Curated romantic hotels in Japan

Wakasa Annex features an outdoor hot public bath and free WiFi. Other facilities include a 24-hour reception, drinks vending machines and free parking. Todai-ji Temple is only an 8-minute walk.

Soundproof rooms feature a serene interior with a tatami (woven-straw) floor, low furniture and shoji paper screens. Amenities include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge and toiletries. Guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding, and the rooms come with an all-wooden bathroom.

Luggage storage is offered before and after check-in/check-out. English maps for exploring the area are available, and the property staff organises free tours guided in English for staying guests.

Annex Wakasa serves Japanese cuisine for breakfast and dinner at the dining area. Dinner is a traditional kaiseki multi-course meal featuring seasonal dishes.

The hotel is an 8-minute walk from Japanese garden Isui-en, and a 15-minute walk from Nara Park. Nara Train Station is a 12-minute walk, while Kansai Airport is 80 minutes by bus.

Attractively located in the Nara Park district of Nara, 四季亭 Shikitei is situated 2.3 km from Nara Station, 19 km from Iwafune Shrine and 22 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.

At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk. 四季亭 Shikitei provides some rooms with garden views, and rooms come with a kettle. All rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

An Asian breakfast is available at 四季亭 Shikitei.

Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church is 24 km from the hotel, while Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore is 24 km from the property. Itami Airport is 53 km away.

Located in Nara, Novotel Nara is within a 5-minute drive of Nara Park and Kofuku-ji Temple. This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Nara Woman's University and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Todaiji Temple.

Located in Nara, JW Marriott Hotel Nara is within a 15-minute drive of Nara Park and Nara Kenko Land. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Suzakumon Square and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Heijo Palace.

When you stay at Taikyourou in Miyazu, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Chionji Temple and 3 minutes by foot from Amano Hashidate Beach. This ryokan is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Amanohashidate View Land and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Motoise Kono Shrine.

Located within less than 1 km of Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Zao Onsen, 蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里 offers accommodation with seating area. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available and the ryokan also provides ski equipment hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

At the ryokan, each unit comes with a tatami. There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, all units are fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

Skiing is possible within the area and 蔵王温泉 岩清水料理の宿 季の里 offers ski storage space.

Yamagata Airport is 35 km away.

Tokinenoyado Yunushi Ichijoh is situated in the Kamasaki Onsen district in Shiroishi, a 15-minute drive from Shiroishi Station and Shiroishi-Zao Station. Guests can enjoy the on-site private dining room. Free private parking is available on site.

Every room at this ryokan is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free complimentary bath amenities. Tokinenoyado Yunushi Ichijoh features free WiFi throughout the property.

There is room service, luggage storage space and shops at the property. A shuttle service is available once a day from Shiroishi station and Shiroishi Zao station.

The property is a 60-minute drive from Sendai. Guests can reach Shiroishi-Zao Station from Sendai Station in 13 minutes via Tohoku Shinkansen. Shiroishi Station is a 50-minute train ride from Sendai Station. Sendai Airport is 33 km away.

With a stay at Jukaitei in Kyotango, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Tango-Amanohashidate-Oeyama Quasi-National Park and 14 minutes by foot from Taiza Waterfront Pools. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Kotohiki Beach and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Hatchohama Seaside Swimming Beach.

With a stay at Hotel New Otani Osaka, you'll be centrally located in Osaka – a 9-minute walk from Osaka-jō Hall and 15 minutes by foot from Osaka Castle. This luxury hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Dotonbori Glico Sign and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Tsutenkaku Tower.

Located in Osaka (Yodogawa), karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower is within a 10-minute drive of Osaka-jō Hall and Kyocera Dome Osaka. This hotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Osaka Castle and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Tsutenkaku Tower.

Located in Osaka (Yodogawa), Holiday Inn & Suites Shin Osaka by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of Nipponbashi and Kuromon Market. This hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Osaka-jō Hall and 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Kyocera Dome Osaka.

With a stay at Premier Hotel CABIN PRESIDENT Osaka in Osaka (Kita), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Osaka Museum of History and Osaka Science Museum. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Umeda Sky Building and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Osaka Castle.

With a stay at Hotel Hankyu International, you'll be centrally located in Osaka, within a 10-minute walk of Grand Front Osaka Mall and HEP Five Shopping Mall. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from LUCUA Osaka and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Umeda Sky Building.

A stay at Villa Fontaine Grand Osaka Umeda places you in the heart of Osaka – a 4-minute drive from Dotonbori and 5 minutes from Nipponbashi. This spa hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Osaka Castle and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Kyocera Dome Osaka.

With a stay at Dormy Inn Premium Osaka Kitahama Hot Springs, you'll be centrally located in Osaka, within a 5-minute drive of Dotonbori and Nipponbashi. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Osaka Castle Park and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Osaka Castle.

A stay at Canopy By Hilton Osaka Umeda places you in the heart of Osaka, within a 10-minute drive of Dotonbori and Kuromon Market. This luxury hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Kyocera Dome Osaka and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Osaka Castle.

With a stay at Onyado Nono Osaka Yodoyabashi in Osaka (Chuo), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dotonbori and Nipponbashi. This spa hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Osaka Castle and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Kyocera Dome Osaka.

Located in Osaka (Umeda), Hotel Intergate Osaka Umeda is within a 10-minute walk of Osaka Station City and Grand Front Osaka Mall. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Umeda Sky Building and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Dotonbori.

A stay at Aloft Osaka Dojima places you in the heart of Osaka, within a 5-minute drive of Osaka Tenmangu Shrine and Dotonbori. This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Osaka Castle and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Universal Studios Japan.

With a stay at Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu, you'll be centrally located in Osaka, within a 5-minute drive of Dotonbori and Nipponbashi. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Orix Theater and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Kyocera Dome Osaka.