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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Japan on Hotels.com. These Japan Guest Houses consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 27, 2026.

Guest Houses in Tokyo

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a power outlet, and a trash bin.

Nishisugamo Hotel

Nishisugamo Hotel
Toshima
Nishisugamo Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a small seating area, a shelf with items, and a window with curtains.

New Happy Smile

New Happy Smile
Ota
New Happy Smile
A closed sliding door with a keypad lock, a small sign above it, and a tiled entrance area.

Sophiearth Apartment

Sophiearth Apartment
Shinjuku
Sophiearth Apartment
A room with a large window, a wooden table, and shelves with various items.

Andon Ryokan

Andon Ryokan
Taito
Andon Ryokan
A multi-story residential building with balconies, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.

Ryokan Sansuiso

Ryokan Sansuiso
Shinagawa
Ryokan Sansuiso
A modern building with a wooden facade, a glass door, and a small wooden sign.

IKIDANE Cozy Hotel Haneda Airport

IKIDANE Cozy Hotel Haneda Airport
Haneda
IKIDANE Cozy Hotel Haneda Airport
A traditional Japanese restaurant entrance with a signboard, wooden architecture, and potted plants.

Ryokan Kamogawa Asakusa

Ryokan Kamogawa Asakusa
Asakusa
Ryokan Kamogawa Asakusa
A modern hotel room with a shower, a bed, a sofa, a bedside table, and a mirror.

cozey retreat otsuka

cozey retreat otsuka
Toshima
cozey retreat otsuka
The exterior of the Nikku Global Hotel with a black facade, a visible entrance, and a mosaic window.

Shinjuku Global Hotel

Shinjuku Global Hotel
Shinjuku
Shinjuku Global Hotel
A room with tatami flooring, a television, a small table, and a sofa.

Asakusa hanabi

Asakusa hanabi
Asakusa
Asakusa hanabi
A Tokyo Art House Guest House with a neon sign, a wooden slatted wall, and a framed artwork.

Tokyo Art House

Tokyo Art House
Arakawa
Tokyo Art House
A hotel room with a wooden door, a mirror, a sink, and a bed.

Moon Base Tokyo Inn

Moon Base Tokyo Inn
Kita
Moon Base Tokyo Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a small seating area, a TV screen displaying a scenic view, and a hanging light fixture.

TOE LIBRARY

TOE LIBRARY
Asakusa
TOE LIBRARY
A building with a traditional facade, a sign reading "Taito Ryokan," and potted plants at the entrance.

Taito Ryokan

Taito Ryokan
Taito
Taito Ryokan
A narrow hallway with a door at the end, a hanging light fixture, and a small framed object on the wall.

Akasakano-sato Premium

Akasakano-sato Premium
Minato
Akasakano-sato Premium
A building facade with a banner reading "IKIDANE Residential Hotel" and a small potted plant near the entrance.

Ikidane Residential Hotel Sumida Kyojima

Ikidane Residential Hotel Sumida Kyojima
Sumida
Ikidane Residential Hotel Sumida Kyojima
A hotel entrance with a glass door, a potted plant inside, and a signboard with the hotel's name.

Hotel&Co. Sagami

Hotel&Co. Sagami
Shinjuku
Hotel&Co. Sagami
A room with tatami mats, a low table with cups and a kettle, and a wall-mounted decorative panel.

HOTEL PRELE SHINKAN

HOTEL PRELE SHINKAN
Taito
HOTEL PRELE SHINKAN
A wooden door with a metal grid window and a 'POST' mailbox.

OLD HERITAGE SHIBUYA

OLD HERITAGE SHIBUYA
Shibuya
OLD HERITAGE SHIBUYA
A hotel room with a double bed, a single bed, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

PIKA STAY Shimada House

PIKA STAY Shimada House
Nishinippori
PIKA STAY Shimada House
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Guest Houses in Kyoto

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, wooden walkway, and bamboo structures.

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE
Gion
Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE
A traditional Japanese building with a sliding wooden door, a small seating area inside, and a sign indicating a 'RESERVATION' requirement.

RESI STAY Hachi Inn

RESI STAY Hachi Inn
Shimogyo Ward
RESI STAY Hachi Inn
A traditional Japanese building with a sign reading "Rinn" and a ramp leading to the entrance.

Rinn Miyagawacho Grande

Rinn Miyagawacho Grande
Gion
Rinn Miyagawacho Grande
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large window, and a view of the city.

Matsubaya Ryokan

Matsubaya Ryokan
Shimogyo Ward
Matsubaya Ryokan
A modern building entrance with a wooden door, a small seating area, and a patterned wall.

