It can be hard to find an onsen that will allow you to bathe in the public baths if you have tattoos, but things just got a whole lot easier as one major Japanese ryokan onsen chain has changed the rules about bathing in their onsens when inked. Here’s what you need to know.
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Advice on the best places to stay in Japan. Tokyo hotels and areas, Osaka hotels and areas and Kyoto hotels and areas – and more.
8 New Hotels to Try in Tokyo in 2025
There’s nothing like staying in a shiny new hotel – and Tokyo currently has lots of them. From old favourites with a modern makeover to totally new options, here are eight new hotels to add to your list of places to stay in 2025. Image: From ANA Press Release 1. Yotel Ginza Located: Ginza, 33 … Read more
Should You Stay in Love Hotel in Japan?
Love hotels in Japan are a place for couples to spend some alone time in a space-deprived country – but, they’re also increasingly on offer as a place for tourists to stay. But, if you’re going to book one on your trip, there are a few things you need to know. Check out our guide to what it’s like to stay in a Love Hotel, the tips you need to make your stay go smoothly, and a few suggestions of ones you might want to try on your trip.
How To Choose The Perfect Hotel in Japan
Choosing the best hotel for you in Japan isn’t always as easy as it might sound. For starters, there are thousands of them – and, while whittling those down, you need to pick the right location, choose your type of hotel – and double-check a few things about the room that are unique to Japanese hotels before you hit reserve. Our guide helps walk you through what you’re going to want to think about – including why you should always check if the pillows touch.
What to Know About Staying in a Capsule Hotel in Japan
The archetypal ‘only in Japan’ experience, staying in a capsule hotel is an experience many traveler wants to tick off, but they aren’t like a normal hotel so you do need to be prepared before your stay. Here are our tips for staying in a capsule hotel in Japan.
What to Know Before Booking a Business Hotel in Japan
If you want a cheap, clean, budget hotel in Japan, a business hotel is a good place to start – but, how do you find one and what do you need to know before you book to make your trip a success? Check out our guide to staying in a business hotel in Japan.
What’s It Like to Stay in a Robot Hotel in Japan
Who needs human check-in staff when you can get your room assigned by a dinosaur wearing a tiny bellhop hat – or a holographic ninja? Not us – but what’s it like to stay in a Japanese robot hotel? We pinpoint the pros and cons, give a few tips, and suggest some of the ones in the best locations if you do decide to stay in a robot hotel on your trip.
13 Hotels in Osaka – With Large Rooms
There are a lot of hotel rooms in Osaka, but, like the rest of Japan, space can be a bit limited in many of them – so, what if you want a little bit more erm, room, to your room? Our guide to Osaka hotels with large rooms helps you find the perfect spot for you…