{"id":45141,"date":"2019-01-12T11:32:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-12T00:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=45141"},"modified":"2026-07-02T16:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T06:58:08","slug":"why-japan-should-be-your-next-family-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/why-japan-should-be-your-next-family-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Japan Should Be Your Next Family Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>From bullet trains to sushi-making classes, Japan transforms family holidays into unforgettable journeys where culture, cuisine and adventure collide.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s&nbsp;a destination where vending machines dispense hot ramen,&nbsp;lightning-fast bullet trains&nbsp;make cross-country&nbsp;travel&nbsp;a breeze and world-class theme parks&nbsp;rub shoulders with&nbsp;snow-capped mountains.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/6-unmissable-japan-tour-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan&nbsp;has&nbsp;enough&nbsp;variety to&nbsp;keep every family member engaged<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 but&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;also surprisingly&nbsp;family-friendly, with spotless facilities&nbsp;and fascinating history&nbsp;at every turn.&nbsp;From the snow monkeys of Nagano to Ghibli theme parks, here\u2019s why Japan should be your next family holiday.<\/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\" title=\"YouTube video 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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It&#8217;s&nbsp;easy (and&nbsp;fun) to&nbsp;get&nbsp;around<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan&#8217;s public transport system is legendary, and for good reason.&nbsp;It&#8217;s&nbsp;efficient,&nbsp;punctual&nbsp;and easy to use&nbsp;(even if you&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;speak Japanese;&nbsp;many signs&nbsp;are&nbsp;in English). The&nbsp;Shinkansen bullet trains&nbsp;are themselves&nbsp;an attraction for children and adults alike,&nbsp;whisking&nbsp;travellers&nbsp;between cities at speeds up to 320 km\/h; convenient baggage holding areas on each train mean&nbsp;there\u2019s&nbsp;plenty of space to store&nbsp;several kids\u2019&nbsp;worth of&nbsp;luggage.&nbsp;Trains run like clockwork, stations are impeccably clean&nbsp;and&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;an awesome feeling to&nbsp;glide&nbsp;across the country in such comfort and style,&nbsp;and&nbsp;on&nbsp;a clear day,&nbsp;kids will be thrilled to see Mt. Fuji in the distance&nbsp;when travelling between Tokyo and Kyoto.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even&nbsp;better for families: children under six&nbsp;travel&nbsp;for free (while seated on an adult&#8217;s lap), while kids up to 11 pay half price. Reserve tickets in advance at any major station to skip the queues and secure your seats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_bb965ab5fcfb75ac679bc8d375cbcd2a\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, Osaka, 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\/offer\/centara-grand-hotel-osaka-japan\/006RF00000RKhpFYAT\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC  LuxPlus  mapped\" data-name=\"Centara Grand Hotel Osaka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" 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feeding&nbsp;areas. Department stores like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takashimaya.co.jp\/store\/special\/stores\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Takashimaya<\/a>&nbsp;(Shinjuku and Nihonbashi)&nbsp;and <a href=\"https:\/\/cp.mistore.jp\/global\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isetan<\/a>&nbsp;(Shinjuku, Tachikawa and&nbsp;Kichijoji)&nbsp;offer baby rooms with weighing scales,&nbsp;microwaves&nbsp;and&nbsp;rentable&nbsp;strollers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restaurants&nbsp;often&nbsp;offer&nbsp;child-sized chopsticks,&nbsp;while family restaurants like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skylark.co.jp\/en\/gusto\/menu\/?mb=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gusto<\/a> and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saizeriya.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saizeriya<\/a>&nbsp;offer illustrated kids\u2019 menus with&nbsp;international&nbsp;and Japanese options.&nbsp;Local&nbsp;<em>konbini&nbsp;<\/em>(convenience stores)&nbsp;like 7-Eleven stock baby food&nbsp;and other essentials, so midnight emergencies are easily solved. Vending machines dispensing everything from hot corn soup to small toys appear every few blocks, turning ordinary walks into treasure hunts for curious kids.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You can explore theme&nbsp;parks from Disneyland to Universal Studios&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyodisneyresort.jp\/en\/tdl.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tokyo Disneyland and&nbsp;Tokyo&nbsp;DisneySea<\/a>&nbsp;attract millions of&nbsp;visitors annually,&nbsp;with&nbsp;DisneySea&nbsp;\u2013 exclusive&nbsp;to Japan&nbsp;\u2013 offering nautical-themed lands and attractions you&nbsp;won\u2019t&nbsp;find anywhere else, including <em>Journey to the&nbsp;Center&nbsp;of the Earth<\/em> and the Mediterranean Harbor\u2019s spectacular shows.