Curated luxury hotels in Wakayama Prefecture

Founded in the 12th century and beloved by Junichiro Tanizaki and other Japanese novelists, Tosen Goshobo is the oldest of the hot-spring inns at Arima. Standing beside the Taki River, it features outdoor hot-spring baths and traditional in-room meals and is a 5-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. The Japanese rooms have traditional futon bedding and a minibar.

The 20 rooms at Arima Onsen Tosen Goshobo include tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens. Guests can relax at the seating area and enjoy the zen atmosphere with a cup of green tea. Bathing facilities are shared.

Right next to the Hankyu Highway Bus station, the ryokan is a 3-minute walk from the Arima Toys and Automata Museum. Zuihoji Park is 900 metres away. Shin-Kobe Shinkansen Station is a 30-minute train ride.

Breakfast is Japanese-style with black-bean tofu, and dinner features specialties such as Kobe beef, fresh fish from Akashi-Ura port.

Arima Onsen Takayamaso Hanano features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Kobe, 100 metres from Tenjin Gensen. Each accommodation at the 4-star ryokan has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and spa facilities. The accommodation provides a lift, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.

The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The ryokan offers certain units that feature a terrace, and the units have a kettle. At the ryokan, each unit comes with bed linen and towels.

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.

A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated on-site. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area.

Popular points of interest near Arima Onsen Takayamaso Hanano include Zempuku-ji Temple, Hosenji Temple and Philatelic Culture Museum Arima, Kobe. Itami Airport is 23 km away.

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.

Kinzan in Kobe provides adults-only accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and a bar. This ryokan features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers a sauna, hot spring bath, modern restaurant and free WiFi.

The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units are equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. At the ryokan, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

There is a coffee shop on-site. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Zempuku-ji Temple, Philatelic Culture Museum Arima, Kobe and Tenjin Gensen. Itami Airport is 23 km away.

Shirahama Onsen Kisyu Hanto features sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Shirahama, less than 1 km from Shirarahama Beach. This 5-star ryokan offers a lift and luggage storage space. Shirahama Art Museum is 3.9 km from the ryokan and Tanabe City Museum of Art is 8.4 km away.

All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. All units are equipped with a dressing room. At the ryokan, the units have bed linen and towels.

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.

Kishu Museum of Art is 1.1 km from Shirahama Onsen Kisyu Hanto, while Heisogen Park is 1.2 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km from the property.

Set in Shirahama, 1.1 km from Shirarahama Beach, Infinito Hotel and Spa offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, free shuttle service and free WiFi. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a sea view.

The hotel offers a hot spring bath. A traditional multi-course Japanese meal is served for dinner at the property, and Italian meals are also available, upon request.

Kishu Museum of Art is less than 1 km from Infinito Hotel and Spa, while Heisogen Park is a 13-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.

Located in Miki, 3.4 km from Gaya-in Temple, Nesta Resort Kobe provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is situated 4.6 km from Misaka Shrine, 5.7 km from Miki Athletic Stadium and 6.4 km from Eiun-ji Temple. The hotel features a sauna, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet.

A buffet, American or Asian breakfast is available at the property.

Jigen-ji Temple is 7.4 km from Nesta Resort Kobe, while Jyogon-ji Temple is 8.1 km away. Kobe Airport is 38 km from the property.

HOTEL felice Osaka -伊丹空港- is situated in Toyonaka, within 6.2 km of Kanzakigawa Park and 6.8 km of Joshuji Temple. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has a hot tub and luggage storage space.

The rooms are fitted with a fridge, microwave, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, all rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms include a balcony.

Kaguhashi Shrine is 6.9 km from HOTEL felice Osaka -伊丹空港-, while Katayama Park is 8.2 km from the property. Itami Airport is 1 km away.

Situated in Toyonaka, 6.7 km from Kanzakigawa Park, Hotel Fine Garden Toyonaka Osaka International Itami Airport features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 7.3 km from Joshuji Temple, 7.4 km from Kaguhashi Shrine and 8.7 km from Katayama Park. The accommodation provides karaoke and room service.

All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. All guest rooms in the love hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and bathrobes.

Hotel Fine Garden Toyonaka Osaka International Itami Airport offers a continental or halal breakfast.

Speaking English and Japanese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help.

Izumi Shrine is 9 km from the accommodation, while Suita City Cultural Hall is 9 km from the property. Itami Airport is 1 km away.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Spring is set in Nara, within 500 metres of Nara Station and 18 km of Iwafune Shrine. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units feature a wardrobe.

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nara Natural Hot Spring offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath.

Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 21 km from the accommodation, while Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church is 22 km away. Itami Airport is 53 km from the property.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Iroha Grand Hotel Kintetsu Nara Ekimae is set in Nara, 19 km from Iwafune Shrine and 22 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is allergy-free and is situated 1.5 km from Nara Station.

All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. All units have a wardrobe.

Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church is 23 km from the hotel, while Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore is 23 km from the property. Itami Airport is 54 km away.

