{"id":36532,"date":"2025-05-06T16:56:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T06:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=36532"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:26:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T23:26:03","slug":"the-best-restaurants-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/the-best-restaurants-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Restaurants in Japan\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>From Michelin-starred sushi omakase and Tokyo\u2019s best bowl of ramen to exceptional Italian, elegant Chinese and boundary-pushing French, here\u2019s our curated list of the best bites and restaurants across Japan.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan is a food lover\u2019s paradise. From street-side stalls serving red bean sweet cakes to sushi plated with jewel-like precision, dining here is as much an art form as a daily ritual. Whether you&#8217;re craving a three-Michelin-star experience, a humble bowl of ramen or perfectly crisp taiyaki, here are our top picks for the best restaurants in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"videowrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P3HOHB7Zb20?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-AU&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best sushi restaurants in Japan&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harutaka<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only three-Michelin-star sushi counter in Japan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tableall.com\/restaurant\/45\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harutaka<\/a> is guaranteed to impress. After a ten-year apprenticeship under Jiro Ono (star of award-winning documentary \u2018Jiro Dreams of Sushi), chef Harutaka Takahashi opened his restaurant as a <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/6-unmissable-japan-tour-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">celebration of the country\u2019s finest ingredients<\/a>, with each plate being an utter work of art. The bespoke floral arrangements that decorate the space are also crafted by chef Takahashi!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6F Tokiden Building, 8-3-1 Ginza Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sushi Dai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unassuming spot in Toyosu Fish Market is a hidden gem for sushi lovers. It&#8217;s a favourite among both locals and tourists, so expect lines \u2013 but the wait is well worth it. With an affordable menu featuring the finest seafood from Toyosu and plating that rivals upscale restaurants, Sushi Dai is perfect for those with Sake&nbsp;tastes on a ch\u016bhai budget.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Block 6 \u2013 Toyosu Gourmet Restaurant Floor (3F), 6 Chome-5-1 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0061<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_b382ab26693fa990060d21ee5dc4fea6\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Hyatt Regency Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/hyatt-regency-tokyo\/fdda3ba5-5e65-4650-8504-285ffa715ae6\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP   \" data-name=\"Hyatt Regency Tokyo\" target=\"_blank\" 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Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom.<\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">8.7<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Excellent<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">6 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,395<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best onigiri restaurants in Japan&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Tokyo&amp;destinationId=le_1608659ea7ec15440fa87763b3f5d700&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;pages=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tokyo<\/a>\u2019s oldest onigiri restaurant, located behind the world-famous Sensoji Temple, has been perfecting this Japanese staple since 1954. Three generations of the Miura family have crafted delectable rice balls with seasonal fillings and local edo-ae seaweed <a href=\"https:\/\/onigiriyadoroku.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">from their small shop<\/a>;&nbsp;take a seat at the small bar and enjoy authentic flavours such as pickled plum and herring roe that\u2019s been pickled in Sake lees (residue).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3-9-10 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best fine dining restaurants in Japan&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sense<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head to the 37th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo for world-class Cantonese fare (<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/top-eight-things-to-do-in-tokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">and sweeping views over Tokyo<\/a>) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/en\/tokyo\/nihonbashi\/dine\/sense\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sense<\/a>. Sample barbequed <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Kyoto&amp;destinationId=le_c98e367e46aa4e7c4d6823b021865936&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;pages=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyoto<\/a> duck skin carved tableside or savour one of the 800 different types of wines, including a 50-year-old<em> Gu Yue Long Shan<\/em> (a beloved brand of Chinese rice wine).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, 2 Chome-1-1 Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-8328<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_126fd0bf3ffd54191dba8bb558d86a18\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Ace Hotel Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a 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https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/wnicazx44gd5t1pw7nk.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/wnicazx44gd5t1pw7nk.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/wnicazx44gd5t1pw7nk.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Ace Hotel Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/ace-hotel-kyoto\/7a0aee10-5522-40b6-8081-1e01bf5f7c0b\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP deal_card  \" data-name=\"Ace Hotel Kyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Kyoto, Japan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Ace Hotel Kyoto<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops\/newsstands.<\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">9.2<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Exceptional<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">1434 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,180<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tsujifusa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tsujifusa, named after the hemp cloth used in Shinto rituals to symbolise cleanliness, strives tirelessly to bring that purity to the plate. Take off your shoes, kneel at the floor table and be wowed as the chef serves up ultra-delicate dishes while the sommelier (who is also a sake connoisseur) masterfully pairs each dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>155 Mukadeyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0805<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hajime<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a quiet street near the Tosahori River, one restaurant is redefining Japanese fine dining with meticulous attention to detail: across four hours and 17 courses, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hajime-artistes.