Luxury Healing Hotels Japan
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325 hotels
Dhawa Yura Kyoto – Banyan Group
605-0009 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Ohashi-cho 84, Japan
So I stumbled into Dhawa Yura completely by accident – honestly, I was looking for another hotel entirely but got turned around in Higashiyama (which happens to literally everyone, trust me). What caught my eye first wasn't the sleek lobby or anything fancy, but this incredible smell of hinoki...
220-8543 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Nishi-ku Minatomirai 2-3-7 , Japan
You know what hit me first about The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu? Walking into that lobby and seeing the entire Minato Mirai skyline spread out like someone's personal screensaver. I mean, I've stayed in plenty of waterfront hotels, but this place actually delivers on the view thing – and I'm talking...
Okinawa Kariyushi Resort EXES Onna
904-0401 Okinawa, Onna, Nakama Yashibaru 2592-40, Japan
You know what struck me first about the Kariyushi Resort EXES Onna? It's actually tucked away in this quieter stretch of Onna Village where you're not fighting crowds just to get to the beach. I mean, most people flock to the busier resort areas further south, but this spot on Nakama Yashibaru road...
812-0013 Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Hakata-ku Hakataeki-higashi 2-1-1, Japan
Look, I've stayed at my fair share of hotels in Fukuoka, and the Miyako Hotel Hakata honestly caught me off guard in the best way possible. You know that feeling when you walk into a place and immediately think "okay, they actually get it"? That's this hotel. It's literally right across from Hakata...
250-0404 Kanagawa, Hakone, Miyanoshita 359, Japan
You know what? I've stayed at a lot of fancy places, but walking into the Fujiya Hotel lobby actually made me stop and just... look around for a minute. This isn't some shiny new resort trying too hard – it's been sitting in Miyanoshita since 1878, and honestly, it feels like it's earned every...
556-0011 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, 2 11 50 Nambanaka Naniwa Ku, Japan
Look, I've stayed at a lot of hotels in Osaka, and honestly? The Centara Grand caught me completely off guard. You walk into this place on Nambanaka street and it's like — well, it's not what you'd expect from the somewhat industrial-looking approach through Naniwa district. The lobby hits you with...
107-6245 Tokyo-to, Minato-ku, Akasaka 9-7-1 Tokyo Midtown, Japan
Look, I've stayed at plenty of fancy hotels in Tokyo, but The Ritz-Carlton actually made me stop and think "okay, this is different." It's perched up in Tokyo Midtown – and I mean really up there, floors 45-53 of the tower – so when you're sipping coffee in the morning, you're literally looking down...
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
604-8131 Kyoto, Kyoto, 45-1, Hishiya-cho, Higashiiru, Higashinotoin, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Japan
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first walked up to the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER – the entrance is tucked away on a narrow street that you'd probably miss if you weren't looking for it. But that's actually part of its charm, you know? It sits right in the heart of old Kyoto on...
850-0058 Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Onouemachi 4-2, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about the Hilton Nagasaki? It's actually tucked up on this hill in Onouemachi, which honestly gives you these incredible views over the harbor that most hotels in the city center just can't match. I mean, you're looking down at the whole spread of Nagasaki Bay from...
Etajimasou Hotel & SPA Hiroshima
737-2301 Hiroshima, Etajima, Nomicho Nakamachi 4718, Japan
You know what surprised me most about Etajimasou? It's tucked away on this quiet island that honestly feels like a different world from mainland Hiroshima – and I mean that in the best possible way. The ferry ride over to Etajima is actually part of the experience, though nobody really tells you...
Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta
066-0281 Hokkaido, Chitose, Shikotsuko Onsen, Japan
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to Mizu no Uta – the name alone had me practicing pronunciation in the car. But the moment you step into this place, you get it. The entire hotel feels like it's floating on Lake Shikotsu, with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the...
530-0005 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, Kita-ku Nakanoshima 3-2-4 Nakanoshima Festival Tower West, Japan
You know what hit me first about the Conrad Osaka? The fact that it sits on this little island called Nakanoshima that most tourists completely miss. I mean, you're literally surrounded by two rivers in the middle of the city, but it feels like this quiet pocket away from all the Dotonbori madness...
105-7337 Tokyo-to, Minato-ku, Higashi-Shinbashi 1-9-1, Japan
Look, I've stayed at my fair share of luxury hotels in Tokyo, but the Conrad actually surprised me – and honestly, that's getting harder to do these days. It's tucked into this sleek tower in Higashi-Shinbashi, which might not ring a bell if you're not familiar with Tokyo, but it's basically where...
874-0023 Oita, Beppu, Shouningahama 6-24, Japan
You know what hit me first when I pulled up to AMANE resort SEIKAI? The smell of salt air mixed with those sulfur springs Beppu's famous for – but in a good way, not the overwhelming kind you get in some parts of town. This place sits right on Shouningahama beach, and I mean *right* on it. You can...
901-0233 Okinawa, Tomigusuku, 155-1 Senaga, Japan
Look, I'll be honest – when I first pulled up to The Senagajima Storyline, I wasn't expecting much from the name alone. It sounds a bit... well, made up by a marketing team, you know? But actually stepping into this place on Senaga Island completely changed my perspective. The location is honestly...
Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo Natural Hot Spring
600-8146 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Zaimokucho 491, Japan
Look, I've stayed at my fair share of places in Kyoto, and honestly? Most hotels either nail the location or the experience, but rarely both. Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo is one of those rare finds that actually gets it right on multiple fronts. First thing you notice walking up is how quiet...
600-8212 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Shiokoji cho 518, Japan
Honestly, when I first walked into ALA Hotel Kyoto, I wasn't expecting much – I mean, there are so many hotels in that Shiokoji area near the station that they sort of blur together. But this place actually surprised me. The lobby has this clean, minimalist thing going on that feels distinctly...
600-8022 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Inaricho 324, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about Sora Niwa Terrace? The name literally means "sky garden terrace" and I honestly thought that was just marketing fluff until I actually got there. This place sits in Shimogyo-ku, which is sort of the sweet spot where you're close enough to everything that...
907-1292 Okinawa, Kohama, Kohama 2930, Japan
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first booked Haimurubushi on Kohama Island – I mean, getting there requires a ferry from Ishigaki, and you know how remote island hotels can be hit or miss. But this place actually gets it right in ways that surprised me. The resort sprawls across this...
766-0001 Kagawa, Kotohira, 1241-5 , Japan
You know what hit me first when I walked into Kotohira Kadan? The smell – this incredible mix of tatami mats and hinoki cypress that immediately tells you you're somewhere special. I mean, sure, it's technically a 4-star place, but honestly, it feels way more luxurious than that rating suggests. The...
874-0045 Oita, Beppu, Kannawa 345, Japan
You know what struck me first about Kannawaen? The smell. I mean that in the best way possible – walking up to this place on that narrow Kannawa street, you're hit with this incredible sulfuric steam that's just... well, it's pure Beppu. The hotel sits right in the heart of the hot spring district,...
060-0808 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kita-ku, Kita 8-jo, Nishi 1-chome 4, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about Hotel Emion Sapporo? The lobby actually feels like a place you'd want to hang out in, not just rush through to get to your room. I mean, most business hotels in this part of Kita-ku are pretty sterile, but this one has this warm, modern vibe that somehow works...
Hotel New Otani Tokyo EXECUTIVE HOUSE ZEN
102-8578 Tokyo-to, Chiyoda-ku Kioicho 4-1, Japan
You know what hit me first about the Hotel New Otani Tokyo EXECUTIVE HOUSE ZEN? The name sounds like they threw every fancy hotel word into a blender, but honestly – this place actually lives up to the hype. I mean, we're talking about a 5-star property that sits right in Kioicho, which if you know...
Kafuu Resort Fuchaku Condo Hotel
904-0413 Okinawa, Onna, Fuchaku Shirifukuchihara 246-1, Japan
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Kafuu Resort – I mean, Okinawa has plenty of beach hotels, right? But this place actually surprised me from the moment I walked into that airy lobby with ocean views stretching all the way to the horizon. The condo-style setup is brilliant...
IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Miyako Okinawa
906-0503 Okinawa, Miyako Island, Irabu Irabu 858-5, Japan
Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I first pulled up to IRAPH SUI on Irabu Island – you know, Miyako gets overshadowed by the main Okinawa island sometimes, but this place makes a pretty compelling case for why you should make the trip out here. The hotel sits right on this gorgeous stretch...