We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Kanto, Japan. We have also included accommodation in historic buildings, villas, "relais" (mansions), old châteaus and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated December 2023.
Ryokan.Popular among couples. Surrounded by bamboo trees and hills, Yoshimatsu is a traditional Sukiya-style Ryokan (inn) with beautiful outdoor hot spring baths. Overlooking Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi, it provides a free shuttle from Hakone Machi Bus Station. Fitted with tatami-mat flooring, these classic Japanese-style rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and Yukatas (Japanese-style bathrobes). En suite bathrooms have a bathtub. Yoshimatsu is a 5-minute walk from Lake Ashinoko Cruise Station and a 9-minute walk from Lake Ashinoko. It is within a 15-minute walk from Onshi Hakone Park and an 8-minute drive from Narukawa Museum. Breakfast is served in the guest rooms or in the private dining room which the property will assign. Dinner is served to the guest rooms. Dinner, Kyoto-style Kaiseki cuisine, and breakfast, Japanese set menu, are prepared according to the season's freshest ingredients. Guests can enjoy a relaxing stroll around the landscaped gardens and koi ponds. The hotel also provides massage, karaoke rooms and free parking. Free Wi-Fi is available at the lounge.Show full description
Yoshimatsu is a traditional Japanese inn known for its serene outdoor hot spring baths nestled among bamboo trees and hills. The inn provides complimentary breakfast and dinner, along with a tranquil garden and bathhouse, enhancing the peaceful ambiance.
Ryokan.Creative. Lovely interior design. Situated in Tokyo, 300 metres from Asakusa Fujiasama Shrine and 7.5 km from the centre, cyashitsu ryokan asakusa features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and an open-air bath. This 3-star ryokan offers a lift and full-day security. The ryokan has a hot tub and luggage storage space. At the ryokan, the units come with a wardrobe. Each unit has a safety deposit box and some rooms include city views. At the ryokan, all units are soundproof. At the ryokan, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and specialises in Japanese cuisine. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near cyashitsu ryokan asakusa include Nitenmon Gate, Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center and Great Tokyo Air Raid Memorial Monument. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 24 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This charming and distinctive hotel provides a genuine Japanese experience with comfortable rooms and an exquisite design. The rooftop hot bath offers a stunning view of Tokyo Sky Tree, and its proximity to the renowned Senso-ji temple adds to its appeal.
Ryokan.Hip. Gorgeous surroundings. Japanese inn Kashiwaya Ryokan offers traditional-style rooms with a private balcony. The spa hotel features private open-air natural hot spring baths, a restaurant and free-use bicycles. Free WiFi is available in all areas except in the public bath area. The cosy traditional-style rooms at Ryokan Kashiwaya feature a living area with tatami-mat flooring. They are furnished with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a tea/coffee maker. Guests can reserve one of the Ryokan’s three open-air baths, or unwind in the public indoor bath. Other facilities include a library, a souvenir shop and drink vending machines. The Japanese inn’s restaurant serves a delicious Western and local breakfast, specializing in seasonal local dishes. Hot drinks can be savoured in the Coffee Lounge, which offers free Wi-Fi. Located in the famous Shima Onsen resort area, Kashiwaya is a 20-minute walk from the shopping street. A popular activity is to try different hot spring baths in the vicinity. It is situated about a 30-minute drive away from JR Nakanojo Station. A direct highway bus runs from Tokyo station to Nakanojo Station daily. Ikaho Hot Spring Village is a 50-minute drive away.Show full description
I think this place could be the most ELEGANT, RELAXING AND ROMANTIC ryokan in Kanto. It also has beautiful surroundings. WOW!
Apartment hotel.Charming. Nice interior design. In the centre of Tokyo, located within a short distance of Akasaka Station and Hundertwasser Millennium Clock, TOKYO LITTLE HOUSE offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a fridge and kettle. The property features city views and is 200 metres from Okamura Chair Museum and 600 metres from Kaishu Katsu & Ryoma Sakamoto Teacher and Student Monument. The aparthotel is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. The aparthotel offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Akasaka Biz Tower Shops & Dining. Dining options are available close to TOKYO LITTLE HOUSE. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Turning Hill in Akasaka Monument, Hodo-ji Temple and Site of the House of Kaishu Katsu. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 15 km from TOKYO LITTLE HOUSE.Show full description
I would describe this as the most charming and historic apartment hotel in Kanto.
