Best hotels in Japan
in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Kinosaki, Yamanashi
The best hotels in Japan, including luxury hotels and boutique hotels as rated across multiple travel platforms in terms of these key factors – staff, facilities, cleanliness, value and location.
Best hotels in Tokyo
Seven criteria: user ratings, unique offering, staff, facilities, cleanliness, value, location
Hotel | Tokyo, Japan
4.8/5 | user ratings
This is one of the top hotels in Tokyo with a rich heritage going back to the 1890s and with close to Japan’s royal family as well. Think of it as an old school luxury hotel that is elegantly grandiose. Situated very conveniently in the heart of Tokyo, department stores, boutiques and restaurants are just around the corner.
Hotel | Tokyo, Japan
4.7/5 | user ratings
The serviced apartments at Ascott Marunouchi are elegantly furnished and offer splendid city views. They are also conveniently located in the heart of Tokyo’s Otemachi business district and the property is just 800m away from Tokyo Station.
Hotel | Tokyo, Japan
4.6/5 | user ratings
This is a very popular modern boutique hotel that is well priced and is very conveniently located near the Ueno train and metro station. There are also many restaurants, bars and shops in the area.
Best hotels in Kyoto
Seven criteria: user ratings, unique offering, staff, facilities, cleanliness, value, location
Hotel | Kyoto, Japan
4.6/5 | user ratings
This is a top rated hotel in Kyoto and has received good reviews about its spacious, traditional Japanese Zen style rooms, pristine cleanliness, hospitable staff, teppenyaki restaurant, convenient location as well as having great views of Kyoto all for a reasonable price.
Hotel | Kyoto, Japan
4.6/5 | user ratings
One of the most popular hotels in Kyoto, the Hotel Granvia Kyoto is also Kyoto’s largest hotel and it scores particularly well for location. It is located in the heart of Kyoto providing easy access to transport, dining and shopping. The hotel is a modern hotel with spacious rooms and chic décor.
Hotel | Kyoto, Japan
4.6/5 | user ratings
The Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier is another very popular hotel in Kyoto. Located on the Kamogawa River, it offers good views of the area, has a nice onsen, is near the subway and guests have praised the quality of the rooms and furnishings.
Best hotels in Osaka
Seven criteria: user ratings, unique offering, staff, facilities, cleanliness, value, location
Hotel | Osaka, Japan
4.7/5 | user ratings
One of the top rated hotels in Osaka, the Conrad hotel is a renowned 5 star luxury hotel with amazing panoramic views of the city. It is conveniently located in Festival Tower West, one of Osaka’s shiniest skyscrapers. Highlights of the hotel are its high quality restaurants, Japanese wellness facilities as well as its luxuriously designed and furnished interiors.
Hotel | Osaka, Japan
4.5/5 | user ratings
The St. Regis is a beautiful 5 star hotel very conveniently located in the heart of Osaka’s Midosuji area which is home to lots of upmarket brands. Both services and facilities are top notch here and have received high praise from guests.
Best hotels in Kinosaki
Seven criteria: user ratings, unique offering, staff, facilities, cleanliness, value, location
Hotel | KInosaki, Japan
4.8/5 | user ratings
This traditional and stylish ryokan has 150 years of history and is one of the top rated hotels in Japan and is a regular fixture on the “best hotels” lists. The property is set in a gorgeous garden setting and has the vibes of an old Japanese tea house. The restaurant and onsens have also received top ratings from guests.
Best hotels in Yamanashi
Seven criteria: user ratings, unique offering, staff, facilities, cleanliness, value, location
Hotel | Yamanashi, Japan
4.6/5 | user ratings
This is a well rated and popular five star glamping resort nestled in a tranquil red pine forest. The highlight here is getting breath-taking close up views of the majestic Mount Fuji from your room. There is also a whole range of fun activities such as sunrise canoeing, horseback riding and star gazing which you can do.