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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

￥16,382 total

Dec 11 - Dec 12

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

2. Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

Gion

Araceli

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding shoji door, a television on a stand, and a small table.

3. Yamamoto Ryokan

Hakata Ward

Joseph

￥12,000 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

￥5,332 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wicker sofa, and a framed artwork on the wall.

5. HOTEL KINJO Nishimachi

Naha City Centre

Joseph

￥6,525 total

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside table, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with curtains.

6. YAMATO - DOYANEN HOTELS

Nishinari

Hussam

￥4,567 total

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by autumn foliage and mountains in the background.

7. HESTA Hakone

Motohakone

Riannon

￥10,700 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A building with a sign reading "Sophiearth Hostel & Bar Lounge" and a website URL.

8. Sophiearth Apartment

Shinjuku

Ahsid

￥9,900 total

Dec 3 - Dec 4

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, ottomans, and a laptop on a coffee table.

9. Plage yuigahama

Yuigahama

landon

￥6,955 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, a wooden shelf, and a window.

10. 123 Guest House

Minami

Jay

￥3,500 total

Dec 9 - Dec 10

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Top reviews in Japan

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a seating area with a sofa and a small table, and a large window providing natural light.

Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa

Gion

10/10 Excellent

Susan

A person sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, with a view of mountains and trees in the background.

GUESTHOUSE HOALOHA 4 SEASONS

Chino

10/10 Excellent

Amber

A spacious room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas and chairs.

Yufuin Kutsurogi no Yado Nanakawa

Yufuin Onsen

10/10 Excellent

Eng Kiat William

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden walkway, moss-covered rocks, and a wooden structure with a staircase.

Nara Kasugaokuyama Tsukihitei

Nara

10/10 Excellent

This is a 10 out of 10. The location at the edge of the forest is spectacular. The service is impeccable. We are vegan and they accommodated us with absolutely delicious meals. It is located just on the outskirts of the Nara Deer Park where you are surrounded by a lovely forest ambience and yet you are just a short hike from the Park and its bustling surrounds. The trail just outside the Ryoken takes you up the mountain.It is simply an awesome place!

Maria

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, a tiled roof, and a stone pathway leading to the door.

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 and a variety of other vegetation.

Cottage HANA MANA

Yakushima

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

A traditional Japanese-style garden with a gravel path, 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 modern building with a stone facade, a wooden overhang, and a stone entrance.

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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