Ryokan.Nice style. Great views. Offering views of Tanigawa-dake Mountain, the peaceful Japanese rooms at Bettei Senjyuan include a private hot-spring bath and traditional futon beds. A member of Relais & Chateaux, it boasts a spa, luxurious Japanese cuisine and 6 public hot-spring baths. This hotel was selected as one of the Best Small Hotels in Japan by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2015. Tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens create a zen mood in the rooms at Bettei Senjyuan Ryokan. Each is air-conditioned, with a flat-screen satellite TV and an en suite shower and toilet. JR Minakami Train Station is a 10-minute ride away on the hotel’s free shuttle. It is a 15-minute drive to locations where guests can try canyoning activities. Tanigawa-dake Ropeway is a 30-minute drive. The lobby has free Wi-Fi. Relaxation options include massages, a sauna and a quiet read in the library. A Japanese breakfast and multi-course kaiseki dinner are served at a private dining room. Seasonal specialities featuring local vegetables and beef are served.Show full description
Ryokan.Relaxing atmosphere. Nice surroundings. Popular among women. Situated atop a hill in Hakone, Gyokutei offers an authentic Japanese accommodation with an indoor hot spring bath. Hakoneyumoto Train Station is a leisurely 8-minute walk from the ryokan. All rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. Each are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom with a bath, shower and free toiletries. Extras include slippers, a hair dryer and yukata robes. Luggage storage space, a massage service and a garden are all on offer at Gyokutei Ryokan. For dinner, traditional kaiseki (multi-course) meals are served in guest rooms. Hakone Open-air Museum is 50-minute train ride away on the Hakone Tozan Line, while Hakone Gora Park is 55-minute train ride from the property. Lake Ashi is a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
Gyokutei is a tranquil hot spring inn known for its stunning garden and traditional Japanese style. The inn features indoor bathhouses with soothing hot springs, providing a serene atmosphere for guests to experience authentic Japanese hospitality.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Great views. Set within a historic Japanese garden, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo offers spacious rooms with garden or city views and free Wi-Fi. On-site YU The Spa features massages with scented oils and traditional Japanese hot-spring baths. A glass-enclosed indoor pool and 3 dining options are featured. The classically luxurious rooms include a marble en-suite bathroom with deep soaking bathtub. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV and hi-fi audio system. Guests can receive rejuvenating treatments and soak in the open-air heated hot tub and the hot spring bath at the spa. For convenience, the hotel’s business centre and fitness centre are open 24 hours. Overlooking the Chinzanso Gardens, Il Teatro features Venetian chandeliers and Milanese-style Italian dishes. Miyuki offers a range of Japanese cuisine served by staff in kimonos, and international dishes are served at the Bistro. Tokyo Chinzanso Hotel is a 25-minute taxi ride from JR Tokyo Train Station. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Edogawabashi Subway Station.Show full description
This might be the most beautiful boutique hotel in Kanto.
Apartment hotel.Lively. Great location. SOLA HOTEL is located in the Sumida Ward district of Tokyo, 300 metres from Kamejimashogakko Memorial Park, 700 metres from Kameido Tenjin Shrine and less than 1 km from Umeyashiki Monument. This 3-star aparthotel offers a lift and full-day security. The aparthotel provides quiet street views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, kitchenware, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hot tub. Some units also have a well-fitted kitchen equipped with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. At the aparthotel, every unit has bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Olinas Kinshicho Shopping Mall, Tobacco & Salt Museum and Tokyo Skytree. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 21 km from SOLA HOTEL.Show full description
This apartment hotel has a great location in Tokyo!
Boutique hotel.Creative. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Just a 5-minute walk from Nihombashi Station, Hotel K5 offers accommodation in a renovated historical building that is built in 1924. The hotel provides restaurants, cafes and room service. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with a seating area, desk, soundproofing and private bathroom. A record player with vinyl record collection is featured in each room. For guests' comfort, Hotel K5 provides a minibar, complimentary toiletries, slippers and pajamas. Some suites include a dining area, seating area and stand-alone bathtub. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service and free luggage storage.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most creative, cosy and lively boutique hotel in Kanto. WOW!
