Japan Travel Guide2024: 4 best cities to visit in Japan | Latest Japan Travel Restrictions

by Trip.com

March 7, 2024

On October 11, 2022, Japan will reopen its borders to independent foreign travelers and reinstate visa-free entry😍. Since April 2023, vaccination certificates and pre-departure tests are no longer required either. Trip.com provides you a Japan Travel guide including the latest Japan travel restrictions, visa information and four popular cities in Japan😍. Let's exlpore Japan!

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Latest Japan Travel Restrictions📋

Since April 2023, vaccination certificates and pre-departure tests are no longer required either. Trip.com provides you a Japan Travel guide including the latest Japan travel restrictions, visa information and four popular cities in Japan

Visa Application

Starting October 11, passport holders from the 68 countries and regions designated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will no longer be required to apply for a tourist visa. For tourists from the United State , Canada, Australia, they will no longer be required to get a tourist visa. Below are the countries that can apply for visa-free travel.

Countries and Regions
Asia	Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan
North America	Canada, United States
Latin America and the Caribbean	Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Surinam, Uruguay
Oceania	Australia, New Zealand
Middle East	Israel, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
Africa	Lesotho, Mauritius, Tunisia
Europe	Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, North Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

How to get a Japan Tourist visa?

For visitiors who are not from above countries, you need to get a Japan tourist visa before you travel to Japan.

Make an appointment to submit the application at the Japanese Embassy or Consulate.
Gather the documents needed for a Japan visa.
Submit the documents to the Embassy/Consulate or the travel agency.
Wait for the visa to be processed. Starting from the day the Japanese Representative Office receives your completed application, this usually takes 5 working days.
Pick up your passport from the Embassy/Consulate/Travel Agency. If your application is accepted, your visa will be issued and you will be able to visit Japan within three months.Documents you need when apply a Japan Tourist Visa?

Japan visa document requirments

Japan Tourist Visa Application Form
Passport
4.5cm x 4.5cm Passport-size pictures of yourself (white background is needed)
Flight Itinerary ( a detailed plan of your arrival and departure dates, flight reservation number)
Daily Itinerary
Residence Certificate
Proof of financial solvency
Letter of invitation
Proof of travel purpose

Visiting Japan

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Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei
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Japan COVID-19 vaccine Requirement

From 0:00 am (JST) on April 29, 2023, all travelers and returnees will no longer be required to submit either a certificate of negative result of COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours prior to departure, or a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate of three doses or equivalent.

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Best time to visit Japan

In Japan, one year is divided into four periods: 【1】Spring🌸 ( From March to May ),【2】Summer🌞 ( From June to August ),【3】Autumn🍁 ( From September to November) and【4】Winter❄️ ( From December to February). There are different unqience and interesting events during each period. Let’s see the recommended events or activities in these four seasons.

Seasons	Thing to do
Spring ( March - May )	Cherry blossom viewing
Summer ( June - August )	Firework show, summer festivals
Autumn ( September - November)	Autumn leaves, onsen, hiking
Winter ( December - February)	Skiing, dog sledding, winter illumination, ice skating

Best Hotels in Japan🏩

5 star

Hotel New Otani Tokyo Garden Tower

4.6/5Outstanding278 Reviews

Central Tokyo Tokyo|2.87km from city center

Absolutely top-notch service although the hotel is a bit old but they maintain the whole environment as if you were arriving at a brand new opening hotel in 70s. Almost as if you were walking through the history of time where the service is still at its excellency. It’s amazing! Those elderly women who work as janitor is also super professional. It seems like they work there since the hotel opening. Super nice Buffett and a great ambience of miniature garden in the center of hotel hallway. It’s merely a great experience staying here!

FromHK$1,494

Imperial Hotel, Tokyo

4.7/5Outstanding455 Reviews

Ginza/Tsukiji Tokyo|0.66km from city center

Both service and location is amazing. For both traveling and business trip, the location is top notch. For transportation, you get access to hibiya line, Ginza line, yurakucho, shinbashi station which pretty much goes to everywhere. Ginza is right next to it, which is famous for shopping and food. You will have no trouble accessing any place in Tokyo with these lines. For business, mainly it is held at either marunouchi or kasumigaseki(government) both locations are very close. If you want to walk around in nature. There is a big park right in front of the hotel. Very satisfied with the location. Service is great as well, they pretty much solve any problems or question I had.

FromHK$2,865

InterContinental Tokyo Bay, an IHG Hotel

4.5/5Excellent503 Reviews

Tokyo Tower Area Tokyo|2.04km from city center

A very nice hotel, the room view was amazing, with direct access to the monorail station, and connected with a small mall where you can find a Convenience store & other shops

FromHK$2,806

Tokyo Dome Hotel

4.6/5Outstanding1805 Reviews

Suidobashi/Tokyo Dome Tokyo|3.75km from city center

The room was very comfortable for 2 people. The hotel is beautiful and quite convenient with a bus stop a short walk from the entrance. A wonderful stay for a slightly splurge.

FromHK$833

The Prince Park Tower Tokyo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, LVX Collection

4.6/5Outstanding421 Reviews

Tokyo Tower Area Tokyo|2.41km from city center

We stayed for 4 nights at this hotel. The location of the hotel was perfect as it was right next to the Tokyo tower so the view was beautiful at night. The hotel is also less than 10 minutes away from 2 metro stations so travelling around the city was convenient. The room size was big so we slept comfortably as a family of 3. The toilet was also big with a modern set-up which we liked - will definitely stay here again.

FromHK$2,257

Business travel

Hotel Gracery Ginza

4.3/5Excellent653 Reviews

Ginza/Tsukiji Tokyo|0.29km from city center

Hotel staff is friendly and can speak english. The room is sizeable for 2 persons. There is a water dispenser on the floor which we stayed on. The hotel also dedicated a shelf at the reception stocked with necessities (eg. Shaver, shaving cream, cotton buds, even basic make up) which you can take. There is also a coffee machine, orange juice and water dispenser at the reception. Best part about the hotel is the location. It is very close to Ginza Station (just a short 5mins walk) and just next to the main shopping belt of Ginza with the luxury and other big brands. There is also a Family Mart and Lawson nearby, as well as a cafe downstairs and Starbucks near the hotel. Downside is the toilet looks a little old. But we are not fussy about it as it is clean enough, and for the affordable price paid, the hotel is a great find!

FromHK$794

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier

4.6/5Outstanding418 Reviews

Ginza/Tsukiji Tokyo|0.49km from city center

Very convenient in location. The room is clean n big and able to offer 3 beds for my kids. Very suitable for a family of 5. Staff are friendly n helpful.

FromHK$1,621

Tokyo Prince Hotel

4.5/5Excellent666 Reviews

Tokyo Tower Area Tokyo|2.05km from city center

We always love staying at Tokyo Prince hotel! This time it was bigger room so we fully enjoyed our stay. Location is great very close to venter of Tokyo and easy to go to Haneda airport. This time I have learnt that there is a shuttle bus to Hamamatsu-cho station which is very convenient. Stuffs are very polite and friendly that make us feel comfortable and they’re willing to help us. Thai time we also enjoyed a course at one of Japanese restaurants which was very delicate and superb! We fully recommend others to try if they want to try proper Japanese food! One thing that I was disappointed this time was that room desk was dirty, looked like cleaning wasn’t donw properly so I had to clean it by myself. ( looked like previous customers tea or food stain was still there at a desk ) Tokyo Price hotel is one of the traditional and famous legendary hotel so I hope they can improve their cleaning method and make sure it’s clean before new customers come and stay. And when we stayed there before there was coffee machine but seems not this time so it was a hit disappointed too…hope they can provide it again… However over all our stay was comfortable so we will come back when we come back to Japan!

