Curated romantic hotels in Japan

A stay at Hotel Gracery Sapporo places you in the heart of Sapporo, within a 15-minute walk of Odori Park and Hokkaido University. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tanukikoji Shopping Street and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Sapporo TV Tower.

With a stay at Chateraise Gateaux Kingdom Sapporo Hotel and Spa Resort in Sapporo (Kita Ward), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Odori Park and Hokkaido University. This family-friendly resort is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Sapporo Dome and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Sapporo TV Tower.

With a stay at Wataya Besso in Ureshino, you'll be on the riverwalk, just a 3-minute walk from Hizen Yumekaido and 7 minutes by foot from Ureshino Onsen Koshu-yokujo-shiboruto Hot Spring. This spa ryokan is 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Huis Ten Bosch and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Miyuki Park.

Situated in Shirahama in the Wakayama region, with Ezura Beach and Shirahama Art Museum nearby, Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Shirahama Gyoen features accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a sauna. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan has family rooms.

The ryokan provides some units with sea views, and units have a kettle. At the ryokan, units include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

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 the ryokan, and bike hire is available. An indoor play area is also available at Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Shirahama Gyoen, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Kishu Museum of Art is 2.9 km from the accommodation, while Heisogen Park is 2.9 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

A 5-minute walk from Tenmonkandori Tram Station, Nakahara Bessou offers Japanese-style and Western accommodations with a flat-screen TV and refreshing public hot-spring baths. JR Kagoshima Train Station is a 5-minute drive away. The building has been renovated with earthquake-proof construction and reopened in August, 2014.

Japanese-style rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. All rooms include air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a fridge. The en suite bathroom comes with a bathtub and toilet.

Nakahara Bessou Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Terukuni Shrine and a 5-minute drive from Shiroyama Park. Kagoshima Airport is a 50-minute drive away.

Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and guests can relax with views of the traditional garden. Luggage storage and photocopying services are available at the front desk.

Traditional multi-course meals are served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are offered at the dining room or the banquet room.

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.

Located in Kanonji, Kamenoi Hotel Kanonji is within a 10-minute drive of Setonaikai National Park and Kannon-ji Temple. This spa ryokan is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Unpenji Ropeway and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Takaya Shrine.

Located in Ino, Kamenoi Hotel Kochi is a 2-minute drive from Ino Paper Museum and 8 minutes from Tosa Japanese Paper Craft Village Road Station. This ryokan is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Kiyotakiji Temple and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Tanema-ji Temple.

With a stay at Kamenoi Hotel Setouchi Hikari in Hikari, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Fugenji Temple and Cape Zobigasaki and Haginodaira Observatory. This spa ryokan is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Zobiga Cape and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Shirakabenomachinami.

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.

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.

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.