{"id":13914,"date":"2026-01-12T17:21:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T17:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/?p=13914"},"modified":"2026-01-12T17:21:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T17:21:12","slug":"luxury-hotels-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/luxury-hotels-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Hotels in Japan For a Luxury Stay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">If you have a <a title=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.luxurygold.com%2Fen-us%2Fdestinations%2Fasia%2Fjapan&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlex.Allen%40ttc.com%7C684ef4d775414b45936c08de4f90d4b6%7Cc8e16ff7b48e48dc8e8856ca27c5c21c%7C0%7C0%7C639035680639174500%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ls57atRusVsvI6XM3qv1AIM77NltLSMG7VkXVm0PCy8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.luxurygold.com%2Fen-us%2Fdestinations%2Fasia%2Fjapan&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlex.Allen%40ttc.com%7C684ef4d775414b45936c08de4f90d4b6%7Cc8e16ff7b48e48dc8e8856ca27c5c21c%7C0%7C0%7C639035680639174500%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ls57atRusVsvI6XM3qv1AIM77NltLSMG7VkXVm0PCy8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"3df3933b-ce50-4264-923e-a704edfc28d5\">luxury tour to Japan<\/a> on the cards, lucky you. Whether you\u2019re looking for see-it-to-believe-it skyscrapers, zen retreats in the forest, sleek addresses in shopping districts, cozy traditional inns, thermal spa sanctuaries, or all of the above, our favorite Japan hotels guarantee you one thing: a super-soft and soothing landing in this dazzling country.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Experience it Yourself On: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-us\/destinations\/asia\/japan\">Majestic Japan<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>1. Tokyo Edition, Ginza<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Just off Chuo Street, with its many lavish boutiques and department stores, this is one of the best hotels in Tokyo for couples, particularly if those couples love to shop. The sleek building glows amber, like a 14-storey lantern, and it\u2019s topped with a lush green oasis-like rooftop bar. For the colder months, there\u2019s the Punch Room, proudly Japan\u2019s first punch-focused cocktail bar. Rooms are exquisitely adorned with warm walnut wood and white faux furs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13916\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13916\" class=\"wp-image-13916 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/editionginza_1765269987_3783681349262721935_61319883551-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of luxury hotel room \" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/editionginza_1765269987_3783681349262721935_61319883551-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/editionginza_1765269987_3783681349262721935_61319883551-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/editionginza_1765269987_3783681349262721935_61319883551-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/editionginza_1765269987_3783681349262721935_61319883551-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/editionginza_1765269987_3783681349262721935_61319883551.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13916\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/editionginza\/?hl=en\">@editionginza<\/a> on Instagram<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">2. Hoshino Resorts Oirase Keiryu Hotel<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This is one of our favorite luxury stays on our <a title=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.luxurygold.com%2Fen-gb%2Ftours%2Fmajestic-japan&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlex.Allen%40ttc.com%7C684ef4d775414b45936c08de4f90d4b6%7Cc8e16ff7b48e48dc8e8856ca27c5c21c%7C0%7C0%7C639035680639193975%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xKe6VkbKwjPVFsCmtJWrU45%2FovaC3GSMQ12cfVJeitw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.luxurygold.com%2Fen-gb%2Ftours%2Fmajestic-japan&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAlex.Allen%40ttc.com%7C684ef4d775414b45936c08de4f90d4b6%7Cc8e16ff7b48e48dc8e8856ca27c5c21c%7C0%7C0%7C639035680639193975%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xKe6VkbKwjPVFsCmtJWrU45%2FovaC3GSMQ12cfVJeitw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"69f02a50-388f-46fb-9d55-66d3dce63d12\">Majestic Japan<\/a> journey, not least for its dazzling views of the Oirase Stream. In the winter, you can enjoy natural hot springs among frozen waterfalls and snow-capped rock formations. These are some of the most epic surroundings a hotel can have; why not be luxuriating in warm water while you behold them? Rooms are chic and understated, with huge windows to remind you where you are.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13917\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13917\" class=\"wp-image-13917 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoshinoresorts_oirasekeiryuhtl_1767179805_3799702065148709528_514131959-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of hotel lounge with circular fireplace in the centre and snow-covered trees beyond the large feature window\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoshinoresorts_oirasekeiryuhtl_1767179805_3799702065148709528_514131959-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoshinoresorts_oirasekeiryuhtl_1767179805_3799702065148709528_514131959-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoshinoresorts_oirasekeiryuhtl_1767179805_3799702065148709528_514131959-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoshinoresorts_oirasekeiryuhtl_1767179805_3799702065148709528_514131959-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoshinoresorts_oirasekeiryuhtl_1767179805_3799702065148709528_514131959-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoshinoresorts_oirasekeiryuhtl_1767179805_3799702065148709528_514131959-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoshinoresorts_oirasekeiryuhtl_1767179805_3799702065148709528_514131959-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoshinoresorts_oirasekeiryuhtl_1767179805_3799702065148709528_514131959.