Accommodation

Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi: New Osaka Hotel Focuses on Culture and Creativity

Inspired by Osaka’s vibrant culture and community of musicians and visual artists, Nest Hotel Japan…

Plan Your Kyushu Getaway: Two Luxury Hotels and Top Sightseeing Tips

There are many ways to get to know Kyushu, but if you want to absorb…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

New Ryokan Celebrates Yokohama’s International Appeal

The port city of Yokohama has long been known as a place where different cultures…

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…

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…

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…

Daiwa Royal: New Kyoto Hotel Fuses Japanese Tradition with Cutting-Edge Tech

The first thing you see when you walk through Daiwa Royal Hotel Grande Kyoto’s lattice…

Shimokitazawa Gets Its First Hostel This April

Shimokitazawa is one of Tokyo’s most popular neighborhoods for lovers of alternative live music, vintage…

New Elegant, Arty Hotel is the Perfect Retreat for a Rainy Day in Kanazawa

There’s an old Japanese proverb that says, “You can leave without your lunchbox, but never…

TRUNK: Harajuku’s Hippest Hotel Also Has a Conscience

If TRUNK (HOTEL) were a person, here’s how they’d likely be described: That friend who’s…

Chikusenso: A Hidden Jewel of a Ryokan in Tohoku

A luxurious ryokan awaits you in Tohoku. By Koko Shinoda Between Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures…