BnA Alter Museum is a hotel in Kyoto where every room is a work of art. But is sleeping in it actually comfortable, or would you be better spending your money elsewhere? Here’s what I decided once I stayed there.
Where to Stay
Advice on the best places to stay in Japan. Tokyo hotels and areas, Osaka hotels and areas and Kyoto hotels and areas – and more.
Where to Stay in Osaka on Your First Trip
Osaka is a big city with many hotels to choose from, but there are a few clear winners when it comes to the best places to stay in town for tourists. Check out our guide on where to stay in Osaka on your first trip to help you decide which is best for you.
Should You Stay at Universal Studios Japan?
Universal Studios Japan is located in Osaka – and if you’re visiting this fun theme park, you might be wondering whether it’s best to base yourselves in town or in the hotels nearby? Here’s what you might want to think about when making your choice.
Where to Stay in Nagano: Good Areas & Hotels to Consider
If you’re visiting the city of Nagano on your Japan trip and aren’t sure where to stay, check out our guide. It suggests the best areas for first-time travelers and picks the best hotel choices for your type of travel.
Where to Stay in Kyoto – On Your First Trip
Deciding where to stay in Kyoto can be a bit tricky. It’s a big city and the main sights are spread out, making it hard to pinpoint one area from which it’s easy to see everything. This can make deciding where might work best overwhelming. However, once you know the city a bit more, you realise there are four great areas to stay in Kyoto as a first-time traveler. Here’s where they are…
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.
Where to Stay in Tokyo – on Your First Trip
One of the first things you need to decide when planning your trip to Tokyo is where, in this enormous city, you want to stay. There are thousands of hotels to pick from and a lot of different neighborhoods in which you could base yourself – but, if you’re a first-time traveler here are the five most popular areas that you might want to consider.