Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Japan 2023

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Husband and I are traveling to Japan this year for our 10 year anniversary. If you have traveled there, what were your favorite Marriotts to stay at? We are only going for 7 days so we will only really have time for Tokyo, Osaka, and maybe Kyoto (although Kyoto and Nara may be a day trip)

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Hommachi · 2 years ago

A bit late.... 1 week in Japan... I would generally stay in just 1 prefecture. Kansai for 1 week would be my recommendation (depending on how often you go to Japan).

Stayed at both the Miyako Westin and RC at Kyoto.... Miyako is dated, but better service and has an actual onsen on site. Not the best onsen per se (compared to Spa World), but my wife and her sister really enjoyed.
Right beside a subway station. Apparently when talking to a cab driver, he said that the Miyako used to be the premiere hotel in Kyoto, that the Imperial family stays there too before.

The Ritz wasn't bad, super modern, nicely designed and all... But nothing to really do at the hotel. Very relaxing nonetheless.

JW Nara was pretty good. Somewhat a cross between a luxury hotel and a business one. Good lounge, good breakfast, but a tad far from the station and the deer park though.

W Osaka is great if you want more of a party/night life. The room I had was more designed for couples (I actually booked the room to work North American hours remotely). Good breakfast, huge TV, etc. Kind of far from Dontonburi like 15 minute walk, 10 mins to the closest station. Lots of nice luxury stores, shopping area.

If I were you.... 3 nights in Osaka, 2 for Kyoto, 1 for Nara and 1 for Kobe.

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Uhhhhlisha · OP · 2 years ago

Thank you so much for this! I agree it will probably be best to stay in one prefecture. My husband travels to Japan relatively frequently for work (and lived there For 4 months once!) but he’s always in Osaka, so he’s been wanting to explore Tokyo as he’s never been able to explore the area. I told him if we flew into Tokyo we could stay for maybe a night or two and then head to Osaka and explore that area. I keep telling him people cannot rave about Kyoto enough and he seems perplexed by this, he says there’s nothing to do there 😂but I think he might have a different perspective because he’s never gone for leisure, always for work and then did some random exploring if and when he could. I think if we planned it out, we could really make Kyoto a great experience.

I am going to look at all of these hotels, too. I did look at W Osaka previously and the hotel looks nice, but will have to decide if the walk to Dontonburi is worth it or if we want something closer.

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Hommachi · 2 years ago

Kyoto is good if you like to check out temples and shrines. It's nice that it has a rustic and old style building.... Whereas rustic and old in other parts of Japan usually means slummy.

Dontonburi isn't too far of a walk from W Osaka assuming you are already out and about.

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Kfcc · 2 years ago

Osaka Marriott has amazing view and the location is great

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pvencat · 2 years ago

I stayed at Suiran, near the Arashiyama bamboo forest, which is super doable if you’re going to Kyoto. Hands down my favourite Marriott experience to date. As a Titanium at the time, I got upgraded to a room with a private onsen and they hosted a private happy hour for me overlooking the river. Incredible.

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OneMorePotato · 2 years ago

I had a similarly great experience at Suiran. Also recommend RC Kyoto.

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BoringCanary · 2 years ago

Kyoto is a lot more enjoyable than both Tokyo/Osaka, RC at all 3 locations are very good.

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Uhhhhlisha · OP · 2 years ago

That’s good to know!! My husband lived in Osaka (or right outside it) for work. He’s visited Tokyo only once for a couple hours so he wanted to spend some time there, but I personally feel like it looks overwhelming. We plan on using our “Osaka” days as a base point where we are staying and go to Kyoto, Nara, Hakone, and Kobe. But I’m always happy to hear other peoples opinions or suggestions on better places to visit, so thank you! I am going to look into Kyoto more!

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Most-Event-1594 · 2 years ago

Tokyo is kind of boring city. I personally like Kyoto. There are several luxury marriott in Kyoto

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Setouchi Retreat by OKCS

Posted by Beginning_Sleep5303 · in r/FATTravel · 3 months ago

Last fall, I stayed at the Setouchi Retreat by Japanese hotelier Onko Chishin, located in the hills outside of Matsuyama, Japan. This former museum, now hotel was designed by legendary Japanese architect Tadao Ando.

There are only seven rooms in the entire complex and the "penthouse" Aonagi Suite was the only remaining option available about four months prior to my stay, so try to book as early as you can. The room itself, amenities-wise, is basic-but-comfortable classic Japanese luxury in the bathroom and bedroom. Outside of the living quarters, the space is a stunning 170m^(2) with one of the most incredible views of any hotel I've ever stayed at.

