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The Capitol Hotel Tokyu opened on October 22, 2010. Its predecessor, the Capitol Tokyu Hotel, inherited the legacy of the Tokyo Hilton Hotel, which first opened in 1963. Over 43 years until closing in 2006, it created countless memories and was cherished by guests. Carrying on that tradition while embracing a new sensibility, The Capitol Hotel Tokyu was reborn. Designed by architect Kengo Kuma, this high-rise mixed-use building pursues the essence of Japanese aesthetics and offers a comfortable and secure setting for moments of calm.In the Forbes Travel Guide 2026 Star Awards—one of the world’s most prestigious travel ratings—the hotel received the highest Five-Star rating in the Hotel category for the sixth consecutive year, following its recognition in 2025.

Imperial Hotel Kyoto is located in the heart of Gion, Kyoto, and carries on the history and legacy of Yasaka Kaikan, a nationally registered Tangible Cultural Property. While preserving the building’s dignified design, our guest rooms pursue modern comfort to offer an extraordinary sense of relaxation. Within the Hotel, enjoy refined dining experiences that Imperial Hotel is proud of—French cuisine inspired by the changing seasons, a lively all-day dining venue, and an elegant classic main bar. In a welcoming space where history and modernity are in harmony, enjoy a truly special stay in Kyoto.

Each Room's private bath offers the enjoyment of natural hot spring water directly sourced from the spring.

Nestled at the foot of the historic Mount Shigi, "Ryotei Jusan-ya" offers a serene escape where time flows gently. Our head chef carefully crafts creative kaiseki cuisine using locally sourced seasonal ingredients, reflecting the changing seasons with a monthly menu. Surrounded by the sacred atmosphere of lush Mount Shigi, our accommodation provides a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle, offering the comfort of a familiar second home. Cherishing feedback such as "It feels like my own home," we focus on warm interiors and attentive hospitality rather than excessive luxury. This is an accommodation where you can quietly and meaningfully celebrate life's milestones or spend precious moments in peace.

Enjoy an exceptional location within walking distance of Kyoto’s most popular sights, including Yasaka Shrine, Kodaiji Temple, and the Gion geisha district, along with the rare luxury of renting an entire traditional two-story Japanese-style townhouse. Though set among these iconic attractions, this Accommodation offers a quiet, soothing retreat away from the city bustle. Experience the luxury of staying as if you live here, the joy of gathering with loved ones, and countless Kyoto memories born at Bettei Juge. Bettei Juge is located in a corner of Kiyomizu that still retains the charm of old Kyoto—halfway up a gently sloping stone-paved street with views of Yasaka Pagoda. With its elegant Kyoto-style exterior, a small courtyard garden (tsuboniwa), a bright living room filled with natural light, and an exclusive 122㎡ of total floor space all to yourself, it truly feels like a refined second home. Please relax and unwind at Bettei Juge (pronounced “Juge”), thoughtfully crafted with care for our guests.

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, revered as a sacred site of culture and arts, is the resting place of Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning. HOTEL CULTIA Dazaifu is located in the charming town at the shrine's gate, just about a 1-minute walk from its grounds.Dazaifu has played a significant role since the Yayoi period as "To no Mikado," connecting Japan with continental Asia. Inspired by this land's rich "CULTURE," our hotel offers an intellectually stimulating cultural experience. Guests can enjoy a stay that reflects Dazaifu’s unique identity as a sanctuary for learning and arts dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.We have restored historically valuable buildings from the late Edo period in this townscape near the shrine gates. Guests can now stay amidst these cultural treasures, immersing themselves in an experience that feels seamlessly integrated into Dazaifu’s historic setting.As an exclusive cultural experience for our guests, we offer special access to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine after closing hours for nighttime visits. Discover new charms of Dazaifu and spend enriching moments during your stay.One highlight of your journey will be dining on fusion cuisine crafted with carefully selected ingredients centered around Fukuoka specialties and elevated by exceptional French techniques. Representing Dazaifu’s history as Japan’s ancient gateway where diverse cultures converged, this culinary experience promises surprises and delight at every turn.

Hirobun is a culinary Ryokan with riverside dining platforms set over the powerful upper reaches of the Kibune River, located next to the Yui-no-Yashiro shrine of Kibune Shrine, dedicated to the water deity.From spring to summer, enjoy dining on Kibune’s seasonal tradition, “Kawadoko”...From autumn to winter, gather around a crackling charcoal hearth, “Irori”...Savor Kibune’s ever-changing seasons and Kyoto’s finest flavors throughout spring, summer, autumn, and winter.We look forward to welcoming you with warm hospitality.

