Hotels, ryokan, guesthouses, and where to stay in Japan.
A dog-friendly onsen ryokan in Togura-Kamiyamada, Nagano: two sulfur sources across six baths, a domestic-beef kaiseki, and tatami rooms for two small dogs — a short drive from the Obasute terraces.
Ooike Hotel: 別館 (Bekkan annex, 2021-renovated) has eight room types with private Mt Fuji-view baths, including the 4F 富士展望風呂付和洋室 -寝室窓側- (52㎡) where I stayed. 本館 standard rooms from ¥15,000/person. Top-floor 24h Fuji onsen. Free shuttle from Kawaguchiko Station.
Yokohama InterContinental + Cosmo Clock 21 sit 400m apart in Minato Mirai. Stay at the sail-shape hotel (Bay-view twin typically ¥25,000-40,000), ride the 112m Ferris wheel (¥900) at sunset, return to see the wheel from your room window. Same harbour panorama from two altitudes in one evening.
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2026 Update : Hoshinoya Kyoto continues to operate its exclusive boat access from the Arashiyama pier. Due to the increasing popularity of the Arashiyama area, we highly recommend arriving at the private waiting lounge at least 30 minutes before your…
Starts in 6 days Golden Week 2026: Apr 29 – May 6. Trains and ryokan are booking out now. Also see Japan’s next closure window if you’re planning ahead. Golden Week is one of only three periods each year —…
When winter blankets Japan in a layer of pristine snow, the historic town of Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture transforms into a breathtaking wonderland. While many tourists flock here for the autumn colors, a winter visit offers a serene, almost magical…
Kotohira Kadan 2026 — historic Kagawa ryokan founded 1627 at the foot of Konpira-san. 18 rooms across 4 buildings, Konpira Onsen, Sanuki kaiseki, ¥27k-283k/night, 5 min from JR Kotohira. Guest register includes Mori Ogai and Yosano Akiko.
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