FromHK$1,390

Quintessa Hotel Tokyo Ginza

4.4/5Excellent313 Reviews

Ginza/Tsukiji Tokyo|0.34km from city center

I absolutely adore this hotel! It’s in a great location in Ginza about a 15 minute walk from all of the major attractions within Ginza. It also has a lot of great restaurants around and has easy access to the metro, buses and the airport bus. I was also very happy with the hotel staff as they were so helpful with anything I needed. The room was still quite small considering it’s a Tokyo however, the lobby spaces nice and big so you could go and relax there and enjoy a lot of free refreshment, such as coffee or tea. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.

FromHK$1,395

Super Hotel Premier Tokyo-eki Yaesu Chuo-guchi

4.6/5Outstanding302 Reviews

Tokyo Station/Nihonbashi Tokyo|0.99km from city center

It's close to Tokyo Station and equipped with a hot sping! What more can a tired traveler want. To be honest, I was a little disappointed because the public bath was very small therefore CROWDED. Proximity of shower area and pool was too close for comfort. But the room are TINY. A double room is actually for 1 person. You can tell the facilities are a little aged, however, they really keep the rooms in TIP TOP CLEANLINESS!! However, it would be nicer if they provide complimentary bottles water in the rom for the guests. As for service, the Staffs are polite.

FromHK$1,156

Family friendly

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno - Tokyo

4.4/5Excellent537 Reviews

Ueno/Asakusa Tokyo|4.66km from city center

Situated at a very convenient location (near Ueno station). Room is also spacious for Japan’s standard and clean. Check in and check out process was very fast as it is conducted via the use of machines. We were very lucky to be able to immediately checked into our room prior to the usual check in time as the room was ready. We were very glad about it! Service was quick as well when we requested for additional pillows. The pillows and bed were very comfortable! Will definitely return!

FromHK$1,056

Henn na Hotel Tokyo Asakusa Tawaramachi

4.5/5Excellent682 Reviews

Ueno/Asakusa Tokyo|4.74km from city center

This hotel boasts a prime location, just a two-minute walk from Tawaramachi subway station. With a convenience store right downstairs and an additional five to six within a five-minute radius, guests enjoy unparalleled convenience. In a mere 10-minute stroll, you can reach the renowned Senso-ji Temple, providing an effortless immersion into local culture. Despite the rooms being relatively compact, the overall environment is clean and tidy. The implementation of a smart check-in system adds to the ease and efficiency of the stay.

FromHK$775

Rakuten STAY Tokyo Asakusa

4/5Very Good50 Reviews

Ueno/Asakusa Tokyo|5.56km from city center

This time I stayed at the Lotte Residences Asakusa in Tokyo. I loved it because of the panda room (hahaha). What shocked me was that when I got up on the first morning, I found that there was a temple in my room (right next to it?) , there are actually (one after another tombstones) inside. Although I said ”I'm not afraid! It's a lie”, it was still a quite interesting experience! Because in Taiwan, there is no such custom of ”getting along day and night” with the tombstones~

FromHK$627

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza Premier

4.5/5Excellent434 Reviews

Ginza/Tsukiji Tokyo|0.44km from city center

Good location as its near yurakucho line and main ginza St There is lawson and 711 nearby Coin laundry and microwave is also available in premise which is very convenient compared to mercure which is nearby

FromHK$711

Hotel Keihan Tsukiji Ginza Grande

4.6/5Outstanding828 Reviews

Ginza/Tsukiji Tokyo|0.89km from city center

Hotel in a nice and quiet neighborhood and close by train station. It was very comfortable/clean and modern. The self check in/out is via a Kiosk but staff available and assist.

FromHK$1,020

Hot spring

Super Hotel Premier Ginza

4.5/5Excellent242 Reviews

Ginza/Tsukiji Tokyo|0.31km from city center

We felt that this hotel was centrally located in Ginza and we had quick access to a lot of the shopping and attractions nearby either by walking or using the metro. The hotel is surrounded by good restaurants and convenience stores. The check in was smooth but our room was not available until 4 pm. They do offer luggage storage in the lobby and will deliver luggage to the rooms. The lobby offers a light breakfast (for a fee), a welcome coffee in the morning and they have a spring water fountain that dispenses cold water. There is also a spot in the lobby where you can grab your toiletries for your room or items for the onsen room like the yukata. There is also a pillow selection area and it might be worth getting here promptly because once they're gone they are gone! The rooms were comfy and quiet. We booked a run of the house and although our bag was originally marked to be delivered to a bigger room we got a much more compact one. We didn't mind as we had gambled when we made the choice and saved a bit because we did. The room had a large TV, a small work station and a very small bathroom. The room was still well equipped and we had a kettle, mini fridge, air purifier/humidifier, fabric freshener, spots to hang our clothes and enough room to put our large luggage without it being in the way. The bed was very comfy and we felt we got a good night's rest. The room also had good WiFi and a number of outlets including a few USB plug ins. The room had a tablet which was kind of gimmicky but could control the lights, AC or heat and the TV. There were some videos on demand including some adult content. I spent more time than I felt I should trying to figure out how to screencast and ultimately was not able to. There is an option to select a language on the tablet but some instructions are only in Japanese. We played with the tablet a bit the first night but it wasn't really needed to enjoy the room. We thought it was funny that we only got one long pillow and each day they offered one bottle of water despite the double occupancy.bit is worth while getting the pillow selection and without it we aren't sure how we would have slept. We felt for a hotel that calls itself ”premier” the one pillow and one bottle was off. The onsen for men was on the second floor and women were on the third floor. The men require no code but the women's code changes daily and you have to pick up the code from the front desk each day. They have shampoo, conditioner and body/face wash and the onsen is pretty clean but on the smaller side. Each time I went there were 4 men in the soaking bath and that is pretty much the limit. There isn't water in the onsen area but there is a vending machine and water dispenser in the hallway. The women's onsen was not as busy according to my wife but she did note there were guests that weren't aware they should have quiet conversations or none at all. There are lockers provided in the change room and clips to put on your sandals to mark them. There are no towels or wash cloths here though and you have to bring the towels from your room and the cloths can be picked up in the lobby. The laundry area was normally available and they have two washers and two dryers. It takes about half an hour each to wash and dry and they provide laundry detergent. They could use some English signage in the laundry area as it seems some people weren't sure how to use the machines like how to start or that they needed to empty the dryer lint. Each time I used the laundry machine I removed about a quarter inch of lint from the screen which shows that they aren't being properly maintained. The hotel only offers room service to rooms if you put a room service magnet on the door before 11 am. When the magnet is hung it is cleaned well and they replace the towels and bring you your one bottle.