Ryokan.Lovely property. Great bar. Set in Takasaki, 28 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, Ryutakuzenji 宿坊 offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. All units come with air conditioning, an oven, a microwave, a coffee machine, a bidet, slippers and a desk. Units are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bath and a hair dryer, while selected rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a stovetop. At the ryokan, all units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Takasaki, like cycling and hiking. The ryokan has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Ishidan-gai Steps is 20 km from Ryutakuzenji 宿坊, while Karuizawa Station is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 131 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Ryokan.Unique. Great views. Popular among women. Fukuzumiro features an authentic Japanese atmosphere, natural hot spring baths and traditional Japanese-style rooms with garden or river views. It's a 15-minute walk from Hakone Yumoto Station. Rooms at Fukuzumiro feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. Each guest room is equipped with a Handy Phone so guests can stay connected to WiFi during their entire stay and make international calls to select countries for free. A TV and a refrigerator are also included in rooms. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. Guests can relax in public hot spring baths, or enjoy one for private use (subject to availability). Spa hotel Fukuzumiro provides luggage storage, and it offers drink vending machines. Fukuzumiro offers traditional Japanese multi-course dinners with seasonal local dishes. Beverages can be enjoyed at Bar Kikyo. Japanese inn Fukuzumiro is a 30-minute walk from Amida-ji Temple.Show full description
Ryokan.Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Popular among couples. Matsuzakaya Honten offers a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 14 km of Hakone-Yumoto Station and 42 km of Shuzen-ji Temple. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use the public bath and the open-air bath, or enjoy mountain views. The units in the ryokan are fitted with a coffee machine. There is a private bathroom with bath in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Kowakudani Station is 5.4 km from Matsuzakaya Honten. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 79 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This ryokan is popular among couples travelling to Kanto.
Ryokan.Stylish. Great location. Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa Hanakohro is located in Tokyo, 2.3 km from Ebisu Garden Place. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Every room at this ryokan is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area for your convenience. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bath. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers. There is free shuttle service at the property. Guests can enjoy the complimentary Japanese-style breakfast at the property. Tokyo Tower is 3.1 km from Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa Hanakohro, while Roppongi Hills is 3.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 9 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Very stylish. Great interior design. Kaminarimon Ryokan offers accommodation with free WiFi. The rooms are air-conditioned and come with a flat-screen TV, fridge and Nespresso coffee machine. An electric kettle, a green tea set and free toiletries are provided. The hotel offers laundry service for an additional fee. Kaminarimon Ryokan is a 2-minute walk to the Asakusa Metro Station. From there, destinations like Akihabara, Ginza and Ueno are a 15-minute subway ride away. There are many dining options and convenience stores within a few minutes' walk from the hotel.Show full description
This stylish and peaceful hotel has a great location near a metro station. The rooms are elegant and comfortable, with a beautiful view of Nakamise Street and the Kaminarimon Gate. The hotel has traditional Japanese-style rooms and a fully equipped bathroom.