A traditional Japanese breakfast and kaiseki dinner were included for each day of my three-night stay, and both were delicious, making use of mostly local ingredients. The citrus in this part of Japan is particularly noteworthy! The hotel's dining room is in the basement of the former museum, and I highly recommend sitting at the counter for the best view.

The spa consisted of an indoor pool and a locker room with dry and wet saunas. Swimming gear was provided, which I love to see. This space had to be reserved, and it was private for the 1-hour reservation. My room category included a free hour each day. The outdoor pool was closed for the season, sadly!

The service is oriented more towards Japanese guests, but we were not the only foreigners and certainly well taken care of. I did not require any concierge services, and I drove myself to and from.

I loved my stay here and I would certainly return at almost any time of year. I highly recommend renting a car, either from nearby Matsuyama Airport or elsewhere and making it part of a longer road trip. We drove from Aman Kyoto in about 7 hours, and we explored elsewhere along the archipelago during our stay. I love public transportation, especially in Japan, but Japan is a great country for road tripping too!

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ComprehensiveYam · 3 months ago

Stunning - thank you for the pointers. We may end up locating in Japan for parts of the year just to travel around and experience places like this. There’s so many amazing properties

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m11227 · 3 months ago

This looks incredible! Haven’t heard of this before and will definitely check out on my next trip to Japan

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Ashamed_Fig4922 · 3 months ago

Glad to see something Onko Chishin here, superb choice.

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Beginning_Sleep5303 · OP · 3 months ago

What else do you like from them? I'd go to them all based on how much I liked this one

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Ashamed_Fig4922 · 3 months ago

I'm only familiar with this one (I'm a Tadao Ando fanboy), but some Japanese acquaintances of mine really praise the brand as a whole. Don't know yet what to try next, I am just so intrigued by all their options. Iki and Goto retreats appeal a lot too.

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Ok_Connection_3565 · 3 months ago

Wow, bucket list

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Hyatt Regency - Seragaki review

Posted by baggiecurls · in r/hyatt · 2 months ago

I recently stayed at the Seragaki for 5 nights and it was really incredible.

I stayed on points + used a free night cert. based on what I could tell, I was there during the last week of shoulder season.

Arrival: Arrival was amazing, as a globalist, they take your bags and escort you directly to the club to do check in. We just handed our passports over and were immediately given cool towels and nice, cool welcome drinks.

Check in: It was a breeze and they upgraded us to a villa. Yes the villa is a 3 min walk or 1 min golf cart ride, but wow was it gorgeous! They offered us the choice of light housekeeping in exchange for 3,000 yen property credit, which we gladly took. The line at the main check in desk in the lobby was huge, so this club level check in was a great perk.

Regency club: The club there is fantastic!!! Food and beverage were some of the best I’ve had in any club. You can nearly eat all of your meals in here for free. The globalist breakfast is served there, and all of the highlights from the restaurant buffet are there. I did pay the surcharge one morning to check out the buffet breakfast, but tbh it wasn’t worth it, the club has 75% of it. There are drinks and small snacks available all day, and in the evening from 4-6 they had cocktails with literally an entire dinner spread.

Room: the room was amazing, sorry I didn’t grab more pics! I loved the privacy and space of the villa, it felt very upgraded from a room in the hotel. I didn’t think we’d get such a massive upgrade, but this property treats its globalists very well.

Food: the food is all very good, but very expensive. You do need to make reservations at all of the restaurants, so we did that at check in, but ended up canceling most of them since we are so much in the club for free. If you’re a drinker, the day pass at the pool is a good venue if you have approx 6 drinks over the day. We aren’t so we d it don’t do the pass, but the few drinks we had were outstanding. The Italian restaurant is average, but decent for Asia. I suggest taking a taxi to Lawsons to stock up on snacks for your room because room service ends quite early in the evening.

Pool: amazing pools, great views, orderly and clean. There were a lot more children here then I expected, but there were child areas that most of them stayed in.

Activities: we did the snorkeling trip and it was great, it was so convenient to go right from the resort directly onto the snorkeling boat. I also got a massage, and while the spa prices are high, it was one of the best massages and spa experiences I’ve had ever.

General: if you walk outside of the property there are lots of restaurants you can eat or get get drinks at. It’s not that close to anything else, so any off property activities will likely be a bit far away. We took the airport “limousine” bus from Naha city and then back to Naha airport, I can highly recommend this transport, it’s fast, efficient, and much cheaper than a taxi. We didn’t rent a car because this was a sit and stay at the resort vacation for us, but if you want to go more around Okinawa then a car is a good idea.