FromHK$870

HOSHINOYA Tokyo

4.7/5Outstanding79 Reviews

Tokyo Station/Nihonbashi Tokyo|1.83km from city center

I have to say I was excited and looked forward to my stay. At the end. I don’t think it was worth it. And it was because of what Hoshinoya Tokyo is, it is a ryokan, not a hotel, and it is a Japanese chain. It was not imbued with the spirit of providing utmost comfort and pampering to its guest. It is more focused on the onsen, the Japanese culture, and the provision of daily meals.   It is not where you should stay to hear a lot of Yes. No concierge service, so they won’t help you get a reservation because they provide meals in the ryokan (which hotel doesn’t?). No early check in or courtesy late check out. If you want to check out late, it’s 9,000 JPY per hour - even when it doesn’t cost the hotel anything. No currency exchange service. If you want to order meals, you have to place the order the day before. No bathrobe provided, and when asked, first they said they didn’t have them, then they provided but warned me I should only wear them inside the room (I don’t remember a time in my life when I wore bathrobe walking around any hotel), and that since the quantity was limited, they would not change the bathrobe during my stay - it all sounded like a conversation I would have with my school principal, one that was not so friendly.  The fancy picture of the centerpiece which flooded Instagram was one place on the hallway, first floor, where we took off our shoes before entering the hotel. Reception is on the second floor, and the interior was a mixed in style, I don’t know how to call it. It was dated and furnished with uncomfortable sofas and chairs. We and other guests were not allowed to checked in until 3 pm (regardless whether a room was available) so we could see several parties, some with small children hanging out on those sofas like at a train station. Not all of us can time our flight to arrive at the hotel at exactly 3 pm, so it was a tiresome wait during which we were provided with one cup of tea per person the whole time. After that long wait, the welcome ritual with snacks at the lounge on our floor became quite pointless. We already did not feel welcomed. Service at Hoshinoya Tokyo was also not great and definitely not 5 star. As a guest pointed out, it’s difficult to get to the entrance via taxi. The basement entrance was dark. Room cleaning was not reliable - we left the room for 3 hours in the morning, came back at 1 pm and the room was not cleaned. But if you stayed in (which well, what you are supposed to do at a ryokan), they wouldn’t go in to clean or even asked if you wanted the room to be cleaned. On such a day, I asked if I could get new towels when we left for dinner, the staff said yes, but nothing happened when we came back and no follow up call to let us know why. There’s no view from our room (executive room at the corner). The hotel is surrounded by other taller buildings. When we opened the window screen, we could see people from the other building office and they could see us. It’s all grayish.    Staying at a ry

FromHK$12,503

Onsen Ryokan Yuen Shinjuku

4.2/5Very Good121 Reviews

Shinjuku Area Tokyo|5.44km from city center

A beautiful boutique hotel with a rooftop onsen, at a great price. The room was small, so bring trunk-style luggages instead of those that open flat if possible. I could fit my trunk luggage easily into the nook below the tv. The semi-double bed is also smaller than your regular queen sized ones. While the location is great, it is a long walk from the main Shinjuku JR station, and the distance was truly felt when my feet was in pain and full of blisters from the second day on. The entire hotel was also very dusty for some reason, and it made my partner’s sinus infection act up badly. So I would recommend staying elsewhere if you’re sensitive towards dust. The onsen on the other hand, was great. Didn’t think I’d use it often but I ended up going every night. The onsen water smelled like chlorine most of the time, so don’t expect natural spring water. PS: Men’s onsen is equipped with Dyson hairdryers, but they’re not as strong as the one at home! Women’s one has a different hairdryer, but stronger and nicer than the one in the room. Staff were polite and helpful!

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Onyado Nono Asakusa Natural Hot Spring

4.5/5Excellent364 Reviews

Ueno/Asakusa Tokyo|5.55km from city center

Not too long walk from stations, walking distance to sensoji and other travel points. The breakfast provided blows my mind, definitely worth it. The onsen operate for long hours, even in middle of the night. Definitely thumb up.

FromHK$695

Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Ariake

4.5/5Excellent409 Reviews

Odaiba Tokyo|4.46km from city center

It was new so it was clean and comfortable. There is everything in Ariake Garden. Hot spring facilities are also available for a good price. The hotel and garden are connected inside. It is convenient but quite, walking. I felt that there were not many rooms to enjoy the view. I thought the restaurant was not too large. A little good business hotel, city hotel, and you will get more satisfaction. I wonder if I should expect too much ‥ in the Gulf area. Of course, the staff will respond politely. Is it due to personality? I felt sorry for those who lack explanation. I spent my time actively asking ”can you please?” ”Can I?” etc. I entered the winter vacation and there were many small children with the baby welcome inn.

FromHK$694

Gym

Ana InterContinental Tokyo, an IHG Hotel

4.3/5Excellent139 Reviews

Akasaka Tokyo|2.21km from city center

The hotel is very cosmopolitan the clienteles are mostly international. The service is excellent and the view is fantastic on a clear Day you can see Mount Fuji. The breakfast buffet is good but he’s too busy for my liking.

FromHK$3,097

Conrad Tokyo

4.8/5Outstanding116 Reviews

Central Tokyo Tokyo|0.94km from city center

It's very good. From the front desk to the room to breakfast to dinner, etc., every detail is great and the price/performance ratio is very high. Especially the dishes and service in the Japanese restaurant in the hotel are so authentic, which made my mother very happy. She will never forget the Japanese restaurant. It was my first time to stay at the Hilton Conrad. I didn’t expect that the service and quality were better than those at the Ritz-Carlton and Peninsula. I even liked it better. Unfortunately, I couldn’t cancel the hotel later, otherwise I would have to extend my stay for two days. What a pity. However, we have developed a new continent and will visit more often in the future!

FromHK$4,960

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi

4.6/5Outstanding198 Reviews

Tokyo Station/Nihonbashi Tokyo|1.42km from city center

One of our favorite hotels in Tokyo. It is easily accessible and convenient to all the sightseeing places with its great location. I woke up super early to see the trains with sunrise in the backdrop.

FromHK$1,142

Hilton Tokyo Odaiba

4.5/5Excellent393 Reviews

Odaiba Tokyo|5.01km from city center

Great location right next to the station and nice see view even though on lower floor. Big room size but no espresso coffee machine unlike Nikko hotel next door. Breakfast varieties okay and free welcome drink station for hotel guests.

FromHK$2,004

Shinagawa Prince Hotel

4.4/5Excellent1785 Reviews

Shinagawa Tokyo|5.46km from city center

The hotel was very big have multiple towers for guests to stay in. The location was also very convenient and very close to the train station. One improvement point is the staff at lobby was not too polite. While the housekeeping staff were quite nice and also greet all the guests that pass by their cart. The room was okay but old so have a bad smell and things were torn out due to the age.

FromHK$689

Swimming pool

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo

4.5/5Excellent218 Reviews

Shinagawa Tokyo|4.69km from city center

Within walking distance to Happo-en where I had to be for business. There is a bakery shop opposite the garden and their tarts are superb! Hotel shuttle takes takes to you to the nearest shopping mall with many options for shopping, eating and just walking around to explore.

FromHK$2,255

Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, A Pan Pacific Partner Hotel

4.7/5Outstanding144 Reviews

Shibuya Tokyo|6.16km from city center

There are many positive things to say about this hotel, the space is huge for a Tokyo hotel, very clean, and the location is more than excellent. However, am extremely disappointed and displeased by the service that was provided by a female Caucasian staff member of the team. Of our 7 days of stay here, we have only tried to make a single request, which was to make a restaurant reservation on the 21/5 in Hokkaido as I could not read or speak Japanese so I require assistance from the team. She initially wanted to dismiss me as soon as possible until a Japanese colleague came to assist us. Provided us with a restaurant reservation form and we filled it. Thereafter, she said she cannot reserve for us because the date of reservation is after the date that we are staying at. Firstly, this is such a simple request and I only made it because I’m unable to do so myself due to the language barrier. Secondly, I was appalled by her laziness and attitude when conversing with us. I have never encountered such horrible service by a hotel concierge in my life before, many others would be glad and happy to assist with such a simple request.

