Japan: Unforgettable Accommodations for Your Journey

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Sequence Miyashita Park

5/5 Would stay | Heart of Shibuya, great view, great location close to hachiko station

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Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu

Extremely good location, directly connected to the train station. Spacious rooms, Overall a good place to check-in for the nights!

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Shibuya Stream Excel Hotel Tokyu

Great location, the rooms are a bit smaller but you get a fantastic view of the city.

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TRUNK(HOTEL) YOYOGI PARK

5/5 would stay| Close to yoyogi park, so you are close to the yamanote line. You are close to festivals, at the park itself.

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Koko Hotel Tsukiji Ginza

5/5 Must Stay| Great Location! I would stay at this hotel again in a heart beat. I would pick to stay at this hotel over most Airbnbs now and, here are 6 of my reasons: 1. Location - Walking distance to Tsukiji fish market & Ginza. Walking distance to Tsumugi (See premium guide) 10 Min walk from 2 subway lines! 2. Food Convenience - Super market &a few conbini 2 min walk close 3. - Restaurants - Amazing French restaurant across the street. (Masa's Bistro) 4. Cleanliness - Staff was nice, it was clean, I can grab as much stuff as I needed (Toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash/tea etc) 5. Shower - The shower pressure was perfect, not too soft and not too hard. 6. New - The hotel is new and modern, I stayed here during my 2023 trip.

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ALT STAY Azabudai

4/5 Great stay | Foodie's rejoice this location is the place for you. You are in walking distance within a number of michelin star and recommended restaurants. If you look on google maps this area is filled with restaurants rated 4.7 stars and up. Here are reasons why I enjoyed this location and my stay here: 1. Amazing restaurants all around - Luxuary and local dining experinece from French to Sushi, to any cuisine you want it is all in this area 2. Close to subway station 3. Also close to Tokyo Tower 4. The room I booked had a kitchen and that comes in handy when you want to clean fruits to eat or make other food 5. Laundry - when you are in Tokyo and trying to save luggage space, having a laundry machine is key 6. Local grocery stores, there are 2 within a 5 min walk from you.

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ケンズプレイス Ken's Place

4/5 Good to stay | I have personally not stayed at this hotel specifically, but I know the area is a fantastic spot has a lot of high end restaurants. If you want diverse cuisine; japanese, korean, indian, italian, french food etc. Also with michelin star restaurant within walking distance. Then I would highly recommend this location

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Super Hotel Saitama, Kawagoe

4/5 Would go | This would be my 2nd option for hotels to stay at in Kawagoe. Strictly because the prices are a little bit higher, but it looks very modern. Has a nice hot spring and looks clean.

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The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda

N/A - I haven't stayed here before | If you need a place to stay and need to be close to the airport, this is a great option to have

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Imperial Hotel Tokyo

N/A - Never stayed here, but I would go| Honeymoon? Proposal? Date? OR just a luxurious get-away. This spot would definitely suit all your needs. You get top quality restaurants like sushi, steak to having the best amenities and most importantly you get a lot of space at this hotel. Unlike many other tokyo hotels, they are usually cramped but this hotel is more spacious than the rest.

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Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

Highly recommend for all tourists, it's a very spacious tourist hotel with easy access to the subway and Disney. It is also away from the city so it is a quieter location. There is an onsen, coin laundry restaurant family mart on site. Convenient location also aesthetically pleasing. This place is a hotel that is meant for Instagram. Everywhere you go, you can see art everywhere and every spot will look fantastic when you want to show-off your stay on social media.

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HOTEL R9 The Yard ひたちなか市毛

3/5 - Might go | This is a cool experience, if you are in the city near hitachi seaside park and want a unique experience then this is a place for you.

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KAMENOI HOTEL OARAI

4/5 will stay in the future | Hot spring, with great views and a big emphasis on their food as well as hot springs. This has everything, I would look for in a hot springs to stay at. Their private bath looks like, it would have one of the best experiences and view of the river. Happy to be proven wrong, but if anyone has feedback please let me know about this place. I am 95% going to book at this onsen in the future.

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Kawagoe Prince Hotel

4/5 Would stay | Also another fantastic option to stay at this hotel. They have quality food, spacious rooms, and very clean hotel.

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Hatago COEDOYA

5/5 Would stay | This was rated as one of the best hotels in kawagoe, with a customer comfort rating of 9.0/10. This hotel books out fast, so if you see an opening that fits you, make sure you grab it!