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usj.co.jp\/web\/en\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Universal Studios Japan<\/a> in Osaka&nbsp;is home to&nbsp;Super Nintendo World,&nbsp;where kids can&nbsp;collect coins via interactive wristbands, race in <em>Mario&nbsp;Kart:&nbsp;Koopa\u2019s&nbsp;Challenge<\/em> using AR technology and meet life-sized&nbsp;Yoshis&nbsp;and Toads.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond these giants,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujiq.jp\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fuji-Q Highland<\/a> near Mount Fuji holds multiple Guinness World Records for its roller coasters, including&nbsp;<em>Takabisha&nbsp;<\/em>with its 121-degree freefall drop;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.puroland.jp\/language\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sanrio&nbsp;Puroland<\/a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;outer&nbsp;Tokyo immerses Hello Kitty fans in musical parades and character meet-and-greets. Seasonal attractions run year-round: spring brings cherry blossom festivals at parks like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yomiuriland.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kawasaki\u2019s&nbsp;Yomiuri&nbsp;Land<\/a>,&nbsp;and winter&nbsp;transforms venues like&nbsp;Mie Prefecture\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nagoya-info.jp\/en\/spot\/detail\/178\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nabana&nbsp;no Sato<\/a> into LED-lit wonderlands with millions of twinkling lights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s&nbsp;a&nbsp;wonderland for young anime fans&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ghibli-museum.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ghibli Museum<\/a> in&nbsp;Mitaka&nbsp;(western Tokyo) requires advance booking (tickets sell out months ahead; check the museum\u2019s website for details on how to book), but rewards planning with exclusive short films, productions of&nbsp;Hayao&nbsp;Miyazaki&#8217;s animation studios and&nbsp;a rooftop garden featuring a five-metre Robot Soldier from <em>Castle in the Sky.<\/em> Arrive early as entry is timed and non-transferable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a more laidback outing,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.co.jp\/shop\/en\/pokecen\/megatokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pok\u00e9mon&nbsp;Center&nbsp;Mega Tokyo in Ikebukuro<\/a> spans two floors of exclusive merchandise including regional variant plushies, limited-edition card packs and build-your-own Pok\u00e9ball stations where kids&nbsp;can&nbsp;customise their catches. In Akihabara, stores like Animate and&nbsp;Mandarake&nbsp;stock manga,&nbsp;figurines&nbsp;and character goods across eight floors, while themed cafes let families&nbsp;reserve&nbsp;character dining experiences&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;book&nbsp;ahead for popular spots like the Kirby Cafe or Capcom Cafe&nbsp;for&nbsp;meals&nbsp;inspired by beloved&nbsp;video game characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s&nbsp;steeped in&nbsp;ancient&nbsp;history&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kyoto&#8217;s&nbsp;Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and Fushimi Inari&#8217;s 10,000&nbsp;red&nbsp;torii gates make for incredible family photos, but lesser-known temples&nbsp;are also packed with exciting sights,&nbsp;like&nbsp;Sanjusangendo\u2019s&nbsp;1,001 hand-carved wooden statues. For an immersive experience,&nbsp;travellers&nbsp;can rent kimonos from shops near Kiyomizu-dera&nbsp;Temple, with child sizes and simpler yukata options available for easier wear.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan&#8217;s twelve original castles, allows visitors to explore its maze-like defensive architecture;&nbsp;children will&nbsp;love the warrior pathways and hidden gates designed to confuse&nbsp;invaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There\u2019s&nbsp;skiing&nbsp;and&nbsp;snowboarding&nbsp;like nowhere else&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The country\u2019s legendary&nbsp;\u2018Ja-pow\u2019&nbsp;(\u2019Japan powder\u2019,&nbsp;perfect&nbsp;snow formed when Siberian winds cross&nbsp;the Sea of Japan)&nbsp;creates feather-light conditions in resorts like Niseko. Niseko United connects four resorts (Grand&nbsp;Hirafu,&nbsp;Hanazono, Niseko Village and&nbsp;Annupuri) on a single lift pass, offering&nbsp;a large area&nbsp;of skiable terrain with dedicated kids&#8217; areas featuring magic carpets and gentle gradients. English-speaking instructors are standard here, and ski schools like NISS offer half-day group lessons for children&nbsp;(with lunch included).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hakuba&nbsp;Valley hosted events during the 1998 Nagano&nbsp;Winter&nbsp;Olympics and provides 10 interconnected resorts; families often base themselves in&nbsp;Hakuba&nbsp;Echoland for its family-run lodges and direct access to beginner slopes.