Curated luxury hotels in Japan

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay is centrally located in Osaka – a 5-minute walk from Intex Osaka and a 4-minute drive from Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. This family-friendly hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Kyocera Dome Osaka.

Featuring mountain views, Meigetsuso provides accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and a shared lounge, around 17 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property offers services including meeting and banquet facilities and themed dinner nights.

The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. The units in the ryokan are equipped with slippers and a CD player.

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

The ryokan boasts a variety of wellness options, including a hot spring bath, spa facilities and yoga classes. The area is popular for skiing, and car hire is available at this 5-star ryokan.

Kaminoyama-Onsen Station is 2 km from the ryokan, while Lina World is 6.3 km away. Yamagata Airport is 38 km from the property.

When you stay at Mars Garden Wood Gotemba in Gotemba, you'll be on the boardwalk – a 3-minute drive from Gotemba Premium Outlets and 6 minutes from Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. This luxury resort is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Fuji Speedway and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Lake Ashi.

With a stay at Hotel New Otani Tokyo The Main, you'll be centrally located in Tokyo, within a 5-minute drive of Tokyo Imperial Palace and Tokyo Tower. This luxury hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Shibuya Crossing and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Tokyo Dome.

With a stay at The Gate Hotel Kaminarimon by Hulic, you'll be centrally located in Tokyo, steps from Nakamise Street and within a 10-minute walk of Sensoji Temple. This boutique hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Tokyo Skytree and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Ryogoku Kokugikan.

With a stay at mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection in Tokyo (Minato), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hamarikyu Gardens and Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden. This luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Tokyo Tower and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Shiki Theatre JIYU.

With a stay at MALIBU HOTEL in Zushi (Kotsubo), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Tokyo Bay and Kamakura Seaside Park. This luxury hotel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Hakkeijima Sea Paradise and 14.8 mi (23.7 km) from Yokohama Stadium.

A stay at Hilton Tokyo places you in the heart of Tokyo, just a 4-minute walk from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and within a 5-minute drive of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. This luxury hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Shibuya Crossing and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Tokyo Dome.

Located in Tachikawa, SORANO Hotel is in the entertainment district, within a 5-minute walk of Showa Memorial Park and Green Springs Shopping Mall. This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Tama Zoo and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Belluna Dome.

With a stay at Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers in Kobe (Higashinada), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port of Kobe and Meriken Park. This spa hotel is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Arima Onsen and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Hanshin Koshien Stadium.

With a stay at Tateshina Grand Hotel Takinoyu in Chino, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Shirakaba and Yatsugatake-Chushinkogen Quasi-National Park. This spa ryokan is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Lake Suwa and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tateshina Great Waterfall.

With a stay at Hotel Kajikaso in Hakone (Yumoto), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. This ryokan is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Lake Ashi and 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from Gotemba Premium Outlets.

When you stay at HOTEL LA VIGNE HAKUBA by Onko Chishin in Hakuba, you'll be near ski lifts – a 2-minute drive from Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and 5 minutes from Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort. This luxury aparthotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Tsugaike Ski Resort and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium.

Ace Hotel Kyoto is centrally located in Kyoto – a 3-minute walk from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 10 minutes by foot from Nishiki Market. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Nijō Castle.

A stay at Hotel Nikko Nara places you in the heart of Nara, within a 5-minute drive of Nara Park and Kofuku-ji Temple. This spa hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Todaiji Temple and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Nara National Museum.

With a stay at ALA HOTEL KYOTO in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Kyoto Tower and a 4-minute drive from Nishiki Market. This spa hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine.

With a stay at Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel in Moriyama, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Biwa and Nagisa Park. This luxury hotel is 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 19.3 mi (31 km) from Kyoto University.

Located within 6.1 km of Matsumoto Station and 8.5 km of The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, Matsumoto Jujo provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Matsumoto. The accommodation features a hot tub and a private open-air bath. There is a restaurant serving Italian cuisine, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

All units have a private bathroom, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a terrace and some have mountain views. At the ryokan, certain units are equipped with a coffee machine and wine or champagne.

Continental and vegetarian breakfast options with local specialities, champagne and juice are available. There is a coffee shop, bar and lounge. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Matsumoto, like walking tours. An indoor play area is also available at Matsumoto Jujo, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Canora Hall is 34 km from the accommodation, while Matsumoto Castle is 4.2 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 16 km from the property.

With a stay at SOWAKA in Kyoto (Gion), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Maruyama Park and Kodai-ji Temple. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

With a stay at Yumoto Fujiya Hotel in Hakone (Yumoto), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hakone Kowakien Yunessun and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. This hotel is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Lake Ashi and 16 mi (25.7 km) from Gotemba Premium Outlets.