The best hotels in Chiyoda City as chosen by the independent experts at The Hotel Guru. From upscale luxury hotels to family friendly boutique hideaways...
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The Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, on Okinawa's Iriomote, Ishigaki, Kohama, Kuro, and Taketomi islands boasts coral reefs brimming with unusual marine life, flanked by mangroves and lush jungle.
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The best hotels in Roppongi are local favourites from our list of the best places to stay in Tokyo. This lively, cosmopolitan and arty ares has some of the best city break hotels in Tokyo. Some of the best western-style hotels in Tokyo too.
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The best hotels in Shibuya are local favourites from our list of the best places to stay in Tokyo. This hip lively, up-all-hours area has some of the hippest hotels in Tokyo. Some of the best value hotels in Tokyo too. And Harajuku youth culture.
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The 3 best hotels in East Tokyo are local favourites from our list of the best places to stay in Tokyo. This calm, traditional area has some of the best value hotels in Tokyo, and some of the best hotel views in Tokyo. It’s also great for traditional shopping.
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Two hours outside Tokyo, the verdant landscapes of the forested Nikkō National Park are brilliant for outdoorsy travellers eager to hike, mountain bikes or horse ride in secluded natural surroundings.
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The Osaka Bay Area is the perfect base for anyone travelling with kids and planning to visit Univeral Studios Japan, or the city's massive aquarium...
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April is one of the finest months to travel: spring is properly underway across the Northern Hemisphere, the worst of the winter crowds have dispersed, and many of the year's great seasonal moments — cherry blossom in Japan, orange blossom in southern Spain, the first outdoor tables going up across southern Europe — are concentrated into these few weeks. Here are five cities that make a particularly strong case for an April visit.
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The top resorts in Niseko, including luxurious nature escapes, a foodie haven and family-friendly bases...
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Honmachi is a small central neighbourhood between Kita and Minami. Primarily it's a business district, but you can also expect to find plenty of good restaurants and many of the city highlights within easy reach...
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Kyoto is a remarkable city, famed for its temples, palaces, gourmet cuisine and ancient traditions. Once Japan’s capital, it's now a beautifully preserved cultural hub studded with terrific luxury hotels.
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Famed for its ancient traditions and well-preserved heritage buildings, Kyoto is a wonderful destination for culture buffs. It's also one of Japan's top foodie hotspots, with Michelin-starred fare and understated eateries aplenty.
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The best hotels in Shiodome are local favourites from our list of the best places to stay in Tokyo. This central spot has some of the best hotel views in Tokyo, in some of the best city break hotels in Tokyo. It also has great food.
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The best hotels in Nihonbashi are local favourites from our list of the best places to stay in Tokyo. This quite, traditional part of Tokyo has some of the best luxury hotels in Tokyo. Some of the big name hotels in Tokyo too. The Mandarin Oriental included.
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