A Japanese auberge serving cuisine that lets you savor Kyoto’s four seasons with all five senses. Step inside to a dignified stillness where the sound of a waterfall echoes, making the bustle of Gion feel far away. There are 8 Rooms in total, each with a calm atmosphere and a gentle yuzu fragrance in the air. Antique chests, understated wildflowers, and seasonal touches—decor is kept minimal, creating an inviting space focused purely on comfort. On the first floor, we offer a hinoki bath with yuzu: yellow yuzu in winter and green yuzu in summer. Soothe your travel fatigue as you soak in a bath filled with plenty of fresh yuzu.

Fufu Nara is a small luxury resort designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma, inheriting the scenic beauty of the ancient capital, Nara. Nara’s profound history and culture are expressed throughout the property, offering a serene space wrapped in the gentle warmth of wood. In every guestroom, enjoy natural Onsen featuring our “Wakan Aromatic Bath,” inspired by Nara’s heritage as the birthplace of traditional medicine. For dining—one of the great pleasures of travel—savor Japanese cuisine or teppanyaki that captures the culture and charm of this region.

With a proud history and tradition spanning more than 100 years, Nara Hotel is perched on a scenic hill in Nara Park and adjoins the former Daijoin Garden, a designated cultural property. The main building features a tiled roof and Momoyama palace-style cypress construction. Its interior blends Japanese and Western design, evoking the atmosphere of a royal residence.

~Izumo, Encounters, Kararako~ Izumo is known for Kamiarizuki, the month when deities from The whole country gather. With the wish to welcome our guests as warmly as those deities who travel from afar to Izumo, we named this Hotel “Kararako” (Shintoraku).Our restaurant’s head chef is a devoted protégé who trained for many years at the Kyoto kappo restaurant “Higashiyama Yoshihisa,” which earned one Michelin star for two consecutive years from 2019 and again in 2023. Enjoy one-of-a-kind flavors tailored to each guest’s preferences and condition. We honor Japan’s traditional culture and seasonal ingredients of Izumo, serving each dish on carefully selected tableware that expresses an innocent sense of playfulness.All 14 Rooms feature a semi-open-air bath for relaxed comfort. The Hotel also offers an exclusive restaurant for staying guests, a tea lounge, and lounge spaces, as well as a bar open to non-staying visitors.We look forward to welcoming you in Izumo—sharing your joy and celebrating the connections made here.

Adjacent to the Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park, "Fufu Nikko" is a small luxury resort surrounded by an air of elegance and lush greenery. Upon entering the entrance adorned with an impressive plum blossom chandelier, you will find a space that revives traditional Japanese aesthetics in a modern way, reflecting history and culture. The Onsen, sourced from our private spring, can be enjoyed in open-air baths where you can feel the strength of Tamozawa's trees and hear the gentle flow of the river, as well as in every guest room. Our cuisine blends Japanese and Western styles, offering a sensory experience of Japan's unique appreciation for beauty and seasonal delights.

A serene retreat defined by generous space and quiet. Stay amid décor that harmonizes with nature and experience Kyoto’s living sense of beauty.In Kyoto’s Okazaki district—where culture and tranquility are part of everyday life—Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei offers a stay that lets you encounter Kyoto aesthetics alive in the present, embraced by calm and open space.Okazaki is a cultural area dotted with temples and shrines such as Ginkaku-ji, Nanzen-ji, and Heian Shrine, as well as the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.The refined sensibilities passed down through generations still quietly live on in daily life here.Listen to the gentle sound of water along the Lake Biwa Canal and the Philosopher’s Path, and enjoy moments of clarity within the stillness that fills nearby temples. Each visit reveals a new expression of seasonal beauty in the garden.Located next to Shinshu Otani-ha Okazaki Betsuin (Higashi Honganji Okazaki Betsuin), said to be on the site of Saint Shinran’s former hermitage, this setting lets you feel close to its historic main hall and the lush nature of its grounds.Of 60 rooms in total, 8 are suites with balconies—offering relaxing moments alongside scenery unique to Okazaki.Throughout the Hotel, works by “GO ON,” a project unit formed by six successors carrying on Kyoto’s traditional crafts, are featured throughout—inviting you to sense Kyoto aesthetics alive today where heritage and innovation intersect.On the first floor restaurant, enjoy innovative French cuisine inspired by Kyoto’s seasons while overlooking the garden.

