The 114 best luxury hotels in Japan
From Conrad to Fairmont: 114 hand-picked luxury hotels across 12 destinations in Japan. Every booking through suitespot includes free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability and further benefits — at the regular hotel rate.
Luxury hotels in Japan by destination
Pick your destination: every city and region in Japan has its own overview with all properties, rates and benefits.
Tokyo39 luxury hotels
Kyoto18 luxury hotels
Osaka13 luxury hotels
Shinjuku8 luxury hotels
Hokkaido4 luxury hotels
Nagoya4 luxury hotels
Yokohama4 luxury hotels
More destinations in Japan
Beyond the big names, we also feature hand-picked properties here:
The most popular luxury hotels in Japan
These properties lead our ranking in Japan — across all destinations, ordered exactly as in our search.
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The strongest destinations in Japan compared
How many properties are where, what do they cost and which address leads the local ranking? All prices are from-rates per night; booked via suitespot the benefits come on top at no extra cost.
| Destination | Luxury hotels | From | Top-ranked property |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 39 | 139 € | Conrad Tokyo |
| Kyoto | 18 | 92 € | Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto |
| Osaka | 13 | 100 € | Conrad Osaka |
| Shinjuku | 8 | 129 € | The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho |
| Hokkaido | 4 | 172 € | Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono |
| Nagoya | 4 | 248 € | Conrad Nagoya |
| Yokohama | 4 | 145 € | InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 |
| Onna | 2 | 199 € | Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa |
| Sapporo | 2 | 172 € | Sosei Sapporo |
| Kutchan | 1 | 238 € | Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono |
Current offers & deals for luxury hotels in Japan
Many of our partner hotels in Japan offer special conditions bookable through suitespot – from free nights to hotel credit.
| Hotel | Offer | Bookable until |
|---|---|---|
| Nagasaki Marriott Hotel | 10% discount for stays of three nights or more (on selected room categories) | January 28, 2027 |
| The St. Regis Osaka | Up to 15% discount for stays of three nights or more (from Deluxe Rooms to Grand Deluxe Suites) | February 22, 2027 |
| Mandarin Oriental Tokyo | Third night free (on selected room categories) | February 25, 2027 |
| Six Senses Kyoto | Third night free (on selected rates) + Guaranteed upgrade for Superior King Rooms | February 25, 2027 |
| Hotel the Mitsui Kyoto | Up to 25% discount for stays of three nights or more (not for Presidential Suite) | February 28, 2027 |
| Shangri-La Tokyo | Third night free (on selected dates) | March 12, 2027 |
| Fairmont Tokyo | Third night free | March 14, 2027 |
| Halekulani Okinawa | Fourth night free | March 27, 2027 |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Japan
Conrad TokyoFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels in Japan: 113 5-star hotels, from 92 euros a night.113 luxury hotels from Hokkaido to Okinawa – and how to choose
Luxury hotels in Japan start at 92 € a night; the median entry rate is 320 €, and 85 of 113 start at no more than 500 €.
Fairmont TokyoAll 113 include a breakfast; at 95 the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
In Japan, luxury starts especially early in Kyoto and Osaka.
In Kyoto The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike starts at 92 €, the Hyatt Regency Kyoto at 123 €. In Osaka the RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka starts at 100 €. In Tokyo The Prince Park Tower Tokyo starts at 139 € – all from the first night.
At the top stand Aman Kyoto from 2,168 € and Trunk House Tokyo from 3,401 €.
Our advice: combine Tokyo and Kyoto and add a few days in Hakone in between.
Where to stay: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka or the islands
The best hotels in Japan are spread over more than 20 places.
Tokyo
40 hotels from 129 €, from the Hyatt Regency Tokyo in Shinjuku to Aman Tokyo from 1,494 €. Our recommendation for shopping, restaurants and the start of your trip.
Kyoto
17 hotels from 92 €, including Capella Kyoto, the Park Hyatt Kyoto and Aman Kyoto. Our recommendation for temples, gardens and tea houses.
Osaka
13 hotels from 100 €. Our recommendation for street food and as a base for Nara.
Okinawa and Hokkaido
Eight hotels on Okinawa from 142 €, including the InterContinental ANA Manza Beach Resort Okinawa, and six on Hokkaido from 172 €, including the Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono. Our recommendation for beaches in the south and snow in the north.
Add to this Nagoya, Yokohama, Hakone, Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Nara and Shima with Amanemu. How best to travel between them, our travel advisors will clarify before you book.
2,666 categories: Japan’s best hotels from the inside
Together the best hotels in Japan list 2,666 categories, 1,046 of them suites.
Conrad OsakaThe largest units are at Amanemu: villas of 345 m². At the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo the Presidential Suite measures 300 m², at the Palace Hotel Tokyo the Palace Suite with balcony 250 m².
Tell us the size you do not want to go below – our travel advisors have it confirmed before you book.
