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Our top choices for Japan guest houses

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

1. Hotel Grateful Takachiho

Takachiho

Zijun

AED 387 total

13 Dec - 14 Dec

A hotel reception area with a counter, a sign for lost items, a framed picture, and shelves with decorative items.

2. Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

Gion

Araceli

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden fence, potted plants, and a sign with Japanese characters.

3. Yamamoto Ryokan

Hakata Ward

Joseph

AED 276 total

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A two-story building with a wooden pergola entrance, a sign indicating a guesthouse, and a small window with a light fixture.

4. Fukuoka Guesthouse CAMP

Hakata Ward

Ki Ki

AED 133 total

13 Dec - 14 Dec

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a book, and a window with curtains.

5. HOTEL KINJO Nishimachi

Naha City Centre

Joseph

AED 147 total

16 Nov - 17 Nov

6. YAMATO - DOYANEN HOTELS

Nishinari

Hussam

AED 95 total

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of mountains.

7. HESTA Hakone

Motohakone

Riannon

AED 224 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A narrow alleyway with a wooden wall on one side and a door on the other. There are various signs and notices on the walls, and a small step leading to a higher level.

8. Sophiearth Apartment

Shinjuku

Ahsid

AED 156 total

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a clear sky, and a distant hill with buildings.

9. Plage yuigahama

Yuigahama

landon

AED 169 total

13 Dec - 14 Dec

A glass elevator door with a metal frame, a tiled wall, and a staircase to the right.

10. 123 Guest House

Minami

Jay

AED 72 total

9 Dec - 10 Dec

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Top reviews in Japan

A restaurant with a traditional Japanese entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa

Gion

10/10 Excellent

Susan

A wooden deck with green chairs and a bench, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

GUESTHOUSE HOALOHA 4 SEASONS

Chino

10/10 Excellent

Amber

A traditional Japanese house with a tiled roof, wooden doors, and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

Ryokan Tsuchi to Ito

Omi

10/10 Excellent

Our stay at the Ryokan Tsuchi to Ito was nothing short of a dream. The ryokan itself is beautiful with gorgeous details and comfort in every corner. The host, Kimi, went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cared for, and provided wonderful recommendations as we spent our days exploring Nagano. The food is absolutely exceptional, and you can tell they take great pride in the food they grow and Kimi’s mom is an incredible cook. We will never forget our stay, and enthusiastically recommend...

Jillian

A tropical garden with palm trees, a grassy area, and a mountain in the background.

Cottage HANA MANA

Yakushima

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

A covered outdoor area with a wooden bench and a pathway leading to a building entrance.

Yufuin Kutsurogi no Yado Nanakawa

Yufuin Onsen

10/10 Excellent

Eng Kiat William

A modern building with a large glass facade, a stone lantern, and a well-maintained garden with rocks and plants.

Luck You Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveler

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a telephone, and a potted plant.

Guest House Mikata

Kurokabe Square

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

A traditional Japanese garden with a pathway, rocks, and a building with a wooden exterior.

Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku

Hirao

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful surroundings, and right next to the path that leads to the monkey park. We very much enjoyed the kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast. They were happy to explain what everything was and how to eat it, since a number of the dishes were unfamiliar to us (in particular with the breakfast). The public onsen is nice, and in addition to the indoor pool, has a small but pretty outdoor area. The staff anticipate everything, and somehow manage to be extremely helpful while leaving you on your...

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