Japan hotels

As mentioned above, the following Japanese hotels had to qualify to be listed here. They must be independently owned and operated, meet minimum eco-friendly requirements, rise to the top after a series of former guest reviews, and their average nightly double occupancy room rate must be less than US$200 per night. We have also listed budget accommodations as well as popular bed and breakfasts.

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Qualified Japan hotels under $200 (by location then in order of value for money)

Tokyo hotels

• Park Hotel Tokyo - Visitors at the front desk on the 25th floor can enjoy a fascinating view of Tokyo Tower through the large window. Our friendly front desk staff provide services 24 hours for our guests. We service our guests' business needs with facilities such as PCs, fax services, mobile phone rentals, battery charging, translation services and business card printing. Guests can use the Business Center as their office during their stay. On top of regular hotel information services, the experienced concierge provides support such as information on transportation, sightseeing and other peripheral facilities. Please feel free to consult us at any time.
• Hotel Kitcho - It is our pleasure that our guests can find both the traditional and the modern in our hotel, you choose the room type.
• New Sanno Hotel - Restricted to US Military Personel
  

  

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• Sunrouite-Asakusa Hotel - Each room has a writing desk equipped with modular jacks for ISDN connections. Two lines are available for telephone calls and electronic messaging (or for faxes). If you wish to use these, please ask at the front desk.
• Hotel East 21 - All the guest rooms are elegantly decorated with the beauty of wood. Choose one that suits your needs and style.
• Hotel Asia Center - Asia Center of Japan is ideally located in Akasaka which is not only one of the most prestigious residential areas in central Tokyo, but is also minutes away from the nightlife in Roppongi and the business centers of Aoyama. Together with our 173 quality guest rooms at affordable rates and 4 meeting rooms of various sizes, we at Asia Center of Japan offer a special brand of hospitality. Whether you are a travel weary businessman or a fun seeking traveler you are sure to find us to be the perfect choice of accommodation during your visit to Tokyo.
• Hotel Villa-Fontaine - 'Villa Fontaine Shiodome' opened its doors on August 9, 2004, in the heart of Shiodome, Tokyo's latest hotspot. With 497 guest bedrooms, there is direct access from Shiodome Station (Toei & Yurikamome lines), or you can reach us on foot in approximately six minutes from Shinbashi Station (JR & underground lines). From the open expanse of the 40m entranceway to the cool, chic guest bedrooms and bathrooms, our standards rise way above those of business hotels. We are delighted to bring you a space where you can relax and feel at home. Our excellent facilities and attentive service will serve you well, whether you are here on business or for pleasure.
• Hotel New Hankyu - Our guests are special, and they know why. Discriminating travellers won't accept second best. That's why they stay at the Hotel New Hankyu. From the fine cuisine, to the modern decor, to the smallest need of each individual guest, we take pride in the quality of your stay. Come and experience the difference. For the sake of world-weary business travellers, each room also features a fax line and a massage sofa.
• Andon Hotel - a type of lantern, was an absolute necessity for the early travellers in Japan. By throwing light over his path in the darkness of night, it helped him find his way and helped him choose where he was going to stay. Whether this big city is your destination or just a starting point for other adventures, we, at Hotel Andon, wish to shed light on your stay by offering you a truly memorable experience. We believe we can offer an essential service to help you fulfill your desires by offering you a safe and comfortable place to sleep in quiet surroundings. We hope that your experience staying at Hotel Andon will be one you will treasure for the rest of your life. At Andon Ryokan, all our staff members speak English and are always ready to answer your questions and act as your travel counselor. To make your stay in Japan more enjoyable, we try our best to keep our information up-to-date, especially regarding the local restaurants and any special events that might be going on.
• Sunlite Hotel - Located in the heart of Shinjuku's subcenter and adjacent to business office and shopping area.It is an urbanized hotel with peaceful and calm atmosphere. Total 197 beautifully furnished guest rooms in two buildings.
• Green Hotel - Only 5 or 6 minutes' walk from major JR stations-Ochanomizu, Kanda, and Akihabara. Excellent accommodations near the famous Akihabara electrical goods discount district.
• Celestine Hotel - The Celestine Hotel is located in the Shiba/Mita area, a well-known center for business, culture, and education. This area is also retains vestiges of its history from the last days of the Tokugawa Shogunate. While the hotel is centrally located and close to most major spots of business and leisure, it is wonderfully tranquil.
• Shiba Park Hotel - Welcome to the best in Japanese hospitality, the Shiba Park Hotel. It’s been our tradition to serve the Japanese and overseas guests alike, with our well-trained, friendly and helpful staff. We offer services regardless of whether you are traveling on business or pleasure.
• Tokyo Inn - • Rates for Double / Twin rooms are per room (2 guests per room). Cancellation charge applies from 16:00 on the date of arrival , if no prior notice. Children under 11 are charged at ¥1,050 per night. Children under 6 stay free of charge.
• Yaesu Terminal Hotel - Yaesu Terminal Hotel offers cozy, comforting private space. The nature inspired motifs found throughout our newly designed rooms and the hotel creates an ambiance that is truly cozy and relaxing, and promises restful occasions to all the guests. Our relaxing environment welcomes both business travelers and tourists from all over the world. The hotel is located only three minutes from JR Tokyo Station.
• http://www.capsuleinn.com Capsule Inn Akihabara - A Capsule hotel is a unique style of accommodation in Japan, inspired by the pursuit of efficiency of space and functional comfort, originating from the adaptive, creative spirit of the Japanese mind.

