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325 hotels
414-0044 Shizuoka, Ito, Kawana 1459, Japan
You know what struck me first about the Kawana Hotel? It's this classic Japanese resort that somehow manages to feel both grand and welcoming at the same time. Perched right on the Izu Peninsula coastline in Ito, it's got this old-school elegance that reminds you why Japanese hospitality has such a...
085-0015 Hokkaido, Kushiro, Kitaodori 2-1 , Japan
You know what caught me off guard about Dormy Inn PREMIUM Kushiro? Walking into the lobby, I actually felt like I was in some upscale Tokyo business hotel rather than this fishing port town in eastern Hokkaido. The place has this modern, polished vibe that honestly surprised me – I mean, Kushiro...
Tenseien Odawara Station Annex
250-0011 Kanagawa, Odawara, MINAKAODAWARA 4F 1-1-15 SAKAECHOU, Japan
Honestly, when I first heard about Tenseien Odawara Station Annex being located inside the MINAKA Odawara complex, I wasn't sure what to expect – I mean, a hotel on the fourth floor of what's essentially a shopping and dining development? But you know what, it actually works really well. The moment...
569-1123 Osaka Prefecture, Takatsuki, Akutagawacho1-14-1, Japan
You know what struck me first about Hotel Abest Grande Takatsuki? It's actually tucked away in this quiet residential area of Akutagawacho that feels refreshingly removed from Osaka's chaos, but -- and here's the thing -- you're still ridiculously well-connected to everything that matters. I mean,...
753-0056 Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi, Yuda Onsen 3-5-8, Japan
You know what surprised me most about U-BELL Hotel Matsumasa? It's how they managed to nail that sweet spot between modern comfort and authentic Japanese hospitality without feeling forced. I mean, you're right in the heart of Yuda Onsen – literally a five-minute walk from the main hot spring baths...
879-5102 Oita, Yufu, Kawakami 2900-5, Japan
You know what hit me first about Yufuin Kotobuki Hananosho? The smell of tatami and hinoki cypress the moment you step inside – it's that authentic ryokan scent that tells you this isn't some tourist trap trying to fake traditional Japanese hospitality. This place sits quietly on the Kawakami side...
413-0233 Shizuoka, Ito, 163-1 Ukiyama Akazawa, Japan
Look, I've stayed at a lot of onsen hotels in the Izu Peninsula, and Akazawa Onsen Hotel honestly surprised me in the best way. You know how some places try too hard to be fancy? This isn't one of them. It sits up in the hills above Ito – actually tucked away in Ukiyama where most tourists never...
965-0814 Fukushima, Aizuwakamatsu, Higashiyamamachi Yumoto Takinyu 108, Japan
You know what struck me first about Shosuke-no-Yado Takinoyu? The sound of actual water rushing somewhere nearby – turns out "Takinoyu" literally means "waterfall hot spring," and they weren't kidding around with that name. This place sits tucked into the Higashiyama Onsen district of Aizuwakamatsu,...
Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Ariake
135-0063 Tokyo-to, Koto-ku Ariake 2-1-5, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Ariake? The lobby actually feels grand – and I don't say that lightly about Tokyo hotels where "grand" usually means "slightly larger than a closet." Walking in from the Ariake streets (which, honestly, can feel a bit sterile with...
Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring
542-0073 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, Chuo-ku Nipponbashi 1-4-18, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about Onyado Nono Namba? The fact that you can soak in genuine natural hot springs right in the middle of one of Osaka's busiest districts. I mean, when you're walking down Nipponbashi – literally surrounded by electronics shops and the constant hum of the city –...
Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki Fujimitei
292-0006 Chiba, Kisarazu, Kitahama 1, Japan
You know, I've stayed at plenty of onsen hotels across Japan, but Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki Fujimitei in Kisarazu really caught me off guard – in the best way possible. First off, the name's a mouthful (honestly, just call it Mikazuki like the locals do), but once you're pulling up to this...
La vista Yokosuka Kannonzaki Terrace
239-0811 Kanagawa, Yokosuka, Hashirimizu 2-1157-2, Japan
You know what hit me first about La Vista Yokosuka Kannonzaki Terrace? The name actually makes sense once you're there – it really is all about that view. I mean, this place sits right at the tip of the Miura Peninsula, and honestly, you feel like you're at the edge of the world looking out over...