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hajime<\/a>\u2019s ambitious tasting menu explores the history of gastronomy and its connection to the world. The signature dish,&nbsp;\u2018Planet Earth\u2019, impressively uses 110 herbs, grains and vegetables on one small plate.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>iPlus Edobori 1F, 1-9-11-1F, Edobori, Nishi Ward, Osaka 550-0002<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Narisawa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nestled in the heart of the city, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.narisawa-yoshihiro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Narisawa<\/a>\u2019s sustainable menu draws from the <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/reasons-to-tour-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japanese concept of satoyama<\/a>: communities that live sustainably in the rural mountainside. From the sleek space, chef Yoshihiro Narisawa serves up dishes that celebrate the shapes, colours and textures of the Japanese countryside.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Minamiaoyama Garden Court, Minami Aoyama 2-6-15, Minato-ku, Tokyo<\/strong> <strong>107-0062<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">shiro&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ode to&nbsp;chef Atsushi Takenaka\u2019s home city of Hamada in western Japan, shiro offers a distinctly Japanese take on Italian staple dishes with its prosciutto-wrapped eel fritters, cold Sicilian pasta with anchovies and fried tuna ravioli.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2F, 287 Takoyakushicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best ramen restaurants in Japan&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tsuta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tsuta is the world\u2019s first ramen restaurant to receive a Michelin star, and it\u2019s easy to see why: its creamy specialty broth of chicken and seafood stock is dynamite. Noodles made from a blend of four different kinds of stone-milled flour offer plenty of bounce in the bowl; a dash of black truffle oil on top <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/guide-to-skiing-in-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">delivers that extra special touch<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3-2-4 B1 Nishihara Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0066<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sekai Ichi Hima Na Ramen-ya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Directly translating to &#8216;The Most Deserted Ramen Bar in the World&#8217;, the ironic name stands in sharp contrast with how packed and beloved this <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Osaka&amp;destinationId=le_dd6cfa36ca5f428a6c9824630d3a8a96&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;pages=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Osaka<\/a> ramen mainstay can get. Crowds flock to sample its unique garlic-flavoured tonkotsu broth that\u2019s flavourful and oh-so-creamy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2\/F Nakanoshima Daibiru Building, 3-3-23, Nakanoshima, Osaka 530-0005<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best izakaya restaurants in Japan&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Binbiya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One Michelin star but extremely affordable is an enticing combo, but Binbiya in Osaka\u2019s vibrant Sonezakishinchi area delivers even more. Each dish is as succulent as the last,&nbsp;from deep-fried stuffed lotus roots to seabream sashimi. Like all izakayas, the food is best enjoyed with a beer or highball, so order a glass and enjoy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1-ch\u014dme-7-26 Sonezakishinchi, Kita Ward, Osaka 530-0002<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best French restaurants in Japan&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">S\u00c9ZANNE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With three Michelin stars and the coveted fourth spot on Asia\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants List for 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/tokyo\/dining\/restaurants\/sezanne\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organicsearch&amp;utm_campaign=tor-mar-fab-mid-seo-na&amp;utm_content=na-na&amp;utm_term=na\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">S\u00c9ZANNE<\/a> at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo is <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/japan-cruise-best-way-to-explore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pushing the boundaries of Japan\u2019s haute cuisine<\/a>. Named after France\u2019s own C\u00f4te de Sezanne \u2013 one of Champagne\u2019s five wine-growing sub-regions \u2013 this luminous space transports guests to the European countryside. The menu expertly blends French favourites like preserved black truffles in champagne cream and <em>ris de veau <\/em>(veal sweetbreads) with traditional Japanese ingredients such as <em>shiiku <\/em>citrus fruits and barrel-aged soy sauce.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo At Marunouchi, 1 Chome-11-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-6277<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Japan&amp;destinationId=le_7647966b7343c29048673252e490f736&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-81-1024x683.png\" alt=\"With three Michelin stars and the coveted fourth spot on Asia\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants List for 2025, S\u00c9ZANNE at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo is pushing the boundaries of Japan\u2019s haute cuisine - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-36637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-81-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-81-350x233.png 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-81-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-81.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La Cime<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of only two Japanese restaurants outside Tokyo on Asia\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants List for 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.la-cime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Cime<\/a> exemplifies modern elegance in central Osaka. What makes its new French menu so unique is its use of fresh citrus flavours from the tiny southwestern island of Amami Oshima, like passionfruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3-ch\u014dme-2-15 Kawaramachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka 541-0048<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best snack restaurants in Japan&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takoyaki Umaiya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Takoyaki is Japan\u2019s sleeper hit \u2013 and no one does it better than Takoyaki Umaiya. This unassuming family-run spot has been serving up authentic Takoyaki for more than 70 years \u2013 and earned a mention in the Michelin Guide. Each perfectly cooked ball contains tender octopus in a silky batter, topped with mayonnaise, barbecue sauce and a generous heap of Bonito flakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4-21 Naniwach\u014d, Kita Ward, Osaka 530-0022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Naniwaya S\u014dhonten Azabu Juban<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why not try the traditional Japanese dessert that this place claims to have invented way back in 1909? From a small stand in a residential suburb, you\u2019ll find takiyaki (fish-shaped sweet cakes) that have been meticulously cooked for eight hours with a crunchy outside and soft red bean paste filling. Our advice? Buy a couple \u2013 taiyaki makes for the perfect mid-exploration snack.