Luxury Healing Hotels Japan
325 hotels on map
325 hotels
860-0803 Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Chuo-ku Shinshigai 7-2, Japan
You know what struck me first about REF Kumamoto? It's actually tucked right into Shinshigai, which honestly is perfect if you want to feel like you're staying in the real Kumamoto rather than some touristy bubble. I mean, you walk out the front door and you're immediately in this bustling downtown...
Tokyu Stay Hida Takayama Musubinoyu
506-0026 Gifu, Takayama, Hanasatomachi 4-301, Japan
You know what really caught me off guard about Tokyu Stay Hida Takayama Musubinoyu? The name's a mouthful, sure, but this place actually lives up to its fancy title. I mean, "musubinoyu" translates to something like "connecting hot springs," and honestly – that's exactly what it feels like. It's...
600-8418 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Gojo Karasuma 409, Japan
You know what really caught me off guard about sequence KYOTO GOJO? The lobby doesn't try to scream "authentic Japan" at you with overdone traditional elements – instead, it's this clean, almost minimalist space that somehow feels more genuinely Kyoto than half the places drowning in bamboo...
250-0522 Kanagawa, Hakone, Motohakone 80, Japan
You know what struck me first about Odakyu Hotel de Yama? The way it sits right there in Motohakone without trying too hard to be impressive – which honestly makes it more impressive than half the flashy places around Lake Ashi. I mean, when you're dealing with a 4-star spot that's pulling an 8.8...
Kanazawa Hakuchoro Hotel Sanraku -Natural Hot Spring-
920-0937 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Marunouchi 6-3, Japan
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to the Hakuchoro Hotel Sanraku on Marunouchi street – the exterior is pretty understated for a five-star place. But you know what? That's exactly what makes this spot special. It sits right there in the heart of Kanazawa's historic district,...
ANA InterContinental Tokyo by IHG
107-0052 Tokyo-to, Minato-ku, Akasaka 1-12-33 , Japan
Look, I've stayed at my fair share of Tokyo hotels, and the ANA InterContinental in Akasaka honestly surprised me – in a really good way. You know how some five-star places feel stuffy or try too hard? This one doesn't. Walking into the lobby, there's this understated elegance that feels distinctly...
085-0467 Hokkaido, Akankohan, Akancho Akankoonsen 4-6-10, Japan
You know what hits you first at Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga? The smell of sulfur from the hot springs mixed with that crisp Hokkaido air – it's actually kind of wonderful once you get used to it. This place sits right on Lake Akan's shoreline, and I mean literally right there where you can hear the...
630-8013 Nara, Nara, Sanjo-Oji 1-1-1, Japan
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to the JW Marriott in Nara – I mean, it's this gleaming tower that sort of sticks out among all the traditional architecture, and you know how that usually goes. But walking into the lobby, there's something about the way they've balanced...
904-0393 Okinawa, Yomitan, Gima 600, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about Hotel Nikko Alivila? It's this massive resort that somehow doesn't feel like a tourist trap, even though it absolutely should. I mean, when you first pull up to this place in Yomitan – and yeah, you'll definitely want to rent a car because it's about 40...
105-0001 Tokyo-to, Minato-ku Toranomon 4-1-1, Japan
So I'll be honest – when I first heard about The Tokyo EDITION opening in Toranomon, I wasn't sure what to expect. I mean, this area has been going through such a massive transformation with all the construction and new towers popping up everywhere. But stepping into this place? It's actually become...
ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa by IHG
874-0000 Oita, Beppu, 499-18 Oaza Kannawa, Aza Sarukawa, Japan
Look, I've stayed at plenty of fancy hotels in Japan, but the ANA InterContinental in Beppu actually gets what luxury means in an onsen town. When you pull up to this place – and yeah, parking is straightforward, which honestly surprised me – you immediately notice they've managed to build something...
605-0826 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku, Kodaiji Masuyacho 360, Japan
You know how some hotels just feel right the moment you walk in? Park Hyatt Kyoto is one of those places – but honestly, it's not just the lobby that gets you, it's everything leading up to it. Walking through the narrow stone paths of Higashiyama, past those traditional wooden houses that somehow...
506-0026 Gifu, Takayama, Hanazato cho 6-6, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about Chisun Grand Takayama? The lobby actually feels grand without being stuffy – there's this warm wood everywhere that screams traditional Japanese craftsmanship, but they've got these modern touches that don't feel forced. I mean, most hotel chains just slap...