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPEDOuJgd03\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\">@hoshinoresorts_oirasekeiryuhtl<\/a> on Instagram<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Read Next: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/luxury-japan-itinerary\/\">Luxury Japan Itinerary: How to Spend the Perfect 11 Days<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">3. Aman Kyoto<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There are over 400 Shinto shrines in Kyoto and Aman Kyoto is the perfect luxury ryokan-inspired base from which to explore as many as possible. After a hard day\u2019s basking in the golden glory of Kinkaku-ji (a zen temple, very nearby), flop in your light-filled room, soaking up floor-to-ceiling forest views, or \u2013\u00a0better yet \u2013 in the soothing spa, with its indoor and outdoor onsen, and treatments that draw on Japan\u2019s apothecary (green tea, tamba kuromame black beans, sake and cold-pressed camellia oil).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13919\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13919\" class=\"wp-image-13919 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aman_kyoto_1766570474_3794590522170753101_10719473090-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of cabin-like hotel building, with high glass windows surrounded by woodland\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aman_kyoto_1766570474_3794590522170753101_10719473090-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aman_kyoto_1766570474_3794590522170753101_10719473090-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aman_kyoto_1766570474_3794590522170753101_10719473090.jpg 1064w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13919\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aman_kyoto\/?hl=en\">@aman_kyoto<\/a> on Instagram<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">4. Janu Tokyo<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Janu is Aman\u2019s little sibling brand and this was its first iteration \u2013\u00a0in the luxury enclave of Azabudai Hills. Unlike the Amans, which provide full escapist luxury spa breaks, Janu feels more connected to its neighborhood, with a buzzier vibe, splashes of colour and cuisine worth traversing the city for. There are eight places to eat, including Hu Jing (sparkly Cantonese food) and Sumi (13 seats around a wood grill).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13925\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13925\" class=\"wp-image-13925 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/janutokyo_1759057220_3731564832006058133_57916640648-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of hotel pool \" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/janutokyo_1759057220_3731564832006058133_57916640648-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/janutokyo_1759057220_3731564832006058133_57916640648-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/janutokyo_1759057220_3731564832006058133_57916640648-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/janutokyo_1759057220_3731564832006058133_57916640648-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/janutokyo_1759057220_3731564832006058133_57916640648.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13925\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/janutokyo\/?hl=en\">@janutokyo<\/a> on Instagram<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Save For Later: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/21-most-beautiful-places-in-japan-you-need-to-visit\/\">21 Most Beautiful Places in Japan You Need to Visit<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">5. Azumi Setoda, Hiroshima<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Now one of the best hotels in Japan, this special place was (for 140 years) the family estate of the Horiuchi family. The luxury minimalism at play here involves lots of gentle, smooth cypress and cedar woods, shoji screens, hinoki bath tubs, washi paper and white linens. The Horiuchi family were the largest salt barons on Ikuchijima island in the Meiji Period. The island\u2019s location in the middle of the Seto Inland Sea was an optimal location and now means: sea breeze on the balcony of your gorgeous tatami room.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13926\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13926\" class=\"wp-image-13926 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/azumi.setoda_1748422864_3642357437063821191_42735216190-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Plate of artfully arranged food\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/azumi.setoda_1748422864_3642357437063821191_42735216190-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/azumi.setoda_1748422864_3642357437063821191_42735216190-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/azumi.setoda_1748422864_3642357437063821191_42735216190-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/azumi.setoda_1748422864_3642357437063821191_42735216190.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: @azumi.setoda on Instagram<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">6. The Mitsui, Kyoto<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Across the road from UNESCO World Heritage Site Nijo Castle, this 160-room glossy retreat is newly built on the grounds of the centuries-old former residence of the powerful Mitsui family. An all-glass lounge looks out to the courtyard garden, with its cherry tree and twinkling pond. But after a full day of Kyoto sightseeing, the spa is the star \u2013\u00a0the subterranean hot spring offers dark stone walls and the sound of running water for deep relaxation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13928\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13928\" class=\"wp-image-13928 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hotel_the_mitsui_kyoto_1755241224_3699553987657389444_21442536144-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of stylish modern hotel dining room\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hotel_the_mitsui_kyoto_1755241224_3699553987657389444_21442536144-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hotel_the_mitsui_kyoto_1755241224_3699553987657389444_21442536144-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hotel_the_mitsui_kyoto_1755241224_3699553987657389444_21442536144-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hotel_the_mitsui_kyoto_1755241224_3699553987657389444_21442536144-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hotel_the_mitsui_kyoto_1755241224_3699553987657389444_21442536144-1320x1650.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hotel_the_mitsui_kyoto_1755241224_3699553987657389444_21442536144.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13928\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: @hotel_the_mitsui_kyoto on Instagram<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">7. Hoshinoya Tokyo<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This high-rise ryokan is one of the most seamless luxury hotels in Japan for blending traditional design and customs with cozy, city-slick mod-cons. Upon entry, a member of staff will tuck your shoes into one of the bamboo cubbies in the hall and from there, everything is softer. Breakfast is one of the most esconcing experiences in the city \u2013 a bento-style parade of fish, pickles, tamago, and fresh tea. Nowhere says \u2018you are here\u2019 quite like Hoshinoya Tokyo.