FromHK$2,677

Aman Tokyo

4.9/5Perfect75 Reviews

Tokyo Station/Nihonbashi Tokyo|1.59km from city center

Aman Tokyo sets a new standard for exceptional hard products. Despite a mishap on our first night when we returned from dinner to find our room uncleaned, the front desk manager promptly apologized and offered complimentary drinks. The head of housekeeping also personally apologized at breakfast and showered us with thoughtful gestures like a fruit platter and free laundry. Subsequently, our stay was faultless. Aman Tokyo also boasts stunning design and architecture and a strategic location near Otemachi station, Tokyo station, the Imperial Palace, and Ginza. Its awe-inspiring atrium leaves a lasting impression. The generously sized rooms, starting at 70 square meters, feature high ceilings throughout, with unforgettable views of the imperial gardens from the bed. Even the retractable TV showcases its thoughtful design, providing guests with an unobstructed view of the Tokyo skyline. The hotel's farewell was equally remarkable. Providing a complimentary hotel car transfer to Tokyo station, while being escorted by another staff member who went the extra mile to purchase our tickets, carry our luggage to the platform, store our luggage on the train and brought us to our seats. Undoubtedly, this luxury at Aman Tokyo comes at a price. However, delivers the sought-after wow factor for which its rates command. After all, Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world. From the grand lobby to the inviting pool and spacious rooms, the hotel impresses on many levels. Managing expectations is, however, key. It would be unrealistic to expect the usual Aman-type of service commonly associated with their other properties whose room counts are a lot smaller. While the initial mishap was regrettable, the subsequent personalized attention and meticulous service surpassed expectations for a city hotel with 80 rooms. Whether this was due to the initial mishap or reflective of their usual standards remains unknown, warranting another stay on my next visit to Tokyo.

FromHK$14,029

The Tokyo Station Hotel

4.8/5Outstanding93 Reviews

Tokyo Station/Nihonbashi Tokyo|1.09km from city center

The location is really good, coupled with the good maintenance after the new renovation, the overall facilities are really good. It's just that the room size is a bit not particularly spacious. Hygiene: The room hygiene is no problem. Environment: In the surrounding square, countless people come to check in and take photos. You can see it when you open the curtains in the morning. Service: Needless to say, really good.

FromHK$3,237

Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba

4.7/5Outstanding365 Reviews

Odaiba Tokyo|5.16km from city center

Had a very satisfying 7 nights stay. Location is very convenient beside a monorail station and near two huge malls. Theres a convenience store right below which is very helpful. Room and toilet quite clean. Only complaint is the soundproof of the hotel, as they had an event at the open space near the hotel but it can still be heard even from a high level.. but thankfully it wasnt too noisy. Recommended to chill at the viewing lounge as the view is amazing.

FromHK$1,135

Breakfast

Hotel New Otani Tokyo the Main

4.6/5Outstanding120 Reviews

Central Tokyo Tokyo|3.01km from city center

This was our second trip to Japan within the past 5 years. Previously, we stayed at a budget hotel which was cramped and small compared to American hotels. For this reason, we decided to splurge and I'm so glad we did. Splurge on the deluxe room if you value space and comfort. It not only made a huge difference, but it made our stay even better. The deluxe room comes with a walk- in closet, huge bathroom, and the room itself was big enough for a King bed and sitting area with a couch and chair. The staff provided excellent customer service at all times. The hotel is not that close to a train station so be wary of that, especially if you have heavy luggage. Also, this hotel is huge and navigating it takes time before you know where to go and how to get to the area's local restaurants and train stations. The hotel grounds have a beautiful Japanese garden with waterfall which rivals some parks. The only criticism I have about our stay is dining. As do all hotels, this one charges a huge price to dine on-site. You have access to local restaurants that are within walking distance for half the price. If you want to save money do a little research online and dine off-site. There are plenty of options around the area.

FromHK$1,981

Via Inn Prime Nihonbashi Ningyocho

4.6/5Outstanding533 Reviews

Tokyo Station/Nihonbashi Tokyo|2.06km from city center

Stayed at this hotel for 3 nights. Overall, the hotel is clean and has all the amenities that a business or couples traveling would need. The rooms are clean, and a good size for Tokyo. The communication with the front desk. Staff is also efficient and easy to navigate. The downside would be the location is a bit off and requires some walking to Tokyo station. Otherwise, it’s really value for money.

FromHK$886

remm Plus Ginza

4.4/5Excellent228 Reviews

Ginza/Tsukiji Tokyo|0.49km from city center

The room, albeit compact, maintains a tidy appearance. However, guests staying at lower levels may experience discomfort due to audible traffic noise from the adjacent main road. Only accommodations on higher floors offer a ”city view”; otherwise, the perspective is predominantly of the road. The location is commendable but not without its drawbacks. It necessitates a roughly 10-minute walk from the nearest metro station to the hotel. Despite this, the station's convenience facilitates swift access to various city areas. The vicinity of Ginza lacks a significant presence of chain restaurants, leading to a scenario where dining options tend to be premium-priced. The service quality is noteworthy, with staff proficient in English, enhancing the guest experience. A notable service includes the willingness to store luggage for a few hours post-checkout, adding to the convenience. Regarding amenities, the hotel's offerings are somewhat restricted, with the absence of microwaves and coin-operated laundry machines being notable limitations.

FromHK$1,308

Agora Tokyo Ginza

4.5/5Excellent136 Reviews

Ginza/Tsukiji Tokyo|0.36km from city center

I booked it because it was my birthday. I told you in advance. I was grateful to upgrade the room for consideration. The room is not big, but it was new and clean. Only shower booth, no bathtub, but the room is made large. It may be for young people and foreigners who often finish it in the shower. 1F The lounge had detox water, tea ２４ hours, and other juices were also enjoyed at a fee. It's a little far from the center of Ginza, but it's quiet. I can't see the view, but I felt that there was a lounge space with green on the rooftop and it was well devised. I was very happy to see youtube and Netflix on the TV in the room. I was able to enjoy the movie in a movie theater atmosphere by darkening the room. Compared to the surrounding hotels, the price is cheap, but I thought that the cospa was very good overall, such as free drinks, lounges and room cleanliness. Thank you for your care. Thank you!

FromHK$1,357

remm Roppongi

4.5/5Excellent233 Reviews

Roppongi Tokyo|3.16km from city center

The hotel is VERY small, too small. We booked the biggest room which was stated as 24 sqm. When we first entered into the room we were shocked. This was the smallest room we have ever stayed. Two small beds had to put next to each other, otherwise you can't walk in. And there was no seating area for you to rest unless you sit on the bed. Luggage cannot be opened in the room freely and we had to make our way to adjust that. We paid almost aud$300 per night and the whole experience was disappointing. Service was very friendly and location was good. But because the room was too small, we cannot enjoy our stay in the hotel. Almost everything is self serviced, they don't even have lotion and cotton tip.

FromHK$613

5 star

Rihga Royal Hotel

4.5/5Excellent477 Reviews

Nakanoshima Osaka|1.42km from city center

Very expensive but God damn, they really do be hiring people that speak either English or Chinese together with Japanese! And oh my, there are just so so many staff that do! Whether that be front desk, or even housekeeping! The only ones that really don't are the ones in the restaurants or in Melissa (where they sell bread and other good food!) Or the mall downstairs! The dessert lounge weren't too friendly either but they all seem to be extensions of the hotel! Overall, great experience except for the fact that the rooms are indeed tiny and compact cause that's what we booked after all - but aside from that, all the amenities were great, toilet was big and movable in and you really have anything and everything you need already there! Only issue is maybe that some things here are pretty outdated though it's a 5 star hotel! But overall its truly worth the price though I don't reccomend staying all the time unless you wanna burn a hole in your pocket heh! But one great thing is that they are truly commendable in terms of holding events and catering to hundreds of guests for the really really big ballrooms. That's a huge plus.