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Budget Friendly Tokyo

Randor Residence Tokyo Suites

5/5 Would Stay | For a budget hotel this is going to be the best option out of the three here

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Residence Condominium KALAHAAI

4/5 Second best for budget hotels on this list

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Hotel Blanche

3/5 3rd best for budget hotels here

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Chichibu

Comfort Stay Miyabi

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Hotel Route Inn Grand Chichibu

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NIPPONIA 秩父門前町

Ryokan option Featuring 4-star accommodation, NIPPONIA Chichibu Monzenmachi is situated in Chichibu, 46 km from Kumagaya Rugby Stadium and 200 metres from Chichibu Shrine. There is an in-house restaurant and free private parking. The ryokan has family rooms. The units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and slippers, units at the ryokan also feature free WiFi. All units have a safety deposit box. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an à la carte or an Asian breakfast. Hodosan Small Animal Park is 16 km from NIPPONIA Chichibu Monzenmachi Mitsumine Shrine is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 115 km from the accommodation.

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Akihabara

Nohga Hotel Akihabara Tokyo

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Tokyo Disney

These hotels are all located in/near Tokyo Disney

Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel

N/A | This is an official hotel of Tokyo Disney, it offers indoor/outdoor pools, shops, kids play area and multiple restaurants for dining. The interior of the rooms are all decorated nicely to give you a nice relaxing vibe and it known to have really big spacious rooms.

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Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay

N/A | This hotel provides a 15min shuttle ride to/from Tokyo Disney. Rooms come with foot massager, humidiefiers and there is free luggage storage on site. If you want to get a massage, this is one of the fewer hotels that provide that service available (for a cost)

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Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama

N/A | Another official hotel of Tokyo Disney, it is also a 20 min train ride from Tokyo Station. Extremely easy to go to and from the city if you need to.

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Tokyo Bay Tokyu Hotel

N/A - Would Stay | This has a big 9.0 star review on Booking.com. 4-star hotel, and you get buffet for breakfast. Free shuttle service to the Disney Resort as well.

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Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay

N/A | Part of the luxuary chain hyatt hotel. When you stay here, you get to enjoy views, facilities and restaurants here with room service.

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Onsen

Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Hotel Konansou

5 /5 Must Go | Rooms are spacious, and you either get Mt. Fuji view or lake Kawaguchiko view. Food and the employees are super nice.

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Arima Onsen Gekkoen Korokan

Onsen is overloooking the Arima River. Has natural outdoor onsens, with three types of private hot springs available for reservations. Ryokan is 10 min walk from the Arima Onsen trainstation 5 min walk from Osen-ji Temple Prepare yourself for Kobe Beef for your meal

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Arima Onsen Gekloen Yugetsusano

5/5 Must Go | One of my first and favourite onsen experiences. Reasons why this is my favourite place to go: 1. Stay at an onsen town 2. The Onsen baths are nice and hot 3. Kobe beef sukiyaki for dinner 4. This is more traditional and you get that traditional experience 5. Their massages is the best I have had in Japan

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Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori (Onsen)

5/5 Must Go | I visited Ashinoko Hanaori Onsen in Hakone, Japan and was thoroughly impressed with its modern and clean facilities. The tranquil and serene atmosphere, beautiful views of Lake Ashi, and high-quality onsen experience provided the perfect setting for relaxation and rejuvenation. I particularly appreciated the resort's commitment to cleanliness, which added to my overall comfort and enjoyment of the experience.

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Osaka

The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi

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Four Seasons Hotel Osaka

Opens August 1st 2024

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The Rise Osaka Namba

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KAMON HOTEL Namba(カモンホテルなんば)

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IAM HOTEL

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谷町君Hotel 恵美須町72

This is spacious hotel is a great option for your next stay.. It has everything I want, good location, clean and spacious bathroom, lots of space for suitcase and sleeping. a kettle to boil water and ultimately a great location.

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Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Great place to stay at, good selection of restaurants and food. I recommend staying here

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Park Hyatt Kyoto

Experience unparalleled luxury in the heart of Kyoto at Park Hyatt, where traditional Japanese aesthetics seamlessly blend with modern sophistication. Indulge in exquisite dining, serene spa treatments, and breathtaking views of Higashiyama mountains, ensuring an unforgettable stay that captures the essence of Kyoto's cultural charm.

