surrounding space.

Park Hotel Tokyo

Granvia Kyoto Hotel – luxury getaway

Journey to Japan requires excellent logistics. To experience as much as possible, it is worth choosing accommodation in strategic communication locations, e.g. near train stations. High-speed trains in Japan are the most convenient way to travel around the country. In Kyoto, the perfect solution is a hotel granviaThis five-star property is located within Kyoto Station. Its excellent location offers easy access to attractions such as Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and fushimi inari taishaThis elegant Kyoto hotel is also the perfect base for trips outside the city, such as to nary osaki. Guests have access to a swimming pool, beauty salons, boutiques, a café and several restaurants serving continental, Chinese and Japanese dishes. Kaiseki Minokichi is a restaurant with over 300 years of history. Where, if not in a traditional restaurant, can you experience the true atmosphere of Japan?

Granvia Kyoto

Kaya Kyoto Ninjo Castle – exclusive hotel

If you want to delve even deeper into the charms of a city famous for its magnificent temples and gardens, choose accommodation in the center of Kyoto. Nijo Castle is just 700 m from the hotel, and you can walk to the Manga Museum in ten minutes. Despite its location, the Kaya Kyoto Ninjo Castle Hotel offers a space free from the hustle and bustle, where you can freely enjoy Japanese culture. The facility refers to authentic Japanese architecture and has a garden. Most rooms are equipped with futon mattresses, the interiors are characterized by minimalism, and the hotel restaurant serves selected Japanese specialties. The hotel invites only adult guests.

Kaya Kyoto

Ryokans – Traditional Hotels in Japan

Ryokan is a traditional hotel decorated in a classic Japanese style. The rooms are equipped with futon mattresses and low tables at which you sit on pillows (zabuton). In addition to the typical bathrooms, they often have a bath, often supplied by natural hot springs (so-called onsens). A unique experience is bathing in a hot pool (rotenburo), under the open sky. In better hotels, yukatas await guests in the rooms. These are kimonos used for sleeping and on the way to the baths.

Wanosato – Japan hotel from an old story

The magic begins during the train journey through the Hida-Takayama Mountains. Everything you see next, step by step, will introduce you to the world of old Japan. Hotel Wanosato is located in a 160-year-old traditional house, with a roof structure of "gassho-zukuri", which literally means "praying hands style". The heart of the old house is a fireplace called "irori". This is where you can listen to interesting stories, learn interesting facts about the art of bonsai, taste sake traditionally heated in a bamboo tube, nibbling on "takuan" (pickled radish) or "hijiki" (seaweed). The rooms are the quintessence of Japanese interior, with tatami mats, a place to celebrate tea drinking and a view of the surrounding forest. Love of nature is at the heart of Japanese culture, and 45 m² of local forests, a babbling river and hot springs provide a wonderful space for escaping into the soothing nature.

Wanosato

Homestay Shirakawa-go – in a traditional Japanese village

Shirakawa This is one of the most picturesque places in Japan. Charming villages with thatched houses are surrounded by pine-covered mountains. Most of the houses here were built around 200-300 years ago in the Gassho Zukuri style. The most popular village is Ogimachi, designated a World Heritage Site. Interestingly, each cottage is for one night only, and if you want to stay longer, you have to change cottages. Accommodation is simple, but the Japanese are known for their cleanliness and hospitality, so you can sleep and rest comfortably here. You can also experience the atmosphere of a true Japanese province, observe traditional customs, and sample home cooking. Japanese cuisineNote: As befits a mountainous region, snow remains for a long time, so if you're planning a trip to Shirakawa in March or April, be prepared for winter weather.

Shirakawa-go

Luxury hotels in Japan

Treeful Treehouse Sustainable Resort in Okinawa is competing for the title of the most Instagrammable hotel in the world. Are you curious why? Ecological treehouses are built in the middle of a tropical jungle, among vines and ferns and the splashing waterfalls of the Genka River. The interiors are designed according to the principles of Japanese Zen. Terraces with hammocks in the treetops and traditional bathrooms with a stunning view of the greenery provide complete relaxation. These are probably the most luxurious treehouses you can imagine.

Treeful Treehouse Sustainable Resort

Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple is housed in a 1000-year-old Buddhist temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The picturesque cedar forest surrounding the temple is a great place to stroll. You can also seek harmony here during a meditation session or a relaxing calligraphy workshop. During your stay, you can visit the surrounding temples and Okuno-in, the site of the mausoleums of many famous Japanese people, including samurai ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Prayers and ceremonies are held every morning.

Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple

The Strangest Hotels in Japan

Capsule hotels, which look more like spaceships, no longer impress anyone, and they are also practical. Nine Hours chain properties are usually located near major metro and train stations. Love hotels in Japan are not suspicious institutions at all, and their affordable price encourages booking accommodation. But have you ever come across hotels where robots will carry your luggage and take your breakfast order, and you will meet a dinosaur at the reception? These are Henn-na Hotels, whose name literally means "Strange Hotels". Many hotel concepts in Japan revolve around fairy tale themes. Guests of the Keio Plaza Hotel can spend a night in the world of Hello Kitty, and in the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel you will meet Alice in Wonderland and Cinderella. For fans of sky-high spaces, a real hit will be an overnight stay at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. One of the rooms in the Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu has a Boeing 747 flight simulator!

Henn at Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

The theme of "Hotel Japan" is like a river. Japanese imagination has no limits when it comes to unique, creative ideas. High standards and a love of tradition are standard features of most facilities. In addition, great cuisine and discreet service make accommodation in Japan usually unforgettable.

Train to Japan

Japan | Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima