Top Guest houses in Japan

The 2-star Raicho is nestled in the Norikurakogen Onsen district, Norikura Shizen Hogo Center is merely 14 minutes' walk away.

The Turtle Inn, located nearly a 5-minute stroll from Shinkyo Bridge, is also at a proximity to Rinno-ji.

Featuring 18 rooms with views of the city, the Nawate Guesthouse is set nearly 25 minutes' walk from Koboyama Ancient Tomb.

Featuring a shared lounge and a garden, the Mikuniya Hatsukaichi is 9 minutes' walk from Daishoin Temple.

Located a 5-minute walk from Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, the perfect 2-star Guesthouse Guu Fujikawaguchiko is 3.3 km from Oishi Park.

While staying at the smoke-free Guesthouse Honobono you are invited to discover Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, set approximately 25 minutes' walk away, or Fujiomurosengen Shrine, which is only 650 metres away.

Unpretentious The Stay is nestled in the centre of Sapporo and 25 minutes' walk from Sapporo JR Tower Observatory T38.

Boasting a location just 7 minutes' walk from Okada Museum of Art, the Irori Guest House Tenmaku Hakone offers 19 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.

Situated nearly 5 minutes' walk from Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, the Stay Inn Koto in Kyoto features a shared lounge and a garden.

Offering 10 rooms with views of the city, the non-smoking Kamikatsura House is set in the Nishikyo Ward district, 4.3 km from Kyoto Aquarium.

5 minutes' drive from Gango-ji, the 2-star Deer Park Nara includes 10 rooms.

Located merely a 9-minute walk from Sanmachi Suji, the 2-star Rickshaw Inn Takayama has 11 rooms, and lies near a train station.

The recently renovated Base is located a 14-minute walk from Naramachi and near a train station.

RV Park Azuma Hot Spring is around a 10-minute ride from the Yumori Onsen.

The Shinsaibashi House lies nearly a 5-minute ride from Hozenji Temple, and features a restaurant.

While staying at this 10-room the traditional Guesthouse Tomaru, you can easily walk over to Hida Kokubunji Temple, which is just 9 minutes' walk away.

Tsugaike is 2.5 km from the Matata Lodge and Hakuba Happo-One is around 25 minutes' walk away.

The 2-star Guesthouse Miyabi Kyoto features 19 rooms a mere 5 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market and in the neighbourhood of Karasumaoike.

Situated around a 20-minute stroll from Hiroshima Tourist Information Center, the Santiago Guesthouse features a storage for belongings.

Located 0.7 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace, the smoke-free Guesthouse Raku is a 25-minute stroll from Chion-in.

Set about 20 minutes' walk from Port of Takamatsu, the 777 Takamatsu Guest House lies in a shopping neighbourhood.

Jozenji-dori Avenue is within a 4-km distance of the Umebachi.

While staying at the 2-star Stella Kanazawa you are invited to discover Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts, set approximately 25 minutes' walk away, or Kazuemachi Tea House Street, which is merely 1.1 km away.

Featuring 15 rooms with views of the courtyard, the smoke-free Kamunabi is set approximately 25 minutes' walk from Todai-ji Temple.

The J-Hoppers is situated around a 10-minute drive from Legoland Discovery Center Osaka and within 6 km of Dotonbori.

Situated near an underground station, the smoke-free Banana Hammock is within an 8-minute stroll of Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.

Offering 6 rooms with views of the garden, the Mokkoan Tokyo is set in the Kita district of Tokyo, within 7 km of Yanaka Ginza.

While staying at the 2-star Guesthouse Rico you are invited to discover Wakayama Castle, set 16 minutes' walk away, or Ohashi Rouka Bridge, which is a mere 1 km away.

While staying at the smoke-free Sumica you are invited to discover Rinnoji Temple, set 2.6 km away, or Nikkodaiyagawa Park, which is about 10 minutes' drive away.

While staying at the budget Asanebo Teshikaga you are invited to discover Lake Mashu 3rd Observatory, set 6 km away, or Orchard Grass, which is 6 minutes' walk away.

Kodai-ji is at a distance of 2.2 km from the Shizuya, while Nishiki Market is nearly a 25-minute walk away.

The Cue is set 15 minutes' drive from Shirahama Energy Land and 10 minutes by car from Kanki Shrine.