Narita hotels

• Mercure Hotel Narita - Mercure Hotel Narita is located at Tokyos Narita Airport, a few minutes walk from Kesei rail station. The hotel features 248 rooms, a restaurant, bar, indoor heated swimming pool, gymnasium, squash court and complimentary airport shuttle service. Narita San-Shinshoji Temple, one of the largest temples in Japan, is also nearby.
• Narita Airport Rest House - Guests rooms offer every comfort. The expansive view of the airport brings an air of excitement to the start of your journey.

Northern Honshu & Hokkaido

Known locally as Tohoku, Northern Honshu, has beautiful natural wonders spread out over several national parks. Also the are lots of lesser known historical and cultural sites. A modern, lively city, Sendai is home of the Tanabata Star Festival in August and opens up to the Region of Tohoku. Matsushima nearby has a very beautiful bay. Known for its famous lacquerware, quaint Aizu-Wakamatsu is a city boasting the beautiful Tsurugaoka Castle and the interesting Samurai residence, Buke-yashiki. Favourite among hikers are the views of volcanoes in the nearby national park, Bandai-Asahi. In the wintertime, the area opens up to skiers in the Mount Zao and Dewa Sanzan ski areas.

Hiraizumi is of historic interest for its highly decorated Chusonji Temple and castle town of Hirosaki. North from Honshu is the ski and hot springs national park, Towada-Hachimantai, with its volcano crater containing Lake Towada.

Hokkaido has a distinctive feel of pioneering, and the home of the ancient Ainu people, whose remnants make for interesting tourist attractions. In general, Hokkaido is largely protected national parks, places with wonderful volcanoes, hot springs everywhere, ski resorts, and very deep crater lakes. In the summer enjoy the flowers blooming all over Furano. Check out, in the winter, the famous dancing cranes, and monkeys who frequent the hot springs. Sapporo, Hokkaido's capital city, known more for hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics, has good nightlife and a wonderful Snow Festival each February. Hakodate a port to the south of Hokkaido opened up trade to foreign vessels earlier than anywhere else in Japan was one of the first of Japan’s ports to open to foreign trade. You will see a Russian influence here.

Sopporo hotels

• Aspen Hotel - The twin rooms are prepared with decorated paintings of scenery in Hokkaido. Our 302 rooms will bring you comfort for healing. You have a wide range of room selections.
• Soporro Grand Hotel - Prince Chichibu, visiting Hokkaido for skiing in 1928, suggested building a typical western style hotel in Sapporo. Sportsmen, the government, business people and citizens in Sapporo responded to his idea, and in 1934 the Sapporo Grand Hotel opened.
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• Sopporo Park Hotel - The Sapporo Park Hotel, with its distinctive celadon-blue walls, is centrally located overlooking the greenery of Nakajima Park. Guests may choose from our selection of 226 rooms to ensure a quiet and restful day.