&nbsp;Most resorts&nbsp;also&nbsp;feature&nbsp;<em>onsen&nbsp;<\/em>(hot springs), with&nbsp;many&nbsp;boasting&nbsp;private family baths&nbsp;that&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;booked&nbsp;hourly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Its museums are perfect for children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miraikan.jst.go.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miraikan<\/a>&nbsp;(more formerly known as The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation) in Tokyo&#8217;s Odaiba district&nbsp;showcases&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;science and technology, with interactive exhibits that let kids explore how data moves around the world. The museum often features robot demonstrations and immersive planetarium shows&nbsp;(check museum schedule for more details).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mai-ko.com\/samurai\/tokyo.html?gad_source=1&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADj15hqNxVu2ZXubqW7p6sXXJIgo8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tokyo&#8217;s Samurai Ninja Museum<\/a>&nbsp;is also a great pick,&nbsp;offering&nbsp;armour try-ons and sword-holding photo ops, with English-speaking guides explaining&nbsp;<em>bushido&nbsp;<\/em>(samurai moral code)&nbsp;and battlefield tactics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In&nbsp;Tokyo\u2019s northeast, Ueno Park&nbsp;offers&nbsp;six major museums,&nbsp;whose&nbsp;focus&nbsp;ranges&nbsp;from&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;science to&nbsp;the arts.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kahaku.go.jp\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The National Museum of Nature and Science<\/a>&nbsp;makes&nbsp;for a great pick,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a full-sized blue whale model and dinosaur skeletons scattered throguhout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the best museums&nbsp;are a little further out.&nbsp;Yokohama\u2019s&nbsp;offbeat&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupnoodles-museum.jp\/en\/yokohama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cup Noodles Museum<\/a> (approximately a&nbsp;60-minute train ride from Tokyo) lets children design custom cup artwork and select from various soup bases and ingredient combinations at its &#8220;My CUPNOODLES Factory&#8221;;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.railway-museum.jp\/e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saitama\u2019s&nbsp;Railway&nbsp;Museum<\/a>&nbsp;(also approximately a 60-minute train journey)&nbsp;displays real trains,&nbsp;including vintage steam locomotives, plus simulators where budding engineers&nbsp;can&nbsp;practice driving Shinkansen bullet trains.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Endless&nbsp;animal&nbsp;encounters&nbsp;for the whole family&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Animal-loving families will find countless opportunities for unique encounters. Nara&nbsp;Park&#8217;s&nbsp;wild&nbsp;sika deer bow&nbsp;for&nbsp;<em>senbei&nbsp;<\/em>crackers (deer biscuits)&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;though be warned, they can become pushy if they smell food, so keep bags closed.&nbsp;Jigokudani&nbsp;Monkey Park,&nbsp;near Nagano,&nbsp;requires a 30-minute uphill walk (and&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;pram-friendly), but rewards visitors with Japanese macaques bathing in steaming natural pools year-round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tokyo&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo-zoo.net\/english\/ueno\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ueno Zoo<\/a>, Japan&#8217;s oldest, houses giant pandas Ri&nbsp;Ri&nbsp;and Shin&nbsp;Shin&nbsp;whose cubs draw massive crowds; arrive at opening to avoid queues.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en-61698.site-translation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Osaka Aquarium&nbsp;Kaiyukan&#8217;s<\/a>&nbsp;eight-floor spiral design&nbsp;showcases&nbsp;the Pacific Rim&#8217;s marine life, including whale sharks and manta rays in one of the world&#8217;s largest tanks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There\u2019s&nbsp;plenty of new foods to try&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conveyor belt sushi chains like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuramelbourne.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kura Sushi<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akindo-sushiro.co.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sushiro&nbsp;<\/a>use touchscreen ordering systems with photos and English menus, with plates&nbsp;colour-coded by price. Kids&nbsp;love the game element \u2013&nbsp;collect 15 plates at Kura Sushi&nbsp;to&nbsp;earn a go at the&nbsp;prize capsule toy game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Street food at festivals includes&nbsp;<em>takoyaki&nbsp;<\/em>(octopus-filled batter balls topped with bonito flakes that &#8220;dance&#8221; from the heat),&nbsp;<em>yakitori&nbsp;<\/em>(chicken&nbsp;skewers), and&nbsp;<em>taiyaki&nbsp;<\/em>(fish-shaped cakes filled with red bean paste or custard).&nbsp;Department store food halls (<em>depachika<\/em>) offer takeaway bento&nbsp;boxes perfect for park picnics or bullet train meals. 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The property features a garden and a terrace, providing serene spaces to relax amidst lush greenery. Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the resort and take advantage of services such as tours and massage treatments. For convenience, the resort offers free on-site parking, concierge services, and contactless check-in\/out.\n\nThe resort provides an on-site restaurant for dining. Guests can also arrange for alternative meal options and food delivery services.\n\nThe resort&#039;s rooms and suites are designed with a strong connection to nature, featuring extensive use of natural wood for paneling, beams, and furniture. Large floor-to-ceiling windows offer expansive mountain views, with some rooms showcasing a live tree trunk integrated into the design. Each room includes a private bathroom, air conditioning, heating, a balcony or terrace, and a seating area. In-room amenities such as a coffee\/tea maker, electric kettle, microwave, refrigerator, and ironing facilities are provided. The Two-Bedroom Suites range from 58 to 88 square metres, accommodating up to six guests with various bed configurations including king beds, double beds, futons, and sofa beds. The Double Room, at 17 square metres, features one double bed and one futon, suitable for two guests. Bathrooms are designed with natural materials like stone sinks, wood accents, and some feature wooden soaking tubs with forest views.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"no_price\">Select dates<\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_c3092e18-23aa-4bf5-8399-ba8e6f5ef5ee\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_69f0977335c5823601572214a0b6e750\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/akagi-inn-seiho-mountain-lodge\/c3092e18-23aa-4bf5-8399-ba8e6f5ef5ee\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel\" data-name=\"Akagi Inn -seiho- Mountain Lodge\" 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\/yinosuexws5vig8nmhui.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/yinosuexws5vig8nmhui.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/yinosuexws5vig8nmhui.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/yinosuexws5vig8nmhui.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/yinosuexws5vig8nmhui.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/yinosuexws5vig8nmhui.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Akagi Inn -seiho- Mountain Lodge, Maebashi, Japan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Maebashi, Japan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Akagi Inn -seiho- Mountain Lodge<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Akagi Inn -seiho- Mountain Lodge in Maebashi, Japan, offers a tranquil retreat with traditional Japanese design elements. Guests can relax in the garden or unwind in the sauna. The property provides complimentary Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas, along with free parking. For convenience, contactless check-in\/out and food delivery services are available. The lodge maintains high standards of cleanliness and safety, with anti-viral cleaning products, professional sanitizing services, and rooms sealed after sanitization.\n\nThe lodge offers a breakfast takeaway service and safe dining setups. Guests can enjoy traditional Japanese dining experiences, featuring natural wood settings and ceramic tableware.\n\nThe lodge features villas designed with traditional Japanese aesthetics, incorporating dark antique wood, shoji screens, and tatami mats. Villas are equipped with full kitchens, dining tables, kitchenware, microwaves, and refrigerators. Each room includes air conditioning, heating, a hair dryer, toiletries, towels, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms feature bathtubs and showers. Guests can enjoy streaming services like Netflix. The Two-Bedroom Villa, spanning 198 sqm, offers an outdoor view and accommodates up to eight guests with four futons and two queen beds. One-Bedroom Villas, at 66 sqm, provide two double beds and two futons for up to four guests, or two queen beds or four futons for up to six guests.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"no_price\">Select dates<\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_6f5c628b-4777-425b-bbe0-e89d9827b44a\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_6191579b19938f13f5e69ddf939f2d6b\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/mandarin-oriental-tokyo\/6f5c628b-4777-425b-bbe0-e89d9827b44a\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel\" data-name=\"Mandarin Oriental Tokyo\" 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\/5s151axvylnas34f2n5o.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/5s151axvylnas34f2n5o.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/5s151axvylnas34f2n5o.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/5s151axvylnas34f2n5o.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/5s151axvylnas34f2n5o.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/5s151axvylnas34f2n5o.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, Chuo-ku, Japan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Chuo-ku, Japan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Mandarin Oriental Tokyo<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Property Location&lt;\/b&gt; &lt;br \/&gt;&lt;span&gt;With a stay at Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, you&#039;ll be centrally located in Tokyo, within a 5-minute drive of Akihabara Electric Town and Tokyo International Forum.  