FromHK$493

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

4.5/5Excellent1021 Reviews

Osaka Station/Umeda/Yodoyabashi/Hommachi Osaka|0.76km from city center

The hotel is simple but clean, we upgraded to a larger room on arrival which was easy and not expensive. The bathroom was nice and staff were friendly. Most importantly, it’s in a great location for getting to the main sights of Osaka (a couple of stops each way) and to the stations for day trips out of Osaka!

FromHK$1,046

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka

4.4/5Excellent1356 Reviews

Uehommachi/Tennoji/Southern Osaka Osaka|3.56km from city center

The location is perfect for enjoying the city and also for catching a metro/train to other areas to explore. The staff were excellent and the breakfast was good enough - but to stop serving at 9:30 am on a Sunday, does seem odd. The rooms are clean and well maintained and everything was satisfactory. Thanks to the team for helping me find my iPad, much appreciated.

FromHK$879

Swissotel Nankai Osaka

4.6/5Outstanding989 Reviews

Shinsaibashi/Namba/Yotsubashi Osaka|3.29km from city center

Located right above Nankai station. Lift brings you to the lobby on the 6th floor. So if you’re coming from KIX, all you need to do after getting off the train is take a lift 3 floors up. Walking distance to Dotonbori. Great views. Spacious and clean rooms. Only bad thing is their parking fees. 3300 Yen for a night (8 hours) felt like a rip off. Pls provide complementary parking or heavily discounted parking for your guests for a better stay experience. We were only charged 1000 Yen for 24hrs when we parked in a 5 star hotel in Tokyo.

FromHK$1,548

InterContinental Hotel Osaka, an IHG Hotel

4.7/5Outstanding365 Reviews

Umeda Osaka|1.58km from city center

My family has a good experience with the service and location. It's unfortunate that they're planning to remove the in-room washing machine, which could be a drawback for future stays. Hopefully, they consider replacing it with an alternative amenity.

FromHK$2,966

Business travel

Hotel Keihan Yodoyabashi

4.6/5Outstanding731 Reviews

Osaka Station/Umeda/Yodoyabashi/Hommachi Osaka|0.37km from city center

Staffs were very nice and friendly. Good location and many convenience marts nearby. Unexpected big room and very clean. Welcome drinks with coffee, tea and soft drinks. Few restaurants around the hotel. Easy to get on subway.

FromHK$481

Rihga Place Higobashi

4.4/5Excellent809 Reviews

Osaka Station/Umeda/Yodoyabashi/Hommachi Osaka|0.6km from city center

Great location and comfy room for one person. Everything that I needed for 3 days stay in Osaka. The only thing I found a bit odd was that room had only 2 eletrical outlets so I had to charge my phone close to myself and my watch in the bathroom. Because I needed my power bank and laptop as well I had them to charge later on when I would leave hotel. Breakfast was nice , here are some pictures so you can check it.

FromHK$330

Osaka View Hotel Honmachi

4.4/5Excellent317 Reviews

Osaka Station/Umeda/Yodoyabashi/Hommachi Osaka|1.09km from city center

hotel was clean and nice and very close to the subway station. Take care if you travelling with a lots luggage subway only stairs no escalator or lift. Also everything is self serve...other than that everything was good. There is even a TV in the bathroom for premium floor guests

FromHK$470

Hotel New Hankyu Osaka

4.3/5Excellent1469 Reviews

Umeda Osaka|1.31km from city center

The location is excellent. Airport limousine bus is literally right outside of the hotel (just across the road). It is also very handy to JR and subway and underground shopping. I booked a small room for 2 (unknowingly 😅 there are different area size) The room is small for our luggage but the bed was comfortable, so the size of the room doesn’t bother us as we only need a room for bath and sleep. The only thing which surprised us was the hotel charges cleaning fee of JPY2,000 for room cleaning i.e change bed sheets, toilet clean, rubbish disposal etc, but new towel, rubbish bags and water will be provided every morning on request. Considering the convenience of the location, I will still book in the future but will definitely select a bigger floor area.

FromHK$449

Hotel Monterey le Frere Osaka

4.5/5Excellent558 Reviews

Osaka Station/Umeda/Yodoyabashi/Hommachi Osaka|0.52km from city center

Hey! Hotel Monterey Group is a place that we love to stay here in Japan. The amenities, the staff and the place itself are awesome. We stayed on Feb 2-4, 2024 and now back again staying for another 2 nights Feb 8-10 before heading back to our country. Highly recommended. The hotel is near to your go to restos.

FromHK$534

Family friendly

Hotel Universal Port

4.7/5Outstanding620 Reviews

Osaka Bay Osaka|6.6km from city center

One of the spacious hotel stay in Japan! Because most hotel room are maximized with little space left for lugguage and little walking around. The amenities were great to the extent that I was looking out for them in pharmacies~ Best stay ever and will definitely return again!

FromHK$733

Osaka Hokko Marina Hull

4/5Very Good4 Reviews

Osaka Bay Osaka|8.65km from city center

It’s still very fun. The girls’ dormitory is a wooden bed. It smells very good. There are public baths, public kitchens, public refrigerators. In the first place, it’s very novel. It’s a bit like a homestay, but it’s not It’s completely, the guest room on the second floor is good. If you don’t want to stay in the room, you can sit there, because at the port, we went there very late, so there is no one around, and it’s still a little scary for the sister. Don't trust Google Maps. Anyway, it is the place where I can take me to the hotel. If I am doing the 59-way car, I will follow the first traffic light and then go straight. The navigation may let You turn left, there is no way to go! Then travel on Google Maps to see the 59 roads, this road is very magical, and it is impossible to tell which two classes are separated by an hour. Nice scenery

FromHK$615

Hotel Granvia Osaka-Jr Hotel Group

4.5/5Excellent1554 Reviews

Umeda Osaka|1.03km from city center

Stayed for 2 nights in a twin room during Autumn. Good size comparing to many other hotels of this rate, enough space to open 2 suitcases at the same time. Love the location, easy to find the hotel from train station, it’s just above Daimaru and many excellent restaurants within 10 mins walk. It’s fabulous to get back to my room for a short break between shopping. Nothing is better than staying directly above the station for train travelers. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you.

FromHK$547

The Bridge Hotel Shinsaibashi

4.5/5Excellent470 Reviews

America Mura Osaka|2.25km from city center

The location is great even though hotel looks abit old. The hair dryer is best so far of all hotels.

FromHK$541

Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka

4.5/5Excellent635 Reviews

Umeda Osaka|1.34km from city center

Convenient access to JR station. Fully shelter so not to worry if it rains. Family Mart is super near. Many food choices there. Hotel check-in and out is seamless. The room is clean. Love the location.

FromHK$868

Hot spring

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

4.5/5Excellent713 Reviews

Osaka Bay Osaka|6.55km from city center

The hotel is conveniently located on City Walk and just around the corner from the JR station. It was clean and the family sized room had plenty of space for us.

FromHK$521

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA

4.7/5Outstanding579 Reviews

Osaka Bay Osaka|7.3km from city center

What more could a theme park enthusiast like me ask for? I have the most perfect view of Super Nintendo world and it is just outside my room’s window! Night view aside, the hotel offers a wide array of services, and there is even a public hot spring for their guests to enjoy! Imagine this, after having to queue for hours for the rides at USJ, soaking in the hot spring is the perfect way to end your day. Furthermore for those of you who have missed a couple of merchandise at USJ, fret not, as right at the hotel lobby there’s a USJ store as well! Not to mention, the staff is extremely helpful and friendly which really makes the whole experience a memorable one. Will definitely be back when I’m visiting USJ for my next vacation.