Central Japan and the Alps

The Alps, mostly a protected national park, are the spine of Honshu Island, ‘the Roof of Japan’. It is a natural and popular venue for sightseeing, hiking and climbing throughout the year. Nagano, famous for being the host of the 1998 Winter Olympics also has the famous Zenkoji Pilgrimage Temple. Ski and hot spring resorts are everywhere. The town of Matsumoto has a medieval castle and is the unofficial gateway to this Alpine region. The Highlands of Kamikochi are a great place to hike in the autumn when the colours are breathtaking.

The town of Takayama, built in the 1600s has lots of festivals. Kanazawa, a historically significant city has the beautiful Kenrokuen Garden plus several Japanese-style businesses including ceramics and silk dying. Noto Peninsula’s rugged coast and tiny fishing villages on the north side of the island draw those seeking adventure. On the south is the Zen Temple complex, Eiheiji and the marvelous Shirakawa-go folk towns. Sado Island, just an hour by sea from Niigata on the coast, is the authentically unspoiled home of the famous Kodo Drummers.

Nagoya, Japan’s fourth biggest city, is well known for its lacquer, porcelain and textile industries. Nagoya Castle and the famous shrine, Atsuta Jingu are well worth a visit. The outdoor museum, Meiji Mura, characterizes the buildings of the period, Meiji. Ise Grand Shrine is Japan’s most famous and revered Shinto shrine, situated only 90 minutes away from Nagoya. The picturesque coastal area with all its pearl developing villages is protected by the Ise Shima National Park. The Port of Toba has two small islands joined by a huge Shinto rope. It is well-known for the "Married Rocks". The island of Mikimoto has pearl farming demonstrations.

Takayama hotels

• Hotel Associa Takayama Resort - Set amidst the southwest of Takayama city in the Takayama highlands, Hotel Associa Takayama Resort soars 640 meters above sea level. All of its 290 spacious rooms and suites command superb and unobstructed views of the northern Japanese Alps. Appointed with modern amenities, including Western bathrooms and beds, and decorated in a timeless European style, Hotel Associa Takayama Resort prides itself in providing the finest accommodation in the city. Especially popular are its rooms dedicated exclusively to female guests, who are pampered with special in-room amenities and facilities. Hotel Associa Takayama Resort is also the first hotel in Takayama to have its own hot spring bath.
• Minshuku Kuwataniya Hotel - Minshuku Kuwataniya, located 6min from JR Takayama Station on foot and facing East-gate of Kokubunji Temple, has a full of quiet atmosphere and Japanese tradition. You can enjoy the best location for sightseeing all around the seasons.We hope to serve you our heartful hospitality in a historical town, Takayama.
• Ryokan Asunaro - Welcome to Asunaro. This Modern Ryokan (see definition of ryokan styles below) is conveniently located near Takayama's famous Miyagawa morning market. Originally a wealthy farmer's house, Asunaro is over 150 years old. In the lobby, guests are served coffee around the original farmhouse hearth. There are a total of 19 Japanese-style guest rooms at Asunaro, 5 of which have their own Japanese style "irori" (hearth) similar to the one in the lobby. Asunaro has indoor rock baths for both women and men, and in the women's bath guests can try the ryokan's own homemade skin softeners. All meals are taken the privacy of the guest rooms, and Hida beef and fresh Takayama-style seasonal dishes are served for dinner. Guests can leave their luggage at Asunaro prior to check-in and after checking out. English is spoken.
• Ryokan Seiryu - We are conveniently located in the center of the Hida Takayama city. Within 2 min. you can reach the morning market place, and in 3min. the Old Private Houses. Experience the warm atmosphere of our town and friendly service. Quality of the hot springs: Slightly alkaline/simple thermals. Effect of the hot springs: Good for muscle pain, stiff shoulder, nerve pain and joint pain. Bath open hour: 3pm-12 midnight, 6am-8am

