Checking in: Inside three of the best, new and improved hotels in Japan
Japan is seeing a rise in unique hotel experiences, particularly in Kyoto and Tokyo. The Mitsui Kyoto offers a blend of luxury and authenticity, featuring a private onsen and a serene Japanese garden. Meanwhile, 1 Hotel in Tokyo emphasizes eco-luxury with its biophilic design and upscale amenities.
- ▪Hotel the Mitsui Kyoto is located on the former site of the Mitsui family's estate and features a fully restored 300-year-old gate.
- ▪The hotel offers spacious rooms with private spa tubs and two restaurants serving elevated Japanese cuisine.
- ▪1 Hotel Tokyo is situated in the Akasaka Trust Tower and focuses on eco-friendly design with organic materials and upscale amenities.
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Travel Checking in: Inside three of the best, new and improved hotels in Japan By Christopher Cameron Published May 23, 2026, 4:08 p.m. ET You may recognize Tokyo's Park Hyatt from such movies as "Lost in Translation." Park Hyatt Tokyo See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google No trip to Japan is complete without a stay in Kyoto, Nippon’s niftiest nexus of sacred sites. But drawing millions of visitors each year has also made Kyoto an emblem of overtourism. During cherry blossom high season, the competition for a top hotel reservation can be fierce. That’s why you should ditch the beaten-path brands — like Ritz, Aman and Four Seasons — and book a name that means little back home but a helluva lot in Japan.
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