Japan

Superbly located beside Hibiya Park and the Imperial Palace, The Peninsula Tokyo seamlessly blends European luxury standards with warm Japanese hospitality. The hotel is famous for having some of the largest standard rooms in the city, complete with spacious walk-in closets and pristine marble bathrooms. Guests particularly benefit from 'Peninsula Time', allowing incredibly flexible check-in and check-out hours.

Perched atop the Otemachi Tower, Aman Tokyo is a serene sanctuary that beautifully fuses traditional Japanese minimalist aesthetics with modern luxury. Guests are welcomed into a dramatic 30-meter-high lobby featuring a rock garden, before retreating to exceptionally spacious rooms with window-side stone bathtubs overlooking the Imperial Palace and Mount Fuji. The world-class wellness center, complete with a stunning 30-meter pool and traditional onsen, offers an unmatched escape from the bustling city.

Perched high in Toranomon Hills, Andaz Tokyo offers spacious, artful rooms with sweeping Tokyo Tower and city views, plus polished service that guests consistently call exceptional. The property’s rooftop bar, generous lounge happy hour and calming spa/gym facilities make it a top pick for celebratory stays and city‑view seekers.

A modern and stylish business hotel located in the heart of Osaka, featuring a relaxing hot spring bath (onsen) and exceptionally dedicated service. While the rooms are compact and some face a noisy highway, the hotel's seamless subway connection makes exploring the city incredibly easy.

Perched on the upper floors of a sleek tower near Hamamatsucho, Fairmont Tokyo offers breathtaking panoramas of Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay. The hotel features meticulously designed rooms, an incredible infinity pool, and a luxury spa with indoor and outdoor jacuzzis. Guests are pampered with thoughtful details like Le Labo bath products and twice-daily housekeeping with custom plush toys.

Perched on the top floors of Otemachi One Tower, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi delivers immaculate modern-Japanese design, sweeping views over the Imperial Palace gardens and Mount Fuji on clear days, plus hallmark Four Seasons service. Guests repeatedly praise the impeccable housekeeping, roomy rooms by Western standards, outstanding breakfast buffet and proactive, English-fluent staff who arrange bespoke experiences.

Nestled near the historic Nanzen-ji Temple, Fufu Kyoto offers an elegant fusion of traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern luxury. Every room features a private cedar-scented natural hot spring bath, and the on-site restaurant serves exquisite local Kyoto charcoal-grilled cuisine. While the physical property and dining are outstanding, inflexible service and poor room views on lower floors have disappointed some international travelers.

Perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean, Gardenvilla Shirahama is a charming family-run oasis offering spectacular sunrise views, a cliffside pool, and two private outdoor hot tubs. The hosts go above and beyond with heartwarming service, and the freshly prepared breakfasts, featuring homemade pancakes and bread, are highly praised. Located just a short walk from Shirahama Beach, it is perfect for a relaxing getaway on the Izu Peninsula.