Hakone hotels

• Hakone Palace Hotel - Only a 90 minutes' drive from downtown Tokyo will take you to Palace Hotel Hakone, which stands on the best location to view magnificent Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashinoko. Hakone is located in the Fuji Hakone Izu National Park about 80km west of Tokyo and attracts about 19 million tourists a year.
• Hotel de Yama - is an authentic classical hotel, which enjoys an ideal location on the lakeside of Ashi in Hakone. The premises used to be the country house of Baron Iwasaki, and the appearance of the hotel with its dark red roof and white walls has the atmosphere of an old European chateau. The extensive garden of 36 acres (148,500 square meters) offers glorious views of both of Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji, and in the lush seasons, three-thousand azaleas bloom revealing a splendid harmony of colors.
• Yumoto Hotel - Surrounded by the rich natural beauty of Hakone,the Yumoto Fujiya Hotel has been providing truly relaxing time to the guests.The hotel features not only fully equipped commodious convention halls,but also a wide variety of spa facilities with rich supply of hot spring water. Also recent facility renovation added more guest friendly affinities:inversing number of barrier-free rooms as well as non-smoking rooms and installing an elevator which provides easy access between Hakone-Yumoto station.and the hotel. The Yumoto Fujiya Hotel continues the best efforts to provide the most comfortable life in a leading Japanese resort.
• Hakone Highland Hotel - Sengokuhara preserves an outstandingly unspoiled natural environment in Hakone, one of Japan's major resort areas. We welcome you to a refined environment reminiscent of a modern European resort and to our innovative " French-Japonais"cuisine. Your holiday will be in the midst of a natural area, expressing beautiful change of the four seasons. Hakone Highland Hotel provides the genuine comfort for your holidays. We assure that your stay will be memorable and satisfied.

Sendai hotels

• Sendai Sunplaza
• Hotel Metropolitan - Except for Japanese rooms, all rooms are located higher than6th floor. Each one has wash-toilet system, high-speed line for internet, and nice amenities.

Niigata hotels

• Hotel New Otani - This hotel is located in Niigata Prefecture, one of Japan's best known skiing areas, noted for its heavy and predictable snowfall. Guests may enjoy skiing and also the famous Yuzawa Hot Springs as well as the lakes and golf courses in the area.
• Hotel Okura Niigata - It is situated in an ideal position, facing the Shinano River, right in the very heart of Niigata City. With its comfortable accommodations, outstanding services and excellent cuisine, it promises to make your visit in the area a truly memorable one. The Hotel provides various types of guest rooms and suites. All are comfortably furnished and supplied with all the amenities one expects in a luxury hotel.

Nagoya hotels

• Meitetsu Hotel - Located next to the Nagoya Railway Station where many transportation lines are centered, including Meitetsu, Kintetsu and Subway lines. Most convenient hotel for Business, Tourism, Family get-together and Group tour,etc. Many direct/shuttle buses for Nagoya Airport available from the Hotel. You can relax in such a spacious and comfortable room. Also, you will enjoy the hotel life with various types of Banquet Halls, Japanese/European/Chinese Restaurants. Only 4-minute walk from JR Nagoya Station.

