Curated boutique hotels in Japan

With a stay at Art Hotel KOKURA New Tagawa in Kitakyushu (Kokura), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Riverwalk Kitakyushu and Seicho Matsumoto Memorial. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kitakyushu Manga Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kokura Castle.

With a stay at Kamenoi Hotel Genkainada in Kitakyushu (Wakamatsu Ward), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Iwaya Beach and 6 minutes from Green Park. This ryokan is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Takatoyama Park and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Kitakyushu Municipal Children's Culture and Science Museum.

With a stay at Kamenoi Hotel Aso in Aso, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kodainosato Museum of Art and Aso Shrine. This ryokan is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Mount Aso and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Road Station Aso.

38 km from Egao Kenko Stadium Kumamoto in Takamori, Kyukamura Minami-Aso offers accommodation with access to a hot spring bath, public bath and open-air bath. This 4-star ryokan offers a lift and full-day security. The ryokan also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

At the ryokan, all units are fitted with a tatami. At the ryokan, each unit has air conditioning and a TV.

A restaurant can be found at the property, offering a child-friendly buffet.

Outdoor play equipment is also available at the ryokan, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Suizenji Park is 47 km from Kyukamura Minami-Aso, while Kumamoto Castle is 48 km from the property. Kumamoto Airport is 32 km away.

Located in Niseko, Hilton Niseko Village is in the mountains – a 1-minute drive from Annupuri and 8 minutes from Niseko Annupuri Gondola. This family-friendly resort is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area and 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu.

With a stay at ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Fukuoka, within a 5-minute drive of Canal City Hakata and Marine Messe Fukuoka. This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Port of Hakata.

With a stay at THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA, you'll be centrally located in Fukuoka, within a 10-minute walk of Kushida Shrine and Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Tochoji Temple and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Ohori Park.

A stay at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto places you in the heart of Kumamoto, just a 5-minute walk from Kumamoto-jo Hall and within a 5-minute drive of Kumamoto Castle. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Sakura Machi Kumamoto.

Set in Gyeongju, Best Western Plus Gyeongju offers a relaxing accommodation for guests to have an unforgettable city experience around the area. This hotel offers free WiFi and free parking.

Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a terrace. Twin beds are offered in deluxe rooms only. Private bathroom comes with free toiletries.

A breakfast is offered every morning. This non-smoking hotel provides a business center, a fitness center and a convenience store. Guest can also enjoy spa therapy, swimming and other leisure time activities including fishing around the area.

Best Western Plus Gyeongju is located about a 30-minute drive from Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram and Gyeongju World Culture Expo Park. Guests can visit various historic sites and Korean traditional food near the area. The nearest airport is Pohang Airport, about 40 minutes' drive away.

Right on the Hyuga-Nada Sea, ANA Holiday Inn Resort Miyazaki (formerly Palm Beach Hotel) features an indoor swimming pool, karaoke and 4 dining options. The hotel’s rooms are air-conditioned and come with an LCD TV and free wired internet.

Each room at Miyazaki ANA Holiday Inn Resort includes a fridge and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom has a bathtub, amenities and slippers.

Miyazaki Airport is 10 km away, and JR Miyazaki Train Station is a 20-minute drive. Miyazaki Shrine is 19 km from the hotel. On-site parking is free.

You can relax with a massage or a sweat in the sauna, or work out at the fitness room. Rental bicycles offer a fun way to explore the area.

Red Fairy Restaurant lays a buffet spread for breakfast and dinner, while Himuka Shizuka serves Japanese cuisine and Ryuo has a Chinese menu. Drinks are on offer at Cafe & Bar Ripple.

Hotel New Otani Saga is centrally located in Saga – a 4-minute walk from Yoka Shrine and 9 minutes by foot from Saga Balloon Museum. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Saga Prefectural Art Museum and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Saga Castle.

With a stay at Fairfield by Marriott Sapporo, you'll be centrally located in Sapporo, steps from Nijo Market and within a 10-minute walk of Sapporo TV Tower. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sapporo Clock Tower and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Sapporo JR Tower.

A stay at ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo by IHG places you in the heart of Sapporo, within a 15-minute walk of Sapporo TV Tower and Nijo Market. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Tanukikoji Shopping Street and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hokkaido University.

Located in Kirishima, Kirishima Kokusai Hotel is in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Maruo Falls and Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park. This spa hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Kirishima Shinwanosato Park and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Onami Pond.

Decorated with classical elegance, Hotel Nagasaki Gloverhill offers 1 dining choice and massage services just 300 metres from Glover Garden. Rooms come with free wired internet, an LCD TV and a private bathroom.

Each air-conditioned room at ANA Hotel Nagasaki Gloverhill has wood furnishings and a seating area. You can make green tea, watch satellite channels or unwind with a soak in the tub.

Oura Catholic Church is only 200 metres from the hotel, while Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum is 4 km away. JR Nagasaki Train Station is less than a 10-minute taxi ride. On-site parking is ¥1,000 per day. Guests can enjoy panoramic night views of the city from the observation deck on the Nagasaki Ropeway, which is a 17-minute ride away on the free shuttle.

The hotel has its own beauty shop, and offers dry cleaning services. Luggage storage is provided at the 24-hour front desk.

You can enjoy Western set menus and local dishes at french restaurant Pave boasts floor-to-ceiling windows.

Located in Kagoshima, ART HOTEL Kagoshima is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Kagoshima Chuo Station Tourist Information Center and Amu Plaza Kagoshima. This hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Aeon Kagoshima Shopping Center and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Kagoshima City Aquarium.

Musashi features Japanese-style accommodations and a hot-spring bath for guests to relax in. JR Shirahama Train Station is a 20-minute drive away. A free local shuttle bus is available from the station to the hotel on a first-come first-serve basis. Free Wi-Fi is available at the public areas.

The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Each includes a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom has slippers and a hairdryer.

Guests can request for massages or go the spa for relaxation. A gift shop is available for buying local products, and a karaoke room can be used as well.

Breakfast and dinner include a Japanese and Western buffet, and are served at the dining hall. Nishiki also serves Japanese meals, and refreshments are available at the bar and lounge.

Musashi Inn is a 10-minute drive from both Senjojiki and Sandanbeki Cave. Adventure World is a 15-minute drive away.

Situated in Maniwa, 46 km from Fukusen-ji Temple, Kyukamura Hiruzen-Kogen features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a sauna and a hot spring bath. The property is non-smoking and is located 47 km from Koryuji Temple.

The rooms will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a TV.

Hachiman Shrine is 47 km from the hotel, while Kifune Shrine is 49 km from the property. Yonago Airport is 53 km away.

Well situated in the centre of Fukuoka, QuintessaHotel FukuokaTenjin Comic&Books is within 400 metres of Nagahama Park and 400 metres of Tenjin Station. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site.

The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The units in QuintessaHotel FukuokaTenjin Comic&Books are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

The breakfast offers buffet, American or Asian options.

Speaking English, Japanese and Korean at the reception, staff are always at hand to help.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Solaria Stage, The Shops and Solaria Plaza. Fukuoka Airport is 5 km away.

With sea views, Kyukamura Shikanoshima is set in Fukuoka and has a restaurant and free shuttle service. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.

A fridge and kettle are also offered. 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 ryokan boasts a variety of wellness options, including a hot spring bath, a spa centre and yoga classes. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy walking tours nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Shimomagahama Beach is 100 metres from Kyukamura Shikanoshima, while Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is 10 km from the property. Fukuoka Airport is 27 km away.