Dear travelers,
An arty cocoon in Kyoto, a bento box-style nugget in Tokyo, a craft embassy in Nara... The Japanese archipelago deploys treasures of creativity to welcome its guests, but be aware that location is essential, especially in the cities.
Choose hotels close to train or metro stations to make your travel easier.
Neighborhoods also play an important role in the atmosphere and accessibility of tourist attractions; follow the advice of our on-site journalist to find accommodation without breaking the bank.
This letter will, we hope, give you all the keys to enable you to find accommodation more easily in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Nihon e yôkoso!
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The 10 best hotels in Tokyo, to treat yourself or to dream
Bulgari Hotel Tokyo is home to 98 rooms and suites, as well as the signature restaurants and bespoke experiences of Bulgari Hotels & Resorts.
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Tokyo's hotel scene is undergoing a facelift and has acquired in recent years a new range of stylish establishments, better designed and more ecological, while its offer in the luxury sector has expanded, driven by a increasingly strong demand.
From the bohemian district of Shimokitazawa or in a skyscraper in Shinjuku, from Takashiwa to Oshiage, our 10 best addresses for an unforgettable stay in the Japanese capital.
OUR 10 FAVORITE IN TOKYO
Japan for families: 5 low-cost hotels in Tokyo
Japan for families: 5 low-cost hotels in Tokyo.
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Accommodation in the Japanese capital, where family rooms are rare or small, remains a travel challenge.
In the heart of Tokyo, however, more and more hotels are offering spaces designed for stays with several people.
Proof by five!
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The best hotels in Nara and its surroundings
Hotels in Japan: five atypical accommodations in Nara and the surrounding area.
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The trend is to spend barely a day in Nara, just enough time to discover its temples before heading towards Kyoto or Osaka.
Take the opposite of this regrettable habit and put down your suitcases for a night, in the city or in the surrounding area: the city which was the first permanent capital of Japan has a rich historical, cultural and architectural heritage and deserves to be visited there. stopped.
5 ATYPICAL ADDRESSES WITH CHARACTER
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5 hotels tested by the editorial staff in Kyoto
Hoshinoya Hotel
- Five-star luxury and the tradition of a ryokan.
Claustras and tatami mats, each room is a cocoon of well-being.
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Hoshinoya Hotel
Designed as a traditional ryokan and described as a “true haven of peace”, the establishment is a dream destination for a contemplative stay.
Authentic Japanese luxury, with very studied simplicity.
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Ace Hotel Kyoto
Transformed into a 213-room hotel, the former headquarters of the Central Telephone Company is designed by Kengo Kuma, star of Japanese architecture, allied with the Commune Design studio in Los Angeles.
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Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
This must-see in the former imperial capital is among the most beautiful hotels in Japan.
Here, Western luxury is combined with the refinement and attention to detail that characterizes the Japanese art of living, as well as the long tradition of ryôkan hospitality.
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Genji Kyoto
This brand new address, harmoniously integrated into its environment, brilliantly reinterprets the codes of traditional Japanese architecture.
Does the charm work?
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The Mitsui Kyoto, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
Between design by Andre Fu, excellent cuisine, onsen, thermal bath, this recently opened 5-star hotel, opposite the Nijo-jo palace, is at the head of the “place to be” pack.
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Stay in Tokyo: our advice and tips for staying there at a good price
Our advice and tips for finding cheap accommodation in Tokyo.
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No more direct flights to the Japanese capital for less than €1,000, which were common before the pandemic.
Should we therefore postpone our trip to the land of the Rising Sun?
More and more places are coming to compensate for the lack of intermediate offers and are now banking on something in between,
“better than a business hotel, less expensive than a luxury hotel”.
OUR ADVICE AND TIPS
Did you know ?
A Japanese site offers workers to stay in luxury hotels, in exchange for a few hours of work.
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In Japan, you can stay in luxury hotels in exchange for a few hours of work.
A Japanese start-up connects workers who would like to achieve the dream at low prices, and hotel establishments lacking staff.
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