Set merely 5 minutes' walk from Toko-ji Temple and in the Yunomine Onsen district, the perfect J-Hoppers has 25 rooms.

Located just 5 minutes' walk from Canal City Hakata, merely 1.4 km from Kego Park, the smoke-free Hana Hostel features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities along with 46 rooms.

Offering a luggage room, the Tanaka-Ya lies in the Gion district of Kyoto, at a distance of 2.2 km from Nishiki Market and nearly 5 minutes on foot from Rokuharamitsu-ji.

Seimei Shrine is around 5 minutes by car from the Uraraka.

Kids Plaza Osaka and Kuchu Teien Observatory are located 4.8 km and 4 km from the Guest House Neko Neko Toyonaka respectively.

Located 500 metres from Rhythm Japan Niseko, the budget Lodge Koropokkuru features 38 rooms with views of the mountain.

Situated a 16-minute stroll from Norbesa, the Sappolodge Sapporo offers a lounge bar and an American restaurant serving Japanese dishes.

The Guesthouse Azito with a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities offers a setting within 5 minutes' walk of Yuasobisho Hakone Hot Spring.

Ueno Zoo is just 1 km from the 2-star Hanare Tokyo and Kappabashi-dori is around 25 minutes' walk away.

Situated in the Takayama City district of Takayama, the Takayama is approximately 25 minutes' walk from World shrine of Sukyo Mahikari.

Adventure World is at a distance of 2.8 km from the 2-star Guesthouse and Sandanbeki Cliff is nearly 25 minutes' walk away.

The Miharashi-Tei Onomichi, located within 5 minutes' walk of Senkoji Ropeway, is also at a proximity to Senko-ji.

While staying at the beachfront Zen-Ji Kamakura you are invited to discover Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine, set a 25-minute walk away, or Sasuke Inari Shrine, which is 1.8 km away.

Boasting an Asian restaurant, the smoke-free Megumi is available a mere 5 minutes' walk from Omiyanomatsu.

Ideal for exploring Chinu - the Black Sea Bream of Uno, 8 minutes' stroll away, and ideally located near a train station, the smoke-free Uno Port Tamano will provide you with a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities.

The Irodori is situated only 0.7 km from Daigyo-ji and around a 10-minute drive from Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu.

Noshima Shrine is approximately 5 minutes' walk from The Little Garden Miyazaki, while Horikiri Pass is around 6 km away.

The 4-star Guesthouse Wasabi is located at a distance of 3.6 km from Kunikatanushi Shrine and comprises 13 rooms along with a play area and a garden.

The Ishigaki Guesthouse Hive is situated only 0.7 km from Ishigaki City Yaeyama Museum and about a 10-minute ride from Banna Park.

The 2-star Beach Side Inn with courtyard views lies merely 6 minutes' walk from Shirahama beach.

Set a short distance from Shosei-en Garden, the rooms in the 2-star Hana Hostel Kyoto have views of street.

Tateiwa Kinu Hime Shrine is within 2 km of the Sudomari Nikko, while Suehiro Pond is about a 25-minute walk away.

Set 2.2 km from Naoshima Pavillion, the 2-star La Curacion features 6 rooms with private bathrooms.

Lake Kawaguchiko is about 25 minutes' walk from the 2-star Camelot Fujikawaguchiko, while Mount Kachi Kachi Ropeway is 1.3 km away.

Set at a 3.4 km distance from Beach, the Tomarigi Yakushima features 6 rooms with shared bathrooms.

While staying at the 2-star Guesthouse E-Ne you are invited to discover Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park, set approximately 25 minutes' walk away, or Yoshida Tainaijukei, which is 3.8 km away.

Kukai Mausoleum is just 1 km from the Kokuu Koyasan and Oku-no-In is around 25 minutes' walk away.

The 2-star Hill Top is situated at a distance of 4.3 km from Mt. Kiso Komagatake and around 10 minutes by car from Kimiyo Falls.

A prime location of the 2-star Grampus Inn provides easy access to Shirahama Kaichu Observatory Deck, which is a mere 0.9 km away.

Guests can also enjoy access to Museum of The Little Prince in Hakone, which is 0.8 km from the family-owned Fuji-Hakone.