FromHK$555

Dormy Inn Premium Namba Natural Hot Spring

4.4/5Excellent263 Reviews

Shinsaibashi/Namba/Yotsubashi Osaka|2.56km from city center

Finally, I had the chance to stay in this brand. Maybe the new year, they are super busy. The room is rather small but had it all. The special things about this brand are free noodles and ice lolly. As well as hot spring. However, too many people and guests have no manner of cleaning up (sink,full of hair) after using the facilities. Value for money and good location. You can observe the type of guests in the restaurant -for noodle. How they behave..after that, I won't stay.

FromHK$556

City Plaza Osaka

4.6/5Outstanding175 Reviews

Osaka Station/Umeda/Yodoyabashi/Hommachi Osaka|1.31km from city center

I stayed at ”City Plaza Osaka” on December 1st using the ”Osaka Welcome Campaign 2021” that started on November 24, 2021. Looking at the ticket side of the 3000 yen coupon accepted at check-in, the expiration date was December 2. The coupon I received at ”Montrela Soult” the day before was December 8th, so from December 1st, measures for the lack of preparation on the store side were eliminated. The room was large and clean. The ceiling of the room is high and there is no feeling of oppression. The bathroom with integrated toilet washbasin bathtub was large and the bathtub was large. The window glass in the room was surprisingly clean. It was a little inconvenient that there was no draw. There is no safe or hand towel. There is no free mineral water. I sometimes thought that the standing lights were not lit, the alarm alarm was not set, and the waistband of the pajamas was cut off. The spa was better than I expected. The indoor bath is a two-stage bath, a sleeping bath, a cold bath, a high temperature sauna, a mist sauna, and the outdoor bath is a rock bath, a type of pot bath, and this is the first time that there are so many types of baths in the same building as the hotel. Moreover, it is a natural hot spring. Compared to ”Montrela Sulu” where I stayed the day before, the price was a little higher and the facilities were one rank lower.

FromHK$389

Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka

4.3/5Excellent205 Reviews

Osaka Castle/Kyobashi/Eastern Osaka Osaka|2.78km from city center

It was so good Location, cleanliness, and service are all good. Instead of getting off at Osaka Business Park Station. It's better to get off at Kyobashi Station and take the passage. And if you go with friends, if you go a little further from Kyobashi Station, a new world will open up, everyone. And the lady at the front desk of the hotel is a very beautiful woman.

FromHK$298

Gym

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

4.6/5Outstanding467 Reviews

Osaka Station/Umeda/Yodoyabashi/Hommachi Osaka|0.54km from city center

I recently had the pleasure of staying at The Royal Park Canvas Osaka, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I stepped into the hotel, I was captivated by its pristine ambiance, blending modernity with a touch of elegance that appeals to both the young and older demographic alike. Upon arrival, I was warmly greeted by the exceptional staff who were not only courteous but also well-versed in English, making the check-in process a breeze. The efficiency and friendliness of the staff immediately set a positive tone for my stay. The room was an absolute delight - impeccably clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully furnished. The comfortable bed ensured a restful sleep after a long day of exploring Osaka, and the modern bathroom, complete with a fantastic shower, added an extra touch of luxury to the experience. One of the highlights of my stay was the complimentary glass of wine offered to guests every evening. It was a wonderful gesture that made me feel special and added to the overall charm of the hotel. Location-wise, The Royal Park Canvas Osaka could not have been better situated. With easy access to public transportation and links to numerous tourist attractions, it was incredibly convenient to explore the vibrant city of Osaka. Whether it was visiting historic landmarks or enjoying the local cuisine, everything seemed within reach from this central location. The four-night experience I had at The Royal Park Canvas Osaka was nothing short of delightful, and I genuinely wished I could have stayed longer. The hotel's impeccable cleanliness, top-notch amenities, and attentive staff made this stay truly memorable. I wholeheartedly recommend The Royal Park Canvas Osaka to anyone visiting Osaka, whether for business or leisure. It caters to a diverse audience and delivers an exceptional experience that leaves a lasting impression. If I ever find myself in Osaka again, I know where I'll be staying without a second thought.

FromHK$470

Citadines Namba Osaka

4.7/5Outstanding857 Reviews

Shinsaibashi/Namba/Yotsubashi Osaka|3.53km from city center

The room was very nice. Staff also helpful and warm welcome. The location is about 6 minutes walk from Namba station. I love the amenities. I love the style of decoration. Room is more spacious compare to Japanese standard room type. Bed, Pillow and Blanket were superb. Wanna take home all.

FromHK$1,102

Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba

4.3/5Excellent1156 Reviews

America Mura Osaka|2.6km from city center

Exceptional service - the front desk helped me to arrange taxi to the airport and it was not easy because they were fully booked. The person tried many times and finally found a taxi for us, much to our relief. The front desk is trained to ask all the right questions, staying calm. They also helped to receive my transferred luggage from another hotel. All timely and accurately. It deserved a 6 star for such exceptional service. The hotel ambience has a calming effect as it is dark but lighted on the areas that you need to see. We have no problem even though some people commented on it. Great location Room size is comfortable and considered a fair size, in fact, slightly larger and well planned. Breakfast has a good spread. Think it is great to open at 6.30 am as it gives maximum time to have an early start. Highly recommended for couple and families.

FromHK$1,038

Hilton Osaka Hotel

4.5/5Excellent271 Reviews

Umeda Osaka|0.89km from city center

A very nice hotel. Clean and good location. Room is spacious, especially for those travelling with children. Staff is friendly, and have good understanding of english (i dont speak jap at all)

FromHK$1,565

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan

4.5/5Excellent570 Reviews

Osaka Bay Osaka|6.59km from city center

First off, this is not a 4 star hotel. The hotel lobby LOOKS like it would be 4 star, but I’d say this is 3 or possibly 3.5 at most. The good: It is situated directly across the USJ entrance. Short walk to and from the park, and if you have a park view room you have a great look at the park and all the people lining up at 6 am to get into the park. You also get discounts at the Wolfgang Puck downstairs in the building. The bad: 1. Luggage forwarding is from 9 am to 1 pm. We had to check out the next day at 630 am, and had gone to the park the day before where we purchased tons of merch for the kids and friends back home, but were stuck not being able to use the hotels service for luggage transfer. For comparison, the Keihan hotel next door had luggage service available in the evening, but only offered it to their own guests. The Hotel Kintetsu nearby also offered evening luggage transfer. All the Lawson convenience stores nearby also had the service available (which is what we used). But the so called premier USJ hotel near the park entrance? You get the ridiculous 4 hour window from 9 am to 1 pm. Do better Park Front. 2) The best room looked like a cheap Vegas room. There was a sofa much too small for the size of the room, a small table, and a whole lot of empty space for… not sure, actually. No iron in the room. The mini fridge worked great, so there’s that I guess. Also, no drawers or dressers, which would have been great filler for all that empty space above. 3) Laundry service was suboptimal and somewhat embarrassing. They provided a small laundry bag in the room, and when I called to request the service was first told to use the coin laundry on the floor. As I had a busy day ahead and didn’t want to waste time with that (also there is ONE machine that washes and dries on each floor), they instructed me to bring my laundry down to the lobby (!!!). At the lobby, they then asked me to take out each item so they can see it and itemize them. This is after I filled out the form indicating what I was including in the bag. But I guess it would be better for me to take out each item in front of guests checking in and walking through the lobby so they can confirm? Maybe the other hotels I stayed at in Tokyo and Kyoto did it incorrectly when they had someone came to my room, picked up my laundry and form, and then dropped it off in my room when done. Also, they ended up not wanting to wash some of my wife’s undergarments because they were afraid they would damage it since had lace (assumption on my end, not sure why else, really). 4) Leaving the hotel the first day, the front desk assisted in getting a taxi, and directed me to the 2nd floor where a car drove up to get us (this was good). On the day of checkout we called an Uber Taxi and waited in the exact same spot, only for someone to tell us we were not at the taxi pickup spot, and had to go out to the side in front of… Hotel Keihan to get the cab. Silly us for thinking we would get a ride a) in front of our hotel signage and b) in the same location we got a cab a couple days prior (albeit with the hotel’s assistance). 5) Check in experience: when we got in, there were staff members running around with luggage. Thinking they would help us with ours (spoilers: they didn’t), we were instead told to bring our own bags upstairs to the 3rd floor. After checking in, we were told to bring our own baggage to the room. Even the Disney resort took care of that for us. In retrospect this was a harbinger of what was to come. Maybe we expected too much, as prior to this stay we were at the Bellustar in Tokyo, Garrya Niko Castle in Kyoto, and Disney’s Hotel Miracasta. The stay could have been so much better if we didn’t feel that, for a supposed 4 star premier hotel, we expected the same level of service and amenities.