Kobe hotels

• Sannomiya Terminal Hotel - Gateway to the bustling port city of Kobe, in the center of bustling port city of Kobe, Sannomiya Terminal Hotel offers good accommodations and facilities with reasonable pricing and cordial services to our customers. Direct connection with Sannomiya Station also gives you the utmost convenience in traveling for business or pleasure. Enjoy yourself fully with the world famous tourist sites in Kobe.
• Portopia Hotel - In addition to providing maximum comfort and relaxation, each and every guestroom offers an appealing and spectacular view of Kobe. From the north side rooms near the mountains, you can enjoy the million-dollar Kobe night view, and from the south side rooms by the sea, a great panoramic view of the Osaka Bay with Kansai International Airport and Wakayama peninsula. This spectacular vista provides a beautiful backdrop while you relax and enjoy your special time in Kobe.
• Maiko Villa Hotel - The Seto Inland Sea and the majestic Pearl Bridge (Akashi Kaikyo Ohashi), a verdant stand of pines, and an exquisite pine garden from the former Prince Arisugawa Palace. We offer all the comforts of a refined seaside resort by making the best of this beautiful natural setting and superb environment. Almost every room has a view of the bay. You may enjoy the constantly changing scene throughout the day, at dusk, and at night from the comfort of your room. The chic European-style interior decor will make your stay even more relaxing and comfortable.
• Hotel Pearl City - In the Hotel Pearl City Kobe, we have built 381 high quality guest-rooms. Because there is a lot of convention business in the cosmopolitan city of Kobe, we have given consideration to facilities and equipment that will be supportive. With warm hospitality and a relaxing time, we can assure you a pleasant stay both when working and in your private time.

The Cities of Nara, Kyoto and Osaka

These three cities, in the central part of Honshu situated in the Kansai area, all draw visitors for their historical significance in changing Japanese culture and history.

As the capital of Japan for over 1000 years, For over a thousand years Kyoto was japan's capital, with all of its monuments, shrines and temples. But also, enjoy checking out the wealth of arts and crafts, plus local cuisine, famous throughout Japan. The city’s many historical neighborhoods, such as the rural temples of The Arashiyama temples, the Gion district with its famous geishas and the textile sweatshops should probably be vidited on foot. There are also three summer festivals that make Kyoto a fun place to visit.

Just an hour from Kyoto to the south, Narais a main center for Buddhists and was Japan's capital in the 8th century. The Buddha at Todaiji Temple, the world's biggest wooden edifice, plus the Kasuga Shrine as well as the Buddhist sculptures in Kofukuji Temple all attract lots of annual visitors. Within spacious Nara Park are herds of 'sacred' deer. Nearby Horyuji Temple was built somehere around 650AD.

Osaka is alarge,prosperous city with lots of great restaurants, the ancient Osaka Castle and also the performing shows of Bunraku and Kabuki. They have a woderful aquarium and an informative Oriental Ceramics Museum. For nightlife, there are the Umeda, Namba and Dotonburi districts. You can also go the Japan's version on Universal Studios.

Excursions

Uji, an historic town is prides itself in the graceful Byodoin Temple seen on the ten yen coin. Mount Koya has many temples and shrines, then stay in a temple with vegetarian cuisine for a low price. , a port city is known for its unique foreign buildings coming from the era Meiji.

Kyoto hotels

• Hotel Okyra - Kyoto Hotel Okura is a luxury 16-story hotel, conveniently located in the heart of Kyoto and eminently suited for both business and leisure travelers to Kyoto. Combining intrinsic style with the high level of service synonymous with Okura Hotels & Resorts, the Kyoto Hotel Okura is dedicated to guests' comfort and relaxation. Centrally located, the Kyoto Hotel Okura is close to the Kyoto business district and Kyoto's central shopping district of Shijo-Kawaramachi. Many Kyoto attractions are within easy access of the hotel, including the Imperial Palace, Kyoto's oldest temple, Toji, and Nijo Castle. The Kyoto Hotel Okura is also just a 15-minute drive from Kyoto Train Station.
• Palace Side Hotel - Several rooms equipped with small kitchens for cooking, especially convenient for families with small children. Coin operated laundry available. Convenient for long-term guests.
• Aranvert Hotel - Kyoto, which has a long history, is a city where old traditions and new styles coexist in the successive beauties of the year. The alleys of Kyoto represent Japanese unique traditions and keep a rich cultural heritage. Furthermore, Kyoto is the center of arts and sciences, where intellectual cultures are integrated. The Aranvert Hotel Kyoto has quiet and comfortable environment and yet it is located in Gojo, one of the busy streets of the city. We hope you will enjoy the atmosphere of the hotel in traditional British style.
• Hotel Gimmond - At Hotel Gimmond, visitors enjoy the best of both worlds-big city convenience with small town friendliness. Situated on Oike Boulevard, the main thoroughfare of Kyoto, Hotel Gimmond has the best location. Public transportation to any point is right at your doorstep; shops, restaurants, bars, airline offices, tour and travel offices, and all other services are within a few minutes walk of the hotel.
• Hotel Fujita - Located along the Kamogawa River, close to great shrines
  