This 5-star hotel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Tokyo Imperial Palace and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Imperial Palace Garden.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rooms&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;span&gt;Make yourself at home in one of the 179 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Amenities&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;span&gt;Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You&#039;re sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features wireless Internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and gift shops\/newsstands.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Business Amenities&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;span&gt;Featured amenities include a business center, limo\/town car service, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Dining&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;span&gt;Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel&#039;s many dining establishments, which include 8 restaurants and 2 coffee shops\/caf\ufffds. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars\/lounges. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nearby Attractions&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;span&gt;Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. &lt;br \/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Tokyo Stock Exchange &#8211; 1 km \/ 0.6 mi &lt;br \/&gt; Marunouchi Building &#8211; 1.4 km \/ 0.8 mi &lt;br \/&gt; Akihabara Electric Town &#8211; 1.5 km \/ 0.9 mi &lt;br \/&gt; Tokyo Anime Center &#8211; 1.7 km \/ 1 mi &lt;br \/&gt; Tokyo International Forum &#8211; 1.9 km \/ 1.2 mi &lt;br \/&gt; Imperial Palace Garden &#8211; 2 km \/ 1.2 mi &lt;br \/&gt; Mitsukoshi &#8211; 2.1 km \/ 1.3 mi &lt;br \/&gt; Imperial Garden Theatre &#8211; 2.1 km \/ 1.3 mi &lt;br \/&gt; Ameya-Yokoch? &#8211; 2.3 km \/ 1.4 mi &lt;br \/&gt; Tokyo Midtown Hibiya &#8211; 2.4 km \/ 1.5 mi &lt;br \/&gt; Ryogoku Kokugikan &#8211; 2.4 km \/ 1.5 mi &lt;br \/&gt; Kabuki-za Theatre &#8211; 2.4 km \/ 1.5 mi &lt;br \/&gt; Tokyo Imperial Palace &#8211; 2.5 km \/ 1.5 mi &lt;br \/&gt; Ginza Six &#8211; 2.5 km \/ 1.5 mi &lt;br \/&gt; Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre &#8211; 2.5 km \/ 1.5 mi &lt;br \/&gt; &lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The nearest airports are:&lt;br \/&gt;Tokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.) &#8211; 67.4 km \/ 41.9 mi&lt;br \/&gt; Tokyo (HND-Haneda) &#8211; 22.3 km \/ 13.9 mi&lt;br \/&gt; &lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The preferred airport for Mandarin Oriental Tokyo is Tokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.). &lt;\/p&gt;&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"no_price\">Select dates<\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000Ee4zEAAR\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_b3af4af0dc2693990d9fb584e69fc666\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/chatrium-niseko-japan-asia\/0062y00000Ee4zEAAR\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus\" data-name=\"Chatrium Niseko Japan\" 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\/j3tlz6nbqkoltb51pead.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/j3tlz6nbqkoltb51pead.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/j3tlz6nbqkoltb51pead.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/j3tlz6nbqkoltb51pead.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/j3tlz6nbqkoltb51pead.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/j3tlz6nbqkoltb51pead.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Chatrium Niseko Japan, 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\">Chatrium Niseko Japan<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Lavish Niseko Suites in the Heart of Hirafu Village with Michelin-Starred Restaurant<\/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\">$303<\/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\">$285<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$440<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-28%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_ad3725a4-6afa-4eef-aef5-6e366b25a54b\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_0cc57594922974563a57c8458e723b87\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/w-osaka\/ad3725a4-6afa-4eef-aef5-6e366b25a54b\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel\" data-name=\"W Osaka\" 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\/pcbecunhahybeyqb7bv4.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/pcbecunhahybeyqb7bv4.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/pcbecunhahybeyqb7bv4.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/pcbecunhahybeyqb7bv4.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/pcbecunhahybeyqb7bv4.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/pcbecunhahybeyqb7bv4.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"W 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\">W Osaka<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. 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