Top 10 Hotels in Japan

By Gabriella Andrade

Aman Tokyo

From the heights of the Otemachi Tower, Aman Tokyo tempers urban dynamism with a profound atmosphere of serenity. Inspired by Japanese design tradition, with ikebana displays, washi paper doors and engawa platforms, the vast lobby, ryokan-style rooms and Aman Spa are all among the city’s largest.

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Four Seasons Kyoto

At our heart is the 800-year-old Shakusui-en, a pond garden that firmly grounds our contemporary Hotel in tradition, artistry and natural beauty. Come morning, watch the sun illuminate the landscape outside your room’s floor-to-ceiling windows – cherry blossoms in spring, rich greenery in summer, vibrant red foliage in fall and snow-kissed mountain peaks in winter.

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Takefue Minamioguni

With Approximately 16,500 square meters of vast land expanding over groves of bamboo in all the area you can relax under the thousands of leaves turning into seasonal colors. Adding our very own self-sustaining mineral waters source, consideration and love for our natures bounty. The four seasons can be enjoyed in the privacy of your own abode. We proudly present our nature friendly onsen ryoken.

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Zaborin Hokkaido

Experience authentic ryokan traditions by unwinding within the serenity of nature, absorbing the minerals of a natural spring onsen, and indulging in exquisite Japanese haute-cuisine. Zaborin is a contemporary luxury ryokan in Hanazono, Hokkaido, Japan. Each guest suite (villa) has its own private indoor and outdoor hot spring bath.

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Amanemu Ise-Shima

Beside Ago Bay, amid the forested hills of Ise-Shima, the ryokan-inspired onsen resort of Amanemu invites guests into a sanctuary of restorative peace. Bask in mineral-rich hot springs, walk ancient pilgrim trails and explore a sublime coastline.

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Onyado Chikurintei Takeo

Takeo Onsen is a hot spring town with a 1,300-year history. A slight distance away is Mt. Mifune or Mifuneyama, a sacred mountain since ancient times. Onyado Chikurintei is in a serene area next to this mountain. Within a property of 495,000 square meters, it has only 11 guest rooms. Each room takes full advantage of its lush location for optimum room layouts and unique scenic views.

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Satoyama Jujo Niigata

Nestled in this natural wonderland stands a dwelling crafted from strong posts and beams, coated thick with lacquer, that has borne the heaviest of snowfalls for generations. Inside, modern designer furniture blends seamlessly with the traditional architecture—a perfect fusion of old and new.

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Asaba Ryokan Shizuoka

Some 510 years ago, Yakuro Yukitada Asaba came to this place to found Shuzenji temple for the Soto Sect. Guarding the temple gates was the lodging for the monks, the beginnings of Asaba, handed down over generations within the same family. Amidst the hot springs of Shuzenji, the radiant greenery, the gentle flow of the river and sparkling birdsong, we are here to welcome you.

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Aman Kyoto

Set in a secret garden at the heart of a forest, Aman Kyoto rests a stone’s throw from Kyoto’s golden Kinkaku-ji Temple and 16 other Unesco World Heritage Sites. The resort is nonetheless a secluded world apart, with light-filled suites and pavilions set in tranquil glades and steaming onsen offering healing in the Aman Spa.

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Hoshinoya Tokyo

HOSHINOYA lies in the city's economic center. The 17-story hotel offers a relaxed ambience with a sense of intimacy and traditional Japanese hospitality. Each floor is an exclusive domain, accessible only by the guests staying there,and with a dedicated staff in place to meet their every need, as well as to maintain the elegant customs that have been honored for centuries at the traditional Japanese inn--the ryokan.

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