Curated luxury hotels in Japan

Located in Yonezawa, 45 km from Kitakata Station, Takamiya Ryokan Yamakawa offers accommodation with a hot spring bath, a public bath and an open-air bath. This ryokan provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation features a lift, free shuttle service and luggage storage for guests.

There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries.

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

The area is popular for skiing and fishing, and free use of bicycles is available at this 4-star ryokan. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Uesugi Shrine is 7.3 km from the ryokan, while Yonezawa Station is 9.3 km away. Yamagata Airport is 76 km from the property.

Sansuiso Tsuchiyu Spa provides a sauna and a hot spring bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Fukushima, 24 km from Nihonmatsu Station. This ryokan features free private parking and free shuttle service. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a lift and luggage storage for guests.

All units at the ryokan are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath and slippers, units at the ryokan also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a terrace. At the ryokan, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.

A buffet breakfast, comprising local specialities and fruits is served at the property. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

Guests can enjoy the indoor pool and garden at the ryokan.

Koriyama Station is 42 km from Sansuiso Tsuchiyu Spa, while Mount Bandai is 48 km from the property. Fukushima Airport is 71 km away.

Only a 5-minute drive from JR Ogoto Onsen Station with the complimentary shuttle, hotel Yuzanso features Japanese-style rooms with a private open-air hot spring bath and spectacular views of Biwako Lake. The hotel also offers massage treatments and a sauna. JR Ogoto Onsen Station offers a direct transit in 20 minutes to Kyoto Station.

Air-conditioned rooms feature a living area with a tatami (woven mat) floor, an LCD TV and a minibar. An en suite open-air hot spring bath, yukata robes and complimentary green tea are provided.

Guests at Yuzanso can relax in spacious public hot spring baths, both indoors and in the open air. A Japanese breakfast and dinner are served. The hotel houses a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines.

Yuzanso hotel is a 10-minute drive from the Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple, and a 30-minute drive from Sanzen-in Temple. The Biwako Valley Ski Resort is a 40-minute drive away.

Boasting sea views, Kashikojima Hojoen provides accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and a bar, around 25 km from Ise Grand Shrine. This ryokan features free private parking and a lift. The accommodation offers a sauna, hot spring bath, family-friendly restaurant and free WiFi.

The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Some units feature a dining area and/or a balcony. At the ryokan, units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes is available for the buffet breakfast. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available.

Oharai-machi is 25 km from the ryokan, while Shima Spain Village is 8.6 km from the property. Nagoya Airport is 167 km away.

Miyako Resort Okushima Aqua Forest features a natural hot spring, indoor and outdoor pools. Free WiFi, parking and return shuttle bus services to Kashikojima Subway Station are available.

Rooms at the Miyako Resort Okushima Aqua Forest are air conditioned and come with a private bathroom. A TV, refrigerator and safety deposit box is included.

Guests can enjoy Karaoke facilities and the services of a beauty salon. The hotel has a souvenir shop. Meals and beverages are served at the hotel’s restaurant.

Miyako Resort Okushima Aqua Forest is a 25-minute drive from Kintetsu Kashikojima and is within walking distance to the beach. Daiousaki Lighthouse is a 10-minute drive away. Please note there are no restaurants or supermarkets around the property.

Oyado Seryo is a 3-minute drive from JR Ohara Bus Station and a free 2-way shuttle is provided. The Japanese-style accommodation offers 2 public baths, free parking and free Wi-Fi access.

Guest rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring with traditional futon bedding. Offering views of the garden, each room is equipped with a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV.

The hotel offers an indoor bath and an outdoor bath for guests to use. Luggage storage is available on site.

A Japanese Kaiseki dinner, Japanese Wagyu Shabu-Shabu cuisine, or Japanese Wagyu Sukiyaki cuisine can be enjoyed at the dining room. Drinks can be purchased from the vending machine.

Seryo Oyado is within a 5-minute walk from Ohara Sanzan-in Temple and Hosei-in Temple. It is a 7-minute walk from Jakko-in Temple and a 15-minute drive from Yase Hieizanguchi Station.

Set in Otsu and with Daigo-ji Temple reachable within 9.2 km, Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Featuring a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation features entertainment staff and room service.

All rooms have a kettle, while selected rooms also offer a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a stovetop. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with free toiletries and an iPad.

An Asian breakfast is available at Hotel Koo Otsuhyakucho.

Shoren-in Temple is 10 km from the accommodation, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 11 km from the property. Itami Airport is 53 km away.

Situated in Kyoto, 11 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa, くらま温泉 features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The air-conditioned rooms provide a mountain view and come with a desk and free WiFi.

At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a balcony. The shared bathroom is fitted with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

くらま温泉 offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kyoto, like hiking.

Languages spoken at the reception include English and Japanese, and guests are invited to request advice on the area when needed.

Ruriko-in Temple is 11 km from くらま温泉, while Kyoto Imperial Palace is 13 km from the property. Itami Airport is 67 km away.

Situated in Kyoto, 200 metres from Ruriko-in Temple, moksa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa.

At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at moksa also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a river view. At the accommodation, rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Moksa offers an American or Asian breakfast.

Speaking English, Japanese, Thai and Chinese at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area.

Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 7.7 km from the hotel, while Sanzen-in Temple is 7.8 km from the property. Itami Airport is 55 km away.