Overall the value for points on this is one of the best in all of Japan.

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lostmookman · 2 months ago

I stayed here using a SUA and had a great stay too. Rent a car, it's worth it. The other Hyatt in okinawa is old, this place is really nice

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Dan7609 · 2 months ago

Did the SUA give you access to the club? I’m explorist and used SUA for upcoming stay. Suite is the regency suite whose description said club access but agent was unsure

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lostmookman · 2 months ago

Club access was granted cause I'm a Globalist. For an upgraded room, you're not entitled to the benefits, so being Japan and the rule followers they are, I would not expect it but you never know

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broncophil · 2 months ago

How hard is it to get there?

Did you go anywhere else in Japan?

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sunnyhillz · 2 months ago

okinawa is actually closer to taiwan so you could go thru TPE. Okinawa isnt really talked about for japan first timers. and hawaii is out there too, though totally different, just most americans would probably consider hawaii first.

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omdongi · 2 months ago

It's hard to get there in terms of Naha airport is like an hour and a half to two hours away by bus.

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andrewwm · 2 months ago

This doesn’t exactly match my experience. I thought the resort was nice and I’m glad I went but there isn’t much to do around the resort and the food at the resort is pretty mid. The Regency Club also wasn’t much to write home about.

I’d go here again with kids or if you rented a car but I wanted out after a few nights despite the hardware being very nice.

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baggiecurls · OP · 2 months ago

Yea there isn’t much to do, but we knew that and basically planned to have a “not leave the resort” vacation. For us, it was perfect. I’m sorry your experience wasn’t as good as mine.

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JibbishJabber · 2 months ago

I have to disagree. Okinawa is a diver’s paradise and the Hyatt happens to be right at one of the best dive spots. If diving/water sports aren’t your thing there is still so much more to the island. Granted you have to leave the hotel, but there is everything from outdoor activities (which in the summer can be difficult bc of the heat) to more touristy things like the aquarium, Okinawa world, the peace park etc.

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omdongi · 2 months ago

Well it's an extremely cheap hotel though. It's comparable quality, if not better than the Tokyo Hyatts everyone like to rave about. But at a fraction of the price.

The Tokyo Hyatts are easily $500 to $1000 more per night than this hotel, which is like $250/night at most.

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Thatsraddude · 2 months ago

How was the water temperature what month did you go? Glad you had a great time, I’ve had this on my checklist for a while now, but I haven’t gotten around to going to Okinawa yet. I’m trying to decide which month to go.

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squarels · 2 months ago

I stayed at a suite here in January and it was a great property. They helped us book a local wagyu omakase that didn’t have anything but a Japanese phone number and ended up being in a family yard. One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Also had a really beautiful view of the sea and a short drive to a lot of points of interest. The only downside was they close the outdoor pool and lagoon in January even though by my Californian standards the weather and water weren’t just warm enough they’re warmer than summer in LA waters

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Japan - mix of city/cultural and beach/relaxation

Posted by sugar_sheikh · in r/chubbytravel · 1 month ago

Hey guys, my wife and I are planning our first trip to Japan, hoping for some recommendations from those that have done something like this.

We have about 9-10 days (including travel from NY) and planning to go around October 4th.

I of course want to do the city/cultural exploration, my wife on the other hand it hoping for a bit of relaxation and laying out (2 kids under 2, she deserves it!). Hoping to be able to combine the 2.

My thinking is: 3 nights Tokyo, 2 nights Kyoto, 2 nights Okinawa

I know we're missing a lot of Japan, but definitely plan on another trip in the future to cover more.

Is this itinerary do-able?

Would you recommend something different? Perhaps a different Island than Okinawa for the relaxation portion?

Any recommendations for a nice hotel for the relaxation portion? Looking for a Four Seasons/Auberge type of experience - beautiful setting, amenities, spa, service, food, etc.

Appreciate any and all input! Thanks in advance.

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ahanong · 1 month ago

Agree with the rest that relaxation at the beach isn't really a Japanese forte. How about day trips out of Tokyo? We loved the hoshinoya karuizawa (absolutely calming, and an easy train ride out of Tokyo), and the one at Fuji is slightly more activity based but stunning visually.

Might also want to check if any of the areas you are visiting have their autumn leaf season starting, although that tends to be later in October.

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nycgirl2011 · 1 month ago

What about a luxury ryokan? More spa-like than beach if that floats her boat.

