Where To Stay In Japan (Best Hotels & Areas)
Picking the perfect hotel in Japan can be tricky! The cities are so big, and there are different types of accommodation available. To help you make the right choice, we’ve created guides with hand-picked hotels and ryokans for all budgets and travel styles. You can use the highlighted cities here, or use the map below.
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Where to Stay in Tokyo (My Advice After 10+ Visits)
Since my first trip to Japan in 2018, I’ve been to Tokyo over 10 times and have stayed in nearly…
Where to Stay in Hakone: Best Areas & Ryokans in 2026
Hakone is a popular onsen town not too far from Tokyo, making it a great overnight trip (one of my…
Where to Stay in Nagoya: Best Hotels and Areas in 2026
Wondering where to stay in Nagoya on your next trip to Japan? Find out the best areas and accommodation options…
Where to Stay in Fukuoka: Best Hotels & Areas in 2026
Wondering where to stay in Fukuoka on your trip to Japan? In this guide, we’ll cover the city’s best areas…
Where to Stay in Takayama: Best Hotels and Areas in 2026
Wondering where to stay in Takayama on your next trip to Japan? Find out the best areas and accommodation options…
Where to Stay in Kanazawa: Best Hotels & Areas in 2026
Wondering where to stay in Kanazawa on your next trip to Japan? Find out the best areas and accommodation options…
Where to Stay in Osaka: The Best Hotels & Areas in 2026
When travelling along the Golden Route, Osaka can be a great base for a few days. Located not too far…
Where to Stay in Hiroshima: Best Hotels & Area in 2026
Although most people will only know Hiroshima for its devastating nuclear disaster, this amazing city has so much to offer….
Where to Stay in Nara: Best Hotels & Areas in 2026
Nara is a popular day trip from Osaka or Kyoto, but few travellers stay the night here. I think that’s…
Staying in Nara’s Oldest Soy Sauce Brewery (Maruto Shoyu)
Did you know you can stay in Nara’s oldest soy sauce brewery overnight? In NIPPONIA Maruto Shoyu, you can learn…
Osaka vs Kyoto: Where Should You Stay?
Both Kyoto and Osaka are popular places to visit in Japan. But since they’re only a short train ride from…
Staying in Shiba Park Hotel Review: The Book Hotel
Close to Tokyo Tower and filled with books – Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo is a great place to stay….
Staying in Park Hotel Tokyo Review: The Art Hotel
Park Hotel Tokyo is almost like staying in an art museum. If you’re looking for a unique and quirky place…
Staying in the Spirited Away Ryokan (Sekizenkan, Shima Onsen)
Said to have been one of the main inspirations of Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away, Sekizenkan is a beautiful ryokan in…
I Stayed At The Former Nintendo HQ in Kyoto (Marufukuro)
Did you know it’s possible to stay overnight at the original Nintendo Headquarters in Kyoto? Since 2022, Marufukuro has welcomed…
Koyasan Temple Stay Review: My Shukubo Experience
Did you know you can stay overnight at an active Buddhist temple in Japan? I got to spend one night…
The Ultimate Ryokan Experience in Arima Onsen: Arimasansoh Goshobessho Review
Hidden behind Mount Rokko lies Japan’s oldest hot spring town, Arima Onsen. Known for its golden and silver hot spring…
Best Ryokans in Tokyo (With and Without Private Onsen)
Looking for the best ryokans in Tokyo? This guide will take you through the top options, many of which feature…
The 14 Best Mount Fuji Hotels & Ryokans with Private Onsen
Looking for the best Mount Fuji ryokans with onsens? We’ve handpicked the best options for you, so you don’t have…
Best Ryokans in Nikko (With and Without Private Onsen)
Looking for the best ryokans in Nikko? Well, we’ve handpicked the best options for you, some of which offer a…
