Shibuya, Tokyo
Base for Tokyo sightseeing, TeamLab, Kamakura & Mt Fuji day trips
May 2026 rates not yet live on most platforms. Estimates based on current/recent pricing. Set a reminder to check in March 2026.
lyf Shibuya Tokyo
ライフ渋谷東京Design-forward coliving lifestyle hotel
Organ-zaka — 7 min walk to Shibuya Station, opposite Shibuya PARCO
- Opened Dec 2024 — brand new social-first concept
- Co-working spaces & communal kitchen for group hangouts
- Shibuya PARCO has great vegan dining downstairs
All Day Place Shibuya
オール デイ プレイス 渋谷MUJI-designed minimalist boutique
Center-gai, near Hachiko — 3 min walk to Shibuya Station
- MUJI aesthetic — clean lines, natural materials, clever layouts
- 14 storeys, 160 rooms, highest-quality finishes
- Steps from Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Granbell Hotel
渋谷グランベルホテルArt-forward design boutique
Udagawa, central Shibuya — 3 min walk to Shibuya Station
- Tinted glass & custom lamps — every room feels different
- Rooftop terrace and bar
- Closest vibe to Resol Trinity's design philosophy
Shibuya Stream Excel Hotel Tokyu
渋谷ストリームエクセルホテル東急Modern sleek lifestyle hotel
Shibuya Stream complex — Direct connection to Shibuya Station (South Exit)
- Directly connected to station — zero rain exposure
- Shibuya Stream complex has restaurants & shops below
- Vintage-modern rooms with great city views
Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya
ホテルインディゴ東京渋谷IHG boutique lifestyle brand
Dogenzaka — 5 min walk from Shibuya Station
- Surprisingly affordable for IHG boutique quality
- Contemporary design with spacious bathrooms
- Terrace, restaurant, and fitness center
Tokyu Stay Shibuya
東急ステイ渋谷Modern extended-stay with kitchenettes
Center-gai — 2 min walk to Shibuya Station
- Washer-dryer in every room — great for mid-trip laundry
- Kitchenettes for self-catering (helps with dietary needs)
- Excellent station proximity
Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel
渋谷東急REIホテルClean modern business hotel
Center-gai — 2 min walk from Shibuya Station
- Best value-for-location ratio in Shibuya
- Clean, modern, no-frills reliability
- Trusted Tokyu chain quality
Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya
ハイアットハウス東京渋谷Premium extended-stay lifestyle hotel
Shibuya Crossing area — Near Shibuya Scramble Crossing
- Full kitchens & washer-dryers — apartment-style living
- Spacious living areas ideal for group of 4
- Premium but within budget at top end
Onsen Ryokan Yuen Shinjuku
温泉旅館 由縁 新宿Modern city ryokan with real natural hot spring onsen
Shinjuku — 5 min walk from Shinjuku-gyoenmae Station, 15 min train to Shibuya
- Real natural hot spring onsen — rare in central Tokyo
- Tatami rooms with futons + modern amenities — best of both worlds
- Rooftop open-air bath with city skyline views
Natural hot spring (alkaline)
Vegetarian breakfast on request. Gluten-free not guaranteed — contact ahead. No dinner served, so eat out (great for dietary flexibility).
Kumamoto
Base for Kumamoto Castle & Mt Aso bike ride
May 2026 rates not yet live. Estimates based on current pricing. Kumamoto is generally affordable.
OMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts
OMO5熊本 by 星野リゾートUltra-modern design by Japan's coolest hotel group
Downtown, tram accessible — Central Kumamoto, near Sakura Machi & castle
- Hoshino Resorts — Japan's most design-forward chain
- Unique lofted room types inspired by Kumamoto scenery
- 3D deck terrace with castle views
Yamaga Onsen Seiryuso
山鹿温泉 清流荘Historic 1908 onsen ryokan in atmospheric hot spring town
Yamaga (onsen town, 30 km north of Kumamoto) — Yamaga Onsen town, 40 min bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi terminal
- Private open-air onsen in every room (Suikyoan wing) — the real deal
- Founded 1908 — Edo-period charm in an authentic onsen town
- Yamaga town has 23 public bathhouses — explore the onsen culture
Private open-air onsen in every room (natural hot spring)
Contact 2+ weeks ahead for vegetarian kaiseki. Yamaga town has limited veggie restaurants — meals at ryokan are the main option.
REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS
REF熊本 by ベッセルホテルズModernist minimalist with public baths
Near Sunroad Shinshigai arcade — 0.7 km from Kumamoto Castle
- Open-air garden baths — onsen vibes without a ryokan
- Local artist collaborations throughout
- Great value for design quality
THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO
ザ・ブロッサム熊本Contemporary JR hotel with garden baths
Station-side (3.2 km from castle) — Adjacent to JR Kumamoto Station
- 0 min walk to JR Kumamoto Station — best for Mt Aso day trip
- Public bath with garden views
- Modern 9th floor+ rooms with city panoramas
KOKO HOTEL Premier Kumamoto
KOKO HOTEL Premier 熊本Contemporary hotel in shopping complex
Sakura Machi downtown — Steps from Sakura Machi, 1.1 km from castle
- Integrated with 150+ shops and restaurants
- Castle views from deluxe rooms
- Excellent for evening dining options
Hotel Nikko Kumamoto
ホテルニッコー熊本Elegant Japanese luxury, 4-star
Central downtown — 10 min walk to Kumamoto Castle
- Luxury 4-star with 191 rooms
- Multiple restaurant options on-site
- Reliable Okura Nikko quality
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
三井ガーデンホテル熊本Modern business hotel — clean reliable design
Near shopping areas — Central Kumamoto
- Most affordable modern option
- Trusted Mitsui Garden brand
- 24-hour front desk
Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai
カンデオホテルズ熊本新市街Contemporary spa hotel
Shinshigai entertainment district — 3 min walk from Karashimacho Station
- Full spa with hot spring facilities
- Quad rooms available for groups of 4
- Great location in restaurant district
Grids Premium Hotel Kumamoto
グリッズプレミアムホテル熊本Modern budget design hotel
Central downtown — 4 min walk from Sakura Machi
- Best budget option with modern design
- Walking distance to all major attractions
- Family rooms available
Ryotei Matsuya Honkan
料亭松屋本館Traditional city ryokan with private onsen, next to Suizenji Garden
Suizenji, central Kumamoto — Suizenji area, 5 min drive from Kumamoto Castle, 15 min walk from JR Suizenji Station
- Two private onsen baths — book 50-min sessions, no sharing
- Tatami rooms overlooking traditional Japanese garden
- In the city — no remote onsen town needed, castle walk away
Private reservable baths (50 min sessions)
Contact ahead for vegetarian kaiseki. Soy sauce (contains wheat) used heavily in traditional cooking — stress gluten allergy at booking.
Onomichi
Pre-Shimanami Kaido base — cycling starts 7am next morning
Onomichi is a small city — limited inventory. Book early, especially Hotel Cycle.
Hotel Cycle (Onomichi U2)
ホテルサイクルDesign boutique built for cyclists
Waterfront, Onomichi U2 warehouse complex — 5 min walk to station & bike rental terminal
- Bike hangers IN the rooms — purpose-built for Shimanami riders
- Suppose Design Office renovation of historic warehouse
- U2 complex has restaurants, café, shop — spend the evening here
Ryokan Onomichi Nishiyama
旅館 尾道西山Michelin Key luxury ryokan in restored tea garden — all-inclusive
Onomichi hillside — 10 min cab from Onomichi Station
- 1 Michelin Key — dinner, breakfast, drinks, bike rental ALL included
- 8 rooms in 6 detached buildings around a Japanese garden
- Private stone baths and rotenburo with Seto Inland Sea views
Private stone baths and rotenburo (outdoor)
High-end kitchen — contact ahead for veg/GF kaiseki adaptation. Michelin-level chefs are typically more accommodating.
Hotel Beacon Onomichi
ホテルビーコンおのみちModern concept hotel, 6 room types
Station building — Inside JR Onomichi Station (2F) — 0 min walk
- Brand new (2022) — literally inside the station
- 6 concept room types including Hinoki baths
- Can't get closer to bike rental or takkyubin drop-off
LOG (Lantern Onomichi Garden)
ログMinimalist luxury by Studio Mumbai architect
Temple district hillside — 15–20 min walk uphill on Mt Senkoji slopes
- Only 6 rooms — exclusive, contemplative, stunning
- Washi paper throughout, gallery, Japanese garden
- Splurge option for a special night
Green Hill Hotel Onomichi
グリーンヒルホテル尾道Traditional Japanese business hotel
Station front, Seto Inland Sea views — Overlooking JR Onomichi Station
- Station views and sea views
- 2 restaurants plus coffee shop
- Reliable and affordable
Sakura Shimanami Hotel Onomichi Ekimae
桜しまなみホテル尾道駅前Modern budget-friendly business
Station area — Steps from station
- Next to 7-Eleven, bike rental & ferry terminal
- Sea or city view rooms
- Fresh minimalist aesthetic
Onomichi Daiichi Hotel
尾道第一ホテルClassic Japanese business hotel
Central Onomichi — 3 min walk from station
- Affordable and walkable
- Solid basic option
- Near all Shimanami logistics
Onomichi Guest House IROHASOU
尾道ゲストハウスいろは荘Restored Showa-era guesthouse
Quiet residential old town — 10 min walk from station
- Authentic nostalgic charm — renovated boarding house
- Shared kitchen and garden
- Ultra-budget with local character
Namba, Osaka
Longest stay — Osaka exploring, Kyoto & Nara day trips
May 2026 rates not yet live. Osaka is competitive — great value. Post-Golden Week shoulder season.
