Best Luxury Hotels in Japan

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.

See Okinawa’s attractions via a complimentary driver service, when you stay at The Ritz-Carlton. The resort hotel benefits from being in the verdant grounds of the Kise Country Club, overlooking a large lagoon and the sea. Dine inside, or out on the terrace at Chura Nuhji, whose menu intrigues with Italian recipes made using Japanese ingredients, for a fusion effect. Or opt for teppanyaki prepared before you at Kise, and all-day international cuisine at Gusuku. There’s also a swimming pool and a spa, and you’ll be close to the beach and golf courses.

A single road curves across the beach to reach this hotel which appears to float on the sea. Its Seragaki Island location affords 360-degree views of the ocean. There are 343 guestrooms with open-air balconies (23 are in The Beach House with the remainder in The Island wing), six restaurants and a Hanari Spa offering treatments and activities based on the tenants of the physical, emotional, social, spiritual and intellectual dimensions. Hyatt Regency is right beside the beach, but also has a private lagoon and a huge oceanside freeform pool that’s penned in by stone walls inspired by ancient Okinawa castles.

There’s so much to do at this Renaissance resort; its marine location is perfect for watersports and scuba diving and the programme of daily entertainment includes cultural performances by the likes of Okinawan Taiko Drummers, Ryukyu Koto players and local performing arts groups, plus there’s a range of activities, especially for kids. With no fewer than 10 restaurants and bars, guests have their choice of sushi, BBQ food, teppanyaki grills, Japanese specialities and French cuisine. Indoor and outdoor pools are available, plus there’s an onsite shop, fitness centre and enticing selection of excursions.

Famous as starring in the film Lost in Translation with Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, the Park Hyatt Tokyo has become a bit of an institution among luxury lovers over the years. For people who have seen the film, the hotel’s elegant guestrooms, lounge and business centre will need little introduction. The large indoor swimming pool is a popular place for guests to unwind while splashing around or enjoying a cocktail or two. Guests will want to make sure that they secure a room that faces Mount Fuji.

Set within easy walking distance from Tokyo Station, the Shangri La Tokyo welcomes both business travellers and tourists who have a love for the finer things in life. Everything here presents guests with nothing but the best, from the furnishings and toiletries in the guestrooms to the impressive dining options. The guestrooms that are part of the Horizon Club Executive Suites are among the most spacious in the whole of Tokyo and come complete with stylish living areas, light-filled window-side bathrooms and gorgeous corner views across the city.

With splashes of bright red in the modern sculptures and paintings, Conrad Tokyo features a playful tone that provides luxury lovers with a warm welcome. Set in the very heart of the business district of Shiodome, the hotel boasts excellent business facilities for guests to take advantage of. Looking over both the lush tropical Hamarikyu Garden and Tokyo Bay, this establishment boasts some of the best views in the whole city. The guestrooms here are very spacious and airy and decorated in light neutral tones that help to create the feeling of even more space. Floor-to-ceiling windows also provide guests with excellent city views, while the free freestanding bathtubs allow guests to scrub up while admiring the city around them.

Boasting some of the most spacious and luxurious guestrooms in the whole of Tokyo, the Peninsula features 24 storeys and towers over the city. Taking in the panoramic views of the city from the hotel’s rooftop is an experience that should not be missed, while the Peninsula is also famous for its afternoon teas. Guests can also dine in style while taking in the sights of Tokyo from the top floor Peter restaurant. Each of the guestrooms is designed to combine traditional charm with modern luxuries and guests are treated to a number of excellent modern conveniences including nail driers.

Perched at the top of the highest building in the whole of Tokyo, guests at the Ritz Carlton can be sure that they will be treated to stunning views. People who insist on nothing but the best will want to make sure that they secure one of the two Modern Japanese Suites. These stylish suites are set with tatami mats and plush futon bedding, while traditional shoji panels frame an unforgettable view of the iconic Tokyo Tower.

As one of the newest luxury hotels to grace the Tokyo skyline, Prince Gallery Kiocho boasts a contemporary style and plenty of artistic touches scattered throughout its 26 storeys. For optimum luxury, guests will want to choose one of the eleven spacious suites that can be found on one of the upper floors, where they will be treated to impressive views of the city from the huge picture windows, while the hotels’ Washoku Souten restaurant is the perfect place to sample traditional Japanese cuisine in a contemporary setting.

Food lovers who are looking for an elegant place to stay while spending time in Tokyo are sure to love the Mandarin Oriental. Set in the Nihonbashi district, guests are treated to the choice of 178 rooms that are decorated with charming cherry blossom motifs. The establishment really excels when it comes to its dining options and there are twelve different restaurants to choose from in total, three of which boast Michelin stars. The theatrical performances in the Tapas Molecular Bar always attracts crowds, while Sense offers some of the best Cantonese cuisine in the whole of Japan.

Set on the 40th to 45th floors of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu skyscraper, this latest offering from Bulgari launched with a star-studded event. Celebrities, including brand ambassador Anne Hathaway, graced the opulent new spaces and the hotel was linked to the pink diamond (it’s customary for each of the Maison’s properties to be linked to a precious gem) as a nod to Japanese culture and specifically, pink blossom. Highlights here include the spa, the rooftop Bulgari Bar and Terrace Gardens with wonderful views of the city. For the best room in the house, book the impressive 400 sqm Bulgari Suite.