If you are travelling through Hiroshima with children, Hotel Granvia Hiroshima South Gate is one of the most convenient places to stay in the city — especially if you are arriving by Shinkansen or planning a day trip to Miyajima. Opened in March 2025, the hotel sits directly above JR Hiroshima Station, so there is … Read more
Staying in a Hakone hotel or ryokan with a private onsen is one of the most memorable ways to experience Japan’s famous hot-spring culture. Instead of using only a shared public bath, the properties in this guide offer guest rooms with a private open-air hot spring bath — often called a rotenburo in Japanese. A … Read more
Staying in a Tokyo hotel with a kitchen can make family travel much easier, especially for breakfast, children’s meals, longer stays and early-morning Shinkansen departures. The properties in this guide range from apartment hotels to luxury serviced residences near Tokyo Station, Marunouchi, Hatchobori and Ginza. They offer an in-room kitchen or kitchenette with useful facilities … Read more
An in-room washer and dryer can make a surprisingly big difference when traveling in Tokyo, especially for families, longer stays and travelers trying to pack light. Instead of carrying laundry to a shared coin laundry, the hotels in this guide provide a washing machine or washer-dryer inside the guest room. Several also include microwaves, kitchenettes … Read more