Hotel Resol Trinity Osaka
ホテルレゾルトリニティ大阪Modern Japanese design meets ryokan — shoes-off rooms
Koraibashi / Chuo — 5 min walk from Yodoyabashi/Kitahama, 10 min to Namba
- Same chain you loved in Kyoto — same design philosophy
- All shoe-off rooms for authentic Japanese comfort
- 'Living Lobby' connecting modern and traditional worlds
Yamatoya Honten
やまとや本店Traditional 39-room ryokan with communal baths in Dotonbori
Dotonbori / Nipponbashi — 13 min walk from Namba Station, 3 min from Nipponbashi Station
- 39 tatami rooms — upper floors have Dotonbori river views
- Large gender-separated communal baths (15:00–01:00, 06:00–09:00)
- 24-hour check-in — rare for a ryokan, great flexibility
Large communal baths (not natural hot spring)
Veg adaptations with advance notice. Check in by 19:00 if ordering dinner. Gluten-free limited due to soy sauce — communicate at booking.
Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka
キャプションバイハイアット難波大阪Playful Osakan contemporary lifestyle hotel
Namba — 3 min walk from Namba Station
- 167 rooms with playful Osaka-inspired design
- Shoji-style doors and samurai-sword hardware details
- Hyatt lifestyle brand — great communal spaces
W Osaka
W大阪Luxury design — Tadao Ando architecture
Shinsaibashi / Midōsuji Boulevard — 4 min walk from Shinsaibashi Station
- 27-storey building designed by Tadao Ando
- Spa, pool, fitness center, rooftop bar
- Splurge option — world-class design on Midōsuji
Hotel the Leben Osaka
ホテル ザ ライベン 大阪Modern boutique with apartment-style suites
Shinsaibashi — 8 min walk from Shinsaibashi Station
- Studio suites with kitchens and washers — great for 5 nights
- Self-catering flexibility helps with dietary needs
- Near Green Earth vegan restaurant
Hotel Forza Osaka Namba Dotonbori
ホテルフォルツァ大阪難波道頓堀Modern design with usability focus
Dotonbori — 6 min walk from Namba Station
- Design-focused rooms on Dotonbori's doorstep
- Triple room options available
- Great value for Dotonbori location
Hiyori Hotel Osaka Namba Station
ひよりホテル大阪難波ステーションSoft Japanese resort aesthetic
Namba — In front of Nankai Namba Station
- 224 rooms across two buildings (SAKURA & MOMIJI)
- Warm Japanese design without being traditional
- Direct station access
KOKO HOTEL Osaka Namba Sennichimae
ココホテル大阪難波千日前Artistic contemporary design
Namba / Sennichimae — 250m from Nipponbashi, 8 min to Namba
- Complete 2021 renovation — refined interiors
- 320 rooms including twin options
- Complimentary amenity lobby with 20+ products
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
ビスポークホテル心斎橋Modern minimalist boutique
Shinsaibashi — Adjacent to Shinsaibashi Station
- 256 soundproofed rooms
- Inside shopping arcade — endless dining options
- Walk to Dotonbori in 5 min
Vessel Inn Shinsaibashi
ベッセルイン心斎橋Design-forward business hotel
Shinsaibashi — Direct access to Shinsaibashi Station
- Complimentary drinks 14:00–23:00 in lounge
- Free amenities lobby
- Sister brand to REF Kumamoto
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
センタラグランドホテル大阪Modern luxury — 33-storey architectural statement
Namba — Heart of Namba
- 33-storey tower — Thai luxury brand's Japan debut
- 8 restaurants and bars on-site
- 515 rooms — spacious by Osaka standards
Kaneyoshi Ryokan
かねよし旅館Historic 1919 riverside ryokan on the Dotonbori canal
Dotonbori / Namba — 7 min walk from Namba Station, directly on Dotonbori river
- On the Dotonbori canal — watch the neon lights from tatami
- Established 1919 — Showa-era communal bath on 6th floor
- 7 min walk to Namba Station — easy Kyoto/Nara day trips
Communal bath (not natural hot spring)
Veg/GF breakfast possible with advance notice. No dinner — you're on Dotonbori, eat everything in sight.
Tokyo (near station)
Final night — easy Narita Express access, last-minute omiyage shopping
Thursday night — typically cheaper than weekends. Book for Narita Express convenience.
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Marunouchi
ホテルメトロポリタン丸の内Contemporary luxury with skyline views
Marunouchi (Sapia Tower, floors 27–34) — Direct underground access to Tokyo Station (Nihonbashi Exit)
- Walk from hotel to Narita Express platform without going outside
- 27th–34th floor rooms with panoramic city views
- Perfect last-night splurge — end the trip in style
Direct underground passage to Narita Express — 0 min walk to platform
The Tokyo Station Hotel
ザ・東京ステーションホテルHistoric luxury — built inside Tokyo Station
Marunouchi — Inside Tokyo Station building
- Iconic — the hotel IS Tokyo Station (Important Cultural Property)
- 6 restaurants, full spa
- Walk downstairs to Narita Express or omiyage shops
Elevator down to station concourse — steps to NEX platform
Karaksa Hotel Colors Tokyo Yaesu
カラクサホテルカラーズ東京八重洲Contemporary design with colorful communal spaces
Yaesu — 6 min walk from Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit
- Quad rooms and connecting rooms — ideal for groups
- In-room projectors and washer-dryers
- Modern wood-grain interiors
6 min walk to Yaesu Exit, direct NEX access
YOTEL Tokyo Ginza
ヨーテル東京銀座Tech-forward smart hotel — British design DNA
Ginza / Shimbashi — 3 min walk to Shimbashi Station
- SmartBed electric beds and robot luggage service
- Compact, efficient, futuristic — very on-brand for last night in Japan
- Close to Ginza shopping for last-minute gifts
3 min to Shimbashi, easy NEX connection
Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier
三井ガーデンホテル日本橋プレミアOriental modern — cypress wood, traditional-contemporary blend
Nihonbashi — 11 min walk to Tokyo Station, above Mitsukoshimae Station
- Hand-crafted earthenware and seasonal plant displays
- Sensory design experience blending tradition and innovation
- Nihonbashi — historic merchant district, feels special
Ginza Line to Shimbashi (2 stops) for NEX, or 11 min walk to Tokyo Stn
Super Hotel Premier Tokyo Station Yaesu
スーパーホテルプレミア東京ステーション八重洲中央口Modern business hotel with premium touches
Yaesu — 300m from Tokyo Station
- Keyless entry with pin codes
- Complimentary drinks and ice cream in lounge
- Best budget option this close to Tokyo Station
300m walk to Tokyo Station, direct NEX
Yaesu Terminal Hotel
八重洲ターミナルホテルModern minimalist, clean design
Yaesu — 3 min walk from Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit
- Steps from Tokyo International Forum
- Heart of Yaesu shopping district
- Solid mid-range option
3 min walk to Yaesu Exit, direct NEX
GINZA HOTEL by GRANBELL
銀座ホテルバイグランベルArt deco–influenced luxury design
Ginza / Shimbashi — 5 min walk from Shimbashi Station
- Sister hotel to Shibuya Granbell (if you stayed there)
- Terrace twin rooms with Lafuma lounge chairs
- Sophisticated Ginza aesthetic
5 min walk to Shimbashi, easy NEX connection
Asakusa Ryokan Toukaisou
浅草旅館 東海荘Traditional 70-year-old ryokan in historic Asakusa, near Sensoji Temple
Asakusa — 5 min walk from Tawaramachi Station
- Authentic tatami + futon experience — 70+ years of hospitality
- Steps from Sensoji Temple — magical at night when crowds leave
- Budget-friendly last night — save money for omiyage shopping
Traditional communal bath (gender-separated)
No meals served — perfect for dietary restrictions, eat wherever you want. Asakusa has good veggie options.
Tawaramachi → Ueno (Hibiya Line, 3 stops) → Tokyo Station (JR, 2 min) → NEX to Narita. ~90 min total.