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Big-Tailor · 1 month ago

First, Kyoto is a better city than Tokyo for most tourists. I love Tokyo, I lived near there for two years, but it’s not Kyoto. I’d spend more time in Kyoto. Second, if you’re going to fly somewhere with great beaches from Tokyo/Kyoto, have you considered Hawaii on the way to the US or SE Asia on the way to Europe? I don’t love Japanese beaches. If the goal is laying out, I’d look at other countries or at a mountain hot springs spa like Nikko (near where I lived, there are plenty of others but I like Nikko).

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Ok-Tourist4129 · 1 month ago

I’m going to Okinawa in the beginning of December to THE TERRACE CLUB WELLNESS THALASSO AT BUSENA. Read a lots of great reviews about this place, will see 🤞 Last year we travelled to Tokyo and Kyoto, 15 days total. I didn’t like Tokyo, but dreaming to come back someday to Kyoto.

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soldoutraces · 1 month ago

This is not going to be what you want to hear.

I don't have anywhere near as much Chubby/Fat experience as some here, but I do have a lot of Japan experience.

Over the last few years, Fall has been coming later to Japan and early October has still been very hot and humid. Be aware of this in case this holds true for this year as well.

Honestly, with that amount of time, I think trying to do 3 places one of which is Okinawa is hard, like really hard. You are going to spend a lot of time in transport and once you've traveled 14 hours to just get to Tokyo, it feels like a lot to travel more.

I've not been to Okinawa because it is such a big time suck and I've heard the beaches on Okinawa itself are kind of disappointing and you want to go to one of the other islands like Miyakojima and by that point you are just better off doing a layover in Hawaii on the way back.

If your wife is OK being naked with people of the same gender, a ryokan might work for you? I know there are places with private onsen, but for most ryokan, the public onsen are the ones they go all out on.

I'm going to second Nikko as a possible destination. I've heard the Ritz at Lake Chuzenji is spectacular. Another option could be Kinosaki onsen, in which case I would look at Nishimuraya Honkan. Hakone is the other always popular destination and I know someone was recommending Asaba in Izu. There is the Amanemu near Ise? I think that one would be the hardest because it's just really far out there. (Since I am 99% sure NY still doesn't have a direct between JFK or Newark and KIX.)

Though you also could just pick a nice enough hotel in Tokyo or Kyoto and just relax there by the pool and spa for a day as well.

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Review - Japan hotels

Posted by Embarrassed-Lab-8846 · in r/marriott · 2 years ago

I wanted to share my review on different marriott hotels I stayed in Japan. This is my first post on Reddit.

Some background: Family with young kids Marriott Platinum

Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay

Check in process was so slow, it was painful after a long flight. I hope they fix this, I was next in line and it took a solid 15-20 mins.
Platinum status included upgrade to corner room in Park Wing with couch and view of park on high floor, 2 tickets to kids playground (or onsen if you choose) and free daily breakfast.
got 4pm checkout
the washer/dryer advertise did not fry clothes after 1.5h of drying. Don't count on it
amazing breakfast buffet but can get crowded, we came late at 8am and was moved to the buffet overflow (annex) which meant we woke up extra early to not have that happen again
Got club access and it was ok, average, light snacks during the day.
gave kids pjs and slippers in hotel room
overall, if you have young kids, great place to stay especially if you are going to Disney. It's too far if you are going to explore tokyo

AC Hotel

upgraded to larger room but it didn't seem that large
breakfast buffet only for 1 day out of 3 day stay ( wished it was everyday )
4pm checkout
breakfast buffet was decent, it was nice to have in the morning.
location was next to ramen, 7-eleven and walkable to don quiote, we hailed a taxi to Tokyo station vs walking and it was 1200-1500 yen
might stay again but maybe 1 night if in transit

Chapter Hotel Kyoto

welcome amentity for kids which was a nice touch
hotel room was even smaller than the AC hotel. I don't think we got an upgrade
Daily breakfast, happy hour and late night soba were a nice touch
quieter hotel and good location even though but very beautiful
taxi from Kyoto station was 1200-1400 yen
there is an onsen but didn't try it
if you like Japanese curry I recommend Coltrane which is located <5 min walk
I liked this hotel but would stay in Gion next time to change it up but would recommend this hotel overall

Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel -Wow! Best out of all 3 would stay here again in a heartbeat.

welcome amenity of drinks, cheese and pastries
kids got a welcome bag with toys, slippers, etc
upgraded to larger room on top 55th floor.
club access and daily breakfast buffet was amazing and tons of options
location was on top of subway so easy access to all parts of Osaka- we took a day trip to Nara and it was nice staying floors above the subway, less walking.
would definitely reccomend this to any Marriott member, I think we got the most value from this hotel.