FromHK$1,018

Swimming pool

Imperial Hotel Osaka

4.8/5Outstanding385 Reviews

Osaka Station/Umeda/Yodoyabashi/Hommachi Osaka|1.78km from city center

There are 999 bright roses in the hotel, which are very beautiful. There is a park outside the hotel, and it is beautiful to take a walk and enjoy the scenery. There are three types of breakfast - very rich, worthy of the Osaka State Guesthouse! Will come again next time I live in Osaka. There is a shuttle bus to Osaka Station, which is very convenient for shopping and going to the station. I took my family on this trip and everyone was very satisfied!

FromHK$1,089

The Westin Osaka

4.4/5Excellent234 Reviews

Umeda Osaka|1.66km from city center

The location is quite good. Next to the Umeda Sky Building so it’s easy to find. However it’s a 5-10 min walk to the big department store, but the walk is okay. There is a shuttle bus service which makes it very nice also. The room is quite big and of course everything was nice and clean. The breakfast was amazing! I love the hotel and would stay again!

FromHK$1,683

Conrad Osaka

4.6/5Outstanding129 Reviews

Nakanoshima Osaka|0.59km from city center

The service is excellent. The breakfast is delicious. The scenery is extremely beautiful. It should be the best-decorated hotel in Osaka. The service attitude is enthusiastic. It is just too troublesome for minors to check in alone.

FromHK$3,507

The Ritz-Carlton Osaka

4.7/5Outstanding285 Reviews

Umeda Osaka|1.02km from city center

Stayed 2 nights at the Ritz Carlton earlier in the week during my first business trip to Japan after Covid. Must confess that was really impressed. Excellent service, great staff and in general hotel very well equipped. Room was spacious, clean, with a great bed allowing for very good night sleep, very good performing wifi, great bathroom very well equipped including a very nice set of salt for the bath. Definitely hotel gives a lot of attention to detail and you can see it during your stay. There was an air purifier in my room, which was a bit noisy, so I had to unplug it during the night. This didn't bother me at all, but maybe something to check by the hotel management. All in all, perfect stay. Will definitely return on my next trip to Osaka.

FromHK$2,956

W Osaka

4.4/5Excellent279 Reviews

Osaka Station/Umeda/Yodoyabashi/Hommachi Osaka|1.78km from city center

Although I was not staying at the W, the MIXup cafe is a fun spot in the middle of Osaka to have a tea or coffee and their amazing dessert(s). I was looking to try their seasonal dessert, the strawberry mille feuille, although it was already sold out when I arrived. This gives me another reason to return soon! The staff was so friendly and helpful. Upon arrival, I was swiftly shown to my table that I reserved ahead of time (thanks, Marriott Bonvoy), and was walked through the menu and how their orders work. Many teas to choose from, and the cake I chose was plated so beautifully. The chantilly cream with the berries - out of this world! The entire experience was smooth, and I was delighted with the level of service provided. In a way, this is ”normal” and expected for Japan, but I want to highlight that I really enjoyed this visit and look forward to going back.

FromHK$2,555

Breakfast

Shinsaibashi Grand Hotel Osaka

4.4/5Excellent2063 Reviews

Shinsaibashi/Namba/Yotsubashi Osaka|2.48km from city center

We loved the location of this hotel as we were surrounded by metro line choices and proximity to both Osaka and Shin-Osaka train station (2 and 4 stops away respectively). It matched up with our itinerary as we made Osaka our base for exploring and went to Universal Studios, Kyoto and Nara for day trips and it all seemed relatively convenient from here. When we arrived our room was ready and they allowed us to check in 30 minutes early. The hotel has some extra toiletries in the lobby but the room was pretty well equipped. The lobby area also has a restaurant that serves both an affordable ramen dinner and a buffet breakfast. The breakfast is absolutely worth it here and if you don't book it with your stay, it is a steal at 1200 yen per adult. The breakfast has a good combination of gyoza dumplings, chicken dishes, tempura, Japanese soups and a salad station. The lobby restaurant also has a refreshment station where you can get coffee, water, green tea or pop 24/7. The room was very comfy and quiet and was a little bit bigger than most rooms we stayed in. We got a good night's rest here and felt ready to explore each day. The bathroom was a bit small and my head was nearly hitting the ceiling in the shower but great pressure and easily adjustable temperature. The toiletries provided were good quality too. The room had a kettle, mini fridge, large TV, an air purifier and a work station. The hotel is very close to Dotonbori area but far enough away that it is quiet. The whole area outside is a little messy with many tourists leaving their garbage wherever. We were here during the Japanese New Year celebrations so many restaurants were closed but there were still plenty of options nearby.

FromHK$374

Hotel Resol Trinity Osaka

4.5/5Excellent246 Reviews

Osaka Station/Umeda/Yodoyabashi/Hommachi Osaka|0.49km from city center

Loved the location, comfortable and away from the buzz yet still close enough - 2 metro stops away from Shinsaibashi and 1 metro stop away from Umeda. Seems to be in the heart of a central district area so it’s super easy to find coffee and food, convenience stores are nearby. Great aesthetics, which drawn me to book my stay and it is 100% accurate on the exterior to the interiors, lobby and room included. Bonus: in-house onsen! Best to do it in the morning before start of the day or after a long day exploring the city. Breakfast was simple and great, despite the small space, they manage to maximise the food selection catering to international and local breakfast selection Will choose to stay here again, hopefully maintenance goes well here!

FromHK$788

Hotel Shin-Imamiya

4.1/5Very Good658 Reviews

Shinsaibashi/Namba/Yotsubashi Osaka|4.88km from city center

Great location !! Great place !! Closely JR Shin imamiya station 🚉 First time in Osaka-Japan, I understand receptionist is not a good speak English but they is not worry due to my is same not a good English hahaha 😅 but I can understand you ^^ The room 910 look renovation at 9 floor right!! And good view to see train railway 🚃 However I feel so sad about 10 floor is under construction for public onsen 😭 as you know, I select your hotel because it have public onsen for relaxing after walks around Osaka travelling

FromHK$89

Zentis Osaka

4.6/5Outstanding277 Reviews

Osaka Station/Umeda/Yodoyabashi/Hommachi Osaka|0.57km from city center

The new brand hotel of the Palace Hotel opened in July, so I was able to stay at a good price using GoTo. The location is just outside Dojima underground street. It is located in the south of Kita Shinchi, but the service was good and I was able to stay with peace of mind. The corner studio of 32 square meters stayed. There is a bathtub and shower booth in the space like home called rug in the flooring, and it feels compact. However, when you take a shower, the powder area is flooded, and the bath is rounded from the room? All the towels were very soft and good with imabari towels. There is a restaurant and room 001 on the second floor, coin laundry, vending machine, coffee machine and microwave oven, and shoe shine service and free puff service It was a very calm space. I didn't use the restaurant this time, but I was worried about the space that I saw a little and was very nice. depends on the price, it is a hotel that I want to stay again.

