Curated luxury hotels in Japan

Located in Kyoto (Minami Ward), REF Kyoto Hachijoguchi BY Vessel Hotels is within a 5-minute drive of Kyoto Tower and Kenninji Temple. This family-friendly hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Heian Shrine.

With a stay at Nojiriko Hotel El Bosco in Shinano, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Myoko Kogen and Lake Nojiri. This resort is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Togakushi Shrine and 18 mi (28.9 km) from Zenko-ji Temple.

Located in Osaka (Yodogawa), Holiday Inn & Suites Shin Osaka by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of Nipponbashi and Kuromon Market. This hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Osaka-jō Hall and 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Kyocera Dome Osaka.

Situated in Takayama, 41 km from Takayama Station, Katsuragi no Sato features accommodation with a hot spring bath, a hot tub and spa facilities. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.

All units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. Every unit is equipped with air conditioning, a tatami and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the ryokan have a terrace. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

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.

Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Takayama, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village is 43 km from Katsuragi no Sato, while Kamikochi is 18 km from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 57 km away.

With a stay at Mercure Kyoto Miyazu Resort & Spa in Miyazu, you'll be 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Miyazu Catholic Church and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Chionji Temple. This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Amanohashidate View Land and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Motoise Kono Shrine.

A stay at Aloft by Marriott Osaka Dojima places you in the heart of Osaka – a 3-minute drive from Osaka Tenmangu Shrine and 5 minutes from Dotonbori. This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Osaka Castle and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Universal Studios Japan.

When you stay at Shousuke no Yado Takinoyu in Aizuwakamatsu, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Higashiyama Onsen and 15 minutes by foot from Aizu Samurai Mansion. This golf ryokan is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Fukushima Prefectural Museum and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Oyakuen Garden.

A stay at Hyatt Place Kyoto places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 5-minute drive of Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kyoto Imperial Palace and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Kitano Tenmangū.

With a stay at Dormy Inn Osaka Tanimachi Natural Hot Spring in Osaka (Chuo), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dotonbori Glico Sign and Mint Museum. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Osaka Castle and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Shitennoji Temple.

Located in Narashino (Tsudanuma), Vessel Inn Keisei Tsudanuma Station is within a 10-minute drive of LaLaport and Sapporo Beer Chiba Factory. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Makuhari Messe and 4 mi (6.5 km) from ZOZO Marine Stadium.

A stay at Vessel Inn Shinsaibashi places you in the heart of Osaka, within a 5-minute drive of Kuromon Market and Tsutenkaku Tower. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Kyocera Dome Osaka and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Osaka Castle.

Located in Hamamatsu (Nishi Ward), Grand Mercure Lake Hamana Resort & Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Hamanako Garden Park and Hamamatsu Flower Park. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Hamana and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Hamanako Palpal Theme Park.

A stay at Todaya places you in the heart of Toba – a 2-minute drive from Toba Aquarium and 7 minutes from Married Couple Rocks. This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Ise Sea Paradise and 5 mi (8 km) from Futamiokitama Shrine.

With a stay at L'Hotel du Lac in Nagahama, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Kaizu Osaki and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Takagi-Hama Beach.

With a stay at Mercure Miyagi Zao Resort & Spa in Zao, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Togatta Onsen and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Michinoku Lakeside National Government Park. This ski hotel is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Zao Fox Village and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Mt. Zao.

Located in Hakone, HAKONE NICA provides 5-star accommodation with private balconies. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Hakone-Yumoto Station is 8.8 km away and Fuji-Q Highland is 48 km from the ryokan.

Fitted with a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath and slippers. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

A bar can be found on-site. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

Gora Station is 1.8 km from the ryokan, while Hakone Open-Air Museum is 2.6 km away.

A stay at ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto by IHG places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 15-minute walk of Nijō Castle and Shijo Street. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Attractively located in the Nara Park district of Nara, VILLA COMMUNICO, Nara is located 21 km from Iwafune Shrine, 24 km from Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium and 25 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church. Featuring a restaurant, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.6 km from Nara Station.

All rooms are fitted with a fridge, minibar, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box, while some rooms have a terrace.

Guests at the hotel can enjoy an Asian breakfast.

VILLA COMMUNICO, Nara offers a hot tub.

Shijonawate City Museum of History and Folklore is 25 km from the accommodation, while Aeon Mall Shijonawate is 27 km from the property. Itami Airport is 54 km away.

With a stay at Tennomaru in Kota, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Honkoji Temple and Katahara Tourist Association. This ryokan is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Mikawawan Quasi-National Park and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Takeshima Beach.

Located in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma is within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Nishiki Market and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.