Curated boutique hotels in Japan

With a stay at Mercure Kochi Tosa Resort & Spa in Geisei, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tosa Country Club and Kochi Kuroshio Country Club. This hotel is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Noichi Zoological Park and 12 mi (19.4 km) from Ryugado Cave.

When you stay at Hotel Nishi-Nagato Resort in Shimonoseki, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Tsunoshima Bridge and Kitanagatokaigan Quasi-National Park. This beach hotel is 32.1 mi (51.7 km) from Karato Fish Market and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park.

Right on the shores of Lake Toya, Kohan Tei features outdoor hot-spring baths with lake views, buffet meals and karaoke. The Japanese-style rooms are air-conditioned and include a satellite LCD TV.

All rooms at Kohan Tei Hotel come with a low table with floor cushions, a fridge and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom has a bathtub and shower. Guests sleep in traditional futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor.

A shuttle with additional charge runs once a day to and from JR Sapporo Train Station. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Usuzan Ropeway cable car and a 15-minute drive from Mount Showa Shinzan, while JR Toya Train Station is a 25-minute bus ride away. On-site parking is free.

You can arrange a massage at the 24-hour front desk, check out the souvenir shop or pamper your feet in the hot-spring footbath. Duty-free shopping is available at on-site shops and internet PCs are available at the lobby for a fee.

Japanese/Western dishes are served at Asuka Restaurant for the breakfast and dinner buffets, which feature fresh seafood. A bar and coffee lounge are also on site.

Situated in Ibusuki, 44 km from Kagoshima Chuo Station, Bettei Amafuru Oka features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is allergy-free and is located 46 km from Kagoshima Station.

Certain rooms have a kitchen with a fridge and a minibar.

The restaurant at the hotel specialises in French and Japanese cuisine.

The wellness area at Bettei Amafuru Oka is comprised of a sauna and a hot spring bath.

Iwasaki Art Museum is 4.9 km from the accommodation, while Flower Park Kagoshima is 14 km from the property. Kagoshima Airport is 83 km away.

Located in Takibe, 7.6 km from Doigahama Site Anthropological Museum, Hotel Nishinagato Resort provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is set 26 km from Kuruson-zan Shuzen-ji Temple, 49 km from Senjogahara Park and 49 km from Konpira Park. The hotel features a hot tub, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

Yamaguchi Ube Airport is 73 km away.

Located in Asakura, within 19 km of Komyozen-ji Temple and 19 km of Kanzeon-ji Temple, Hotel GRANDSPA AVENUE provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 19 km from Dazaifu Tenmangu, 20 km from Hiroshiki Oda Museum of Art and 25 km from Ankokuji Temple. There is a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, and free private parking is available.

At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Guest rooms at Hotel GRANDSPA AVENUE include air conditioning and a desk.

The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with massage treatments, a sauna, hot tub and hot spring bath.

Ozuka Ancient Burial Mound Museum is 25 km from Hotel GRANDSPA AVENUE, while Umi Hachimangu Shrine is 26 km away. Fukuoka Airport is 27 km from the property.

Just a 10-minute walk to the Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort, Asari Classe Hotel boasts indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths, an indoor pool with a hot tub, massages, indoor tennis courts and a sauna. Restaurants serve Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes, and its comfortable rooms look out on mountain views. Free WiFi is available.

Each room includes a 32-inch satellite LCD TV, an en suite bathroom and a seating area with a sofa. Slippers and a toothbrush set are provided, and you can try on the Yukata robe and enjoy hot green tea.

The hotel is 30 minutes by car from Otaru Aquarium and offers free parking. Hotel Asari Classe offers a variety of ways to work up a sweat, from ping-pong to squash to a fitness centre. There is a foot massage and beauty salon on site. A free concert is held every month at the lobby on the night of the full moon.

The on-site restaurant, Fuushi serves a buffet breakfast with cuisine from various countries. The Japanese restaurant Koushi serves seafood prepared in traditional Japanese cuisine for dinner. The restaurant Sylphid serves international cuisine for lunch, dinner and light meals. There is a kid's menu at Sylphid. Guests who would like to eat on site should make a reservation at the time of booking.

Yuzennoyado Toukai is situated in the Ureshino Onsen district of Ureshino, 32 km from Huis Ten Bosch and 1.1 km from Hizen Yumekaido Ninja Village. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan offers a hot spring bath and a lift.

The ryokan features certain units with quiet street views, and every unit is equipped with a private bathroom. At the ryokan, some units are fitted with a kettle and wine or champagne.

The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

You can play table tennis at this 4-star ryokan.

Nagasaki Airport is 34 km from the property.

Situated in Daisen, 47 km from Mizuki Shigeru Road, Kyukamura Oku-Daisen features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.

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

Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Daisen, like skiing.

Yonago Airport is 43 km from the property.