  

  Umeda Sky Building, Osaka
• APA Kyota Hotel
• Kokusai Hotel - Nijojo, the castle located in front of our hotel, was built in 1603 as a headquarters for Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. For the duration of the Tokugawa Shogunate, the castle was the site of many important historical events. Today, the vast grounds of the castle have been designated a place of historical interest, and many visitors come to see and learn about the prosperity of the Shogunate
• Kyoto Dai-Ni Tower Hotel - Kyoto Dai-Ni Tower is located just in front of JR Kyoto station and is most convenient in traffic way for sightseeing. We are always ready to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

Nara hotels

• Fujita-Nara Hotel
• Hotel Halftime - Petit urban type hotel, with 77 rooms comfortably furnished. Suitable and convenient for all types of guests travelling for business or pleasure. Only 1 minute from Shinomiya station on Kintetsu Nara line or 13 minutes from JR Nara station on foot.

Osaca hotels

• Hotel Nikko Bayside Osaca -The Hotel Nikko Bayside Osaka offers an ultimately relaxing ambience that gently engraves the day's experience on your heart. Towering 138 meters above sea level, its overwhelming presence makes it a landmark of the Osaka Bay area. The hotel adjoins JR Universal City Station and is located only two minutes from the Universal Studios Japan theme park. Combining high-quality resort and spa facilities with the service you'd expect from JAL hotels, the Hotel NIkko Bayside Osaka brings you the genuine experience of relaxation and healing.
  

  

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• Dotonbori Hotel - The identity of the 4 face columns in our hotel are an Asian, African, Arabian and Occidental person. Welcome, people from all over the world! The 4 face columns were born with the wish of welcoming people from all over the world. Do you know of the legends concerning these 4 faces? There are legends contained in the history of mankind. The legend of friendship and love is found in the Asian, the legend of health and beauty in the African, the legend of savings in the Arabian,
  

  

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  and the legend of success in the Occidental. Be brave and rub your cheek with the face of your choice. He may share some of the special power he hides with you!
• Kuramoto Hotel - downtown that represents Osaka is Doutonbori. Japanese style ryokan in Osaka , The hotel Kuramoto is two minutes from Doutonbori. Please stay Japanese style ryokan in Osaka the hotel Kuramoto when you visit Osaka.
• Granvia Osaka Hotel - The ultimate in Convenience, the Hotel Granvia Osaka is directly accessible from Osaka Station. The begining of an active day of interaction and commu-nication on the lively and animated stage of Osaka. In this spirited and entertaining city, the Hotel Granvia Osaka offers high-grade, pleasant and comfortable surroundings for you to relax in during your stay.
• Shin Osaka Hotel - Good value
• Hotel Nankai - Hotel Nankai Namba is located in the center of the Minami Area in Osaka City. It takes less than 7 minutes on foot from Namba Station to the hotel. This makes it easy to travel since all of the major train lines running directly to Nara, Nagoya, Ise koya-san and Kansai, Itami airport stop at Namba Station. Also less than 15 minutes away are Dotonbori and Sennichimae ammusament area. And Universal Studio Japan takes only 30 minutes from our hote. Hotel Nankai Namba is an ideal place for leisure and business.

Western Honshu

Western Honshu's biggest attractions are on the coasts, such as Sanyo, the Inland Sea Coast and the Sanin, the Japan Sea Coast. Overpowering Himeji City is the brilliant white walled Himeji Castle. Also named the "White Heron Castle", many consider it the best preserved and most gorgeous castle in all of Japan.

Okayama City has its Black Castle and the Korakuen Stroll Garden. The Town of Bizen nearby specializes in pottery, and has a greatly preserved quarter for merchants, now filled with several craft galleries and museums.

