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There are many ways to choose a hotel.
・Choosing accommodation: "I want to stay in a hotel like this." What kinds of hotels are there?
・Choose an accommodation plan: There are various accommodation plans available based on meals, type, reservation period, etc. What is the recommended accommodation plan?
・Choosing a reservation site: What is the most convenient way to search and what suits you best? How can you use a reservation site wisely?
We have compiled all the accommodation booking related content that has been posted on this site so far by theme!

Accommodation Reservation Related Contents Table of Contents

OTA/Online booking sites and travel agencies

You can quickly search by area and date! There may be discount coupons and time sales going on now!

I want to stay in a cheap hotel

How to stay in a hotel cheaply
Low-cost business hotel chain
Popular low-cost hot spring hotel chains

How to choose a hotel for each occasion

What is an "ultra-luxury" hotel, characterized by its ultimate attention to detail?
Newly opened luxury hotel in Tokyo
Newly opened luxury hotel in Osaka
I want to stay at a hotel with a hot spring in Tokyo
I want to find a hotel or accommodation with free cancellation
I want to stay with my pet
Earthquake-resistant hotels

Learn more about hotel chains

I want to know the differences between various hotel chains.
APA Hotel Newest List
List of Marriott hotels and brands in Japan
Four Points Flex by Sheraton
New Dormy Inn nationwide list: Large hot spring baths and hearty breakfasts
Japanese style Dormy Inn "Onyado Nono" nationwide list

I want to stay in a new, clean hotel.

List of new hotel pages from 2020 to 2026
Hotels and hot spring resorts opening in 2026
Hotels and hot spring resorts opening in 2025
Hotels and hot spring resorts opening in 2024
Hotels and hot spring resorts opening in 2023
Hotels and hot spring resorts opening in 2022
Hotels and hot spring resorts opening in 2021
Hotels and hot spring resorts opening in 2020
New Hotel at Haneda Airport
New hotels and hot spring inns in Hakone

Hotels and accommodations convenient for road trips

Car Support Accommodation Plan
Highway Hotel on the Highway
Stay at a roadside station
Camper accommodation and rental

Business trip support project: How to book a hotel in Tokyo

[Also useful for preventing high hotel prices] Search for hotels recommended for business trips by Shinagawa Station and nearby stations

Convenient use of the Shinkansen and hotel

Go to Kyoto with the Shinkansen Pack
Hotel near JR Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit
Business Hotels near Tokyo Station

Teleworking at a hotel

Teleworking in Hotels: National Edition
Telework in Hotels Tokyo Edition
Teleworking from a Hotel: Osaka Edition

Official website of inns and hotels

OTA/online booking sites and travel agency sites

Quickly search by area or date!

Online booking sites and travel agencies such as Rakuten Travel, Ikyu, and Jalan.net
I really find it useful because I can earn the usual points, get coupons, and have limited-time sales.

Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya
You can experience music, art, unique fashion and design. On the 11th floor there is a restaurant and bar with a rooftop terrace. [IKYU.com]

I want to stay in a cheap hotel

How to stay in a hotel cheaply

How to stay in a hotel cheaply
Time sale, early bird discount, special offer... How to stay at a hotel cheaply? Tips for discounting accommodation rates

Low-cost business hotel chain

Good value for money! A popular nationwide chain of budget business hotels for business trips and solo travelers
It's a good idea to know about low-cost business hotel brands available all over the country.

Popular low-cost hot spring hotel chains

Cheap hot spring hotel chains: Popular buffets and recommendations & rankings
Yukai Resort, Oedo Onsen Monogatari, Itoen Hotels, Kamenoi Hotel, and the Ohruri Group. With a full buffet and a resort feel, the whole family will be very satisfied!

Oedo Onsen Monogatari TAOYA Shima
The large bath with a spectacular view that seems to float on the sea is the attraction! A hot spring resort with ocean views from all rooms [IKYU.com]

How to choose a hotel for each occasion

Ultra-luxury hotel opening in 2025

Opening in 2025! Ultra-luxury hotel "Rosewood Miyakojima" in Okinawa
The ultra-luxury hotel Rosewood Miyakojima will open in March 2025. This will be the first Rosewood Hotel to open in Japan as a next-generation ultra-luxury hotel.

Newly opened luxury hotel in Tokyo

Newly opened luxury hotel in Tokyo Foreign luxury brand
Foreign luxury hotels, such as the JW Marriott Bulgari Fairmont, will open in Tokyo between 2023 and 2025. Some are high-rise hotels with great views, while others are conveniently located and directly connected to the subway, making them a Tokyo favorite.

Japan's first luxury hotel, "Fairmont Tokyo" to open on July 1, 2025 [IKYU.com]

Newly opened luxury hotel in Osaka

Newly opened luxury hotel in Osaka Foreign luxury brand
Foreign luxury hotels opening in Osaka in 2024 and 2025. As they are all high-end brands, they are a lineup of stylish luxury hotels.

