The best luxury destinations in Japan | Page 5

W Osaka stands on Midosuji Boulevard in Shinsaibashi, one of Osaka's strongest city addresses for shopping, dining, and late-night energy. The hotel pairs a severe

The Westin Miyako Kyoto sits in Higashiyama, one of Kyoto's most rewarding areas for temples, gardens, museums and hillside walks. The hotel combines a long

Roku Kyoto sits in the Takagamine foothills of northern Kyoto, beside the Tenjin River and the green grounds of Shozan Resort Kyoto. It is a

Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto sits beside Nijo-jo Castle on land tied to the Mitsui family for more than 250 years. The address places guests in

Halekulani Okinawa brings the Halekulani name to Japan in a setting that feels very different from Waikiki. The resort faces one mile of coastline in

The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka is a high-rise luxury hotel in Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City, in Chuo Ward. It has views toward Hakata Bay, the city and

Bulgari Hotel Tokyo occupies the 40th to 45th floors of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, directly above one of the city's key transport and business districts. The

The Okura Tokyo is a landmark luxury hotel in Toranomon. It is close to Kamiyacho, Roppongi, Akasaka, Ginza, the Imperial Palace area, and Tokyo Tower.

Shisui Hotel Nara sits at the western edge of Nara Park, in one of Japan's most historic cities. The setting places guests close to temples,