Ryokan.Great location. Featuring free WiFi and a hot spring bath, Hananoyado Fukuya offers accommodation in Hakone. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms have a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath and shower. In addition, the hot spring bath can be reserved for private use after dinner. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. You will find a shared lounge at the property. Narukawa Museum is 100 metres from Hananoyado Fukuya, while Hakone Shrine is 800 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Haneda Airport, 78 km from the property.Show full description
Ryokan.Cool. Great value. Opened in June 2013, The Edo Sakura offers accommodation in a Japanese-style Machiya townhouse located a 5-minute walk from Iriya Subway Station and a 10-minute walk from JR Uguisudani Train Station. Free Wi-Fi is available at the entire property and guests can enjoy looking out into the traditional garden. Ueno Station is a 15-minute walk away. Guests can choose to stay in rooms with Japanese futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floors or in rooms with Western beds on wooden floors. A fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each room. All rooms come with an en suite bathroom with a toilet and shower, while some rooms have a bathtub. A coin-launderette is available on-site. Dry cleaning services and luggage storage is offered at the front desk. A private reservable bath is available between 15:00 and 23:00 for guests to use. Rooms are all non-smoking, while a smoking area is located at the lobby. Edo Sakura is a 15-minute walk from Ueno Park and a 20-minute walk from Ueno Zoo. Senso-ji Temple is a 15-minute public bus ride away. Haneda Airport is a 50-minute train ride, while Narita International Airport is a 1-hour train ride away.Show full description
Ryokan.Historic. Lovely surroundings. Popular among couples. Located along Houshi River, Houshi Onsen Chojukan features a public hot spring bath, Japanese-style accommodations with free Wi-Fi and Japanese cuisine. A wooden building stemming from 100 years ago, the property breathes a historical atmosphere. The Houshi Chojukan Onsen hotel is a 20-minute drive from arts and crafts village Takumi-no-Sato. Rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor and a low table with seating cushions. A seating area at floor-to-ceiling windows offers nature views, and guests sleep in traditional futon bedding. Yukata robes are provided, while toilets and bathing facilities are shared. A Japanese breakfast and dinner are served at the dining room. Mount Tanigawa-dake can be visited a 1-hour drive away.Show full description
Ryokan.Beautiful. Great value. Syoubun features public and reservable hot spring baths with nature views. It offers Japanese-style accommodation, sake tasting and free WiFi. A free shuttle is available from/to Minakami Station. Rooms are furnished with tatami (woven-mat) flooring and futon bedding. They come with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a fridge. Guests at Syoubun can enjoy a massage in their room, or unwind in the garden. They can browse for local goods and delicacies in the hotel’s souvenir shop. A Japanese breakfast and dinner with local specialities is served in the dining room. Free coffee and tea are available in the lounge overlooking the garden. Syoubun is a 15-minute drive from Minakami Station, and a 1-minute walk from a bus stop. The Tanigawa Dake Ropeway is a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Ryokan. Located 2.5 km from JR Minakami Train Station, Super Hydrogen Rich Spa Yado Kanzan offers hot-spring baths, authentic Japanese food and Japanese flute performances. Guests can experience staying in simple Japanese rooms with futon mats. Each guest with a dinner-inclusive rate is served 100 grams of charcoal-grilled Joshu beef as part of the dinner course. Breakfast consists of Japanese-style dishes and a small buffet. Each air-conditioned room at Super Hydrogen Rich Spa Yado Kanzan features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional decor. A flat-screen TV, green-tea maker and tabi socks are provided. Rooms have an attached toilet and shared bathrooms. JR Jomokogen Shinkansen Station and Lake Fujiwara are both a 30-minute drive away. Tenichi Museum is a 5-minute walk from the hotel, and Suwakyo Hiking Trail is 5 km away. On-site parking is free. A private open-air bath can be reserved, free of charge. Guests can relax in the garden or check out the gift shop. A Japanese traditional multi-course kaiseki meal is served at the dining room. After dinner, time permitting, a free shakuhachi flute performance is given.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Located in the heart of Tokyo, just a few steps away from Ginza, the world-famous shopping and entertainment district. Conrad Tokyo boasts rooms furnished with modern decor, award winning restaurants and a 29th-floor spa with beautiful city views. It ranked 1st as the most popular Japanese hotel for international travelers by TripAdvisor 2015. Shiodome Subway Station and JR Shimbashi Train Station are both located within a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Centre can be reached with a 25-minute monorail ride while the Imperial Palace is a 15-minute drive away. Rooms at the Conrad are among the largest in Tokyo, and feature panoramic views of Hamarikyu Gardens or Tokyo Bay through floor-to-ceiling windows. Rooms come with a minibar, a flat-screen TV with a VOD system and a DVD player. Also offers a bathroom with rain shower. Wired and wireless internet access is available at an extra charge. Guests can swim laps in the picturesque free-use indoor pool or work out to views of Tokyo in the spacious fitness centre. Mizuki Spa offers private treatment rooms and a variety of relaxing massages. Conrad Tokyo houses 5 dining options with city skyline views, including China Blue.Show full description
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