SETRE Naramachi セトレ ならまち features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Nara. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.8 km from Nara Station.

At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, guest rooms at SETRE Naramachi セトレ ならまち have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms include a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, Asian and vegetarian options.

Iwafune Shrine is 19 km from the accommodation, while Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 23 km away. Itami Airport is 54 km from the property.

Tsukihitei is located in the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Each guest room has a Japanese-style decor and offer panoramic forest views, traditional tatami (woven-straw) floors, and shoji paper screens.

All guest rooms are equipped with Japanese-style futon beds. The rooms have an en suite bathroom.

Kasuga Taisha Shrine is 400 metres away from the property. Todaiji Temple is about a 10-minute walk away. Kintetsu Nara Train Station and JR Nara Train Station are both less than a 10-minute drive away.

Japanese-style breakfast and a set meal course dinners are prepared by the Japanese chef using seasonal specialities.

Perched atop a hill overlooking the cityscape of Nara, ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama is just a brief 15-minute shuttle ride from JR Nara Station. Featuring an on-site restaurant, guests can indulge in traditional breakfast and dinner offerings. Additionally, guests can unwind in the rooftop open-air bath.

Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, complimentary green tea, and a private bathroom with slippers. Some rooms offer views of the cityscape.

Advance reservation is required for shuttle service from Nara Station, and complimentary parking is available. Nara Park and Kasugataisha Shrine are a 10-minute drive away, while Todaiji Temple and the Nara National Museum are reachable within 7 minutes by car.

During your stay, relax in the large communal bath or enjoy activities such as night views and stargazing tours at the summit of Mount Wakakusa, hiking, and even firewood chopping experiences.

The hotel offers set menu breakfast and Japanese course dinner options for guests to enjoy.

A 10-minute drive from Kintetsu Nara Train Station on the hotel’s free shuttle, Mikasa offers open-air baths and a dining room with beautiful Nara views. On-site parking is free.

The Japanese-style rooms at Mikasa Ryokan have traditional futon beds and tatami (woven-straw) floors. Each includes a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Some rooms feature a private outdoor bath.

Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is right next to the ryokan. Wakakusayama Mountain, offering spectacular views of Nara, is a 10-minute drive away. Todai-ji Temple is a 7-minute drive.

The ryokan offers a relaxing massage service and a 3rd-floor lobby lounge with sweeping views. Several public baths are on offer.

Japanese dinners made with fresh local ingredients are served at the Kasugano and Yukatei dining rooms.

Hotel YAN-NEKO is situated in Hirakata, within 11 km of Takatsuki Municipal History And Folklore Museum and 12 km of Takayama Ukon Statue. This 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The rooms in Hotel YAN-NEKO are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

The breakfast offers Italian, American or Asian options.

Neyagawa Park is 13 km from the accommodation, while Iwafune Shrine is 14 km from the property. Itami Airport is 35 km away.

Situated in Himeji, 5.6 km from Himeji Castle, Setre Highland Villa Himeji features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 35 km from Omiya Hachiman Shrine.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. At Setre Highland Villa Himeji, rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Himeji, like hiking.

Miki History Museum is 35 km from Setre Highland Villa Himeji, while Miki City Horimitsu Art Museum is 35 km from the property. Kobe Airport is 71 km away.

Set near Nachi Beach and Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center, KAMENOI HOTEL Nachi Katsuura Kumano Kodo is in Nachikatsuura and offers free private parking and a restaurant. With an open-air bath, the 4-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a lift and luggage storage for guests.

The units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. Units are equipped with a safety deposit box and certain rooms also offer sea views. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV and slippers.

Fudarakusanji Temple is 2 km from the ryokan, while Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 8 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 84 km away.

Set in Nachikatsuura, 2.2 km from Nachi Beach, TAOYA Nachikatsuura provides accommodation with a sauna, a hot spring bath and a public bath. 1.9 km from Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center and 3 km from Fudarakusanji Temple, the property features an open-air bath and a terrace. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

The units at the ryokan come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. A fridge and kettle are also featured.

Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 6.9 km from the ryokan, while Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall is 8.7 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 82 km from the property.

Hot-spring baths and massages can be enjoyed at Nakanoshima, located a 5-minute ferry ride from Kanko Sanbashi pier. Traditional Kaiseki dinners and rooms with views of Nachi Bay are featured.

Rooms at Nakanoshima Hotel have a traditional decor and come with both Western-style and Japanese-style seating areas. Guests sleep on futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. All rooms are air-conditioned and include an LCD TV, an en suite bathroom, green tea and Yukata robes.

Kanko Sanbashi pier is a 7-minute walk from JR Kii-Katsura Train Station, near which are several hot-spring footbath spots and a fish market. A 30-minute drive brings you to Nachi Waterfall or Nachi Kumano Taisha shrine. The hotel has free parking.

Both indoor and outdoor baths are available at the hotel. Fishing can be enjoyed nearby.

Guests can enjoy meals at the dining hall.