LUXURY HOTELS IN JAPAN

For an onsen and ryokan experience par excellence, this superb Relais & Chateaux hideaway offers invigorating gardens, refined cuisine and a private open-air spring bath on the terrace of every suite.

A relaxed and family friendly option Iocated in the quieter Akasaka district, the Prince Gallery provides great facilities and a comfortable base for explorations of Japan's vibrant capital.

One of the most unusual places to stay in Japan, Benesse House is a spectacular gallery hotel, positioned on a tiny island lapped by the Setouchi Inland Sea.

This serene hideaway in mountainous Hakone boasts private onsen baths, exquisite kaiseki dining and a relaxing immersion into its uplifting natural surroundings.

This urban oasis in the heart of Kyoto blends old and new in inimitable style. The thermal spa and meditative courtyard gardens are just some of the highlights.

In the heart of Kanazawa's Higashi Chaya district, Maki No Oto's four exclusive rooms provide a serene space following a day of adventures in the city.

One of the finest ryokans on the sacred island of Miyajima, Kurayado Iroha offers fine cuisine, a wonderful rooftop onsen and views of the emblematic floating torii gate.

This recent addition to Naoshima allows visitors to experience Japan's fascinating 'art island' in new levels of comfort. Just eleven suites are set in beautiful natural surroundings and feature private open-air baths.

Expansive rooms, a superb location and a dazzling array of tech are just some of the things to love about the Peninsula Tokyo, a first-class base from which to explore the city.

Boasting some of the largest hotel rooms in the city - and a sensational spa - the Aman group's first venture into urban hideaways certainly does not disappoint.