Hiroshima, to the west was left in complete ruin after the world's first atomic bomb was dropped on it by the Americans in 1945. It has now risen from its devastation to be a competing and thriving city. The Museum of Peace memorial is often visited. The lovely island of Miyajima has a Shinto torii gateway which seems to float on the sea during high tide. There is also a cable car taking you up the central mountain for wide open views of the city below.

There is a bridge with five archs in Iwakuni, and on the western coast is Hagi, for history buffs and pottery factories. Along the northern coastline are the Tottori sand dunes, the historic shrine of Izumo Taisha, and Amanohashidate panoramic views.

Kurashiki hotels

• Kurashiki Kokusai Hotel - Welcome to Kurashiki Kokusai Hotel where good-taste, impeccable service and fine cuisine combine in giving you time to enjoy Kurashiki's unique cultural heritage.
• Kurashiki Station Hotel - Atraction of Kurashiki, the Kurashiki Station Hotel is located in front of Kurashiki Railway Station. It is only 3 minutes by walk to the railway station from the hotel. The famous Tivoli Park & Tourist area Bikanchiku are also about 5 minutes walk to Seto Ohashi and New Okayama Airport is 50 minutes drive.

Hiroshima hotels

• Rijyo Kaikan Hotel - Rijyo Kaikan Hotel is located downtown in Hiroshima city and close to the prefectural or national offices. You can also walk to department stores, shopping area, and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Transportation is also convenient: Approx. 10 minutes from JR Hiroshima Station by street car, and approx. 5 minute walk from Hiroshima Bus Center (central bus station) which is the terminal station for the airport limousine to and from Hiroshima airport.
• Central Hotel - basic and inexpensive, but clean.

Shikoku

Shikoku is the tiniest of Japan's four major islands, and it attached to Honshu with two large bridges and several ferry services that cross the gorgeous island-filled Inland Sea. The Inland Sea National Park protects the six hundred plus islands, many used as resort/beach destinations in the summer. Takamatsu, the gateway to Shikoku, is on the northern coast of the island.

Tokushima on the east has many coastal whirlpools and the huge Awa Odori festival of dance. On the west side is Matsuyama, with its medieval castle. Dogo Spa has been around since recorded history, and the castle of Kochi is also worth a visit. The middle of Shikoku is still rugged and unspoiled, while the island boasts eighty eight temples built in the name of the Goddess of Mercy, Kannon.

Matsuyama hotels

• Hotel Patio Dogo Are you interested in Japanese hot spring and our hotel? To stay here will be nice for people who like hot spring, and even for people who want to try bathing as their first time. Because we are located just in front of Dogo Hot Spring. Easy to go!! Dogo Hot Spring is one of oldest hot springs in Japan. Do you want to know how to take a Japanese bath? OK, we will guide you!! Let's go!!!

Kyushu

It is the most southern of japan's four major islands, and is famous for its moderate climate, volcanoes, hot springs and its ceramic, textle and doll making industries, fantastic cuisine and the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, where students come to pray for the learning god.

Nagasaki, on the western coast was one of Japan's earliest ports, and more famous as the second city to secumb to America's atom bomb ending the Second World War in the Pacific. There are also the famous Imari and Arita ceramics industries. Check out Chinatown, the Chinese Temple and GloverOther major sights include Chinatown, the Chinese Temple as well as Glover House, the setting for the Puccini's Madam Butterfly opera. Mount Unzen is an active volcano with several hot springs. The old castle-based of Kumamoto is gateway to the national park, Mount Aso.

Really exciting to see, active Kagoshima Sakurajima volcanic island dominates the area as smoke can be seen often drifting from its conical crater on top. On the southern side of Kyushu is Ibusuki Spa with its saunas made of hot sand. SIn the summer, catch a dolphin and whale-watching expedition from Kasasa. Beyond Kagoshima lies the lovely, rugged island of Yakushima is a national park known for hiking trails through the primary cedar forests.

