Luxury Healing Hotels Japan
325 hotels on map
325 hotels
684-0404 Shimane, Ama, 福井1375-1, Japan
You know what? I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Entô – honestly, the address in Ama doesn't exactly scream "luxury getaway" when you're looking at it on a map. But this place sort of sneaks up on you in the best way possible. It's tucked away in this quiet corner of Shimane that...
812-0011 Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Hakataekimae 1 - 17 - 6, Japan
Look, I've stayed at my fair share of business hotels in Fukuoka, and the Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata actually surprised me. You know that slightly sterile feeling you get walking into most chain hotels? Well, this place skips that entirely. The lobby has this warm, almost residential vibe – think...
813-0017 Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Higashi-ku Kashiiteriha 6-6-5, Japan
So I'll be honest, when I first pulled up to The358 UMI in Kashii, I wasn't sure what to expect – it's tucked away in this residential part of Higashi-ku that most tourists never see. But you know what? That turned out to be exactly why I loved it. The hotel sits right in this quiet neighborhood...
Hilton Okinawa Miyako Island Resort
9060015 Okinawa, Miyako Island, 550-7 Hirara Kugai , Japan
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to the Hilton on Miyako Island – the approach is pretty unassuming, just winding through some residential streets in Hirara before you suddenly see this sprawling resort complex. But you know what hit me first? The silence. I mean, coming...
040-0064 Hokkaido, Hakodate, Otemachi 5-10, Japan
So I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to the Hakodate Kokusai Hotel on Otemachi street, I wasn't expecting much. I mean, it's this somewhat boxy building tucked between other commercial spots, and from the outside it just looks... well, like a standard business hotel. But you know what?...
259-0193 Kanagawa, Oiso, Kokufu Hongo 546, Japan
You know what struck me first about the Oiso Prince Hotel? It's actually perched right on this bluff overlooking Sagami Bay, and I mean right on it – like you can practically hear the waves from your room. I've stayed at a bunch of places along this stretch of Kanagawa coast, but this one gets the...
907-0022 Okinawa, Ishigaki Island, Ookawa 559, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about Art Hotel Ishigakijima? It's actually got this quietly sophisticated vibe that feels more like staying at a contemporary art gallery than your typical island resort. I mean, when you're pulling up to Ookawa – which honestly isn't the most scenic part of...
321-1661 Tochigi, Nikko, Chuugushi 2482 , Japan
You know, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to the Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel – it's tucked right there on the shores of Lake Chuzenji, and honestly, the setting alone is worth the trip up those winding mountain roads to get here. This place has been around since 1873, and you can...
250-0407 Kanagawa, Hakone, Ninotaira 1297, Japan
You know what hit me first about Hakone Kowakien? It's not actually in the thick of Hakone's tourist madness – and honestly, that's exactly what makes it work. The hotel sits up in Ninotaira, which means you're getting those classic mountain views without fighting crowds just to grab coffee in the...
Hotel Taisetsu Onsen&Canyon Resort
078-1701 Hokkaido, Kamikawa, Sounkyo, Japan
You know what? I was honestly a bit skeptical when I first pulled up to Hotel Taisetsu Onsen&Canyon Resort – the name's a mouthful and it sits right in the heart of Sounkyo, which can feel pretty touristy during peak season. But man, this place actually gets it right in ways that surprised me. The...
325-0302 Tochigi, Nasu, Takakuhei 1, Japan
You know what struck me first about Hotel Epinard Nasu? The way it sits tucked into the forest like it's been there forever, even though it's actually pretty modern. I mean, most hotels in the Nasu area either go full traditional ryokan or completely contemporary, but Epinard somehow manages to feel...
250-0631 Kanagawa, Hakone, Sengokuhara 1244-2, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about Hotel Green Plaza Hakone? It's actually positioned perfectly in Sengokuhara – not right in the thick of touristy Hakone-Yumoto where everyone ends up, but tucked into this quieter valley area where you can breathe a little. I mean, when you're dealing with...
377-0193 Gunma, Shibukawa, Ikaho-machi Ikaho Kouto 5-4 , Japan
You know what really struck me about Fukuichi when I first walked in? It's got this perfect balance between traditional ryokan charm and actual comfort - and I mean that in the best way possible. The place sits right in the heart of Ikaho Onsen, which honestly is one of those hot spring towns that...