FromHK$1,120

Grids Premium Hotel Osaka Namba

4.5/5Excellent220 Reviews

Shinsaibashi/Namba/Yotsubashi Osaka|3.24km from city center

It was good to be close to the station, but the location was difficult to understand. It was new and clean. The room was double in an ordinary business type but narrow. I was glad that there was a sofa. The lounge was suspended for drinks. There was no explanation at check-in and it was a waste of feet.

FromHK$720

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Tokyo Disneyland is the first Disney theme park outside of the United States😱. There are seven themed lands with seasonal decorations and parades, including World Bazaar, Tomorrowland, Toontown, Fantasyland, Critter Country, Westernland and Adventureland. Don’t miss this opportunity to spend a wonderful day at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneylandSEA🤩!

Tokyo Disneyland

⏰Opening hour: Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 22:00

📍Address: 1-1 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba 279-0031

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【2】TeamLab Planets TOKYO

TeamLab Planets TOKYO is a digital and interactive museum that provides the audience with a body immersion experience😇. It's a multi-sensory experience that engages touch, sight, hearing, smell, and imagination. TeamLab Planets TOKYO is a great experience when you travel to Japan❤️!

TeamLab Planets TOKYO

⏰ Opening hour: Monday to Friday 10:00 - 19:00 | Saturday 09:00 - 20:00 | Sunday 09:00 - 19:00

📍 Address: 6-chōme-1-16 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0061, Japan

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【3】Senso-ji

Sens-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan, which was built in 645. It is also the oldest and most traditional temple in Japan that attracts over 30 million visitors. Nakamise, a 200-meter-long shopping street, connects the outer gate to the temple's second gate, the Hozomon👀. When you travel to Japan, you cannot miss the chance to visit the oldest temple in Japan🤣.

Senso-ji

⏰ Opening hour: Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 17:00

📍 Address: 2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

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【4】Akihabara

Akihabara is a central Tokyo district widely recognized for its many electronics stores and as the center of Japan's otaku culture😆. Many shops and establishments dedicated to anime and manga can be found among the district's electronic stores. If you are the big fan of Japan’s anime, you should visit Akihabara when you travel to Japan❤️.

Akihabara

⏰ Opening hour: 24 hours

📍 Address: 110-0006 Taito Ward, Tokyo

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2.Osaka

Osaka is the center of Japan’s Western region, the heart of Japan’s economic and cultural development. There are different famous tourist spots like Universal Studio of Japan, Osaka Castle, and Shinsaibashi, with a perfect mix of traditional and popular culture.

Shinsaibashi

Osaka Travel Guide

Things to do in Osaka

【1】Universal Studios Japan

USJ-Universal Studios Japan launched the first Asian theme park in Osaka Bay in March 2001👀. In USJ, the park has been divided into nine theme areas such as Hollywood, Jurassic Park, and Minion Park. The most popular area is “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter”, which takes pictures near Hogwarts™ Castle😍.

Hogwarts™ Castle at Universal Studio of Osaka

⏰ Opening hour: Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 19:00

📍 Address:2 Chome-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka

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【2】Osaka Castle

The construction of Osaka Castle started in 1583, which was the largest castle at the time. Unfortunately, Osaka Castle has been destroyed by Oda Nobunaga😭. In 1997, restoration work restored the castle's luster. Nowadays, the adjacent history museum documents the castle's rich history, while the surrounding park and green space serve as a hub for Osakans to jog, cycle, and relax😆.

Osaka Castle

⏰ Opening hour: Monday to Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

📍 Address:1-1 Ōsakajō, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0002, Japan

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【3】Dotombori

If you are a food lover, you should visit Dotombori! Dotombori is a Minami Area icon and a Mecca for Osaka's kuidaore food culture😍. A lots of restaurant line the Dotomborigawa River, and large famous billboards draw diners' attention.

Dotombori

⏰ Opening hour: 24hours

📍 Address:Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka

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【4】Shinsaibashi

Shinsaibashi is one of Osaka's most popular shopping districts, with dozens of shopping malls. Apart from shopping malls, it has some of the most exciting attractions, delicious foods, and exciting bars and nightclubs.

Shinsaibashi

⏰ Opening hour: 24hours

📍 Address:Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0085 Japan

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3.Kyoto

Kyoto was Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 to 1868. It is one of the country's ten largest cities, with a population of 1.5 million citizens and a modern image.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kyoto Travel Guide

Things to do in Kyoto

【1】Kinkaku-ji

Kinkaku-ji, also known as Rokuon-ji, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of Kyoto's most popular buildings, attracting a large number of visitors each year. In autumn, there are lots of amazing spots around Kinkaku-ji, for example, autumn leaf hopping, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and Kinkakuji Temple.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

⏰ Opening hour: April to October 09:00 to 17:00 | November to March 09:00 to 16:30

📍 Address:1 Chome-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

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【2】Arashiyama

Arashiyama

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

⏰ Opening hour: 24hours

📍 Address:Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-0007

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【3】Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka

Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka are traditional Japanese streets in the Higashiyama district of eastern Kyoto. Restaurants and souvenir shops line the large stone stairways that connect the neighborhoods' temples. It is also an excellent location to see Japanese people dressed in kimono or yukata.

Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka

⏰ Opening hour: 24hours

📍 Address:〒605-0826 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Masuyacho, 清水2丁目

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4. Fukuoka

Fukuoka is the largest city in Kyushu and one of Japan's ten most populous cities. Fukuoka has long been an essential port city because of its closeness to the Asian mainland. In early May, you can see the Hakata Dontaku festival. Let’s explore Fukuoka!

Fukuoka Tower

Fukuoka Travel Guide

Thing to do in Fukuoka

【1】Nokonoshima Island

The island of Nokonoshima provides peace and quiet, as well as a great day away from the city. The island, located in Hakata Bay, has stunning views of Fukuoka's waterline as well as delicious local fruits, vegetables, and souvenirs.

Nokonoshima Island

⏰ Opening hour: 24hours

📍 Address: Nengko Island, West District, Fukuoka City

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【2】Kushida Shrine

Kushida Shrine is Fukuoka City's oldest village shrine. Shrines for each of Shinto's three gods (Amaterasu Omikami, Ohatanushi no Omikami, and Susano no Omikami) built around 757 AD and 941 AD. Let’s explore Fukuoka with Trip.com!

Kushida Shrine

⏰ Opening hour: Monday to Sunday 04:00 - 22:00

📍 Address: 1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0026, Japan

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Travel Tips for travel to Japan💯

You’re planning a trip to Japan? But how to prepare for a vacation to Japan? Don’t worry! Trip.com provides 10 tips for you to know before you go!

Book JR pass before traveling to Japan
2. Buy a SIM card when traveling Japan
Buy tickets in advance to popular activities
Book flights and hotels before arrivals
Learn the cultural do’s and don’ts to not be an annoying tourist
Check if you need a visa before you travel to Japan
Don’t overpack
Check the weather before packing your luggage
Do not eat or drink while walking
Purchase travel insurance

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FAQ

1. Can I travel to Japan now?

On October 11, Japan will reopen to independent travel. Therefore, you will be able to travel to Japan without a visa.
2. Can Americans travel to Japan?

Tourists who hold a U.S passport will no longer need a visa for a short-term visit.
3.What is the best time to travel to Japan?

Spring and autumn are the best times to visit Japan.
4.How much does it cost to travel to Japan?

You should plan to spend around ¥17,000 per day on your vacation in Japan.

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