Asakusa & Sumida River
This tidy little inn has only three small tatami rooms and no en-suite bathrooms but tons of charm. There are touches of calligraphy, attractive woodwork…
Must-see hotels in Japan
Roppongi, Akasaka & Around
Designed in burnished metallic tones, the Candeo rises up from the heart of Roppongi, its high-level rooms all offering good views towards either Roppongi…
Central Honshū
Ryosō Tsuyukusa is an eight-room mum-and-dad minshuku (Japanese guesthouse) with decent tatami rooms and a cosy mountain-view rotemburo (outdoor bath) of…
Central Honshū
This building is 300 years old and oozes history and charm – great for an authentic and atmospheric retreat. The friendly family owners speak no English…
Nagano Region
This friendly ryokan has been in the family for generations. The owner's attentive service and excellent English ensure its abiding popularity with…
Around Tokyo
In the woods just north of Ō-shima's tiny airport is this bright-yellow 'secret house', a secluded lodge with just two Japanese-style rooms (each sleeping…
Nikkō
Run by a lovely, clued-up couple, this tiny guesthouse is set in an artfully renovated wooden house just steps from both train stations. The pair of dorms…
Takayama
Popular with overseas guests, this tourist hotel's refurbished rooms have a splash of colour. Good-value rates can be found online and sometimes include a…
Roppongi, Akasaka & Around
Branding itself the 'hotel that never sleeps', Innsomnia incorporates contemporary design in a smart and attractive way. There are cute gimmicks, such as…
Ginza & Tsukiji
One of the gigantic, glittery gems of the Shiodome development, the Conrad is a strong contender for the attention of upmarket travellers looking for a…
Nagoya
This characteristic Hilton benefits from an excellent location and features spacious, stylish rooms with Japanese accents, a selection of suites and an…
Hakone
All five of the lodge-style rooms have balconies at this thoughtfully-designed boutique hotel, but only the family rooms (which are more like small suites…
Takayama
This smart ryokan has a central location, and its tiny, elderly proprietress is worth a visit all on her own. All tatami rooms have an en-suite bath,…
Downtown Kyoto
In a great location within easy walking distance of downtown and Gion, this hotel is a good choice in this price bracket. Rooms aren't large, and some are…
Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
Perched just above Maehama Beach on the south coast, this inn has simple rooms, a family atmosphere and a relaxed beachside location. English-speaking…
Nagoya
This popular ryokan centred on an attractive Japanese garden can get a little noisy when busy, but it has a lovely common bath and an even lovelier self…
Nagano Region
Ryokan Hanaya is a step back in time to the Taishō era (1912–26) – a traditional gem set among wonderful manicured Japanese gardens. Fourteen beautiful,…
Shikoku
Opened in 2018, EN provides stylish mixed and female-only dorms, plus a number of private rooms, in a totally refurbished building. It has been elegantly…
Matsumoto
By the river, just a few minutes' walk north from JR Matsumoto Station, you'll find this clean, friendly set-up in a converted old house with tatami-mat…
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
A picture of the artist Kenji Uchino greets guests to Ginzan-so, an enchanting mountain hotel with spacious, traditional accommodation where soft…
Yokohama
In the heart of Chinatown, an incense-stick toss from Kantei-byō shrine, is this squeaky clean capsule/cabin hotel with excellent shower facilities, a…
Yaeyama Islands
A five-minute drive from Uehara, this beachside pension has simple Japanese- and Western-style rooms overlooking Hoshisuna-no-hama. It has a small pool,…
Matsumoto & the Northern Japan Alps
Expect exceptional service and rustic, European Alps–styled rooms in this historic red-gabled lodge completed in 1933. Prices are elevated, but a wide…
Shikoku
Good things come in small packages as Katsuo Guest House proves. In a residential neighbourhood a 15-minute walk north of Kōchi Station, this intimate,…
Hiroshima Region
Directly above the ferry port and a minute's walk from the station, this well-appointed hotel could hardly be better located. The neutral rooms have…
Shikoku
This brand spanking new hotel (as of 2018) is an excellent place to stay in Nakamura and to use as a base to explore the Shimanto area. Rooms may be a tad…
Nagano Region
This foreigner-friendly place has Japanese-style tatami rooms with futon, some with bathroom, some with shared facilities. There's a large living room,…
Tokyo
This slick capsule hotel inside Narita Airport has roomy, space-age pods; men and women have separate sleeping and shower rooms. It's also possible to…
Shikoku
This one-stop shop in the car park at Mi-no-koshi has all the bases covered, with a restaurant, a gift shop and a minshuku, all within a minute's walk of…
Tokyo
This sleek little business hotel on cherry-tree-lined Sakura-dōri has contemporary lines and a minimalist look. Rooms are the usual compact business-hotel…
Shikoku
About 12km inland and upriver on Route 441, this is a neatly maintained riverside campground run by an adventure company. Canoes, mountain bikes and even…
Downtown Kyoto
Good things come in small packages at Itoya – the rooms aren't huge but they are stylish, contemporary and excellent value. English-speaking staff go out…
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Alight the train at Naruko Goten-yu and walk 500m west until you reach this peaceful ryokan with an indefatigable staff who will soak, feed and replenish…
Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
The somewhat dated though absolute waterfront Eef Beach Hotel is a good bet for budget-with-a-whiff-of-luxury stays on the island. It's location, location…
Hokkaidō
This long-running traveller favourite has a great location near the harbour, and is within walking distance of Motomachi. The owners speak English and are…
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Part of the new generation of socially conscious creatives setting up shop in Ishinomaki, the folk at Long Beach House have built a minimalist guesthouse…
Matsumoto
You'll find a night at the isolated Ougatou Hotel atop the beautiful Utsukushi-ga-hara-kōgen plateau something to remember. Rooms are plush, comfy and…
Ōsumi Islands
This old-bones ryokan/hotel remains a good option for your Yakushima base: when you've been in the business this long, your service tends to be exemplary…
Hokkaidō
A short walk from the Utoro Michi-no-eki road stop (and one bus stop before the Utoro Onsen terminal), Kiraku is a good deal with tatami rooms, shared…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
The rooms here are tiny and basic, but you won't find a hotel in Shinjuku (and this close to the station!) with more creative panache. Apartment Hotel is…
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