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Rihga Gran Kyoto

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HOTEL VISCHIO KYOTO by GRANVIA

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Hotel Excellence Kyoto Station Nishi

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Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto

Beautiful hotel in Kyoto, 17 mins away from kyoto station 1hr away from Bamboo forest 37 min from Kiyomizu-dera 27 min from Fushimi Inari

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TUNE STAY KYOTO

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Hokkaido

JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo

4/5 Would go | This is a luxury hotel and includes hot spring amenities.

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Jozankei Yurakusoan

5/5 Would go in future | Onsen itself has mountain views. Meals are typically seafood based, and they serve snow crab legs. They offer late-night snack Yonaki Sobas All the food is Hokkaido specialties based off the local ingredients

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ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo

4/5 Would Go | Large hotel building with banquet halls and restaurants. This building can be used for weddings whether it is for traditional Japanese weddings or Western Weddings. This building has everything covered.

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THE GREEN LEAF NISEKO VILLAGE

4/5 Would go | Great location if you are looking to get ski rentals and an onsen all in one hotel.

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Ki Niseko

4/5 Would go | Hi Niseko is a boutique hotel and has been known for its stylish design and excellent customer service. It's located nearby the Hirafu Gondola and it makes this an excellent choice if you are here to skii.

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Sapporo Grand Hotel

4/5 Will go | 4 star hotel that is really affordable with crazy good reviews on google.

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Park Hyatt Kyoto

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MIMARU TOKYO SHINJUKU WEST

5/5 Would recommend booking | Spacious Apartment hotels. Great for families, large groups and even multiple families.

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Renka-no-Yu On-Yado NONO Kyoto Shichijo

An onsen that will give you stickers to cover your tatoo

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Mimaru Tokyo Hatchobori

Pokemon Themed Hotel

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Highland Resort Hotel & Spa

Room 304 Is the only room which is made into Naruto Theme room. The living room has the sage of six paths theme

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MANGA ART HOTEL, TOKYO

4/5 - Good to check out If you like manga want to read it while you are staying at a hotel. Also you want an affordable hotel, this is a great option for you!

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remm AKIHABARA

4/5 - Good to go It is not anime themed, but this hotel is in Akihabara so you will have access to all the anime places around you!

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町住客室秩父宿

Not as busy as an onsen, but you have the option to use a private bath. Located in Chichibu, 46 km from Kumagaya Rugby Stadium, 町住客室秩父宿 provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is 400 metres from Chichibu Shrine 16 km from Hodosan Small Animal Park 37 km from Mitsumine Shrine. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel features a spa centre.

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NIPPONIA 秩父門前町

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水野ステイ

Airbnb like stay. Includes washing machine Set in Chichibu, 44 km from Kumagaya Rugby Stadium and 4.3 km from Chichibu Shrine, Chichibu Mizuno-stay 水野ステイ最大６名様 offers a garden and air conditioning. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Hodosan Small Animal Park. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom apartment offers a flat-screen TV, fully equipped kitchen with a fridge.

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RAKURO Kyoto by THE SHARE HOTELS

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Rinn Gion Yasaka

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hotel androoms Kyoto Shichijo

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CANDEO HOTELS Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku

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ASAI Kyoto Shijo

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Zen Kyoto Apartment Hotel

This is an apartment hotel, so it is closer to an airbnb. it has a traditional japanese table with pillows 11 min from kyoto station

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Ryokan Sumiya Kihoan すみや亀峰菴（すみやきほうあん）

Ryokan This is far away from the city, you will get a lot of nice views of mountains, forests

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei

5/5 Would go | If you are looking for a non-traditional hotel, this is a great option. It has a garden, a restaurant and bar, and contains a large public bath. 16 mins from kyoto station

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Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto

Beautiful hotel in Kyoto, 17 mins away from kyoto station 1hr away from Bamboo forest 37 min from Kiyomizu-dera 27 min from Fushimi Inari

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Kyoto Takasegawa villa

Ryokan Located 1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and less than 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto in the centre of Kyoto, Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with Blu-ray player. The accommodation features a lift, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.

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Kyo no Yado SANGEN Ninenzaka

Nestled just a 5-minute walk from historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyo no Yado Sangen Ninenzaka offers free WiFi access and a beautiful Japanese garden. JR Kyoto Train Station is a 20-minute taxi ride away. Japanese-style rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. After a long day of sightseeing, guests can relax with a cup of green tea at the seating area featuring a low table and seating cushions. A kettle, a refrigerator, and a safety deposit box can be found in the rooms. Bathrooms and toilets are shared with other guests.

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