Centurion Hotel&Spa Vintage Kobe
650-0045 Hyogo, Kobe, Chuo-ku Minatojima 1-1-6, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about the Centurion Hotel&Spa Vintage Kobe? It's actually on Minatojima, which is technically an artificial island – sounds weird, I know, but hear me out. When I first booked this place, I was worried it'd feel disconnected from the real Kobe, but honestly, it's...
553-0082 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, Fukushima-ku Fukushima 5-6-16, Japan
Look, I've stayed at my fair share of business hotels in Osaka, and Hotel Hanshin honestly surprised me in the best way. When you first walk up to the building in Fukushima-ku, it's got this understated elegance that doesn't scream "tourist trap" – which I mean as a compliment. The lobby has this...
540-0001 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, Chuo-ku Shiromi 2-2-22, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about Hotel Monterey La Soeur? Walking into the lobby felt like stepping into a quiet Parisian boutique hotel – which is honestly the last thing you'd expect tucked away in Chuo-ku's business district. The whole place has this understated French elegance thing going...
Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers
658-0032 Hyogo, Kobe, Higashinada-ku Koyocho-naka 2-13, Japan
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to the Kobe Bay Sheraton, I wasn't expecting much from the exterior. It's this sort of towering concrete structure in Higashinada that looks pretty standard from the street, but once you actually get inside? Completely different story. The lobby has this...
410-2201 Shizuoka, Izunokuni, Kona 43-2, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about Kouyurou Ikawa? The sound. I mean, you're tucked away in this quiet corner of Izunokuni – honestly, most people zip past this area heading to the hot springs in Atami or Hakone – but there's this incredible stillness here that you just don't get at the bigger...
040-0065 Hokkaido, Hakodate, Toyokawa 12-6, Japan
You know what really gets me about La Vista Hakodate Bay? It's that moment when you walk into your room and see that view of the harbor stretching out below – honestly, it stops you mid-sentence. I mean, Hakodate Bay isn't just pretty, it's got this working port energy mixed with those gentle hills...
811-0321 Fukuoka, Fukuoka, 18-25 , Saitozaki , Higashiku, Japan
You know what struck me first about The Luigans? It's this unexpectedly sleek glass tower sitting right on Hakata Bay, and I mean *right* on the water – you can practically touch the waves from some of the lower floors. Most people stick to central Fukuoka or the Tenjin area, but honestly, being out...
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection by IHG
530-0005 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, 5-3-68 Nakanoshima, Kita-Ku, Japan
You know what hits you first when you walk into the RIHGA Royal? It's this sort of old-school grandeur that feels genuinely earned, not the fake luxury some places try to pull off. I mean, this place has been holding down Nakanoshima for decades, and honestly, it shows in the best possible way – the...
Vignette Collection The Windsor Hotel TOYA by IHG
049-5722 Hokkaido, Lake Toya, Shimizu 336 , Japan
You know what struck me first about The Windsor Hotel TOYA? The drive up here – it's perched on this hillside overlooking Lake Toya, and honestly, the approach alone is worth it. I mean, you're winding through these forest roads thinking you might be lost, then suddenly there's this elegant property...
The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villas
904-0328 Okinawa, Yomitan, Uza 630-1, Japan
Look, I've stayed at a lot of beachfront places in Okinawa, but The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villas actually gets it right in ways that surprised me. When you first pull up to this place in Yomitan – and honestly, the drive along Route 58 is pretty scenic once you get past the American Village crowds...
048-1511 Hokkaido, Niseko, Niseko 455-3, Japan
You know what struck me first about One Niseko Resort Towers? It's actually positioned perfectly – not right in the thick of Hirafu's madness, but close enough that you're not stranded. I mean, you're literally a few minutes from the main village action, but when you come back after a long day on...
900-0036 Okinawa, Naha, Nishi 3-2-1, Japan
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to the Loisir Spa Tower Naha, I wasn't expecting much from the outside. It's this tall, sort of imposing tower sitting in the Nishi district, and you know what? That turned out to be completely wrong. The moment you step inside, there's this immediate...