Hope this helps!

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WaferNice8419 · 2 years ago

Was AC the one in Ginza? Excellent write up btw.

Just booked Osaka Marriott Miyako for $340 a night because of your post

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Embarrassed-Lab-8846 · OP · 2 years ago

Yes Ginza - just updated my post. Hope you like the Marriot miyako!

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WaferNice8419 · 2 years ago

Oh great! I’m staying at the AC Ginza this summer, lookin forward to it. Super expensive though

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NorthernCoalMiner · 2 years ago

My situation is similar to yours with couple young kids. Most of the Marriott rooms in Japan has a capacity limit of 2-3. Did you have to book two rooms or was everyone allowed to stay in one room?

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Embarrassed-Lab-8846 · OP · 2 years ago

Hi! I emailed in advance all hotels and let them know my kids age 4 & 7 and they said kids under 12 is fine as long as you use existing bedding.

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bahlahkee · 2 years ago

Does anyone have any info on Sheraton Osaka Miyako?

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throw_this_away1238 · 2 years ago

Went to Japan with our baby recently and must say both the Prince Gallery in Tokyo and Ritz Kyoto were top 5 Marriott properties for me. Both had extensive and amazing breakfast, cool activities for the baby, great accommodations and service. Kyoto ritz has a epic free breakfast.

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Emare8 · 2 years ago

We have a Ritz Koyto reservation coming up in August. I have Platinum status. Does this mean free breakfast? I didn’t think so, given it’s a Ritz

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throw_this_away1238 · 2 years ago

I was ambassador but I believe yes it’s platinum breakfast free. The breakfast is epic. They fly croissants in from Paris, and the food was excellent… still think about their take on eggs Benedict.

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twotwo4 · 2 years ago

What’s the ramen place next to AC ginza

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Embarrassed-Lab-8846 · OP · 2 years ago

Kyūshū Ginza https://maps.app.goo.gl/6PkZAb4ypJ7ukrSL6?g_st=ic

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twotwo4 · 2 years ago

Thanks

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Looking for Luxury hotels in Tokyo

Posted by rekt714 · in r/JapanTravelTips · 1 year ago

Spending my first time in Japan with my wife for our honeymoon and our first stop is in tokyo. I'm looking for a luxury hotel thats roomy and has relaxing vibes. I've heard the ones outside the main city areas are probably best.

Any recommendations? Preferably one close to a train station so explore easily.

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https://hoshinoya.com/tokyo/en/

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DwarfCabochan · 1 year ago

There are many luxury hotels like Aman, Ritz Carlton, Bulgari Hotel etc but why don’t you go to a luxury hotel that is Japanese style? A five star hotel western style is going to feel pretty much the same anywhere in the world, but if you go to Hoshinoya you will get a truly Japanese experience.

Ranked as one of the top 50 hotels in the world for 2023 (number 39 to be exact). Note that you’re going to be pushing close to $2000 per night for double occupancy

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peacenskeet · 1 year ago

Stayed there a few years ago before I knew it was that nice of a hotel. This recommendation is seconded.

As far as luxury goes within Tokyo, this is probably the most modern and interesting

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parkchopa · 1 year ago

Stayed two weeks ago and echoing everyone. So beautiful and amazing.

Ask about early morning Kenjutsu practice. They walk you up to the rooftop helicopter pad at the building next door to the hotel. You’ll get to do some kenjutsu moves with the most incredible view of tokyo!

Maybe not many people know about it cause it was just us and another couple that went up!

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Halifornia35 · 1 year ago

We stayed at Hoshinoya and it was very much luxury and about half the price of the Aman, we got it for around $900CAD per night ($650USD). Most expensive hotel I ever paid for but it was awesome and would highly recommend as a very Japanese centric hotel while in Tokyo

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Miss-Frizzle-33 · 1 year ago

We stayed at Hoshinoya in Tokyo during our honeymoon and LOVED it. It was so beautiful and relaxing. The staff to guest ratio must have been 5:1. Everything was thought of and taken care of. They do little events including morning tea and sake tasting each night which is very nice. And the rooftop onsen is truly unique.

Edit: you may be able to get it into your budget range by booking multiple nights.

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tawonracunte · 1 year ago

How about The Tokyo Station Hotel? It is located within Tokyo Station. It's not a high-rise hotel, though.

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moonxgirl · 1 year ago

+1 for The Tokyo Station Hotel. We had a City View King Room for 3 nights of our trip in April. Booked thru AMEX Hotel Collection so the room rate came to about $530/per night and we got $100 credit to use on the property. We ended up applying it to their famous breakfast buffet. Spacious bedroom, luxe bathroom and separate walk-in closet for storing luggage. Added value for the location made it a top choice!

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potential_wasted · 1 year ago

Very late follow up. Were there additional fees you had to pay at the hotel after booking on AMEX?

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Owl_lamington · 1 year ago

My recommendation is Chinsanzo. It has a beautiful park with light up events, an amazing spa and unique vibes not present in the western brands. I go there annually for an occasion and just sublime that it's in the middle of Tokyo.

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blackberryuser · 1 year ago

+1 for Chinzanso the pajamas and the chocolates during turn down service are delightful. Breakfast is unmatched!

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genevish · 1 year ago

We stayed there. Very nice place for sure. It’s about half a mile from the train station though, up a small hill. Plenty of cabs there you could take though.

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KDY_ISD · 1 year ago

If you've got the cash, Aman.

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What are your favorite all-inclusive resorts?

Posted by turktink · in r/AskWomenOver30 · 2 years ago

I’m looking for ones that aren’t in the US and have a variety of activities to do with fun nightlife.

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Ssuspensful · 2 years ago

Yes please I’ve been wanting to try one so badly! Can I also add on if anyone has any single female friendly ones? A bunch I’ve seen before are “couples only” or “couples preferred”.

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Cocacolaloco · 2 years ago

Yes! That’s the hard part to know. I would love to go to a Mexican or caribbean one but so many are probably full of honeymooners

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RellYesJess · 2 years ago

We stayed at Sun Palace in Cancún which is an adults only, all-inclusive. We did go for our honeymoon and there were plenty of other couples but did see groups of women together hanging out. I would see no issue going there with a group of girlfriends or even by myself. I think it depends on what vibe the resort has.

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InfernalWedgie · 2 years ago

I had an EXCELLENT, like White Lotus-level stay at the Westin Siray Bay in Phuket, Thailand.

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fluffy_hamsterr · 2 years ago

Am I reading the prices right that it's only like $300 a night for their super fancy ocean villa room (says 10000 thb)?

That's insane... I need to vacation there.

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InfernalWedgie · 2 years ago

Yes. The most expensive part of taking a vacation in Thailand is the airfare to get there.

The only thing I did not like about this hotel was they restrict access to the local taxis. You have to walk about 300 meters to reach the main road if you want to hail a cab instead of using the hotel's chauffeur service.

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wine-plants-thrift · 2 years ago

Thailand is insanely cheap. Can’t remember how the saying goes, but it’s something like if you’re middle class at home, you’re a millionaire in Thailand.

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tautumeita · 2 years ago

I can recommend Mandarava resort and spa in Phuket and Aana Resort & Spa in Koh Chang

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cjbaz · 2 years ago

My absolute favourite resort is Grand Bahia El Portillo in Samana, Dominican Republic. I went for the first time April 2022 and rebooked to go back for this coming April. The beach is incredible with an amazing reef right in front of the resort. The food was the best I’ve ever had at a resort, and the staff are wonderful.

My second favourite resort is the Paradisus in Punta Cana.

If I was forced to only vacation in one country for the rest of my life, I’d pick Dominican Republic without hesitation.

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LadyHelfyre · 2 years ago

I'll be staying at Catalonia Royal - Tulum later this year with friends. Adult only, but not couples only. Highly recommended by my sister who stayed there for her honeymoon.

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Gretchen_Wieners_ · 2 years ago

It’s in the US but Kripalu in the Berkshires. The food is unbelievable, gorgeous mountains, lake with kayaks and swimming and paddle boards, the yoga and meditation classes I took were all really wonderful. My mom had several massages she said they were the best she’s ever had. Also other sorts of new agey stuff if you’re into it though I am not (reiki, etc.). They have courses if you want to delve deeply into something specific but I just went for a stay. Very restorative and peaceful- can’t wait to go back

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Gretchen_Wieners_ · 2 years ago

This doesn’t sound like what you’re looking for but I do have a yoga retreat rec…?

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r/JapanTravelTips • [8]

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Don’t sleep on Aso, kumamoto

Posted by Prize-Contest-6364 · in r/JapanTravelTips · 4 months ago

I decided to embark on a 2 week tour of kyushu hitting fukuoka, nagasaki, kagoshima, miyazaki, kumamoto, and oita. The trip was going great but once i went to the aso region of kumamoto, i was continuously wowed by the rolling hills and various vistas. As a guy whose been to japan 4x mostly golden route, i highly recommend renting a car and exploring Kyushu. The cities are fun for shopping and eating at trendy restaurants but go out of your comfort zone, ride the bus and do rent a car. Daikanbo lookout was heavenly. Kusasenrigahama was very picturesque. Mt aso volcano caldera felt like something from LOTR. I also visited shirakawa springs to drink the fresh mountain water and drove about 40min from there to reach Tachachiko falls which is free. I can recommend the fairmont marriot at aso station. Had a very comfortable king bed and the hotel is right next to aso station and the toyota rental shop.

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dabutcha76 · 4 months ago

We have just wrapped up our week in Kyushu. Landed in Fukuoka, spent three nights in Nagasaki and then stayed three nights in Minami Aso, about one hour east of Kumamoto. We are traveling with two children, aged 8 and 11.

Fukuoka: can't comment too much on it unfortunately. We landed late, and we were pretty knackered after the sweltering heat in Taiwan. We did some exploring on foot and saw the city from the airport taxi for a bit. The vibe felt really nice, somewhere between slightly grimy-industrial and student city. If I had still been in my 20s, I would have spent considerable time bar-crawling here haha!
Nagasaki: a lovely city with very kind people. Obviously the city bears a horrible scar from the atomic bomb - but I found the city to be proud, optimistic and determined to strive for peace around the world. We're Dutch, so the link with Dejima added some additional interest for us. Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, Grover Garden and its views: all great. If you can, grab a sports match at the brand new Peace Stadium. We went to a Nagasaki V-Varen soccer match and we had a whale of a time. The charming streetcar system works very well throughout the city, all with the IC card.

We also had the most amazing tonkatsu at Katsushika, which is right next to Chinatown. Should you find yourself in the neighbourhood, grab a treat!

Minami-Aso: Overwhelming nature and fantastic food (it's a decidedly rural area). The Aso caldera is impressive, the active crater at Nakadake is just out of this world. We have been to several volcanoes, but this one easily takes the cake for accessibility and general awesomeness, both at the crater and around. Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine was just magical, and so few people about. We watched the anime (Hotarubi no mori e) that was inspired by it at night with the kids. Takachiho Gorge was a lovely place as well, not just the nature aspect of it, but the inept towers in the little boats too. The kids loved all of it, and really enjoyed the soba noodle making class at the aptly named Soba Dojo at the Minami-Aso road station. Make sure to pick up some Wagyu from the vending machine there!

One thing of note: while we found driving to be quite easy and very safe (do bear in mind Japan drives on the left hand side), don't expect to move quickly: a lot of the rural roads are speed limited to 40 or 50 kph. The good news is you'll have ample time to admire the scenery.

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fujirocktyphoon · 2 months ago

Thanks very much for sharing your Kyushu trip, it sounds like it was wonderful. Very helpful to hear about Minami-Aso as we have been thinking about where to stay for 2 nights in between visiting Kurokawa Onsen and Kagoshima.

Would you mind letting us know where you stayed in the Minami-Aso area? Thanks!

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dabutcha76 · 2 months ago

We stayed in a place called Green Peak 2, Kumamoto, Also - right next to the Road Station. We booked it through booking dot com.

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_sumizome_ · 4 months ago

For a very off the beaten path experience near Mt Aso, spend the night at the Minami Aso Astronomical Observatory. The rooms are rustic, the food is quite decent, and the nighttime astronomy activities are kitschy and fun.

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AlchemicalTheorist · 1 month ago

Hello, I’m actually planning a trip to Kyushu as part of my honeymoon next year. I do not speak Japanese so would staying at the observatory be a wasted experience?

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_sumizome_ · 1 month ago

No it's great. Everything is bilingual.

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VoidDotly · 4 months ago

nearly did this, but it felt a little out of budget for me. sounds worth it though from what you’ve described!

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VoidDotly · 4 months ago

nearly did this, but the hotels nearby felt a little out of budget for me. sounds worth it though from what you’ve described!

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__space__oddity__ · 4 months ago

Yes!!

Whenever I see a Kyushu itinerary and people only hop city to city I’m like … no no no, let’s start from the beginning …

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VoidDotly · 4 months ago

I climbed Nakadake + Takadake whilst it was foggy. It was still an amazing experience, especially Kusasenri with all the fog around. Kyushu is really an amazing place, I’ll definitely come back again!

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shasbot · 4 months ago

I visited mt Aso in 2023, one of the big highlights of that trip for me. What a beautiful area, seeing the walls of the old caldera from the top of the mountain was hard to believe.

