JAPAN'S BEST-DESIGNED HOTELS5 hotels
Japan's classic hotels, from the Meiji era on
Western-style hotels built when Japan first opened to visitors, still in use: Fujiya Hotel in Hakone (founded 1878), Nara Hotel (1909, designed by Kingo Tatsuno), The Tokyo Station Hotel (since 1915), Hotel New Grand in Yokohama (1927) and Unzen Kanko Hotel (1935).
Founded 1878: stay in Meiji and Showa buildings in Hakone
A hinoki main building in Momoyama palace style, designed by Kingo Tatsuno
A European-classic hotel inside the Marunouchi Station Building, an Important Cultural Property
Opened 1927: the grand staircase of the main building by Jin Watanabe
Founded 1935: a Swiss-chalet-style Registered Cultural Property
Planning a stay
Check-in, large baths and tattoo rules for these 5 hotels
Nearest stations: Tokyo.
| Hotel | Area | Check-in / out | Large bath | Tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujiya Hotel | Miyanoshita | 15:00 / 11:00 | — | — |
| Nara Hotel | Nara Park | — | — | — |
| The Tokyo Station Hotel | Marunouchi | — | — | — |
| Hotel New Grand | Yamashitacho | — | — | — |
| Unzen Kanko Hotel | Unzen | 14:00 / 11:00 | — | — |
From each official website. “—” means the official information we checked does not say.
Questions visitors ask
What time is check-in at the hotels in Japan?
Check-in is usually from 15:00 or 14:00 at the 2 hotels that publish it; check-out times are in the table above. Some plans differ, so check your booking.
What are the nearest stations for the hotels in Japan?
The stations mentioned most often are Tokyo Station. Every hotel page has directions and the address in Japanese.
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