Best Hotels in Japan
From Tokyo skyscrapers to Kyoto ryokans
Japan's hotel landscape is the most diverse in the world — from the ultra-modern luxury of Tokyo's skyscraper hotels to the ancient tranquillity of Kyoto's ryokans. These are the properties that best capture what makes Japan extraordinary: the precision, the beauty, and the profound sense of hospitality.
Top 10 Comparison
| Rank | Hotel | Location | Score | Price | Setting | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aman KyotoA hidden garden sanctuary in the mountains of Kyoto. | Kyoto, Japan | 10.0 | $$$$ | Wellness | |
| #2 | Hotel The Mitsui KyotoA luxury hotel in a former Mitsui family estate — where Kyoto's most storied merchant heritage, a private onsen, and the city's cultural heart converge. | Kyoto, Japan | 9.5 | $$$$ | Wellness | |
| #3 | Hoshinoya KyotoA ryokan accessible only by boat — the most atmospheric hotel in Japan. | Kyoto, Japan | 9.5 | $$$$ | Wellness | |
| #4 | Janu TokyoAman's sister brand makes its debut in Azabudai Hills — a wellness-first hotel with Tokyo's largest spa and a more social, vibrant energy. | Tokyo, Japan | 9.0 | $$$ | Wellness | |
| #5 | The Tokyo Edition ToranomonIan Schrager brings his signature energy to Toranomon — a rooftop bar above the city's most glamorous new district, with interiors by Rockwell Group. | Tokyo, Japan | 9.0 | $$$$ | City | |
| #6 | Park Hyatt KyotoA serene retreat in Higashiyama, steps from Nanzen-ji temple — Kyoto's most refined address, where Japanese minimalism meets Park Hyatt precision. | Kyoto, Japan | 9.0 | $$$$ | Wellness | |
| #7 | Park Hyatt TokyoLost in Translation's hotel — Tokyo's most atmospheric luxury address. | Tokyo, Japan | 9.0 | $$$$ | City |
Best Hotels in Japan
Compare Top Picks →Aman Kyoto
A hidden garden sanctuary in the mountains of Kyoto.
Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto
A luxury hotel in a former Mitsui family estate — where Kyoto's most storied merchant heritage, a private onsen, and the city's cultural heart converge.
Hoshinoya Kyoto
A ryokan accessible only by boat — the most atmospheric hotel in Japan.
Janu Tokyo
Aman's sister brand makes its debut in Azabudai Hills — a wellness-first hotel with Tokyo's largest spa and a more social, vibrant energy.
The Tokyo Edition Toranomon
Ian Schrager brings his signature energy to Toranomon — a rooftop bar above the city's most glamorous new district, with interiors by Rockwell Group.
Park Hyatt Kyoto
A serene retreat in Higashiyama, steps from Nanzen-ji temple — Kyoto's most refined address, where Japanese minimalism meets Park Hyatt precision.
