Hip and trendy in an unmistakably Japanese way – we love the Park for its sense of fun and style, and for its commitment to the arts. Some of the country’s leading painters were commissioned to decorate the renowned ‘Artist’ rooms here, and…

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An iconic hotel from the 1960s, this giant, 20-storey skyscraper in Marunouchi sits opposite the Imperial Palace gardens at the heart of Tokyo. Following a £750-million makeover, it now ranks among Japan’s most opulent five-stars, with inte…

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Originally founded as a teahouse in the 1850s, this famous ryokan on Miyajima Island is a bastion of refined Japanese hospitality. The majority of its spacious rooms and suites date from 1930s–1950s, and are furnished in period, with polish…

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If you stay in only one ryokan while in Kyoto, let it be the Shiraume. Located deep inside the historic pleasure district of Gori, the inn occupies a former ochaya, where geikos and maikos entertained clients in the Edo period. The building…

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The historic Fujiya Hotel opened in 1878 and is one of Japan’s oldest western style properties. Rooms are spread over five individual wings brimming with character and set in stunning natural scenery. Past clientele include Albert Einstein,…

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This historic luxury hotel is at the heart of Kyoto overlooking the banks of the Kamogawa River, making it an ideal base. Recently refurbished, its rooms are comfortable and pleasantly styled. As this is the tallest building in the city, mo…

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Perched on a thickly wooded mountainside this 120-year-old ryokan oozes tradition and delivers all you could ask for from a Japanese inn: stunning views, impeccable service, exquisite meals and sumptuous hot spring baths, both inside and ou…

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A very well located hotel close to all the sites of Takayama, the Hida Plaza offers comfortable accommodation. Rooms are decorated in Japanese and Western styles, and dining facilities available are Chinese, French, and Japanese cuisine. Tr…

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Prominently placed in the Marunouchi central business district, adjacent to Tokyo Station, Four Seasons offers a striking, contemporary setting within the landmark glass-clad tower of the prestigious Pacific Century Place.

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In a city of a thousand ultra-modern hotels, the Imperial remains a paragon of old-fashioned elegance. Close to Ginza and the Imperial Palace in prime downtown Tokyo, it has welcomed heads of state, royalty and celebs for over 120 years, re…

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An 8-minute walk from Sanjo train station, this casual hotel in a modern, glass-fronted property is 1 km from Yasaka Shrine and 2 km from the Nijō Castle and gardens. The straightforward rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffeemaki…

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Situated just outside Kanazawa station, the ANA is a reliable accommodation option in the city with upgrade features such as a Japanese restaurant with views of their ornamental Japanese garden. The warm, understated rooms are relatively co…

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