Patina Osaka's "Patina Wellness Pool" overlooking Osaka Castle [Yahoo! Travel]

Hotels in Tokyo with large hot spring baths

[Latest] Stylish inns and hotels in Tokyo where you can enjoy large hot spring baths ONSEN at Tokyo Hotels
"Soak in a hot spring while watching the glittering night view of central Tokyo." The hotels we introduce are also suitable for women. Please enjoy a relaxing stay at our stylish inns and hotels.

Hotels and accommodations with free cancellation

Find hotels and inns with no cancellation fees on the day or the day before! Many plans to support traveling with children
When you feel unwell or have to go to work suddenly, hotels and plans with "free cancellation fees" are a blessing. We have added plans to support families and those traveling with children.

Staying with pets

Staying with your pet @ city center, hot springs, driving, luxury to business hotels
There are a variety of facilities where you can stay with your pet. You can choose from hot springs and resorts, driving in your own car, or high-class luxury.

A hotel with earthquake-resistant and seismic isolation features

Earthquake-resistant hotels Earthquake-resistant and seismic-resistant accommodations
To make your trip to Japan, where earthquakes are common, a little more comfortable, you may want to choose a hotel based on its earthquake resistance in addition to the breakfast and location.

Learn more about hotel chains

National Hotel Chain

List of hotel chains across Japan: What are their characteristics and differences? From famous, luxury, and business hotels to foreign-owned and hot spring hotels
A list of official hotel chain and hotel group websites across Japan. You can see the differences with brand introductions! It's fun just to look at the photos.

A list of new APA hotels and opening dates

List of new APA hotels opening after 2020 and their opening dates
APA Hotels are popular for both business trips and sightseeing. New openings and rebrandings are opening one after another all over the country.

Opening on December 2, 2024! APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower, the urban resort hotel with the largest number of rooms in Western Japan [Jalan.net]

List of Marriott hotels and brands in Japan

List of Marriott hotels and brands in Japan
What Marriott hotels have opened in Japan and where? A list of new hotels from 2020 onwards, by brand and area.

Four Points Flex by Sheraton

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Hotels Open in Japan
Four Points Flex by Sheraton, a business hotel chain run by the US Marriott, will be coming to Japan in 2024. It's a business hotel in a major city, conveniently located near major stations. It's also scheduled to open in Tokyo in 2025.

Dormy Inn

New Dormy Inn nationwide list
The extremely popular hotel chain "Dormy Inn" is often praised for its "best value for money" and "our Dormy Inn." It also has a spectacular foot bath that was featured on TV!

Dormy Inn "Onyado Nono"

Japanese style Dormy Inn "Onyado Nono" nationwide list
While offering the same Dormy Inn service, this hotel also offers Japanese-style rooms where you can take off your shoes and relax. It is popular among women as a relaxing business hotel.

I want to stay in a new, clean hotel.

New and beautiful! We've compiled a list of hotels and hot spring resorts that have opened across Japan.
There is a wide variety of hotels to choose from, from famous luxury hotels that everyone aspires to, to resort hotels and affordable business hotels, including foreign brands that are making their first appearance in Japan, and hotels with new concepts that are highly designed and comfortable.
Don't miss out on the special opening rates and anniversary discounts!

List of new hotel pages from 2020 to 2026

List of new hotel pages from 2020 to 2026
It includes famous places and tourist spots in each prefecture, so please use it when you are wondering, "Where is XX hot spring?"

Hotels and hot spring resorts opening in 2026

Hotels and hot spring inns opening in 2026
Tokyo, Sapporo, Okinawa, Kyoto, Osaka, Fukuoka, Maihama, Yokohama, Hiroshima
Stay at a new hotel! We've compiled a list of hotels scheduled to open across Japan in 2026 (Reiwa 8) along with their opening dates based on official information.

Hotels and hot spring resorts opening in 2025

Hotels and hot spring inns opening in 2025
Osaka, where the Osaka World Expo is being held, seems to have the most.

Hotels and hot spring resorts opening in 2024

Hotels and hot spring resorts opening in 2024
23 Grand Mercure and Mercure hotels by France's Accor will open nationwide. 22 Comfort Inn hotels will open near roadsides and interchanges.

DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station [agoda]
5 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit. Convenient to nearby cities such as Osaka, Kobe and Nara.

New Hotel at Haneda Airport

Recommended new hotels at Haneda Airport for those staying before or after your flight!
There are hotels directly connected to the airport, hotels with hot springs and large public baths, cheap business hotels and capsule hotels, and hotels that are convenient for staying before or after your flight, with rooms for one person and no meals required. There are also hotels with airport shuttle service.

New hotels and hot spring inns in Hakone

Newly opened hotels and inns in Hakone, including pet-friendly accommodations
From luxury inns to foreign-affiliated hotel resorts, there are a variety of concepts and personalities! Another attraction is the great deals available, such as opening and first anniversary special prices.

Hotels and accommodations convenient for road trips

Car Support Accommodation Plan

We support your road trips! Free hotel parking for your own car at a low cost
Hotels and inns offer car rental plans with free parking, free gas vouchers, and other great perks. We also recommend using ferries to Hokkaido, Shodoshima, and Kyushu!

