Best Places to Visit in Japan this Autumn
Autumn in Japan is by far my favourite time to travel, with the summer temperatures finally cooling down, and the landscapes across the country being completely transformed.
Luxury Meets History: A Stay at Tachibana Ohana, Fukuoka
Japan offers a diverse range of hotels to accommodate every kind of traveller. Those venturing to Fukuoka will find a luxurious experience intertwined with historical roots at Tachibana Ohana.
8 Design Hotels for Your Next Japan Itinerary
From luxury ryokans to modern architectural showcases and intimate design spaces to traditional machiya townhouses, Japan offers a wealth of unique options for the inquisitive traveller. Here are 8 of my favourite Design Hotels.
Timeless Craft and Modern Luxury: A First Look at Six Senses Kyoto
Winding pathways, hand-painted handicrafts, and a towering bamboo garden – Six Senses Kyoto is the latest addition to the city’s luxury design hotel scene.
The Best Honeymoon Hotels in Japan: From Tokyo to Kyoto
A trip to Japan offers a blend of long-standing cultural traditions and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, making it a perfect destination for celebrating newlyweds.
A New Ryokan for Japan’s Famous Art Island: Roka Naoshima
Known as the first ryokan on Naoshima, Roka is the perfect retreat for a secluded stay on an already peaceful island. Here’s everything you need to know…
1920’s Bank to Boutique Design Hotel: K5 Tokyo
Located in a renovated 1920s bank, K5 Tokyo is a masterclass of Japan-meets-Scandinavian design, progressive dinning, and a breath of fresh air to Tokyo’s commercial quarter.
7 Unique Ryokans to Add to Your Japan Bucket List
Looking to dive deeper into Japan’s culture and history? Traditional Japanese inns might just be the unique accommodation option you’ve been looking for.
Roku Kyoto: A Retreat in the Foothills of Mount Takagamine
A retreat-style resort tucked away in Kyoto’s Takagamine mountainside that celebrates traditional Japanese design merged with modern-day minimalism.
Bulgari Hotel Tokyo: Italian Glamour Meets Japanese Heritage
Located in central Marunouchi District, the brand new Bulgari Hotel Tokyo brings luxury Italian design with a touch of minimalism to Japan’s capital.
A Stay at Rakudo-An: Art & Design in the Japanese Countryside
Set in Tonami Plain, Rakudo-An is a more than 100-year-old restored farmhouse that’s ideal for a quiet and traditional Japanese escape.
Kyoto’s Understated Art Hotel: The Shinmonzen
Created in Paris, built in Kyoto, and designed by the one-and-only Tadao Ando, The Shinmonzen is located riverside in the heart of Kyoto’s Gion District.
Kyushu’s Modern Luxury: The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka
The first of its kind in on the island, The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka combines low-key luxury and traditional crafts into one of the area’s most enticing accommodation options.
7 Remote Hotels For Your Next Trip to Japan
Japan has so many unique remote hotels; from a traditional farmhouse converted into a design hotel in Toyama, to a luxury escape in the subtropical islands of Okinawa.
What Type of Accommodation Should You Book in Japan?
From boutique hotels and ryokans steeped in history to unique architectural Airbnbs and everything in between, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when choosing where to stay.
Hot Spring Healing: Hoshino Resorts Kai Poroto
Set on the edge of Lake Poroto and enfolded in forest, this 42-room ryokan convincingly blurs the line between man-made structures and its bucolic surroundings.
Health, Wellbeing, and History: A Stay at Garrya Kyoto
An intimate 25-room hotel in a quiet corner of Japan’s ancient capital with a strong focus on wellbeing. With countless accommodation options in Kyoto, let’s take a look at Garrya stand out from the crowd.
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