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bobber205 · 4 months ago

Aso blew my mind too. rented a car there last year and those caldera views are unreal. felt like i was on another planet. the daikanbo lookout alone was worth the trip. if you're doing Japan and skipping kyushu, you're missing out.

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r/skiing • [9]

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Which is the best ski resort in Japan? (And why)

Posted by Noiceeeeeeeeee_noice · in r/skiing · 2 years ago

When money is not a factor

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Lovely11art · 2 years ago

The research I’ve been doing -everyone says Niseko. Dream of mine to work there or at least go for an extended vacation. But yes there are a lot! Niseko is really westernized and everything is conveniently located with shuttles and such so that may be something to consider.

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BecauseItWasThere · 2 years ago

Define “best” ?

Niseko and Hakuba both have a good reputation for tree skiing. Niseko is a bit colder and has drier powder.

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Noiceeeeeeeeee_noice · OP · 2 years ago

Good point. I would say best is a lot of snowfall, beautiful scenery and a big resort.

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BecauseItWasThere · 2 years ago

Niseko averages 15 meters of snowfall per year

Hakuba averages 11 meters of snowfall per year

So for sheer volume, Niseko

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schplopledop · 2 years ago

Hakuba is like 9 resorts that aren’t connected by lifts, it’s huge all together, but takes some driving to get around. Also, tree runs are hella narrow there, looks terrifying.

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bottlerocket- · 2 years ago

What’s your top picks that don’t involve navigating through lots of trees.

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TattBroChill · 2 years ago

Actually was about to post something but do you OP know or does anyone know if you need a visa to enter Japan? I’m getting conflicting info online

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Noiceeeeeeeeee_noice · OP · 2 years ago

I’m not 100% sure, but I think you can stay in Japan for up to 3 months as a tourist without a visa.

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TattBroChill · 2 years ago

Cool thank you. That’s what the us state department website says but then other websites say you have to apply but I’m with you. I didn’t think you needed to apply for a tourist visa

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Routine-Bumblebee · 2 years ago

What is Furano like? We're going there end of Feb '24.

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lurk1237 · 2 years ago

Spent two days there. It’s great. Some good trees if you can find them, good snow and not crowded. Start on the lookers right side. Get the soup curry.

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boagsyi · 2 years ago

Also depends on terrain you like Hokkaido has better powder but is quite flat whilst resorts in the Japanese alps have much more steep terrain

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r/FATTravel • [10]

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Best all-inclusive resorts in the entire world?

Posted by josh_rosen · in r/FATTravel · 2 years ago

Looking for a resort that has amazing food.

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sarahwlee · 2 years ago

But then why do you care about all inclusive? Just go somewhere and pay for nice food.

Naviva. Kudadoo. FS Golden Triangle Tents.

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bubeachbound · 2 years ago

Grand Velas Los Cabos has an exceptional all-inclusive food program featuring 7 restaurants

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Why_Istanbul · 2 years ago

Awesome spa too

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eric987235 · 2 years ago

Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta is the best all-inclusive I’ve ever been to.

Small, quiet, and no children!

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vegas_lov3 · 2 years ago

How is the snorkeling over there?

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Jeepornot · 2 years ago

Had my wedding in grand Velas riviera maya 5 years ago this august. Incredible hotel. My sister ended up trying to find another spot for destination wedding. After multiple trips trying to find the one she “settled” on same place. She realized for all inclusive it’s really the best of the best.

My parents are currently in blackberry farm. Also heard great things about that place. Will check it out one day!

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Jwaness · 2 years ago

What are you looking to get out of your vacation? ie. what is driving the all-inclusive? Privacy? The best food is typically a variety of restaurants outside of a resort so if the greatest food is the main priority you may look into booking a tour based on a food experience for say 1 week and then another 1-2 weeks of your own city hopping / restaurant hopping. Then you know if you prefer curating things for yourself or prefer to have it curated for you.

You could do all of the above after having done an all-inclusive and then you will have a better sense of what your preferred travel style is.

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lynxpoint · 2 years ago

I could be wrong, but I feel like food outside of the all inclusives is usually better. If you’re traveling for food, leave the resort. However, I totally understand that you want your resort food to be amazing as well.

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cleveland_1912 · 2 years ago

Nearly all hotels are all inclusive if you want them to be.

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3ryon · 2 years ago

All restaurants are all you can eat..

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ForeverSteel1020 · 2 years ago

Man, from #10 overall draft to asking about all-inclusive resorts on Reddit, what a fall from grace.

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blubblubblubber · 2 years ago

South Korean street food is unreal. Food there overall is incredible. Did you experience pork spine soup?

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