Travellers are spoilt for choice when it comes to luxury hotels in Japan. Tokyo and Kyoto are home to some of the most opulent and picturesque luxury rooms and suites you will find anywhere in the world.
Intertwining traditional Japanese hospitality, five-star dining and an incredible atmosphere of serenity, here are some of the finest places to stay when travelling to Japan.
From the heights of the Otemachi Tower, Aman Tokyo tempers urban dynamism with a profound atmosphere of serenity. Inspired by Japanese design tradition, with ikebana displays, washi paper doors and engawa platforms, the vast lobby, ryokan-style rooms, and Aman Spa are all among the city’s finest.
Bulgari Hotel Tokyo is located at the heart of Tokyo's Yaesu district this exquisite property overlooks the Imperial Palace Garden with extraordinary views towards Mount Fuji. With 98 Rooms and Suites decorated with Italian luxury residential furniture and signature features such as The Bulgari Bar, Il Ristorante and 1,000-square-metre Bulgari Spa, it's pure opulence at every turn.
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo’s visionary design and award-winning service have been recognised as the epitome of sophisticated luxury in the city. Superbly located in the prestigious financial district within the historical and cultural centre of Tokyo the hotel features luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites, ten restaurants and bars and an award-winning spa all offering spectacular views of the city skyline.
An elegant oasis of space and calm, Park Hyatt Tokyo hotel is the ideal luxury destination in Tokyo where guests can enjoy a 360 degree view of the bustling city and Mount Fuji. Occupying the top 14 floors of the 52-story tower, the hotel offers guests an unparalleled level of comfort and personalized service as well as top class gourmet dining options at the heart of the vibrant city.
Beside Ago Bay, amid the forested hills of Ise-Shima, the ryokan-inspired onsen resort of Amanemu invites guests into a sanctuary of restorative peace. Bask in mineral-rich hot springs, walk ancient pilgrim trails and explore a sublime coastline.
Built on a site favoured by Japanese nobility since the 17th century, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto continues a legacy of quiet luxury. Against the picturesque backdrop of the Kamo River, guests may relax with a spa ritual inspired by Japan’s wellness traditions, meet within one of five event spaces or indulge in internationally inspired cuisine. Gion, which offers the region’s finest shopping and entertainment, is within walking distance of the hotel.
Set in a secret garden at the heart of a forest, Aman Kyoto rests a stone’s throw from Kyoto’s golden Kinkaku-ji Temple and 16 other UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The resort is nonetheless a secluded world apart, with light-filled suites and pavilions set in tranquil glades and its steaming private onsen offering healing in the Aman Spa.
An intimate garden sanctuary draped in history in Kyoto’s temple district. At the heart of the Four Seasons Kyoto is the 800-year-old Shakusui-en, a pond garden that firmly grounds this contemporary Hotel. Watch the sun illuminate the landscape outside your room’s floor-to-ceiling windows – cherry blossoms in spring, rich greenery in summer, vibrant red foliage in fall and snow-kissed mountain peaks in winter. Beguiling Kyoto keeps its secrets close. Let us show you where to find them.
Exuding modern, chic style infused with traditional Japanese elements, Conrad Osaka is your address in the sky, commanding impressive views of the cityscape from guest rooms and public areas. Soak in a bath and admire the Osaka skyline at the pampering spa before slipping into a seat at the chef’s teppanyaki/sushi table in Kura Restaurant. The 40th-floor Sky Bar provides a lofty spot for a post dinner tipple.
Set in a spectacular natural landscape with stunning views across the Annupuri ranges and Mount Yotei, Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono embodies personal luxury for global connoisseurs. A true year-round mountain resort with spaces and guestrooms designed for enriching experiences in an environment of carefully curated art, cuisine and contemporary design.
To arrive at the Ritz-Carlton, Nikko, on the eastern shore of Lake Chuzenji is to find yourself in a place of beauty where pristine nature, traditional culture and spirituality meet. After a thrilling drive through the Iroha Hills, named for their 48 hairpin turns, relax in luxury at our hotel in Nikko, Japan, which offers blissful hot-spring soaks, unique outdoor activities and exceptional culinary offerings.
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