The best available hotels & places to stay near Japan

August 12, 2022 Marlin Saiz

In the Land of the Rising Sun, ancient temples sit alongside neon wonderlands and shinto shrines offer pockets of peace amid metropolises. Add tea ceremonies, snow monkeys, sushi, kimonos, and karaoke to the mix, and you’ve got one of the world’s most fascinating countries.
Things to do in Japan

1. Hotel Universal Port Vita

6-1-16 Shimaya, Konohana-Ku, Osaka 554-0024 Osaka Prefecture
Excellent
74%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 337 reviews

Hotel Universal Port Vita

Announcing the opening of the 7th official hotel of Universal Studios Japan at Universal City Area! Hotel Universal Port Vita is designed in the image of the sun. Just as the land is connected to the sky, space, and to the sun, each floor and room provides a different atmosphere, special and unique experience.

Brilliant

Reviewed By AnthonyC1357

My buddy and I used Hotel Port Vita as put accomodation when spending 9 day in Japan this month and couldn't have been happier. It was perfectly located for a visit to USJ just a 5 minute walk away and City Walk where there you can find both local and western styles food (stick local!) It was only 3 train stops to the Osaka Loop Line which served the most popular locations in the Kansai area. This included Osaka itself, Kyoto and Nara. The furthest of which was about an hour away. It was also only about 3 hours to Tokyo. The hotel room itself was spacious and very well equipped. The staff were brilliant and spoke very good English (we did try basic communication in Japanese) I wouldn't hesitate to stay again here even if we didn't intend on going to Universal Studios. Thank you so much to the staff who were exceptional polite throughout our stay

2. Hotel Universal Port

1-1-111 Sakurajima, Konohana-Ku, Osaka 554-0031 Osaka Prefecture
Excellent
59%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2137 reviews

Hotel Universal Port

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT is an official hotel of Universal Studios Japan™, located in Osaka ( Osaka Bayside ), close to Universal Studios Japan™ and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. Our room space is No.1 in the area and Wi-Fi use is complementary free.

Great Stay and Spot On Location

Reviewed By globetrotterswannebe

We stayed here recently with family of 4 ( 2 young kids of 10 and 7 yo) during a recent visit to Osaka. Our primary focus was Universal, although we only visited Universal for several days and did some other excursions. We found the hotel to be a great stay and would highly recommend it. It's all about location here as hotel is a 5-10 minute walk to Universal front gate and across the street is the subway/train station to explore all of Osaka and also Universal Street Walk. Hotel was very clean and although I'm not a fan of big corporate hotels, this stay felt more family oriented. They have a Lawson's downstairs which was great. We opted to pay for their breakfast which was good. Stay was expensive however and I think we paid over $400 USD per night.... so you get what you pay for..... Room was large with big bathroom. Came with fridge and safe. Highly recommend this hotel on your next stay.

3. Hotel Nikko Osaka

1-3-3 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo, Osaka 542-0086 Osaka Prefecture
Excellent
37%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2484 reviews

Hotel Nikko Osaka

The Hotel Nikko Osaka faces the main avenue, Midosuji and is directly connected to Subway Shinsaibashi Station. The hotel stands as the landmark of Osaka's central area, Minami, where you will find popular places such as Dotonbori, shopping districts, brand-name shops,Amerika mura,Donkihote, Universal Studios Japan (R) etc. The location is also convenient for access to Kyoto,Kobe and Nara. At Hotel Nikko Osaka you will find restaurants and lounges that allow you to enjoy the changing colors of gingko trees lining Midosuji Avenue throughout the different seasons.

Functional business hotel

Reviewed By 26hectord

Spent one night at this property. It is very well located within the Shinsaibashi-Suji shopping street. Rooms are small, as is the case with most Japanese hotels, but well furnished, modern and clean. Price is a little high

4. Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo

5-11-1, Ginza, Chuo 104-0061 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
51%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 887 reviews

Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo

Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo, located in a convenient location in the center of Tokyo / Ginza, overlooking the 4th chome intersection. It is 2 minutes on foot from Ginza Station and 1 minute on foot from Higashi Ginza Station.

Good hotel and a comfortable stay

Reviewed By Jeremy F

Comfortable hotel; fairly small rooms but equipped with all the amenities. No bar or gym but first rate breakfast. Service and attentiveness is also very good. Hotel is centrally located and just a short taxi ride from Haneda airport. Recommended for short stay business travellers.

5. Hotel Nikko Alivila Yomitan Resort Okinawa

600 Gima, Yomitan-son, Nakagami-gun 904-0393 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
64%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2876 reviews

Hotel Nikko Alivila Yomitan Resort Okinawa

Hotel Nikko Alivila / Yomitan Resort Okinawa has a unique Spanish colonial style displayed by its exterior red tiled roof and white walls complimented by the blue ocean of Okinawa. The name "Alivila" is combination of the Spanish words "alivio" (relaxation) and "villa" (country house) that perfectly defines business and leisure traveler's vacation experience here. Each of the 397 bright Caribbean style luxury hotel room accommodations have a dramatic ocean view and the various fine restaurants and bars offer a memorable resort experience.

Good hotel but not perfect

Reviewed By TokyoB

Stayed here in December 2020 and the Xmas dinner was a highlight. While the hotel is very good, it falls back compared to the Club at Busena where we stayed the previous 4 days due to the small balconies, self-parking (especially when it rains) and inconvenient location (we were stuck in traffic for over an hour). Also note that the indoor pool costs extra. Solid 4 stars, but maybe we will try the brand-new Honshinoya Okinawa next door for our next vacation.

6. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei

361 Rokkaku-cho, Rokkaku-sagaru, Shinmachidori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8212 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
48%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 613 reviews

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei

Looking for a place to stay in Kyoto? Then look no further than Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei, a family-friendly hotel that brings the best of Kyoto to your doorstep. Rooms at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei provide a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. In addition, while staying at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and baggage storage. You can also enjoy a hot tub and an on-site restaurant. Nearby landmarks such as Sannenzaka Ninenzaka (1.5 mi) and Toji (1.9 mi) make Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei a great place to stay when visiting Kyoto. While in Kyoto, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei, including Guilo Guilo Hitoshina (0.9 mi), Kyoto Gogyo (0.4 mi), and Musashi Sushi (0.7 mi). If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Nishiki Market (0.3 mi) or Gion (1.0 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei as you experience everything Kyoto has to offer.

A great hotel in a beautiful city

Reviewed By Amyers01

The hotel was in a nice quiet street. The hotel staff were very helpful in all aspects of our stay. Like most Japanese hotels the rooms are quite small and you will need to double check the number of beds when you book for three people. I have a four year old who is quite noisy but the staff were very considerate. The breakfast was very good with a great selection. The breakfast is worth including in your stay.

7. Mitsui Garden Hotel Prana Tokyo Bay

6-2-1 Akemi, Urayasu 279-0014 Chiba Prefecture
Excellent
37%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 725 reviews

Mitsui Garden Hotel Prana Tokyo Bay

See why so many travelers make Mitsui Garden Hotel Prana Tokyo Bay their hotel of choice when visiting Urayasu. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. The rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and getting online is possible, as free internet access is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Mitsui Garden Hotel Prana Tokyo Bay features a 24 hour front desk, baggage storage, and shops. In addition, as a valued Mitsui Garden Hotel Prana Tokyo Bay guest, you can enjoy a hot tub and an on-site restaurant that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to parking. Close to some of Urayasu's most popular landmarks, such as Maihama Amphitheater (2.0 mi) and Toyoke Shrine (2.3 mi), Mitsui Garden Hotel Prana Tokyo Bay is a great destination for tourists. While in Urayasu be sure to experience local bento favorites at Tagosaku Atre Shin-Urayasu or Origin Bento Urayasu. Should time allow, Urayasu Comprehensive Park and Urayasu Traffic Park are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Mitsui Garden Hotel Prana Tokyo Bay as you experience all of the things Urayasu has to offer.

Fantastic Hotel

Reviewed By SingleMumTravels

We had a Superior Twin for 2 nights to be closer to Disneyland and Disneysea. The room was huge and had comfy beds and pillows. The hotel has a couple of restaurants (which we didn't utilise) and a 24/7 natural lawsons in the lobby. The hotel has a shuttle bus that goes over to the parks almost every 10-15 minutes which was very handy to have. We would stay here again.

8. Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu

1-12-2 Dogenzaka, Shibuya 150-0043 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
38%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1531 reviews

Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu

Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Shibuya, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. As your “home away from home,” the hotel rooms offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, room service, and a concierge while staying at Shibuya Excel Hotel. In addition, Shibuya Excel Hotel offers a lounge, which will help make your Shibuya trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is paid public parking available nearby. Nearby landmarks such as Shibuya Center-gai (0.1 mi) and Dogenzaka (0.2 mi) make Shibuya Excel Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Shibuya. While in Shibuya be sure to experience local oyster favorites at Cedros, Oyster Bar & Restaurant Osteria, Ebisu, or Spiral. Shibuya is also known for some great architectural buildings, including Harajuku Station, Tod's Omotesando, and Yebisu Garden Place Tower, which are not too far from Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu. Enjoy your stay in Shibuya!

Amazing location

Reviewed By WillemRW

The location of this hotel is amazing. It’s in the heart of my favorite district of Japan, the Shibuya area. From multiple places in the hotel (unfortunately not my room) you have a view on the iconic Shibuya crossing. The hotel is attached to the central metro station of Shibuya, which is one of the better connected stations in Tokyo; you can be, for example, in Shinjuku within 15 minutes. The front desk is very kind and helpful. The lobby looks good but a point of critique is the fact that the rooms look a bit like they were never upgraded since the seventies. It was clean nonetheless.

9. The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

6-2-52 Shimaya, Konohana-Ku, Osaka 554-0024 Osaka Prefecture
Excellent
55%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 813 reviews

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

Opened just opposite the park's main gate on August 1, 2015, it is the closest hotel to the complex. When you step into the new hotel, you feel as if you have been transported to the U.S.A., the home of Universal Studios. [Operated by Tokyu Hotels]

Universal studios day

Reviewed By kingshahid

The hotel was located the closest I had ever been to a theme park. Simply amazing not to be running late with kids. The views were nice from the room. Room was spacious. The hotel had a "futuristic" theme. The breakfast was nice in the hotel. There were Lawson's and plenty of coffee places and restaurants just at the exits of the hotels.

10. The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda

2-6-5 Haneda Airport Haneda Airport Terminal 3, Ota 144-0041 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
38%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1395 reviews

The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda

The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda is directly connected to the departure lobby of Haneda Airport International Terminal. The International Terminal is continually being upgraded to provide better service for the increasing number of international flights. We play a role in the progress with our sophisticated facilities and services. *The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Transit (Transit Hotel in Departure Area) Operation is temporarily suspended.

Hello! I am from the U.S. and having a connecting flight in Haneda airport in July. Can I use it as a transit hotel?

Reviewed By Anh D

Hello! I am from the U.S. and I will have a connecting flight at Haneda airport. I will be having a layover in Haneda airport for 22 hrs. I would like to book a room to rest and dine with you. Will I be able to book and use your hotel as a transit hotel? Are there restrictions? Is your hotel in operation and will your hotel be able accommodate?

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