What a night at a luxury hotel in Japan costs
A night at a 5-star hotel in Japan starts at 92 €; 28 hotels start at no more than 200 €, 51 at no more than 300 €.
| Destination | Hotels | From |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo * | 40 | 129 € |
| Kyoto | 17 | 92 € |
| Osaka | 13 | 100 € |
| Okinawa | 8 | 142 € |
| Hokkaido * | 6 | 172 € |
| Nagoya | 5 | 121 € |
| Yokohama | 4 | 145 € |
| Hakone | 3 | 163 € |
| Fukuoka * | 2 | 165 € |
| Nagasaki | 2 | 127 € |
| Nara | 2 | 142 € |
| Shima * | 2 | 378 € |
| Nine other places * | 9 | 106 € |
* The lowest-priced hotel applies from two nights. From the first night: Tokyo from 139 €, Hokkaido from 238 €, Fukuoka from 506 €, Shima from 1,320 €, other places from 119 €.
How long to stay: twelve nights – four in Tokyo, three in Kyoto, two in Osaka and three in Hakone, on Okinawa or in Niseko.
Banyan Tree Higashiyama KyotoAt 18 hotels the suitespot benefits apply from two nights, at the other 95 from the first night.
When it is at its best: in spring for the cherry blossom and in autumn, when the leaves change colour. Our recommendation for Tokyo and Kyoto.
In winter powder snow covers Niseko, in summer the sea beckons on Okinawa. Our recommendation for skiing and beaches.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in the quietest week of the year just as in the busiest.
Breakfast, credit and exclusive services at a 5-star hotel
All 113 hotels include a breakfast, for two, at the Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills for one. 111 add an upgrade upon availability, 109 an early check-in or late check-out.Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comIn addition, for example:
• at Aman Kyoto matcha in the afternoon in the Tea House, an evening aperitif and a guided tour of the secret garden
• at Iki Retreat by Onko Chishin the private open-air hot spring for 45 minutes and a half bottle of champagne
• at Amanemu the transfer from Kashikojima station
• a hotel credit at 99 hotels, a welcome gift at 66
You collect points at 82 hotels – with Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One Rewards, World of Hyatt, Hilton Honors, ALL (Accor), I Prefer, Shangri-La Golden Circle and in the Leaders Club.
Suites & family options in Japan
For anniversaries, wedding nights or simply more space: these properties in Japan offer their own suite categories. Our travel advisors know them in detail and will put together the right category for your occasion.
| Hotel | Destination | Suite categories (selection) | Largest suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Tokyo | Tokyo | Royal Suite, 2 Bedroom Deluxe Suite, Deluxe Suite | Royal Suite · 220 m² |
| Fairmont Tokyo | Tokyo | Fairmont Gold Signature Suite, Fairmont Gold Suite | Fairmont Gold Signature Suite · 105 m² |
| Conrad Osaka | Osaka | Conrad Penthouse Suite, Executive Corner Suite, Executive Suite | Conrad Penthouse Suite · 220 m² |
| The Okura Tokyo | Tokyo | Royal Suite, Ambassador Suite, Heriatge Suite | Royal Suite · 201 m² |
| Patina Osaka | Osaka | Urban Suite, Deluxe Suite, Junior Suite | Urban Suite · 127 m² |
| Janu Tokyo | Tokyo | City Suite, Corner Suite, Premier Suite | City Suite · 105 m² |
| JW Marriott Tokyo | Tokyo | Executive Premium Suite, Executive Suite, JW Mindful Suite | – |
| Waldorf Astoria Osaka | Osaka | Presidential Suite, Corner Suite | Presidential Suite · 193 m² |
Earn points & use your status in Japan
suitespot rates are full direct rates: you earn regular points and elite nights in the hotel program and keep your status benefits — the suitespot benefits come on top.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Bonvoy | 31 hotels | JW Marriott Tokyo, Hotel the Mitsui Kyoto, The Osaka Station Hotel … |
| IHG One Rewards | 15 hotels | InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8, ANA InterContinental Tokyo, InterContinental Osaka … |
| World of Hyatt | 14 hotels | Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa, Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, Hyatt Centric Kanazawa … |
| Leaders Club | 8 hotels | The Okura Tokyo, Halekulani Okinawa, The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama … |
| I Prefer | 6 hotels | The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, Hotel New Otani Tokyo EXECUTIVE HOUSE ZEN, Hotel New Grand Yokohama … |
| ALL (Accor) | 5 hotels | Fairmont Tokyo, Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto … |
| Hilton Honors | 5 hotels | Conrad Tokyo, Conrad Osaka, Waldorf Astoria Osaka … |
| Shangri-La Golden Circle | 1 hotel | Shangri-La Tokyo |
More luxury destinations nearby
These countries combine well with a trip in Japan — or make a fitting alternative for your next booking:
Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Japan
How many luxury hotels in Japan does suitespot offer?
113: 40 in Tokyo, 17 in Kyoto, 13 in Osaka and more from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in Japan cost?
From 92 € at The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike; the median entry rate is 320 €.
Which luxury hotel in Tokyo is the most affordable from the first night?
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo from 139 €.
Which luxury hotels are in Kyoto?
17, including Capella Kyoto, the Park Hyatt Kyoto and Aman Kyoto.
Is there a minimum stay in Japan?
At 18 hotels the benefits apply from two nights, at the other 95 from the first night.
Which hotel has the largest units?
Amanemu: villas of 345 m².
Can I earn hotel points in Japan?
At 82 hotels, for example with Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One Rewards and World of Hyatt.
When is the best time to visit Japan?
In spring for the cherry blossom and in autumn for the foliage; in winter for Niseko, in summer for Okinawa.