772-0053 Tokushima, Naruto, Naruto-cho Tosadomariura Aza Takasuna 186-16, Japan
You know what struck me first about Resort Hotel Moana Coast? It's that moment when you're driving through Naruto and suddenly the landscape opens up to reveal this stretch of coastline that honestly feels like it belongs in a postcard. The hotel sits right there on Takasuna beach – and I mean RIGHT...
969-2701 Fukushima, Kitashiobara, HIbara , Japan
You know what really struck me about Kyukamura Ura-Bandai? It's one of those places where you can actually hear the silence. I mean, coming from the bustle of downtown Fukushima, driving into Kitashiobara feels like stepping into a different world entirely. The hotel sits right in the heart of...
601-8428 Kyoto, Kyoto, 49-1 Higashimonzencho Toji Minamiku Kyoto, Japan
Look, I'll be honest - when I first walked up to THE ROOT2 HOTEL, I wasn't sure what to expect. It's tucked away on this quiet street in Minami-ku, and honestly, if you're not paying attention you might walk right past it. But that's actually part of its charm, you know? While everyone's cramming...
GRANDVRIORESORT ISHIGAKIJIMA Ocean’s Wing & Villa Garden
907-0024 Okinawa, Ishigaki Island, Arakawa-Funakura 2481-1 , Japan
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to GRANDVRIORESORT ISHIGAKIJIMA, I wasn't sure what to expect from the name alone (it's quite a mouthful, isn't it?). But this place in the Arakawa-Funakura area actually surprised me in the best way possible. You know how some hotels try to be...
Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsusanso
651-1401 Hyogo, Kobe, Kita-ku Arima-cho 318, Japan
Look, I've stayed at my share of onsen hotels, but Gekkoen Yugetsusanso in Arima really caught me off guard. You know that feeling when you walk into a place and immediately think "okay, this is way nicer than the photos suggested"? That's exactly what happened here. The lobby alone – I mean,...
Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel
279-0031 Chiba, Urayasu, Maihama 1-9, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay? It's actually massive – like, genuinely impressive when you first walk into that soaring lobby. I mean, I'd stayed at plenty of Disney-area hotels before, but this place has this grand, almost cruise ship vibe that works...
135-8625 Tokyo-to, Minato-ku Daiba 1-9-1 , Japan
Look, I've stayed at my share of Tokyo hotels, but the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba honestly surprised me – and not just because of the killer views (though we'll get to those). It's sitting right on Odaiba Island, which I know sounds isolated, but hear me out. The Yurikamome line drops you basically at the...
389-0193 Nagano, Karuizawa, Karuizawa 1049-1, Japan
You know what struck me first about The Prince Karuizawa? The lobby doesn't try to scream "luxury" at you – it's this understated elegance that feels distinctly Japanese, with these massive windows framing the forest like living artwork. I mean, you're literally surrounded by trees here, which is...
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
616-8385 Kyoto, Kyoto, Ukyo-ku Saga-Tenryuji Susukinobaba-cho 12 , Japan
You know what hits you first at Suiran? It's honestly the silence – and I mean that in the best way possible. This place sits right on the edge of Arashiyama, tucked away where the Hozu River bends, and there's this almost surreal quiet that settles over everything. I've stayed at plenty of luxury...
923-0332 Ishikawa, Komatsu, Yunokamimachi, I−18, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about Manten no Tsujinoya? The moment you step inside, there's this immediate sense that you've stumbled into something genuinely special in Komatsu – and I mean that in the best way possible. It's tucked away in Yunokamimachi, which honestly feels like a secret the...
734-8543 Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Minami-ku Motoujina-machi 23-1, Japan
You know what? I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to the Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima – I mean, it's on this little island called Ujina that feels completely separate from downtown Hiroshima. But honestly, that turned out to be exactly why I loved it. The hotel sits right on the...
070-8061 Hokkaido, Asahikawa, Takasagodai 8chome 235-1-5, Japan
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to Takasago Onsen in Asahikawa, I wasn't expecting much from the exterior. It's tucked away in this residential area on Takasagodai, and you know what? That's actually perfect. You're far enough from the tourist chaos but still close enough to everything...
EM Wellness Kurashinohakko Lifestyle Resort
901-2311 Okinawa, Kitanakagusuku, Kishaba 1478, Japan
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to EM Wellness Kurashinohakko – the name alone is quite a mouthful, and it's tucked away in Kitanakagusuku where you definitely need GPS to find it. But you know what? Sometimes the best places are the ones that make you work a little to...