Shiki Shiki Higashiyama

Shiki Shiki Higashiyama
Higashiyama Ward
Shiki Shiki Higashiyama
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.

Guest House Atagoya

Guest House Atagoya
Arashiyama
Guest House Atagoya
A traditional Japanese ryokan with tatami mat flooring, a wooden exterior, and a sliding door leading to a room with a futon bed.

Guesthouse Hana Nishijin

Guesthouse Hana Nishijin
Central Kyoto
Guesthouse Hana Nishijin
A traditional Japanese building with stone steps leading to a wooden entrance, a lantern on the steps, and a decorative hanging at the entrance.

Ishibekoji Ryugin

Ishibekoji Ryugin
Higashiyama Ward
Ishibekoji Ryugin
A multi-story building with a ground-floor entrance, a visible staircase, and a balcony on the second floor.

RESI STAY KUON

RESI STAY KUON
Downtown Kyoto
RESI STAY KUON
A traditional Japanese-style garden with a gravel path, rocks, and plants.

Luck You Kyoto

Luck You Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
Luck You Kyoto
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a green cushion.

Shisei-Juku

Shisei-Juku
Shimogyo Ward
Shisei-Juku
A traditional Japanese building surrounded by dense forest and snow.

Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross
Sakyo Ward
Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross
A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and chairs, a large window with a view, and a modern design.

RESI STAY HEART

RESI STAY HEART
Shimogyo Ward
RESI STAY HEART
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden with a stone lantern.

Guesthouse YULULU

Guesthouse YULULU
Downtown Kyoto
Guesthouse YULULU
A hotel room with three beds, wooden flooring, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Sarangbang

Sarangbang
Nakagyo Ward
Sarangbang
A modern building with a wooden facade and a glass entrance.

Connect Inn Gionshijo

Connect Inn Gionshijo
Gion
Connect Inn Gionshijo
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a hanging shoji screen.

THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya

THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya
Higashiyama Ward
THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya
A garden with a winding path, rocks, and various plants.

Ryokan KANADE

Ryokan KANADE
Sakyo Ward
Ryokan KANADE
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, stone pathway, and potted plants.

Yadoya Manjiro

Yadoya Manjiro
Higashiyama Ward
Yadoya Manjiro
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Stay Sakura Kyoto" and "Gashiyama Hotel Iwakawa".

Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa

Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa
Higashiyama Ward
Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa
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Guest Houses in Osaka

A glass elevator door with a metal frame, a tiled wall, and a staircase to the right.

123 Guest House

123 Guest House
Minami
123 Guest House

YAMATO - DOYANEN HOTELS

YAMATO - DOYANEN HOTELS
Nishinari
YAMATO - DOYANEN HOTELS
A modern interior with a staircase, wooden benches, and hanging paper lanterns.

Hostel Takeyado

Hostel Takeyado
Nishinari
Hostel Takeyado
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a mirror, and a TV.

Homee Osaka

Homee Osaka
Ikuno
Homee Osaka
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and a signboard.

Guesthouse Jakotel Tsuruhashi

Guesthouse Jakotel Tsuruhashi
Tsuruhashi
Guesthouse Jakotel Tsuruhashi
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a small table, and a TV mounted on a wooden wall.

Guest House Gorilla

Guest House Gorilla
Ikuno
Guest House Gorilla
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a television, sliding doors, and a window with shoji screens.

Imazato Ryokan

Imazato Ryokan
Higashinari
Imazato Ryokan
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of a marina, and a small pool area.

HULL Osaka Hokko Marina

HULL Osaka Hokko Marina
Konohana
HULL Osaka Hokko Marina
A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a table, and a large mirror.

SOL Guesthouse Konohana

SOL Guesthouse Konohana
Konohana
SOL Guesthouse Konohana
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a cabinet, and a sliding door.

Nakayama Guesthouse

Nakayama Guesthouse
Tennoji
Nakayama Guesthouse
A room with tatami mats, a bed with pillows, a television, a small table, and a cabinet.

Nishiki Guest House

Nishiki Guest House
Kadoma
Nishiki Guest House
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden desk with a laptop, a remote control, and a towel.

Osaka English House

Osaka English House
Hirakata
Osaka English House
A wooden cabinet with drawers, a potted plant, and a bottle of hand gel.

Takeyaso Inn

Takeyaso Inn
Amagasaki
Takeyaso Inn
A street lined with cherry blossom trees at night.

Guesthouse Ivy

Guesthouse Ivy
Higashi-osaka
Guesthouse Ivy
A room with two beds, a table, and chairs.

