New Chitose
Portom International Hokkaido: The Hotel Inside New Chitose Airport
A 3-min indoor walk from international arrivals: 171 rooms of 43-250 m2, its own onsen and a Michelin-starred chef's French restaurant, from ¥40,000.
Luxury Hotels
Japan's standout luxury hotels and ryokan: where the splurge is worth it, by city and experience.
Kagoshima
Sankara Hotel and Spa Yakushima Review: An Adults' Luxury Retreat
Sankara Hotel & Spa Yakushima review: adults-only luxury resort with French dining at okas, cedar spa, and forest views. Worth it for couples who want quiet.
Beppu
ANA InterContinental Beppu Review: Is the Hilltop Resort Worth It?
ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa review: infinity pool, HARNN Spa, two restaurants — is it worth the price? Yes, but only for 2 nights.
Beppu
Luxury Onsen Resort Beppu: Best Hilltop & Ryokan Stays
The best luxury onsen resorts in Beppu: ANA InterContinental leads with an infinity pool, bay views, and French dining — and rewards a 2-night stay.
Kanazawa
Luxury Hotels Kanazawa: Top-End Stays by Area
Luxury hotels in Kanazawa: station-front towers (Hyatt Centric, Nikko, ANA Crowne Plaza) vs castle-town boutiques and kaiseki ryokan steps from Kenrokuen.
Okinawa
Luxury Resorts Okinawa: High-End Beach & Villa Stays
Luxury resorts Okinawa: compare areas, transport, hotel picks and practical booking notes for Okinawa before choosing your base.
Nara
Luxury Hotels Nara: Park Retreats & Modern Splurges
Luxury hotels Nara: compare areas, transport, hotel picks and practical booking notes for Nara before choosing your base.