Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Japan

With a stay at Anda no Mori Osaka Tennoji Tower, you'll be centrally located in Osaka, within a 10-minute walk of Shitennoji Temple and Abeno Harukas. This family-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Tsutenkaku Tower and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Korea Town.

Swissotel Nankai Osaka is centrally located in Osaka – a 5-minute walk from Namba Parks and 6 minutes by foot from Nipponbashi. This luxury hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Tsutenkaku Tower and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Kyocera Dome Osaka.

With a stay at Hiyori Hotel Osaka Namba Station, you'll be centrally located in Osaka, within a 10-minute walk of Nipponbashi and Kuromon Market. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Dotonbori Glico Sign and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Tsutenkaku Tower.

Located in Takarazuka, Takarazuka Hotel is a 1-minute drive from Takarazuka Revue Theater Troupe and 11 minutes from Cup Noodles Museum. This hotel is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Hanshin Koshien Stadium and 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from Kidzania Koshien Theme Park.

With a stay at The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka (Konohana), you'll be steps from Universal Studios Japan and 5 minutes by foot from Universal CityWalk Osaka. This hotel is 7.4 mi (12 km) from Osaka Castle.

A stay at HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT places you in the heart of Osaka, within a 5-minute walk of Universal Studios Japan and Osaka Takoyaki Museum. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Universal CityWalk Osaka and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Osaka Bay Tower.

Located in Tondabayashi, Kamenoi Hotel Tondabayashi is within a 15-minute drive of Osaka Prefectural Sayamaike Museum and Kansai Cycle Sports Center. This ryokan is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Big Bang and 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Sakai Green Museum Harvest Hill.

With a stay at Arima Onsen Hanano – Adults Only in Kobe (Arimacho), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Arima Onsen and 6 minutes from Mount Rokko. This spa ryokan is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Hanshin Koshien Stadium and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Kidzania Koshien Theme Park.

With a stay at Hyoe Koyokaku in Kobe (Arimacho), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Arima Toy Museum and 11 minutes from Fruit Flower Park. This spa ryokan is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Rokko Garden Terrace and 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Port of Kobe.

Set in the Arima Onsen district of Kobe, Nakanobo Zuien (Adult Only) is 9 km from Mt. Rokko and 21 km from Mount Maya. Popular points of interest around the property include Kinsengen and Kittebunka Museum. Guests can make use of massage services. Free shuttle service to and from Arima Onsen Station is available.

An Asian breakfast is served daily at the property. Guests can enjoy a meal at the in-house restaurant, which specialises in Japanese cuisine.

Spa and wellness facilities including a hot spring bath and a sauna are at guests' disposal during their stay at the ryokan.

Located in Kobe (Arimacho), Tocen Goshoboh is within a 15-minute walk of Zuihoji Park and Tsuzumiga Falls. This luxury ryokan is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Rokkosan Ski Area and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Rokko Garden Terrace.

With a stay at The Westin Sendai, you'll be centrally located in Sendai – a 2-minute drive from Sendai Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall and 15 minutes from Sekisui Heim Super Arena. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Sendai Ginza Street and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Aoba-dori Avenue.

Located in Tajiri, Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport is connected to the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Sky View Observation Hall and Rinku Premium Outlets. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Rinku Park and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Tajiri Port Sunday Morning Market.

Onyado Nono Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring provides rooms in Matsumoto near Matsumoto Station and Matsumoto Castle. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. Private parking is available on site.

Each room is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at the hotel have a mountain view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Guests at Onyado Nono Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

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

The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum is 3.9 km from Onyado Nono Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring, while Canora Hall is 29 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 11 km from the property.

Set in Karuizawa, 19 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, Fufu Karuizawa Yokou No Kaze offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. Located around 5.2 km from Karuizawa Station, the hotel with free WiFi is also 1.1 km away from Hiroshi Senju Museum. The property is non-smoking and is situated 21 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park.

The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At Fufu Karuizawa Yokou No Kaze, all rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom.

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

Karuizawa Taliesin is 1.3 km from the accommodation. Matsumoto Airport is 83 km away.

Aburaya Tousen offers luxurious contemporary Japanese-style accommodation with an amazing 11 types of hot-spring baths and free WiFi. On just a 7-minute walk from Yudanaka Station, the hotel boasts outdoor hot spring baths with mountain views, a spa and a restaurant.

The spacious rooms feature a serene decor of sliding paper screens, tatami-mat flooring, and traditional futons. All rooms have a seating area, and some have an outdoor hot spring bath.

Guests at Tousen Aburaya can dream away in an outdoor public or private bath, and enjoy the sauna or a relaxing massage. The hotel offers karaoke facilities.

Restaurant Nanohanakoji offers private dining rooms, where culinary treats of seasonal local dishes can be enjoyed in a tranquil contemporary Japanese atmosphere.

A 5-minute walk from Yudanaka Train Station, Tawaraya offers Japanese-style accommodations with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Guests can relax in the indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths and wear colorful Japanese Yukata robes. Massages can be requested for an extra cost.

The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. A safety deposit box, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Rooms come with a private toilet but bathrooms are shared with all other guests.

An outdoor hot-spring bath can be reserved for private-use and guests can enjoy looking out into the traditional garden. Dry cleaning and daily newspaper services are available at the front desk. Local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop.

Traditional multi-course meals featuring local ingredients are served for dinner and a Japanese set-menu for breakfast. All meals are served at the dining room.

Tawaraya Ryokan is a 10-minute drive from Snow Monkey Park and a 15-minute walk from Heiwa Kannon. Shiga Kogen Ski Resort is a 30-minute drive away.

Nestled in the tranquil Hida Mountains, Miyama Ouan Kyoritsu Resort offers traditional accommodation featuring hot spring baths and nature views. All guest rooms are fitted with wooden furnishings, providing a perfect haven for relaxation. The property offers free pick-up shuttles from Hirayu Onsen bus stop, a 3-mintue ride away.

The elegant rooms feature a seating area with a TV, a refrigerator and tea making facilities. The bedroom comes with wooden flooring and paper sliding screens.

Guests at Miyama Ouan Kyoritsu Resort can enjoy indoor and outdoor public baths with spectacular nature views. There are also cosy family baths for private use, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Massages are available at a fee. Guests can enjoy a complimentary noodle dish served every night.

The ryokan has an on-site restaurant which serves local meals. There are drink vending machines for the guests' convenience.

Public buses leave about every hour to/from JR Takayama Station (see Important Information for schedule), a 60-minute drive away. Kamikochi area and Shinhotaka Ropeway are both within a 30-minute drive, while Mount Norikura is a 60-minute bus ride away.

Located 600 metres from Kegon Falls, Hotel Hanaan offers 4-star accommodation in Nikko and features an open-air bath. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can use the hot spring bath and the public bath, or enjoy lake views.

The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan.

Nikko Toshogu Shrine is 15 km from Hotel Hanaan, while Tobu Nikko Station is 17 km away. Ibaraki Airport is 133 km from the property.

Opened in April 2017, Hakone Kowakien Tenyu offers Japanese-style rooms with tatami flooring, an open-air bath or ceramic open-air hot springs bath made with Shigaraki pottery. The property boasts views of Tonomine, Myojogatake and Mount Asama. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

All rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, minibar, refrigerator, electric kettle and private bathroom. Free bath amenities and a hairdryer are provided. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. Wine and champagne are offered by the property at an additional fee.

The 24-hour front desk provides free luggage storage. Guests can enjoy the shared lounge, shops, on-site gardens and terrace. There is also a spa lounge and sauna available for guests. There is an on-site drinks vending machine.

There is an on-site bar and lounge in addition to a Japanese-style restaurant. Hakone Kowakien Tenyu offers a breakfast buffet. For dinner, guests can enjoy Japanese and Western-style fusion cuisine.

The property is a minutes walk from Tenyu Bus Stop and a 12-minute walk from Kowakien Bus Stop. The property also provides a free shuttle. Kowakudani station is a 16-minute bus ride from the property, while Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is a 5-minute walk away. A 30-minute drive away from the property, Hakone Open-Air Museum has an outdoor exhibit with sculptures and an indoor exhibit dedicated to Pablo Picasso. Lake Ashi is a 25-minute drive away.