Richmond Hotel Nagasaki Shianbashi
Nagasaki
You can't be closer to the heart of Shianbashi than this travellers' favourite. Deluxe, spotless rooms are large by Japanese standards. There's a cheerful…
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Western Honshū
One of the few budget options near the castle, the curtained-off wooden capsules have thin futons and there are only two showers, but the quiet, relaxed…
Osaka
Above JR Osaka Station, this hotel's 700-plus rooms (on floors 21 to 27) run the gamut from could-use-an-update to futuristic luxe (on the top-level …
Richmond Hotel Miyazaki Ekimae
Kyūshū
A quick walk from Miyazaki Station, this light-filled business hotel has crisp, clean, modern furnishings, larger-than-average rooms and a breakfast…
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Corner rooms on the top floor of this lovingly maintained '80s-style hotel at the other end of town from the bus terminal have stunning views of the…
Western Honshū
Comfortable and extremely clean shared tatami rooms tucked back from the canal make this family-run house an excellent budget choice for visitors who don…
Super Hotel Kyoto Shijō-Kawaramachi
Downtown Kyoto
Right in the middle of the main shopping district, a short walk from the Shinkyōgoku covered arcade and Nishiki Market, this business hotel is great for…
Kyūshū
This large hostel is far from the sights, but it's clean, efficient and deep in the woods. Rooms are Japanese style, with breakfast on offer (¥500);…
Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
Simple and cheery, Sea Friend offers comfortable rooms, diving and snorkelling trips, rental cars, a good buffet breakfast at its restaurant across the…
Hokkaidō
Rooms here are on the smallish side but they've been gussied up nicely to evoke an early 20th-century feel (while still being modern). The hotel is right…
Kyūshū
This vacation village is beautifully maintained, with magnificent peak views. Rates vary for its 70, mostly Japanese-style rooms, but all include access…
Central Honshū
Run by friendly owners, this is a good deal despite the mishmash of odd decor (stuffed animals, fake flowers and the like). Go for the upstairs rooms with…
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
The decor may be a little dated, but the rooms are noticeably larger than in standard business hotels and many feature small sitting areas and stylish…
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
The rooms are really starting to fade at this otherwise pleasant pension in a glorious location perched on a hill overlooking the bay. Meals are a feast…
Western Honshū
The Taiyō-dō is a friendly old ryokan in the shopping arcade just off Eki-dōri in central Yamaguchi. The tatami rooms are quite a good size and there are…
Kii Peninsula
Rengejō-in offers several grades of room from simple to grand. English is spoken and sometimes an explanation of Buddhist practices and meditation is…
Beppu
Off an alley near Ekimae-dōri, this pleasantly creaky 10-room inn (c 1964) is cosy, friendly and chock-full of atmospheric woodwork, antiques and curios…
Hokkaidō
This decades-old hotel in Kawayu Onsen may have seen better days, but the baths, known for their highly acidic waters, are fantastic. Day trippers can use…
Tokyo
This hotel attached to Haneda's International Terminal is decent value if you factor in the cost of not having to take a taxi for late-night arrivals or…
Roppongi, Akasaka & Around
This chain business hotel offers tiny rooms but in a super-convenient location and with an affordable price depending on occupancy. The orange and black…
Hiroshima Region
Simple, small and cosy, Fuji Hostel has two dorms (six bunks in each), one shared bathroom, a kitchen and living area. The easy-going owner, who lives on…
Nikkō
Simple, minimalist hostel in an old wooden house on a quiet backstreet just five-minutes' walk north of Tōbu Station. Dorms are a bit tight, and there's…
Sapporo
You can't beat the location of this lofty hotel, virtually on top of JR Sapporo Station. Rooms are plush, service is genteel and the views are fantastic…
Kumamoto
Kindly, old-school Japanese-style rooms, a top-storey o-furo (traditional Japanese bath) and tiny ceramic rotemburo, and some English-speaking staff can…
Kirishima Jingū-mae Youth Hostel
Kyūshū
A few minutes from Kirishima-jingū, this neat, comfy youth hostel has Japanese rooms, and mountain views from its onsen. Breakfast/dinner costs ¥540/1080…
Hokkaidō
This basic campground sits at the base of Rausu-dake, at the trailhead for the very challenging Yunosawa trail up the mountain. It's a short walk from…
Nagano Region
Knowledgeable, English-speaking hosts oversee this terrific homestyle retreat where guests stay in clean, simple rooms ideal for families. It's good value…
Beppu
This 13-storey hotel with small rooms is handy for late arrivals or early getaways: it's right across from the station. There are in-room baths and an in…
Central Honshū
This attractive hotel by the train station has Western- and Japanese-style rooms, most with bath and toilet, as well as a pretty common bath. Meals…
Shōdo-shima Olive Youth Hostel
Western Honshū
This pleasant hostel near the waterfront has bunk-bed dorms and tatami rooms. Meals, bike rental and laundry are available. Buses stop in front of the…
Izu Peninsula
A bit too far up the hill for beach views, this homely guesthouse has been welcoming visitors for almost 30 years. The English-speaking owner is a good…
Hiroshima
Off Namiki-dōri, this traditional ryokan offers good-sized tatami rooms with en suite, as well as large public baths for soaking, a peaceful garden and…
Hokkaidō
This homey spot, in the yellow building right next to JR Ōnuma Kōen Station, is a good place to stay. The owner speaks English and greets international…
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Right in the heart of the modest action, Yoshida-ya has a more international feel than most due to the presence of young, foreign adventurers and helpful…
Western Honshū
This grand complex has it all: tennis courts, open-air onsen, swimming pool, restaurants, and sunset views from spacious Western- and Japanese-style…
Western Honshū
This welcoming ryokan in a converted building right in the historic area has tatami rooms overlooking a garden, and meals featuring local seafood. Prices…
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
Here's a model for independent business hotels in Japan: homely touches, bright interiors, light and fresh meals and enough floor space to stretch. It's a…
Ebino-Kōgen Campground & Lodge
Kyūshū
A pretty stream runs through the middle of this delightful campground with onsen (open 5pm to 8pm), 500m from the Eco Museum Centre. Rates rise in July…
Central Honshū
The most appealing features of this above-average business hotel about 10 minutes' walk west of the train station are its exceptionally friendly and…
Matsumoto & the Northern Japan Alps
Popular with families, this casual boutique hotel has spacious rooms with neutral decor and its own bar and restaurant. It has a good location in Echoland…
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