Featuring 11 rooms together with spa therapy and a shared lounge, the Onsen Guesthouse is located in a touristic area only 6 minutes' walk from Gora Park.

Offering a prime location at a 450-metre distance from Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort, the perfect 2-star Moiwa Lodge holds a total of 59 rooms and boasts recreational facilities and a game area.

The 3-star Grandpapa is a good starting point to Hirafu's sights including Nac Niseko Adventure Centre, which is around 5 minutes' walk away.

While staying at the 3-star Seventh Heaven you are invited to discover Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort, set a 10-minute drive away, or Hakuba Iwatake Ski Field, which is 4.2 km away.

While staying at the 2-star Annex Turtle Nikko you are invited to discover Shagohyo, set a 20-minute walk away, or Glass Studio Punty, which is 3.5 km away.

Kammangafuchi Gorge is approximately a 10-minute drive from the Nikko.

Ryujinno-taki Falls is 25 minutes' walk from the Minshuku Nicoichi Yakushima and features shopping and dining.

Situated a short walk from a train station, the Kawaguchiko Station Inn Fujikawaguchiko is a 5-minute stroll from Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway.

The Black Diamond Lodge is a grand 2-star property set 10 minutes by car from Hirafu Holiday Pair 1 and 13 minutes on foot from Niseko Village Pure.

Sitting 550 metres from Tsuchimaya Museum, the smoke-free Magome Chaya is located in the Magome district.

The Stack Point Narusawa is a comfortable 2-star property set around 15 minutes' drive from Yamanashi Gem Museum and within 25 minutes' walk of Sankodai.

The cosy Guest House Gaku is a perfect vacation spot at a distance of 4.4 km from Sengokuhara Susuki Grass Fields and other Hakone landmarks.

The 3-star G is located 50 km from Itami airport and nearly 10 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Shomen bus stop.

Rurinuma Swamp is 4.5 km from the 2-star Pension Buddy, while Akanuma is 10 minutes away by car.

While staying at the 2-star Gallery Kyoto you are invited to discover Mikane Shrine, set a 10-minute drive away, or Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, which is 3.3 km away.

Hokkaido University Botanical Gardens is at a distance of 2.7 km from the Shabby House Sapporo, while Nakajima Park is just a 14-minute walk away.

Placed in the Minami district, the perfect Guest House is conveniently situated around 6 km from Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.

Set nearly 25 minutes' walk from Hokuchin Memorial Museum, the rooms in the 2-star Ride have views of city.

While staying at the smoke-free Anchorage you are invited to discover Kobe East Park, set 20 minutes' walk away, or Port of Kobe Earthquake Memorial Park, which is 850 metres away.

The Bamboo Village Guest House lies around a 20-minute stroll from Benesse House Museum, and features a storage room.

While staying at the 2-star Shirakawago Guest House Kei you are invited to discover Tenshukakau Observatory, set a 20-minute walk away, or Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, which is 1.6 km away.

The Guesthouse Secretbase is located 30 km from Tokyo International airport and less than 5 minutes' walk from Ishiwara-Itchome bus stop.

The smoke-free Guest House Tommy is a perfect vacation spot 14 minutes' walk from Mount Koya and other Koyasan landmarks.

Boasting a location only a 7-minute walk from Otemae Street, the newly built One Hostel offers 30 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.

While staying at the 2-star Sunline you are invited to discover Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden, set around 10 minutes away by car, or Beppu International Plaza, which is merely 1.1 km away.

The smoke-free Nestay is located around 4 km from Senso-ji and near a tube station.

The 2-star Kumano Kodo Nagano Guesthouse is a perfect vacation spot around 6 km from Kumano Kodo Information Centre and other Tanabe landmarks.

Rinku Park is at a distance of 2.3 km from the family-friendly Jiyuka Inn and Danbara Park is nearly 25 minutes' walk away.

While staying at this 8-room the Obasute Chikuma, you can easily walk over to Obasute SA, which is only 9 minutes' walk away.

While staying at the heritage Fuji House you are invited to discover Hida Kokubunji Temple, set 14 minutes' walk away, or Takayama Museum of History and Art, which is around 200 metres away.

Located merely 5 minutes' walk from Temmonkan Park and at a 200-metre distance from Temmonkan Mujyaki, the Green Guesthouse Kagoshima features various recreational opportunities and a garden.