Situated in the centre of Hiroshima, Hiroshima Intelligent Hotel Annex is located 400 metres from Myoei-ji Temple and 700 metres from Chosho-in Temple. Featuring a restaurant, this 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

At the hotel, the rooms have a desk. All rooms in Hiroshima Intelligent Hotel Annex are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

Speaking English and Japanese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Katō Tomosaburō Bronze Statue, Hiroshima Station and Hiroshima City Minami Ward Community Cultural Center. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is 46 km from the property.

Situated in Hatsukaichi, 28 km from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, LiVEMAX RESORT Miyahama Ocean View features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The rooms come with a balcony with sea views and free WiFi.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Selected rooms also feature a kitchenette with a microwave. All rooms have a wardrobe.

Guests at LiVEMAX RESORT Miyahama Ocean View can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath and spa centre.

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

Atomic Bomb Dome is 29 km from LiVEMAX RESORT Miyahama Ocean View, while Hiroshima City Minami Ward Community Cultural Center is 29 km from the property. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is 16 km away.

With a stay at Toya Sun Palace Resort & Spa in Sobetsu, you'll be on the waterfront – a 4-minute walk from Lake Toya and a 2-minute drive from Toyako Hot Spring. This family-friendly resort is 19.8 mi (31.8 km) from Rusutsu Resort and 31.9 mi (51.3 km) from Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu.

With a stay at Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO in Kutchan, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 10-minute drive of Niseko Hanazono Resort and Kutchancho Asahigaoka Ski Area. This ski hotel is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Niseko Mountain Resort Grand Hirafu and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area.

Offering an outdoor pool and hot spring baths, jyozankei Shikanoyu is nestled among the rich nature in Jozankei. Featuring a historic charm, the hotel comes with free WiFi access at the lobby and an on-site restaurant serving various meals.

All rooms come with a seating area, a TV and air conditioning. The private bathroom has a bathtub and free toiletries.

The Shikanoyu Hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage/ski storage and a gift shop. The public bathing area features an open-air hot spring bath, a steam sauna and hot tubs. Guests can also enjoy massages or table tennis on site.

The hotel is a 50-minute drive from downtown Sapporo, and free pick-up shuttles are available from NHK Sapporo Branch building. Shin Chitose Airport is a 90-minute drive away.

Guests can enjoy seasonal Japanese dinner prepared with fresh ingredients from Hokkaido, which is served either at the restaurant, in a private dining room or in the guest room depending on the rate type and availability. The breakfast buffet includes Japanese and Western dishes.

Situated in Kanoya, within 11 km of Kushira Heiwa Arena and 28 km of Ogawa-no-Taki Waterfall, ホテル大藏 features accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features family rooms.

The hotel has a wellness area which includes a sauna.

Daguri Cape Amusement Park is 33 km from ホテル大藏. Kagoshima Airport is 64 km from the property.

Situated in Satsumasendai, 33 km from Kagoshima Chuo Station, Hotel Green Hill Kagoshima features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is set 34 km from Kagoshima Station, 22 km from Kushikino Harbor and 26 km from Sendai-kō. The accommodation offers a sauna, hot spring bath and free WiFi throughout the property.

All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms at Hotel Green Hill Kagoshima have air conditioning and a desk.

Kagoshima Arena is 31 km from the accommodation, while Shiroyama Observatory is 33 km from the property. Kagoshima Airport is 36 km away.

Kyukamura Taishakukyo offers accommodation in Shōbara. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna. The hotel features both free WiFi and free private parking.

At the hotel, rooms have a desk. The rooms will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a TV.

A buffet breakfast is available at Kyukamura Taishakukyo.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Hiroshima Airport is 80 km from the property.

Located within 8.7 km of Iwate Prefectural Fishery Science Museum and 42 km of Ryusendo Cave, Kyukamura Rikuchu-Miyako provides rooms in Miyako. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. There is a restaurant serving Chinese cuisine, and free private parking is available.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV.

Iwate Hanamaki Airport is 118 km away.

Only a 10-minute walk from JR Hakodate Train Station, Hotel Hakodate Royal Seaside BBH Hotel Group offers cosy rooms with a refrigerator and free WiFi. The hotel houses Japanese, Chinese and Western restaurants.

The Hakodate Asaichi Morning Market is a 10-minute walk, and Higashi Hongan-ji Temple is 1.4 km away. Hakodate Gokoku Shrine is 2.2 km from the hotel.

Each room at Royal Hakodate Hotel includes a seating area and en suite bathroom with shower. Guests can relax with a fresh cup of tea. Japanese-style nightwear is provided.

The 24-hour front desk has fax/photocopying and luggage storage services. Laundry service is also available.

Restaurant Kitamaesen serves sushi and other Japanese dishes. Chinese restaurant Gyokuran and Western-style restaurant Cucumber Tree are also located at the hotel.

Situated in Sapporo, 1.9 km from Sapporo Station, Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park features a restaurant and views of the city. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.1 km from Sapporo Clock Tower, 1.7 km from Susukino Station and 2 km from Hokkaido University. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms have a wardrobe.

Guests at Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Former Hokkaidō Government Office, Odori Park and Odori Station. Okadama Airport is 9 km from the property.