Highway Hotel on the Highway

SA/PA Highway Hotels where you can stay without getting off the highway
Stretch your legs and sleep soundly in bed! Facilities with large public baths and hot springs make it feel like you're continuing your trip. Late-night discounts are also available. There are also hotels and capsule-type hotels where you can stay with pets/dogs.

Ise Expressway/Kise Expressway Sewa-Taki Junction, Vison Panoramic View [Jalan.net]

Staying at a roadside station or at a roadside station

"Roadside station where you can stay" Fairfield by Marriott Hotel and surrounding accommodations
Stay overnight, enjoy the hot springs and gourmet food, and then drive energetically again tomorrow! The area is also a hot topic with the opening of Fairfield by Marriott hotels one after another. Pet-friendly hotels available.

The campervan you've always dreamed of staying in or renting

Let's travel in a camper! Accommodation plans & camping with pets & rentals
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, campers have also been used for teleworking, remote work, and workcation. First, try the campervan plan to experience staying overnight. Once you get used to it, why not rent a campervan and actually travel in one?

Business trip support project - for example, searching for a hotel for business trips around Shinagawa, Tokyo -

[Also useful for preventing high hotel prices] Search for hotels recommended for business trips by Shinagawa Station and nearby stations

[Tokyo Business Trip Support] Search for hotels recommended for business trips near Shinagawa Station
I'm on a business trip and I'm staying in a single room in Tokyo. Hotel prices have been rising recently, so I'm sure it's a bit of a hassle.
Shinagawa Station in Tokyo is a bullet train stop with good access from Haneda Airport. Because of this, there are many good hotels in Shinagawa, and the budget limit for business trips is exceeded, so I often had trouble arranging a hotel.
So, let's expand the area a little and look at affordable hotels in the "Shinagawa area" including Oimachi Station and Gotanda Station, which are just one or two stops away by train or bus from Shinagawa Station.

Convenient use of the Shinkansen and hotel

Go to Kyoto with a Shinkansen package!

Shinkansen + hotel package for Kyoto trip
The "Kyoto Shinkansen Pack" is a great deal that includes a Shinkansen train to Kyoto and a hotel. It is also known as the Shinkansen Free Plan or Dynamic Rail Package. We have put together some tips on choosing a hotel in Kyoto and other booking tips.

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji Jalan.net Jalan Pack

Hotel near JR Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit

Business hotel near JR Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit (Taiko-dori Exit)
This business hotel is located within a 5-minute walk from the Shinkansen Exit (Taiko-dori Exit) of JR Nagoya Station. It's convenient to be able to go to the hotel as soon as you arrive in Nagoya on rainy or hot days, or when you have a lot of luggage!

Business Hotels near Tokyo Station

Affordable business hotel near Tokyo Station, within 5 minutes' walk from Yaesu Central Exit or Yaesu North Exit
Tokyo Station is seeing the opening of many high-end and famous hotels both at and around the station. Cheap and affordable business hotels are concentrated on the Yaesu side of Tokyo Station!

Teleworking at the hotel - Stay-at-home plan

Teleworking in a hotel

[National Edition] Teleworking at hotels, hot spring inns, and travel destinations
Teleworking in hotels has become widespread as a response to teleworking during the COVID-19 pandemic. Workcation at hot spring inns and travel destinations is also a good way to change your mood.

[Tokyo Edition] Teleworking from a hotel

[2023 revised edition] Telework/remote work at a Tokyo hotel
Choose a hotel that is convenient for a station or train line! You can work remotely in a way that suits you with a day use plan, or a long-term stay plan for consecutive nights, 14 nights, or 30 nights.

[Osaka Edition] Teleworking at a hotel

[Osaka] Hotel telework support plan: Work in a cool hotel this summer!
Both budget business hotels and luxury hotels are now accepting reservations for telework support plans. Lunch-included plans are great for day-use stays! There are hotels with large public baths

Great for lunch too! Hotel restaurant reservations
Mercure Tokyo HibiyaLa Seine"
IKYU.com Restaurant

Where to book accommodation - Official websites of inns and hotels

Hokkaido
Tohoku
Aomori　Akita　Iwate　Miyagi　Yamagata　Fukushima
Kanto
Ibaraki　Tochigi　Gunma　Chiba　Tokyo　Saitama　Kanagawa
Chubu, Tokai and Hokuriku
Shizuoka　Niigata　Yamanashi　Nagano　Aichi　Gifu　Toyama　Ishikawa　Fukui　Mie
Kinki
Shiga　Kyoto　Osaka　Hyogo　Nara　Wakayama
Chugoku and Shikoku
Shimane　Tottori　Okayama　Hiroshima　Yamaguchi　Kagawa　Tokushima　Ehime　Kochi
Kyushu
Fukuoka　Saga　Nagasaki　Oita　Kumamoto　Miyazaki　Kagoshima　
Okinawa

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Information on hotels and hot spring resorts opening in 2025
Hotels and hot spring inns opening nationwide in 2026
Good value for money! A popular budget business hotel chain
[Marriott Business Hotel] Four Points Flex