Hakone
Azito means 'hideout', and there is indeed something playful and treehouse-like about the huge timber capsules here furnished with double beds. It also…
Must-see hotels in Around Tokyo
Nikkō
In the wooded hills north of town, this guesthouse has sunny, Western-style rooms, a spacious dorm, a homely lounge with log fire and clued-up, English…
Fuji Five Lakes
Though this efficiently run, clean, Western-style hostel has no self-catering facilities or common space, it's upstairs from the expat and local favourite…
Izu Peninsula
Two minutes' walk from Ōhama surf beach, this clean clapboard pension, named after Hemingway, has a quaint beach-house vibe and bicycles for rent.
Fuji Five Lakes
A popular place to hook up with other climbers, K's offers basic accommodation with plenty of common space and a large kitchen, though the 'deluxe'…
Mt Fuji
Fujisan Hotel is one of the most popular huts, thanks to its location at the Original 8th Station (at 3400m, where the Yoshida and Subashiri trails meet):…
Around Tokyo
The English-speaking owner of this workaday ryokan, a five-minute walk south of Narita-san temple behind a large high school, can trace his lineage back…
Mt Fuji
Taishikan is located at just about the midway point, at the lower 8th Station (3100m), on Mt Fuji's Yoshida Trail. Sleeping is in warm sleeping bags…
Izu Peninsula
On a residential street, this unprepossessing minshuku (family-run guesthouse) provides comfortable, traditional accommodation and onsen. It's also less…
Izu Peninsula
A block east of Tōkaikan is this charming wooden inn from the 1940s with an onsen bath, old fashioned gym and pleasant rooms, some with ocean views. On…
Kamakura
Steps from the beach is this campus-like former company retreat turned hostel, with capacious dorms, bags of socialising space and top spec facilities…
Around Tokyo
In the woods just north of Ō-shima's tiny airport is this bright-yellow 'secret house', a secluded lodge with just two Japanese-style rooms (each sleeping…
Nikkō
Run by a lovely, clued-up couple, this tiny guesthouse is set in an artfully renovated wooden house just steps from both train stations. The pair of dorms…
Hakone
All five of the lodge-style rooms have balconies at this thoughtfully-designed boutique hotel, but only the family rooms (which are more like small suites…
Yokohama
In the heart of Chinatown, an incense-stick toss from Kantei-byō shrine, is this squeaky clean capsule/cabin hotel with excellent shower facilities, a…
Fuji Five Lakes
Traditional lodgings on quiet Shōji-ko where some rooms have lake and mountain (not Fuji) views and all have shared bathrooms. Some English is spoken…
Hakone
Simple, homely ryokan with lovely owners, enormous tatami rooms with kitchenettes, and communal onsen with outdoor barrel tubs (available to non-guests, …
Fuji Five Lakes
Ex-model and outdoors author Tokichi Kimura is the convivial English-speaking owner of this campsite right in the centre of the lake's north shore, which…
Around Tokyo
With a stunning mountain backdrop and spacious, grassy sites, this campground is a winner, and it's only about 10 minutes' walk to the beach. There are…
Hakone
This hostel on Miyanoshita's main drag is housed in a charming, Western-style heritage building with tall ceilings, shabby walls and a big communal lounge…
Nikkō
A long-time favourite with spacious rooms, both Japanese and Western style, the Turtle Inn is a cosy, well-run choice in a quiet neighbourhood close to…
Fuji Five Lakes
The affable young couple running this guesthouse have amassed a wealth of sightseeing know-how on the wider Fuji area, and also offer bikes for hire (¥500…
Nikkō
Run by a lovely older couple, this small but well-maintained minshuku (guesthouse) offers spacious tatami rooms, generous meals and a pick-up service…
Hakone
Lower weekday prices make this cute ryokan with its tatami rooms an attractive proposition, especially as some have mountain views. There's also a small…
Around Tokyo
While the second 'B' is no more (it doesn't offer any food), this simple inn is comfortable and friendly, with wood floors and a homely feel. The friendly…
Hakone
Part of a posh Japanese chain, this luxe escape has minimalist decor, infinity-style onsen pools partly open to the elements, English-speaking staff and…
Kamakura
This surfer hang-out is steps from the beach and handy for Hase's temples. Cramped but sociable, it also has a bar and bike rental (¥1000 per day).
Around Tokyo
A few steps from a quiet beach and two free onsen is this great little camping ground; in the low season you might have it to yourself. No showers. Ask at…
Izu Peninsula
Upstairs from Hana Cafe, basic rooms are made more cosy with colourful bedspreads and rugs. There's a fair bit of traffic noise, offset by spectacular…
Izu Peninsula
Stylish tatami rooms, some with river views, are offered at this sleek, small contemporary ryokan. Shared (indoor) baths are made of stone and hinoki…
Mt Fuji
This atmospheric rest hut at the Subashiri Fifth Station is convenient for off-season trekkers on Mt Fuji, and cooks up steaming soba (buckwheat noodles)…
Nikkō
Opposite the JR station, this smart midrange hotel has comfortable Western-style rooms and beautiful onsen facilities that include outdoor baths. Day-use…
Izu Peninsula
This relaxed four-room lodge, owned by the same folks who run Wabi Sabi, is on the road leading towards Ōhama and handy for the bus into Shimoda.
Around Tokyo
Cosy, well-run lodge with glossy wood-panelled rooms, friendly owners and good food at its restaurant Austro (11.30am to 2pm and 6pm to 11pm), also open…
Around Tokyo
Offers thoughtfully designed rooms, open-air baths and multicourse meals that make innovative use of local ingredients. It's a five-minute walk from…
Around Tokyo
You can hardly get closer to the airport than this brilliant white, futuristic-styled capsule hotel, which is in the basement car park of Terminal 2. It…
Kamakura
A bit 1980s plush, the large Western-style rooms here come with ocean views and marble baths. It's a 12-minute walk along the coast from Hase Station.
Yokohama
Handy for the sights and shopping on Minato Mirai 21, the spotless but plain rooms at this nautical-themed hotel come with city or sea views.
Around Tokyo
A young and friendly English-speaking family run this simple guesthouse and bar right on Ōgiura Beach. The meals are delicious.
Anna Beach Haha-jima Youth Hostel
Around Tokyo
A friendly family runs this tidy, cheery youth hostel in a bright-yellow Western-style house overlooking the fishing port.
