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72 Hours in Hokkaido: Sake, Seafood, Ice Sculptures & Japow

The native Inuit tribe of North America’s Arctic region has 50 words for snow but…

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Pokapoka Farm-inn: Fresh Air and Produce in Rural Kyoto Prefecture

As Cat Stevens plays on the radio, Kampei Kushida leans over the rustic wood table…

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Spend a Night in a Modern Japanese Castle at Katsuragi Kitanomaru

It was the first time we’d sat in an outdoor Japanese bath while it rained.…

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The Dorm Hostel Osaka: Heaven for Bibliophilic Budget Travelers

You’ll find The Dorm Hostel Osaka smack dab in the middle of Osaka’s entertainment district…

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Daiwa Royal Hotel Grande Kyoto Offers Japanese Luxury in the Old Capital

Located just a five-minute walk from Kyoto Station’s Hachijo East Exit is a serene oasis…

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4 Modern Capsule Hotels in Tokyo That Have Upped the Tiny Hotel Game

Japan has long been famed for its unique capsule hotel accommodation, but generally speaking these…

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New Opening: Nest Hotel Tokyo Hanzomon Offers Creature Comforts

There are so many new hotels opening in Tokyo and across Japan, yet it’s still…

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Hokkaido

Hakodate Onuma Tsuruga Resort Epuy

Situated about 27km away from Hakodate airport, this resort is…

Karaksa Hotel Sapporo

This inner-city hotel based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, opened in January…

Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta

Situated in Chitose, Hokkaido (about 30km from Sapporo), this world-class…

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Tohoku

Choueikan Ryokan Iwate

Surround yourself with Iwate’s breathtaking beauty at Choueikan ryokan. Whether…

Chikusenso Mt. Zao Onsen Resort & Spa

Found at the foot of Mt. Zao in Miyagi Prefecture,…

Hotel Jogakura

Situated close to ski destination Mt. Hakkoda in Aomori Prefecture,…

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Kanto

Trunk Hotel Tokyo

Trunk (Hotel)

Trunk Hotel is a creative spot and breath of fresh…

Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu

With some of the most gorgeous views of Yokohama's harbor…

Scapes The Suite Kanagawa

Neighbor to the more crowded Kamakura, Hayama is a top…

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Chubu

Tateshina Kaoru Kaze

Escape the city with a trip to Nagano’s highlands at…

Japanese Cultural Heritage Ochiairo Murakami

For a truly traditional and luxurious Japanese experience, stay at…

UAN Kanazawa Hotel Lounge Tokyo Weekender

UAN Kanazawa Hotel

UAN Kanazawa hotel opened in December 2017 in Kanazawa, Ishikawa…

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Kansai

Katsuura Gyoen

How about a quick getaway to a UNESCO World Heritage…

Sasayama Castle Town Hotel Nipponia

Sasayama is an old castle town that was established in…

Daiwa Royal Hotel Grande Kyoto

Open in June 2018, this hotel is just a five-minute…

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Shikoku

Nanoyada Hotel Iya Onsen

For a truly hidden gem, look no further than Nanoyado…

Yamatoya Honten

Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese style living at this beautifully…

Auberge Tosayama

Surrounded by greenery and water, Auberge Tosayama is a true…

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Chugoku

Ryokan Hakkei

Ryokan Hakkei is like a home away from home, except…

Okutsuso Ryokan

Okutsuso Ryokan boasts a rare hot spring known as the kagi-yu…

Ryori Ryokan Tsurugata

Once a prosperous town thanks to its strategic position on a river…

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Kyushu

Loisir Spa Tower Naha

One of the best experiences at Loisir Spa Tower Naha…

Hotel Shiroyama

Standing 108 meters above sea level, Hotel Shiroyama offers some…

Art Hotel Ishigakijima

Planning an Okinawa getaway? Art Hotel Ishigakijima (previously Nikko Yaeyama Hotel) is…

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