Hostel · Ito-shi
"A beloved hostel modeled on a traditional Japanese ryokan with a warm, family-run atmosphere; it features an onsen (natural hot spring) for bathing and delivers a cozy, authentic ryokan-style stay that the authors call one of their favorite places in the world." - Trav
Guest house · Yokohama-shi
"A small, welcoming guest house praised as a lovely place to stay, offering simple, comfortable accommodations ideal for visitors to the city." - Trav
Japanese-style business hotel · Shinjuku
"A centrally located, affordable hotel that provides convenient, budget-friendly lodging for travelers wanting easy access to Tokyo's highlights." - Trav
1 Chome-16-5 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan Get directions
Budget Japanese inn · Shinjuku
"A straightforward, budget-friendly option in Tokyo, offering basic, no-frills accommodations for cost-conscious travelers." - Trav
Japanese-style business hotel · Kyoto-shi
"A reasonably priced Kyoto hotel that includes free bike rentals, making it a practical choice for exploring the city's sights on two wheels." - Trav
Japan, 〒604-0836 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Funayacho, 405 ハートンホテル京都 1F Get directions
Beer hall · Sapporo-shi
"A lively, social dining spot where guests cook much of their own food—mostly meats—on small cast-iron grills; it offers a fun, interactive take on grilled-meat dining that exemplifies the local yakiniku scene." - Trav
Japanese curry restaurant · Sapporo-shi
"A Sapporo restaurant known for serving the region's signature 'soup curry,' a flavorful local specialty worth trying." - Trav
N・グランデビル 4F, 3 Chome-8 Minami 5 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0805, Japan Get directions
Heritage museum · Sapporo-shi
"A brewery tour that visitors find entertaining and enjoyable even if the beer itself isn't described as exceptional; the guided experience is the main draw." - Trav
Buddhist temple · Kyoto-shi
"A striking temple that resembles a gigantic treehouse built into the mountainside, offering some of the best panoramic views of Kyoto and a lively approach lined with shops." - Trav
Shinto shrine · Kyoto-shi
"A shrine dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice, celebrated for a magical walking experience through its sacred grounds." - Trav