If you want the trpica, head no further than Miyazaki on the south-east coast, a successful, modern town with golf courses, palm trees and even ancient Japanese burial grounds. It is becoming the Coney Island of Japan with several hotels to choose from, amusement parks, shopping centers, and museums competing for the local and foreign tourists.

Fukuoka hotels

• Dukes Hotel - An oasis in the city of Hakata is known as an entrance to kyusyu. Dukes Hotel Hakata is situated in front of Hakata station. Ideally positioned for business and shopping. Besides the good location, we provide warm hospitality and a relaxing environment for our guests. Our hotel continues being an urban oasis.
• Central Hotel Fukuoka - Situated in the center of Fukuoka City, often termed the gateway to Asia, Central Hotel Fukuoka welcomes you with warm hospitality. Central Hotel Fukuoka offers easy access to major city attractions and provides a base for travel not only to locations within Japan but also to other destinations in Asia. The eye-catching 13-storey building is a prominent aspect of Watanabe-dori, Fukuoka’s main street, giving a convenient location and ensuring easy navigation around the city. Spacious guest rooms, banquet halls and meeting rooms, restaurants as well as large common baths and saunas on the top floor, help to make your time in Fukuoka a pleasant experience.

Okinawa

is made up of one hundred and sixty one islands lying far south of Japan, appearing like stepping stones on your way to Taiwan. The year-round warm climate, fantastic beaches and clear turquois waters have long drawn Japanese tourists. As eco-tourism becomes more popular, Okinawa will do well because of the reef diving. Okinawa Island is the major island of the group with several white sand beaches, and the Gyokusendo Caves.

The layed back Okinawa capital, Naha, has lots of pottery and textile industries, and the Shuri Castle, once belonging to the Ryukyu kings. There are many reminders of the bloodshed during the Pacific campaign during the Second World War, and to this day, the huge US bases nearby feed off of the nightlife. You can start at Ishigaki Island for good diving and as a jumping off point to explore other smaller, more remote islands for snorkeling and diving. Check out the mangrove swamps on Iriomote Island with its interior of jungle, and some endemic species like the Iriomote wildcat of Iriomote. Small Taketomi has a country charm, and throughout the Okinawa islands, Ryukyu ancient festivals are quite distinctive and colourful with their performances.

Okinawa hotels

• Grand Mer Hotel - At the 302-room Tokyo Dai-ichi Hotel Okinawa Grand Mer Resort, choose from a variety of room sizes and styles to suit both your taste and budget. Room types include Standard, Superior, Deluxe, Studio, and Suite, we also have Japanese-style rooms available. All of our guest rooms provide ocean views and come equipped with an extensive array of amenities to guarantee your comfort.
• Loiser Hotel - Classy, probably expensive
• Furusato Kanko Hotel - A homely facility where three generations of family welcome the guests. Through the windows, you can see the Cape Hedo, the northernmost tip of Okinawa Islands beyond the sugar cane fields. You can enjoy views of ocean at daytime and a skyful of stars at night. We will welcome you with our specialty Pirates Hotpot featuring fresh seafood and vegetables from our own garden, chicken rice, barbecue, and so on.
• Gasthof Hotel, Kagoshima - Great comfy hotel, great prices
• Sun Royal Hotel - The "Panorama Spa" is one of the best viewpoints of Mt.Sakurajima in Kagoshima. When you see it at the Sun Royal Hotel it will help you enjoy its changing charms every hour; its silhouette against the morning sun, its face sparkling in the dazzling sunlight, its dark red face in the twilight, its figure melting into the darkness.
• Akatsuki Hotel Yakushima - Unbelievable hotel for such a low price.
• Kumamoto Hotel Castle - "Forest City" Kumamoto, renowned for its water and array of beautiful greenery. Kumamoto has been a blessed land with its own unique culture since the illustrious shogun Kato Kiyomasa built Kumamoto Castle. Hotel Nikko Kumamoto, a hotel that can surely satisfy your highest expectations is situated in the heart of downtown Kumamoto. We are very looking forward to having you as our guest.