673-0703 Hyogo, Miki, Hosokawa-cho Taruho 894-60, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about Nesta Resort Kobe? It's actually tucked away in Miki, not Kobe proper – about 30 minutes inland from the city center. I mean, don't let that throw you off, because honestly, this location works perfectly if you want to escape the urban hustle without being...
FUSAKI BEACH RESORT HOTEL & VILLAS
907-0024 Okinawa, Ishigaki Island, Arakawa 1625, Japan
You know what hits you first at Fusaki Beach Resort? It's not the lobby or the reception desk – it's actually the sound of waves mixed with this gentle rustling from all the palm trees scattered around the property. I mean, they've got this place positioned right on Fusaki Beach (hence the name,...
905-1412 Okinawa, Kunigami, Okuma 913, Japan
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much when I first pulled up to Okuma Private Beach & Resort – it's way up in northern Okinawa, about an hour and a half from Naha, and the drive through Kunigami gets pretty rural pretty fast. But you know what? Sometimes the best places are the ones that make you work a...
Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura Fukuoka
802-0001 Fukuoka, Kitakyushu, Kokurakita-ku Asano 2-14-2 , Japan
The Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura sits right in the heart of Kitakyushu's business district, and honestly, when I first walked in, I wasn't expecting much – you know how these corporate hotels can be. But this place actually surprised me. The lobby has this understated elegance that feels more authentic...
250-0631 Kanagawa, Hakone, Sengokuhara 1286-116, Japan
You know what struck me first about Hakone Retreat Före? The name actually makes sense once you're there – it really does feel like you're "before" everything else, tucked away in Sengokuhara where the tourist buses don't quite reach. I mean, you're still in Hakone, but this part feels more like...
Hotel Grand Bach Atami Crescendo
413-0002 Shizuoka, Atami, Izusan 1048-4, Japan
You know what struck me first about Hotel Grand Bach Atami Crescendo? The name sounds way more pretentious than the place actually is. I mean, sure, it's got this whole classical music theme going on – there are piano motifs everywhere and the lobby plays soft Baroque pieces – but honestly, it feels...
Hotel The Celestine Tokyo Shiba
105-0014 Tokyo-to, Minato-ku, Shiba 3-23-1, Japan
You know what surprised me most about Hotel The Celestine Tokyo Shiba? It's tucked away in this quiet pocket of Minato-ku that feels completely removed from the chaos, but you're actually just minutes from everything that matters. I mean, most people think they need to stay in Shibuya or Shinjuku to...
085-0468 Hokkaido, Akankohan, Okurushube Akancho 3-1, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about La Vista Akangawa? It's not just another lakeside hotel trying to capitalize on the Akan-ko views – this place actually gets it right. I mean, when you're dealing with a location this spectacular (literally right on Lake Akan with the volcanic peaks in the...
250-0311 Kanagawa, Hakone, Yumoto 682, Japan
You know what struck me first about Tenseien? The smell of sulfur hit me the moment I stepped out of the taxi – and I mean that in the best possible way. This place sits right in the heart of Hakone-Yumoto, maybe a five-minute walk from the train station, and honestly, you can't miss the traditional...
Hokuten no Oka Abashiriko Tsuruga Resort
099-2421 Hokkaido, Abashiri, Yobito 159, Japan
You know what caught me off guard about Hokuten no Oka Abashiriko Tsuruga Resort? The way it just sits there on that hill overlooking Lake Abashiri like it's been part of the landscape forever. I mean, you're driving through Yobito – and honestly, you might miss the turnoff if you're not paying...
377-1711 Gunma, Kusatsu, Kusatsu Shirane 464-214, Japan
You know what struck me first about Tokinoniwa? The name itself – it literally means "garden of time," and honestly, that's exactly what this place feels like. Tucked away on a quiet stretch in Kusatsu's Shirane area, it's one of those hotels where you actually lose track of the hours, which is...
413-0019 Shizuoka, Atami, Sakimi-cho 6-41, Japan
I'll be honest - when I first pulled up to Relax Resort Hotel in Atami, I wasn't expecting much from the name (it sounds pretty generic, right?). But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. It's tucked away on Sakimi-cho, which is one of those quieter side streets that locals seem...