Best Luxury Hotels in Japan

Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda is Hilton’s first lifestyle brand hotel in Japan, opened in September 2024 within the new Grand Green Osaka development. This is not traditional luxury. This is personality, playfulness and connection to place. The design concept, ‘Hack Osaka’ sees the city’s energy and culture through the creative lens of art installations, bold graphics and clever details throughout.

Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto, is a refined 39-room hot spring hotel on the banks of the Hozu River in Arashiyama, where emperors once held boating parties and poets came to write about the passing seasons. This exquisite estate dates back to a 13th-century imperial palace, and two of the hotel’s restaurants occupy century-old villas built for a baron. Today’s guests can enjoy a private open-air onsen fed by natural springs, and gardens carpeted in moss beneath maple and pine trees. Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel is a destination for all seasons, from the first cherry blossoms, when the evening cicadas sing to when the maple leaves turn yellow.

FUFU Tokyo Ginza opened in November 2025, bringing the brand’s celebrated onsen resort philosophy to the heart of Tokyo’s most sophisticated district. Just steps from Ginza’s flagship boutiques and sparkling towers, yet hidden on a quiet side street, this is a property that values discretion and privacy. Every suite features a private garden balcony, a hot spring bath fed by waters from FUFU Atami, and meals served in the privacy of one’s own dining room. With just 34 suites across five floors, it feels less like a city hotel and more like a ryokan in the sky

With 909 rooms and suites, The Imperial Hotel, Tokyo has stood as a symbol of grace and refinement since 1890. Located between Ginza and the Imperial Palace gardens, this landmark hotel continues to embody Japanese elegance and Western sophistication. The interiors blend timeless craftsmanship with contemporary comfort, complemented by impeccable service that has welcomed dignitaries, artists, and royalty for over a century. Dining spans fine French, traditional kaiseki, and teppanyaki, including the celebrated Les Saisons and Kamon, while Old Imperial Bar evokes Frank Lloyd Wright’s design legacy.

Leisure amenities include a spa, fitness centre, and indoor pool, offering sanctuary in the heart of the capital. Currently undergoing a bold renewal under architect Tsuyoshi Tane as part of the Tokyo Cross Park Vision, the hotel’s enduring spirit remains untouched. This is a place where tradition meets innovation, history meets artistry, and hospitality remains an art form.

Marking Rosewood’s debut in Japan, Rosewood Miyakojima offers an ultra-luxury escape on a secluded peninsula in Miyakojima, an island renowned for its pristine beaches and rich Ryukyu culture. Featuring 55 beachfront and ocean-view villas, the resort blends seamlessly with nature through sustainable design by Studio Piet Boon. Guests can indulge in four distinctive dining venues, including the oceanfront seafood restaurant MAAS and the Japanese-Italian fusion eatery NAGI, as well as a wellness sanctuary at Asaya Spa, which offers Okinawan-inspired treatments and holistic experiences. A range of nature-inspired adventures, from snorkeling with sea turtles to traditional Japanese crafts, immerse guests in the island’s unique heritage. Designed for both families and couples, the resort features the Rosewood Explorers Club for young guests, while its private pavilions and infinity pool provide the ultimate sanctuary. Combining spiritual tranquility with bespoke luxury, Rosewood Miyakojima sets a new standard for hospitality in Japan.

Within walking distance of the station, subway and buses (all reached within 15 minutes on foot), the Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel is a convenient place to lay your head while discovering Sapporo. A popular feature is the steamy hot bath in the basement, enabling tourists to ease aching muscles after a day’s pounding the streets or a long journey. 318 double, twin and triple bedrooms and stateroom suites with separate living areas are available to book, each decorated in earthy, muted tones. There’s also a gym, a full-service spa and a buffet restaurant onsite.

The Hilton places you just five minutes on foot from the Peace Park and ten minutes from the vibrant Heiwa-Odori district. Contemporary bedrooms and suites have views that include the Miyajima Islands, Ogonzan Mountains, the ocean and the city skyline and all offer the brand’s Sweet Dreams Sleep Experience (serenity beds, signature bedding, blackout blinds and pillow menus). Flexible workstations ensure the property is popular with business travellers. Plus you’ll find four stylishly designed places to eat and drink onsite: Flow Lounge, Sensui (for sushi, teppanyaki and kaiseki by a Michelin-starred chef), Mosaik and Zatta.

Right beside the bullet train station and bus terminal, the Sheraton is handy for onward travel and sightseeing. It accommodates 238 bedrooms in a skyscraper building, where Western decor is fused with contemporary Japanese style; many floor-to-ceiling windows provide an airy feel and wood-clad walls create an inviting warmth. Guests can dine all day on a wide variety of dishes at Bridges, or on authentic national cuisine at Miyabi-Tei and indulge in some treatments, or go for a swim at its Shine Spa for Sheraton. Book a Club Suite for access to its treat-filled Club Lounge.

The Conrad Osaka occupies the highest floors of Nakanoshima Festival Tower West, its lobby soaring 200 metres above the city on the 40th floor. This is sky-high luxury on Osaka’s cultural island, where world-class museums, galleries and historic architecture sit between two rivers. Contemporary design meets Japanese precision and attention to detail throughout, from the dramatic spiral staircase, the 80-year-old bonsai at reception, and the thoughtful check in ritual.

Pay a visit to the InterContinental for some Michelin starred cuisine at the Pierre restaurant or for some time soaking in the waters of its traditional bathhouse. Then stay awhile in one of the 272 bedrooms with a Bose sound system and Nespresso machine, or for an extended period, check into a multiple bedroom residence. The hotel also has an indoor swimming pool, a jet bath and a sauna, with immersive spa treatments and holistic packages, as well as further eateries; Noka Roast and Grill, the 3-60, Adee and the Stressed Patisserie.

The Four Seasons Hotel Osaka is a modern take on the Japanese Ryokan, a traditional inn, and it does not disappoint. The hotel seamlessly blends traditional Japanese tranquillity with modern touches to make it not only a luxury hotel but an experience. The hotel’s rooms and suites have spectacular views of the city and are spacious yet comfortable. The rooms are equipped with king size beds, marble bathrooms and luxury amenities. The hotel’s spa is on its 36th floor and gazes out over the city below, it is home to the panoramic swimming pool, sauna, gym, and treatment rooms. The hotel’s dedicated concierge team are also always on hand to arrange experiences for guests, taking any stress out of your time in Osaka. The hotel is home to a variety of dining options which include the Jiang Nan Chun Chinese restaurant, a Sushi restaurant and the Farine, an exquisite tea shop and bakery.

Guests from all over the world are invited to embrace a unique luxury getaway at Ace Hotel Kyoto where a range of deluxe guest rooms and spacious suites are waiting to offer peace and quiet in the ancient capital of Japan. The hotel’s rooms are designed to blend classic and contemporary as well as incorporate Eastern and Western charm. This functional hotel boasts a unique selection of eateries which offer delicious international dishes made specially from local produce – guests are welcome to choose from Kosa, Piopiko, and Mr. Maurice’s Italian. There is also a  chic rooftop bar, afternoon tea room and Japan’s first Stumptown Coffee Roasters. Ace Hotel Kyoto features stylish event spaces for you to choose from which are suitable for any event and make for the perfect wedding venue. This hotel frequently offers packages and special offers so be sure not to miss out!