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13929\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13929\" class=\"wp-image-13929 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoshinoya.official_1766188800_3790851088316973534_4773825051-821x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Woman kneeling in light and airy corridor \" width=\"800\" height=\"998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoshinoya.official_1766188800_3790851088316973534_4773825051-821x1024.jpg 821w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoshinoya.official_1766188800_3790851088316973534_4773825051-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoshinoya.official_1766188800_3790851088316973534_4773825051-768x958.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hoshinoya.official_1766188800_3790851088316973534_4773825051.jpg 957w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: @hoshinoya.official on Instagram<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Your Next Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/stunning-japan-gardens\/\">Stunning Gardens in Japan You Can&#8217;t Miss On Your Next Visit\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">8. Benesse House, Naoshima<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Part-hotel, part-museum, Benesse House is a deeply special address on the island of Naoshima, known as the art island. The rooms themselves are luxurious but simple, with floor-to-ceiling views over the Inland Sea \u2013 majestic at sunset. But it\u2019s the proximity to the artworks that makes this one of the best hotels in Japan. Art is everywhere, including scattered locations along the seashore \u2013 Niki de Sant Phalle\u2019s elephant and cat, for instance \u2013 and Kusama\u2019s iconic pumpkin.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13930\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13930\" class=\"wp-image-13930 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/benesse_artsite_1731672012_3501660588194324397_33959540430-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of contemporary building and landscape garden \" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/benesse_artsite_1731672012_3501660588194324397_33959540430-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/benesse_artsite_1731672012_3501660588194324397_33959540430-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/benesse_artsite_1731672012_3501660588194324397_33959540430-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/benesse_artsite_1731672012_3501660588194324397_33959540430.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13930\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit @benesse.artsite on Instagram<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">9 Mimaru apartments, various locations<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There are 15 of these in Tokyo alone, and more than 25 across the country. Mimaru is an incredibly useful name to know because these represent some of the best hotels in Japan for families. They are conveniently located and the spacious rooms have separate sleeping areas (sometimes with bunkbeds). They have beautiful bathrooms, well-appointed kitchenettes and (all-important, with kids) laundry services.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">10. The Ritz Carlton, Nikko<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">One of the most serene luxury hotels in Japan, this one is set within Nikko National Park, on the shores of Lake Chuzenji, beneath the revered Mount Nantai, which is a sacred deity in Shinto. Soak up the tranquility from your big, soothing room\u2019s engawa (porch), with a cashmere blanket and a view of the lake or mountains. Sink even further into warm, cedar-scented bliss in the outside onsen.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13931\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13931\" class=\"wp-image-13931 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzcarltonnikko_1768208400_3808119203921300953_24633475651-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Fox in front of hotel decking \" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzcarltonnikko_1768208400_3808119203921300953_24633475651-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzcarltonnikko_1768208400_3808119203921300953_24633475651-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzcarltonnikko_1768208400_3808119203921300953_24633475651-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ritzcarltonnikko_1768208400_3808119203921300953_24633475651.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13931\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ritzcarltonnikko\/?hl=en\">Credit: @ritzcarltonnikko on Instagram<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">What is the most luxurious place in Japan?<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you just want to know what\u2019s happening among the creme de la creme of luxury hotels in Japan, go to Tokyo for big-name, five-star addresses that keep getting sleeker, chicer and more divine. But if you like the idea of sumptuous high-end ryokans, Kyoto might be more your cup of (sencha) tea.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13933 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/thomas-boxma-pjQGmhfxZ6I-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Woman standing on short bridge over narrow canal overhung with pink cherry blossom trees\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/thomas-boxma-pjQGmhfxZ6I-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/thomas-boxma-pjQGmhfxZ6I-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/thomas-boxma-pjQGmhfxZ6I-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/thomas-boxma-pjQGmhfxZ6I-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/thomas-boxma-pjQGmhfxZ6I-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/thomas-boxma-pjQGmhfxZ6I-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/thomas-boxma-pjQGmhfxZ6I-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/thomas-boxma-pjQGmhfxZ6I-unsplash-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/thomas-boxma-pjQGmhfxZ6I-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Where do celebrities stay in Japan?<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">All of the addresses above will make you feel like a celebrity, but each will also protect your privacy. 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