Hana no Oyado Juubee, a charming small property located in the town of Ama and fishermen "Osatsu." Enjoy the unique seafood kaiseki cuisine featuring fresh catches from the fishing port. Additionally, the spiritual site Shinmei Shrine "Ishigami-san" is adjacent. During your stay, consider visiting it.

In the first year of Ansei (1854), the founder of our Property, Iwakuniya Sobei, received permission from the magistrate's office to develop the area. He built a bridge over the Momiji River in front of the Property and established a teahouse by the stream as a resting place for travelers. This marked the beginning of "Miyajima no Yado Iwaso." Later, the bustling popularity continued, and the Property officially opened as a Ryokan in the early Meiji period. The main entrance building dates back to 1892 (Meiji 25), and the lobby was constructed during renovations in 1981 (Showa 56). Today, we draw natural Onsen, a rarity on the island, and offer accommodations in the main building, new building, and detached rooms. As a Ryokan nestled within a national park, we strive daily to ensure our guests can relax and enjoy their stay.

On a gentle slope overlooking the distant Miyajima, the garden Property "Sekitei" stands serenely. From the Room, the view of the Seto islands beyond the hedges cleanses the soul. Stepping into the garden, the ridgelines of mountains resembling a landscape painting unfold behind, stirring the heart. Realizing that this Property embodies the charm of the "azumaya" nestled at the foot of the mountains depicted in the landscape painting and the garden's ambiance, one cannot help but be impressed. Thus, one feels compelled to spend time here, living like a hermit in tranquility. (A certain guest) May it be a night of chasing clouds over the mountains, sharing cups under the moonlight shimmering on the sea, and engaging in cheerful conversations. My friend, my beloved.

"Miyajima Grand Hotel Arimoto" is a Ryokan with a history dating back to the early Edo period, now run by its 20th generation. It is the closest accommodation to Itsukushima Shrine and the oldest accommodation in Miyajima, welcoming numerous guests over the years.In 1974, it opened a new annex on an elevated location behind the shrine, moving from its original site along Ari-no-Ura beach. The Ryokan has since been dedicated to providing hospitality to visitors of Itsukushima Shrine and guests from across Japan and overseas, allowing them to enjoy Miyajima's natural beauty and rich history. The traditional Japanese Sukiya-style rooms and Setouchi Kaiseki cuisine are among its highlights.

With the spirit of “Raisha Nyoki” (welcoming you as if returning home) and a deep respect for tradition, we have long hosted Bakumatsu-era patriots, members of the Imperial family, writers and artists, as well as guests from overseas. Our cuisine features kaiseki that reflects Kyoto’s annual events and the changing seasons. We would be delighted if you would spend a peaceful time at our historic Ryokan, embracing a culture that cherishes fine craftsmanship and harmony with nature.

Experience the unique connection between Kabuki and Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, a place rich in tradition and culture since the divine blessing of childbearing granted to the first Ichikawa Danjuro. At our accommodation located at the temple's gate, immerse yourself in the history of Kabuki and Naritasan for an unparalleled experience. ■ Five Charms of Waqoo Naritasan Monzen ■ ● Enjoy exceptional hospitality at Japan's first cultural luxury hotel. ● Discover "The Kabuki Art Museum You Can Stay In," showcasing Ichikawa family's treasured collections. ● Exclusive guided tours for guests by our storytellers, exploring Naritasan Temple: * Visit places connected to the Ichikawa family, power spots, and hidden gems. * Optional participation in Goma prayer rituals at Naritasan Main Hall after the tour upon request. ● Purify your body before worship with baths featuring Black Silica stones known as "sacred stones." ● Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Naritasan Shinshoji Temple—perfect for temple visits and exploring Omotesando Street!

A quiet Hotel perfectly located for enjoying Nara's attractions and evening strolls in Nara Park. Just a 5-minute walk to Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple's Great Buddha Hall. From the rooftop garden and panoramic restaurant, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Wakakusa Mountain and Todai-ji Temple. The interior exudes a soft atmosphere filled with Yamato charm, featuring large communal baths, private baths with a traditional Japanese touch, and exquisite, elegant cuisine. Guest rooms with open-air baths designed by artisans and designers each have unique characteristics, offering new discoveries every time you visit. Warm hospitality enhances the experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the timeless allure of ancient Nara at your own pace.