A 10-minute walk from Heian Jingu Shrine, Heian No Mori Kyoto features a public bath and Japanese and buffet restaurants. The air-conditioned rooms include a private bathroom.

Philosopher’s Walk is a 10-minute walk away, and Shijo Kawaramachi Train Station is a 10-minute drive. Nanzen-ji Temple is 900 metres away. JR Kyoto Train Station is a 25-minute drive. Rental bicycles are available.

Located next to the historic Nanzen-ji Temple, Kyoto Garden Ryokan Yachiyo features chic Japanese-style rooms and large public baths. It is surrounded by beautiful Japanese gardens, which change their colours each season. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the entire area.

With a relaxing ambience, rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding. A flat-screen TV is provided. Some rooms have views of the garden and some come with a private bathroom.

Guests at Yachiyo Garden Ryokan can unwind in the public baths or relax in the lounge which has free internet PCs. Massages can be requested at an extra charge, and a free luggage storage service is offered. A gift shop is available on site.

JR Kyoto Station is about a 25-minute drive or taxi ride away. Eikando and Heian Jingu Shrine can be reached within a 10-minute walk from the property. Famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 15-minute taxi ride away.

On-site restaurant overlooking the gardens offers delicately-prepared traditional Japanese meals. Vegetarian multi-course meals are available, and other requests can be accommodated.

Set in Kyoto, Shiki Resort Kyoto Kamogawaso offers a restaurant and free WiFi, 2.6 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace and 3.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple. The 4-star ryokan is 3.9 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The ryokan has family rooms.

At the ryokan, units come with a tatami, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge and kettle are also offered. All units at the ryokan feature air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan.

Kyoto International Manga Museum is 4.1 km from Shiki Resort Kyoto Kamogawaso, while Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 4.5 km from the property. Itami Airport is 50 km away.

Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Higashiyama Shikikaboku is set in Kyoto, 400 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Featuring a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Shoren-in Temple.

All guest rooms come with a fridge, microwave, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms come with a safety deposit box and selected rooms also feature mountain views. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a hairdryer and a CD player.

An American breakfast is available at Higashiyama Shikikaboku.

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

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Heian Shrine, Gion Shijo Station and Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple. Itami Airport is 47 km from the property.

Situated in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station, Hotel Chourakukan Kyoto Gion 長楽館 京都 features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All rooms in Hotel Chourakukan Kyoto Gion 長楽館 京都 are fitted with free toiletries and a CD player.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an American breakfast.

Popular points of interest near Hotel Chourakukan Kyoto Gion 長楽館 京都 include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Shoren-in Temple. Itami Airport is 46 km from the property.

Well situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, Gion Crystal Hotel is located 700 metres from Gion Shijo Station, 800 metres from Shoren-in Temple and 1.6 km from Heian Shrine. With a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The units in Gion Crystal Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Speaking English and Japanese at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1.8 km from the accommodation, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.3 km away. Itami Airport is 47 km from the property.

Situated in Kyoto, 600 metres from Gion Shijo Station and 600 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Gion Fukuzumi offers massage services and air conditioning. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking ryokan has a hot tub.

The ryokan has a satellite flat-screen TV.

Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Shoren-in Temple, Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Itami Airport is 46 km from the property.

Yuzuya Ryokan is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in the famous Gion of Kyoto, steps from the Yasaka Shrine. It features Japanese-style accommodation with traditional multi-course meals and free WiFi.

Guestrooms at Ryokan Yuzuya feature antique furnishings and seasonal wildflowers arrangements. All rooms include tatami (woven straw) floors and traditional futon bedding.

Guests can relax to the scent of Japanese citron as they soak in the warm public baths. English-speaking staff will be able to assist with sightseeing arrangements.

Isshinkyo Restaurant serves lunch and traditional Japanese dinners.

Yuzuya Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from the Chion-in Temple and Chorakuji Temple. It is a 10-minute walk from Gion Shijo Train Station and a 5-minute drive from Kennin-ji Temple.

Attractively situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, OMO5 Kyoto Gion by Hoshino Resorts is located 800 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, less than 1 km from Shoren-in Temple and a 19-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Gion Shijo Station.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At OMO5 Kyoto Gion by Hoshino Resorts, rooms include a seating area.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Heian Shrine is 1.8 km from OMO5 Kyoto Gion by Hoshino Resorts, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.1 km from the property. Itami Airport is 46 km away.

The Chapter Kyoto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott is centrally located in Kyoto – a 1-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and 15 minutes by foot from Nishiki Market. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Kyoto Imperial Palace and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Nijō Castle.

Awarded 4 red pavilions by the Michelin Guide for 2 consecutive years, Kizashi The Suite 京都祇園 offers luxury accommodation right in downtown area Gion. The hotel features spa services, 24-hours concierge service and rooms with free internet.

Hotel The Suite Kizashi is just a 5-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station and Yasaka Shrine. It is a less than 10-minute drive from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Heian Jingu Shrine and the Manga Museum.

The spacious suites feature a large bathroom. Amenities include an LCD TV with satellite channels, a DVD player and a minibar.

The hotel houses a relaxing hot tub, and upon advance request, massage treatments can be enjoyed in the privacy of one’s suite. The hotel also provides luggage storage service.

Guests can enjoy in-room dining at Kizashi The Suite 京都祇園, which serves breakfast and set dinners in the guests’ rooms.