Central Honshū
A short walk from Kiso-Fukushima Station, this ryokan offers simple Japanese-style rooms in a low-key, foreigner-friendly setting. The historic district…
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Izu Peninsula
Stylish tatami rooms, some with river views, are offered at this sleek, small contemporary ryokan. Shared (indoor) baths are made of stone and hinoki…
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
Ginza & Tsukiji
If you book ahead and online, rooms at this upmarket business hotel can be a steal. It has a great location, pleasantly decorated rooms, and a high-rise…
Nikkō
Opposite the JR station, this smart midrange hotel has comfortable Western-style rooms and beautiful onsen facilities that include outdoor baths. Day-use…
Mt Fuji
This atmospheric rest hut at the Subashiri Fifth Station is convenient for off-season trekkers on Mt Fuji, and cooks up steaming soba (buckwheat noodles)…
Izu Peninsula
This relaxed four-room lodge, owned by the same folks who run Wabi Sabi, is on the road leading towards Ōhama and handy for the bus into Shimoda.
Around Tokyo
Cosy, well-run lodge with glossy wood-panelled rooms, friendly owners and good food at its restaurant Austro (11.30am to 2pm and 6pm to 11pm), also open…
Western Honshū
Tucked away in the island's northwest, this attractive, isolated campground with modern facilities runs down a steep hill towards a little beach. Rental…
Green Rich Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen
Western Honshū
This smart business hotel, centrally located in Yuda Onsen, has above-average rooms, a coin laundry and plenty of parking. Guests receive discounted…
Western Honshū
Stylish, neutral-toned rooms, large spa baths and a sauna make Morris a good-value modern option. It's just two blocks north of the station, and there's a…
Nagano Region
Adjacent to Nagano Station, the Metropolitan has elegant rooms that are spacious by Japanese standards. There's a cafe, a restaurant and a top-floor…
Western Honshū
Tottori's only noteworthy ryokan offers bright western- and Japanese-styled rooms and great baths, especially the rotemburo (outdoor bath). Meal plans are…
Nagano Region
Only two minutes' walk from the north exit of JR Karuizawa Station, this neat business hotel is a great choice if you're here to shop and looking for…
Around Tokyo
Offers thoughtfully designed rooms, open-air baths and multicourse meals that make innovative use of local ingredients. It's a five-minute walk from…
Shikoku
With spacious Japanese-style rooms and onsen baths overlooking the sea, this hotel is one of many that are located along the main road in town and mainly…
Around Tokyo
You can hardly get closer to the airport than this brilliant white, futuristic-styled capsule hotel, which is in the basement car park of Terminal 2. It…
Western Honshū
In Yonago, about 17km from Daisen, you'll find this smart, modern beachfront hotel with simple, stylish rooms, a fabulous onsen, and lovely views over the…
Ōsumi Islands
Tanegashima's newest and smartest digs belong to this glorified business hotel, with dark-woody rooms, the latest tech and a convenient location not far…
Kanazawa & the Hokuriku Coast
Take the local noranke bus (¥100) or Nishiho bus (direction Zōza, 雑座) to Sodegahama, or hike for 20 minutes to reach this beachfront campground.
Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
If you're looking for a clean, quiet, family-run minshuku in the Eef Beach area, this is a solid, no-frills option welcoming international guests.
Nagano Region
Chalet Shiga is convenient to the slopes and has a popular sports bar on-site. Both Western- and Japanese-style rooms are available, plus onsen and sauna.
Central Honshū
Adjoining JR Takasaki Station, this hotel is Takasaki's most stylish and convenient, with excellent views from higher floors, and well-appointed rooms.
Kamakura
A bit 1980s plush, the large Western-style rooms here come with ocean views and marble baths. It's a 12-minute walk along the coast from Hase Station.
Tsumago
Showing signs of age, this is one of Tsumago's most historic lodgings (parts date from 1804). It has large tatami rooms and plenty of authentic charm.
Kanazawa & the Hokuriku Coast
With decent-size rooms and great views from the upper floors, this modern harbourside tourist hotel has all you need if you're passing through.
Kanazawa & the Hokuriku Coast
Toyama's fanciest place to stay has 210 rooms in a variety of configurations and two restaurants. Rooms on higher floors have fantastic views.
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
This lovely campsite is nestled amongst pine trees a short walk from the beach and has excellent facilities for both campers and caravanners.
Yokohama
Handy for the sights and shopping on Minato Mirai 21, the spotless but plain rooms at this nautical-themed hotel come with city or sea views.
Central Honshū
The owner of this welcoming four-room inn will demonstrate the sasara, a serpentine traditional percussion instrument, upon request.
Around Tokyo
A young and friendly English-speaking family run this simple guesthouse and bar right on Ōgiura Beach. The meals are delicious.
Yaeyama Islands
Uphill to the north of Kubura's port, this basic, no-frills ryokan offers a convenient and restful base for exploring Yonaguni.
Anna Beach Haha-jima Youth Hostel
Around Tokyo
A friendly family runs this tidy, cheery youth hostel in a bright-yellow Western-style house overlooking the fishing port.
Around Tokyo
An excellent camping ground 500m north of Sokodo pier and near a beach, with toilets, cold showers and cooking facilities.
Ōsumi Islands
This comfortable, efficient minshuku caters to business travellers and is conveniently located in Miyanoura.
Central Honshū
To reach the small Hirayu Camping Ground, turn right from the bus station – it's about 700m ahead, on the left.
Around Tokyo
Clean, well-run hostel with small bunk-bed dorms, about 400m southwest of the pier; book early during summer.
Central Honshū
You can't get much more rustic than this 350-year-old place in the centre of Ainokura village.
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
This older, but clean and well-run, capsule hotel in Kabukichō is just for women. Amenities include a big shared bath, sauna, pyjamas, towels, hairbrushes…
Downtown Kyoto
If George Lucas ever designed a hotel, it might look something like this. With its sci-fi all-white minimalist design, it's easy to imagine Storm Troopers…
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