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 Chome-8-14 Azabujuban, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0045<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Japan<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover Japan\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000UemZLYAZ\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_8e0034d2589624576c6abd57dec3fec0\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/osaka-marriott-miyako-hotel-japan-asia\/006RF00000UemZLYAZ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel\" 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class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Osaka, Japan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Central Osaka Sky-High Opulence with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Free-Flow Cocktails &#038; Club Lounge Access<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$629<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$699<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,223<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-42%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000UynavYAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_b1c0e76f171964bd286a37ba540ac013\">\n\t<a 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Yu Kiroro, Hokkaido, Japan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Hokkaido, Japan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Yu Kiroro<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Hokkaido Ski-In, Ski-Out Luxury Suites with Daily Breakfast, Three-Day Lift Passes &#038; Onsen Access<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 suite from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,099<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,159<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$6,979<\/span><span 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https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/xd1uefjha688qgyniym.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/xd1uefjha688qgyniym.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/xd1uefjha688qgyniym.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, an IHG Hotel, Tokyo, Japan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><span class=\"new\">New<\/span><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Tokyo, Japan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, an IHG Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Tokyo Award-Winning Escape: Central Shinjuku Luxury with Daily Breakfast &#038; Nightly Free-Flow Cocktails<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,199<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,229<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$2,105<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-41%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000Uz5ntYAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_1d359eb605536c6b37d95340e29f8701\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/intercontinental-osaka-by-ihg-japan-asia\/006RF00000Uz5ntYAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"InterContinental Osaka by IHG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/eo3lmhp74l23sln63esi.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/eo3lmhp74l23sln63esi.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/eo3lmhp74l23sln63esi.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/eo3lmhp74l23sln63esi.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/eo3lmhp74l23sln63esi.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/eo3lmhp74l23sln63esi.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"InterContinental Osaka by IHG, Osaka, Japan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><span class=\"new\">New<\/span><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Osaka, Japan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">InterContinental Osaka by IHG<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Ultimate Osaka Luxury: Sky-High Umeda Escape with One Dinner, Daily Breakfast &#038; Nightly Cocktails<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,049<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,079<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$2,055<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-47%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_8f51842b-3014-4512-bcde-4d97766a6f4e\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d0b230550ee7cee833a4ebd2c79e7e2e\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/jr-inn-asahikawa\/8f51842b-3014-4512-bcde-4d97766a6f4e\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"JR Inn Asahikawa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/639gk3hd3r18386sn2sr.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/639gk3hd3r18386sn2sr.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/639gk3hd3r18386sn2sr.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/639gk3hd3r18386sn2sr.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/639gk3hd3r18386sn2sr.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/639gk3hd3r18386sn2sr.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"JR Inn Asahikawa, Asahikawa, Japan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Asahikawa, Japan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">JR Inn Asahikawa<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a vending machine.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$354<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_f7853e51-24c5-4002-8442-ac7e729c741e\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d8ba4eae6506e65576f27c129d6ddc8d\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/century-southern-tower-hotel\/f7853e51-24c5-4002-8442-ac7e729c741e\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Century Southern Tower Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/q6et8djihpzg3mo4awtr.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/q6et8djihpzg3mo4awtr.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/q6et8djihpzg3mo4awtr.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/q6et8djihpzg3mo4awtr.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/q6et8djihpzg3mo4awtr.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/q6et8djihpzg3mo4awtr.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Century Southern Tower Hotel, Tokyo, Japan\" width=\"1200\" 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class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/mco29spw2uhoome9cxls.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/mco29spw2uhoome9cxls.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/mco29spw2uhoome9cxls.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/mco29spw2uhoome9cxls.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/mco29spw2uhoome9cxls.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/mco29spw2uhoome9cxls.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Waldorf Astoria Osaka, Osaka, Japan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Osaka, Japan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Waldorf Astoria Osaka<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Dip into one of the 2 hot tubs or enjoy other recreational amenities including a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center. 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