Oyado Satsuki Nara Gojo Shinmachi

Oyado Satsuki Nara Gojo Shinmachi
Gojo
Oyado Satsuki Nara Gojo Shinmachi
A spacious room with a wooden floor, a dining table with chairs, a window with curtains, and a plant display unit.

Jiyuka INN

Jiyuka INN
Omiyacho
Jiyuka INN
A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden walkway, moss-covered rocks, and a wooden structure with a staircase.

Nara Kasugaokuyama Tsukihitei

Nara Kasugaokuyama Tsukihitei
Nara
Nara Kasugaokuyama Tsukihitei
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, and a hanging light fixture.

Airport Osaka

Airport Osaka
Kaizuka
Airport Osaka
A garden pathway leading to a building with a traditional roof.

大阪 堺のお宿 「旧星賀亭」 Osaka Kyuhoshigatei - Classic Japanese Heritage Inn

大阪 堺のお宿 「旧星賀亭」 Osaka Kyuhoshigatei - Classic Japanese Heritage Inn
Higashi Ward
大阪 堺のお宿 「旧星賀亭」 Osaka Kyuhoshigatei - Classic Japanese Heritage Inn
A wooden-floored room with a large sink, wooden beams, and a mirror.

The Deer Park Inn

The Deer Park Inn
Nara
The Deer Park Inn
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Guest Houses in Fukuoka

A two-story building with a wooden pergola entrance, a sign indicating a guesthouse, and a small window with a light fixture.

Fukuoka Guesthouse CAMP

Fukuoka Guesthouse CAMP
Hakata Ward
Fukuoka Guesthouse CAMP
A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

GRAND BASE Haruyoshi

GRAND BASE Haruyoshi
Chuo Ward
GRAND BASE Haruyoshi
A compact room with a kitchenette, two beds, a sofa, and a dining table.

Mizuka Imaizumi 1

Mizuka Imaizumi 1
Chuo Ward
Mizuka Imaizumi 1
A building entrance with a sign reading "Rakuten Stay."

Rakuten STAY Hakata Gion

Rakuten STAY Hakata Gion
Hakata Ward
Rakuten STAY Hakata Gion
A modern room with a loft bed, a sofa, a round wooden table, and a potted plant.

mizuka Daimyo 3 - unmanned hotel -

mizuka Daimyo 3 - unmanned hotel -
Chuo Ward
mizuka Daimyo 3 - unmanned hotel -
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding shoji door, a television on a stand, and a small table.

Yamamoto Ryokan

Yamamoto Ryokan
Hakata Ward
Yamamoto Ryokan
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Liberated Hotel Haruyoshi Kaichi

Liberated Hotel Haruyoshi Kaichi
Chuo Ward
Liberated Hotel Haruyoshi Kaichi
A dining area with a round table, chairs, a potted plant, and a wall covered with green foliage.

SONIC Apartment Hotel

SONIC Apartment Hotel
Dazaifu
SONIC Apartment Hotel
A room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a television.

Kahan no Yado Karatsu Castle

Kahan no Yado Karatsu Castle
Karatsu Castle Area
Kahan no Yado Karatsu Castle
A bedroom with a bed, a television, and a window.

Senpuku

Senpuku
Saga
Senpuku
A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, surrounded by a pond and trees.

Ohana

Ohana
Yanagawa
Ohana
A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of a garden and trees.

Guest House Nakamura House

Guest House Nakamura House
Oki
Guest House Nakamura House
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Top cities in Japan

A busy urban street with numerous illuminated signs and billboards.

Tokyo

The cultural city of Tokyo is full of attractions, such as Tokyo Dome and Tokyo Tower, and is loved for its temples and museums.
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A traditional Japanese building surrounded by autumn foliage.

Kyoto

The cultural city of Kyoto is full of attractions, such as Nishiki Market and Kiyamachi Street, and is loved for its temples and monuments.
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A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and traditional Japanese architecture, including a castle and a temple.

Osaka

Osaka is loved for its shopping and sightseeing, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
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A cityscape with a prominent skyscraper, a bridge, and a river.

Fukuoka

Fukuoka is known for its restaurants and temples, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Canal City Hakata and Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.
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A nighttime view of a city with a prominent tower, illuminated trees, and wet pavement reflecting lights.

Nagoya

Nagoya is known for its castle and museums, and entices visitors with popular attractions including LEGOLAND Japan and Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
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A historic red building with a green dome and snow-covered trees in front.

Sapporo

Sapporo is known for its festivals and seafood restaurants, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Odori Park and Daiwa House Premist Dome.
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