Page 7 : Luxury & Premium Hotel Booking in Japan

KAI Kusatsu opens this month: what Hoshino Resorts sees in Japan's most famous hot spring town

KAI Kusatsu by Hoshino Resorts opens in Kusatsu onsen, Gunma Prefecture, bringing silk inspired ryokan design, private tunnel access and slow travel luxury.

Hakonenomori Okada: a refined mountain onsen retreat in Hakone Yumoto

Mountain Escapes

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20/08/2026

Hakonenomori Okada: a refined mountain onsen retreat in Hakone Yumoto

Hakonenomori Okada is an intimate onsen hotel above Hakone Yumoto, offering indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, Japanese and Western rooms, free parking, and easy access to classic Hakone attractions.

Resort Japan: how the country's luxury properties redefine what a resort stay means

Hidden Gems

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19/06/2026

Resort Japan: how the country's luxury properties redefine what a resort stay means

Resort Japan redefines luxury stays through onsen culture, nature focused design and seasonal ski or island escapes. Learn how to choose refined Japanese resorts for families.

Japan triples its departure fee from July: what changes for luxury travelers

Market Shifts

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04/06/2026

Japan triples its departure fee from July: what changes for luxury travelers

Learn how Japan’s higher 2026 departure tax, Kyoto and Hokkaido accommodation levies, and new tourist fees reshape luxury travel budgets, with sourced figures and practical planning tips.

Hida Takayama onsen retreats for an elegant mountain escape

Mountain Escapes

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14/08/2026

Hida Takayama onsen retreats for an elegant mountain escape

Discover Hida Takayama onsen, a refined hot spring retreat in Japan’s northern Alps. Compare luxury hotels and traditional ryokan, learn onsen etiquette, explore private baths, and plan a wellness-focused stay near Takayama Station.

Visionary Hoteliers

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14/08/2026

How visionary hoteliers in Japan are redefining the luxury booking experience

Discover how visionary hoteliers in Japan transform the booking pipeline into a seamless luxury journey, with mobile-first design, personalization, transparent pricing, and data-backed insights on premium hotel booking behavior.

Hanaougi Bettei Iiyama in Takayama Japan: a refined mountain ryokan escape

Mountain Escapes

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14/08/2026

Hanaougi Bettei Iiyama in Takayama Japan: a refined mountain ryokan escape

Discover Hanaougi Bettei Iiyama, an adults-oriented onsen ryokan in Takayama, Japan, featuring private open-air baths, kaiseki dining, and a quiet Honobu-machi location with free shuttle access from Takayama Station.

Summer in Japan without the crowds: how luxury hotels manage peak season differently

Hidden Gems

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01/06/2026

Summer in Japan without the crowds: how luxury hotels manage peak season differently

How Japan’s luxury hotels turn peak summer into a calm, curated season. Learn booking tactics, best locations and insider tips for romantic urban retreats.

KAI Kusatsu opens this month: what Hoshino Resorts sees in Japan's most famous hot spring town

Hakonenomori Okada: a refined mountain onsen retreat in Hakone Yumoto

Resort Japan: how the country's luxury properties redefine what a resort stay means

Japan triples its departure fee from July: what changes for luxury travelers

Hida Takayama onsen retreats for an elegant mountain escape

How visionary hoteliers in Japan are redefining the luxury booking experience

Hanaougi Bettei Iiyama in Takayama Japan: a refined mountain ryokan escape

Summer in Japan without the crowds: how luxury hotels manage peak season differently

How to read a kaiseki menu when staying at a luxury Japanese hotel

Exploring Japan’s most unique themed hotels: immersive stays for luxury travelers

Conrad Nagoya opens above Sakae: what 170 rooms in Japan's manufacturing capital mean for luxury travelers

The hotel breakfast that explains Japan: what the morning tray at a luxury ryokan teaches you

Refined stays in Kanazawa: an elegant guide to the best hotels in Kanazawa

Inside Capella Kyoto's central garden: a property review

Elegant kusatsu onsen hotel stays for refined hot spring escapes

The real cost of a luxury week in Japan: fees, taxes and hidden charges decoded for 2026