Speaking of hospitality – known as Sincerityan ancient reverence – You’ll find Japanese hotels and accommodations to be top-notch, with attention to detail and deep-rooted cultural nuances.
Hotel options in Japan are diverse – from modern hotels to ryokan (traditional inns) and skyscraper hotel rooms, you’ll have a variety of options when it comes to booking accommodation for your next vacation.
If you have seen our list of Japanese Ryokans, you will be interested in checking out this list of hotels with beautiful garden views to make your trip to Japan an unforgettable experience. Bookmark this page to plan your next trip to Japan!
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Garden View Hotels in Japan:
1. Hakone Fujiya Hotel, Japan
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Opened in 1878, Fujiya Hotel features Meiji-era architecture amidst the natural beauty of Hakone. Just 500 meters from Miyanoshita Station, Kikka-so Inn is housed in a converted royal villa (Kikka-so Inn). It offers indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and a restaurant. Room comes with a natural hot spring water bath. When you wake up, you are greeted by the sounds of nature and views of misty forests and gardens.
2. Hotel New Otani Tokyo Garden Tower, Tokyo, Japan
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Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Subway Station, The Hotel New Otani Tokyo Garden Tower features a 400-year-old Japanese garden. In summer, guests can take a dip in one of the largest outdoor hotel pools in the city. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.
3. The Prince Sakura Tower and Takanawa Hanako Road, Tokyo, Japan
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The two hotels share the same Japanese garden, covering an area of 20,000 square meters with more than 210 cherry blossom trees. If you ask me, if you’re interested in learning more, you can read my review of Tokyo Prince Sakura Tower here.
4. Kyoto Nanzenji Hotel Yachiyo, Kyoto, Japan
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Adjacent to the historic Nanzenji Temple, gorgeous Kyoto Garden Inn Yachiyo features chic Japanese-style rooms and large public baths. The hotel is surrounded by a beautiful Japanese garden, which changes color with the seasons.
5. Yasaka Youyin Jingxiao Hotel, Kyoto, Japan
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A 10-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyokoyado Yutone offers rooms with private cypress wood baths, Mikimoto amenities, free Wi-Fi and a Japanese design. The completely non-smoking guest house offers a library, massage services and traditional multi-course dinners. Travelers give this ryokan a 9.3 rating for its location, food, and accommodations.
6. Maana Kamo, Higashiyama, Kyoto
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Chic Maana Kamo features gardens and stunning interiors in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, near Gion Shijo Station. Located less than 1 km from Sanjusangendo Temple, the property has free WiFi. The air-conditioned holiday home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, an equipped kitchen with oven and coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with bath and slippers.
7. Arima Onsen Taketori Tei Maruyama, Kobe, Japan
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Taketoritei Maruyama is a non-smoking Japanese-style accommodation featuring natural hot spring baths for private use and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Located on a hilltop, a 15-minute walk from Kobe Dentetsu Arima Onsen Station, the hotel offers sweeping views of Arima Onsen.
8. Akizuki Kuoritei, Asakura, Japan
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Featuring 3-star accommodation, Akizuki Kuoritei is located in Asakura, 21 km from Oda Hiroshiki Museum and 25 km from Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. The 3-star ryokan features an open-air bath and air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a private bathroom. The hotel has a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, and provides free private parking.
9. Erkaichi Onsen – Daimaru Besso, Chikushino, Fukuoka, Japan
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Located in Chikushino, 500 meters from Buso-ji Temple, Daimaru Besso has a number of amenities, including a bar and free WiFi. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The rooms at the ryokan are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a refrigerator. Daimaru Besso offers 5-star accommodation with hot spring baths.
10. Nishimuraya Main Building, 469 Yushima, Kinosaki-cho, Japan
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Boasting a 150-year history and beautiful gardens, Nishimuraya Honkan offers hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms, just 1 km from Kinosaki-Onsen Train Station. From Kyoto, take the JR Limited Express Line to Toyooka in about 2 hours and 13 minutes.
11. Yamaha Resort Katsuki Kita no Maru, Shizuoka Prefecture, Fukuroi City, Uri City, Japan
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Located in Fukuroi, Yamaha Resort Katsuragi Kitanomaru provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, an open-air bath and a garden. Facilities at this property include a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, an elevator and free WiFi. The accommodation is 43 km from Renhua Yoshiike Park Fuji Festival. The recommended room is the Garden View Deluxe Room in Fujiden or Hagiden.
12. Sanyoso, Shizuoka Prefecture, Izunokuni City, Mamamoue, Japan
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Set in an expansive Japanese garden that changes colors with the seasons, Sanyo-so offers traditional Japanese accommodation with rich history, Japanese aesthetics and pure tranquility. Guests can take a stroll in the garden or soak in the natural hot spring bath. Izu Nagaoka Train Station is a 5-minute drive from the hotel.
13. Arai Ryokan, Shizuoka Prefecture, Izu Prefecture, Shuzenji Temple, Japan
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The ryokan is located in the center of the Shuzenji Onsen area, a 10-minute bus ride from Shuzenji Train Station. The hotel is 2 km from Niji-no-Sato Theme Park and within a 2-minute walk of a bamboo grove. Arai Ryokan features 2 public indoor hot-spring baths and an outdoor bath. There are also 2 private indoor hot spring baths available for reservation. All free. Guests can also take a stroll in the garden or play table tennis.
Which is the most famous Japanese garden in the world?
Glad you asked! The answer is Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. Originally a Heian period nobleman’s villa, the temple became a Zen temple in 1450 and is home to Japan’s most famous rock garden. In 1994, UNESCO designated the temple as a World Heritage Site.
What is a hot spring hotel?
A hot spring ryokan is an accommodation facility that inherits the ancient cultural traditions of Japan. Onsen are typical natural hot springs, while ryokans are traditional accommodation facilities in Japan.
Some onsen ryokans have public baths, while those with private baths tend to be more luxurious. Also, it’s worth noting that not all ryokans offer onsen, and some may be public baths, but may not be onsen.
