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1. Hotel Grateful Takachiho

Takachiho

Zijun

3 Dec - 4 Dec

A hotel interior with wooden paneling, a reception area, and a signboard indicating amenities like a cafe, restaurant, and guest house.

2. Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

Gion

Araceli

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding shoji door, a television on a stand, and a small table.

3. Yamamoto Ryokan

Hakata Ward

Joseph

additional charges may apply

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A two-story building with a wooden pergola entrance, a sign indicating a guesthouse, and a small window with a light fixture.

4. Fukuoka Guesthouse CAMP

Hakata Ward

Ki Ki

additional charges may apply

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wicker sofa, and a framed artwork on the wall.

5. Mr.KINJO in HAIBISU NISHIMACHI

Naha City Centre

Joseph

16 Nov - 17 Nov

6. YAMATO - DOYANEN HOTELS

Nishinari

Jesse

additional charges may apply

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A public bath with a view of autumn foliage through large windows, tiled walls, and a wooden ceiling.

7. HESTA Hakone

Motohakone

Riannon

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A closed sliding door with a keypad lock, a small sign above it, and a tiled entrance area.

8. Sophiearth Apartment

Shinjuku

Dowman

additional charges may apply

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, ottomans, and a laptop on a coffee table.

9. Plage yuigahama

Yuigahama

landon

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A glass elevator door with a metal frame, a tiled wall, and a staircase to the right.

10. 123 Guest House

Minami

Jay

additional charges may apply

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large window, and a view of the city.

11. Matsubaya Ryokan

Shimogyo Ward

Sandra

additional charges may apply

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern indoor pool with a glass wall reflecting trees and a stone wall.

12. Hakone Gora Byakudan

Ninohira

Noah

A modern bathroom with a wooden bathtub, a shower with a handheld showerhead, and two wooden stools.

13. Fushiginayado

Shimogyo Ward

Shiyue

additional charges may apply

2 Dec - 3 Dec

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, wooden walkway, and bamboo structures.

14. Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

Gion

Aidan

additional charges may apply

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A wooden interior with a hammock, a sofa, a table with mugs, and a view through large windows.

15. Wanderlust Inn

Hase

KellerAnn

3 Dec - 4 Dec

A hot spring bath with a view of a mountain and a moon.

16. Guesthouse Sakuya

Fujikawaguchiko

Scott

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A building entrance with a sign reading "Rakuten Stay."

17. Rakuten STAY Hakata Gion

Hakata Ward

Paul

additional charges may apply

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A traditional Japanese meal with a fish, rice, pickled vegetables, and a cup of tea.

18. PROSTYLE Ryokan Yokohama Bashamichi

Yokohama City Centre

Dawson

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A staircase with metal railings and wooden steps, leading upwards.

19. Guesthouse WIND VILLA

Higashiyama Ward

Zhu

A wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by greenery and a stone pathway.

20. Yufuin Onsen Toshoan

Yufuin Onsen

Ricky

30 Nov - 1 Dec

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Top Japan Hotel Reviews

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was amazing, the staff were friendly and helpful. A short walk to the train station. Breakfast was great, I just wished they would switch up the food options more often."

Toyoko Inn Narita Airport Honkan

10/10 Excellent

"A great, convenient place to stay. Stayed in a deluxe twin room for 3 nights before heading home. The free and regular airport shuttle meant getting back into Tokyo for last minute shopping was easy and stress free. Good breakfast selection. A stress free way to start/finish your international holiday."

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were small but enough space for 2 large suitcases. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The breakfast was the highlight, such a good choice of things to eat and an amazing view over Tokyo to enjoy. The location was good, about 10 minute walk from Shinjuku station which connects you to main touristy areas really quickly. I would 100% recommend and would stay here again."

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

10/10 Excellent

"cafe was very nice with the outdoor view and fresh air. we used cafe twice in our one night stay and it was great. delicious club sandwiches , cake coffee and tea and soft drink and beer . The lounge area for evening drinks and snacks was really beautiful and peaceful watching the gorgeous city lights. staff so helpful , smiley and all waved us goodbye. so sweet of them."

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

10/10 Excellent

"It’s a good hotel, what you can expect from an APA, BUT, beware with the luggage storage service, we almost lost our train after being almost one hour waiting for our luggage to be returned. The line is mixed for both pick up and storage, SO it gets overloaded very fast."

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Japan Accommodation: Most Popular Cities to Stay

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Our top choices for Japan guest houses

1. Hotel Grateful Takachiho

2. Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

3. Yamamoto Ryokan

4. Fukuoka Guesthouse CAMP

5. Mr.KINJO in HAIBISU NISHIMACHI

6. YAMATO - DOYANEN HOTELS

7. HESTA Hakone

8. Sophiearth Apartment

9. Plage yuigahama

10. 123 Guest House

11. Matsubaya Ryokan

12. Hakone Gora Byakudan

13. Fushiginayado

14. Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

15. Wanderlust Inn

16. Guesthouse Sakuya

17. Rakuten STAY Hakata Gion

18. PROSTYLE Ryokan Yokohama Bashamichi

19. Guesthouse WIND VILLA

20. Yufuin Onsen Toshoan

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