Ranking of the best hotels in Japan with English-speaking reviews

If you are looking for an inn in Ikaho Onsen that offers English service, I recommend this one. There are many foreign tourists in Ikaho Onsen, so you don't have to worry about anything. If you come across a foreigner in need of help, they will gladly speak to you, so everyone is happy.

穴場な温泉宿を紹介します。群馬県の四万温泉にある柏屋旅館です。四万温泉は泉質が素晴らしいのですが草津温泉の陰に隠れてあまり有名でないのです。和モダンな雰囲気の建物が特徴で、14室しかないこじんまりとしたお部屋には今はもう珍しい「黒電話」もあって、古き良き日本の「湯治」の雰囲気も味わえます。完全な英語対応ではないものの、海外からの宿泊者を積極的に受け入れているのでスタッフも慣れていると思います。

At Tenyu Hotel, a hot spring sommelier holds a "hot spring lecture" every day, teaching overseas guests in English how to bathe in a hot spring and proper etiquette. This is only available to guests staying at the hotel, so why not stay the night and participate? All rooms at Tenyu Hotel have their own open-air hot spring baths, and there is also a large public bath, so you can fully enjoy the hot springs just within the hotel, but there is also Yunessun nearby, so once you get used to the hot springs, why not spend the whole day at Yunessun soaking in the hot springs until your body is soaking up the heat?

"Kinoyu Setsugekka" is a hot spring inn managed by a famous hotel chain with locations nationwide. Its charming Japanese atmosphere is set amid the nature of Hakone. All rooms have their own open-air bath, so it is recommended for those who are not used to Japanese large public baths, and you can relax and enjoy the hot springs without worrying about being seen by others. The cost of accommodation is often less than 20,000 yen, making it a conscientious inn where you can enjoy Japanese hospitality and hot springs at an affordable price.

ANAクラウンプラザホテル金沢は、金沢駅に隣接していて、金沢や石川県内の観光にピッタリのホテルです。欧米からの観光客も多く、英語対応も問題ないかと思います。館内や客室では、随所にあしらわれた金沢の伝統工芸を楽しむこともできます。朝食は特に好評で、和食を中心に地元の食材を味わうことができますよ。

I often use the Yumoto Fujiya Hotel when I go to Hakone, and as it is a long-established hotel, the service from the staff is excellent, and the food at the French, Japanese, and Chinese restaurants is also very beautiful, so I highly recommend it. As it has been accepting foreign guests for a long time, along with the Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita, it is reassuring to know that there are staff who can speak English. You can also use it as a day spa.

I've only stayed at Fujiya Hotel once, but all the buildings were so beautiful that it felt like I was staying in a museum. I enjoyed my stay by strolling through the Japanese garden and looking around the area displaying the hotel's historical materials. It's amazing that Charlie Chaplin and Helen Keller stayed here too. During your stay, be sure to try the traditional Fujiya Hotel flavor, "Beef Curry," at Restaurant Cascade. They also cater for vegan meals, so please ask if you would like one.

If you are interested in shrines, Sanjusangendo is a recommended tourist spot. Here, you can see a row of statues of the wind gods and thunder gods, as well as Kannon statues, which are a highlight. There are many different poses of the statues' hands, each with a different meaning, so try imagining what they mean. The hotel is within walking distance of Sanjusangendo and is a modern Japanese building that is typical of Kyoto. It is also easily accessible to the airport. There are many staff members who are used to dealing with foreign tourists, so you will feel at ease.

成田空港にほど近い「インターナショナルリゾートホテル湯楽城」は、豪華絢爛な城下町を再現した温泉リゾートです。館内では、温泉や多彩な食事、演奏やダンスなどのショーを浴衣姿で満喫できます。成田空港の近くという土地柄、多くの外国人ゲストが利用するので、スタッフを含めて親切にサポートしてもらえるかと思います。リーズナブルな価格でありながら、客室はモダンで充実した設備が揃っています。

Kissho Caren is a hot spring ryokan in Izu offering breathtaking views of Sagami Bay. You can enjoy a relaxing resort stay filled with hospitality at every turn, from the infinity-edge open-air baths to French kaiseki cuisine made with fresh Izu ingredients, and special services upon check-in and after your bath. True to its name, "The Celebration Inn," it's particularly popular for anniversary celebrations, making it highly recommended for special occasions like wedding anniversaries or birthdays.

Merveille Hakone Gora is a hot spring resort conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Gora Station. The hotel interior, inspired by the stones and rocks that Gora takes its name from, is chic and open, making it a comfortable place for anyone to stay. The mixed hot spring water from Owakudani and Sounzan has excellent heat retention and is also known as "water that doesn't cool down easily," so you can experience the true joy of Japanese hot springs.

It's a 6-minute walk from Kanazawa Station. It's along a main road, so you won't get lost. When I checked in, the person next to me was checking in in English, so I think English is understandable. There were many foreign guests. The room had a bedroom, a bath, a toilet, and a sink. There was a bathtub in the room, and it was easy to use because it was separate from the toilet. However, there is no changing room, so you need to be a little careful if you are using it with someone other than your family. The bed was also perfect for a woman to use alone. There was a table and two chairs in the room, so I had no trouble eating things I bought at the market at the hotel.

Although it is not close to the station, the hotel is located about a 5-minute walk from Omicho Market. Omicho Market is on the way from Kanazawa Station to Kenrokuen Garden, so you can also get to Kenrokuen Garden with a single bus. It is accessible by bus or on foot from Kanazawa Station. It is along a main road from the station, so it is a bit far, but you can walk there. It is inexpensive and has a simple structure, so it should be fine if you are not mainly staying at the hotel. Another recommended point is that it has been renovated and is clean.

The hotel has a large public bath and open-air bath, and the water is plentiful and of good quality, so I went into hot spring many times during my stay. Dinner is buffet style, and the famous Hakone Bakery is served for breakfast, both of which were delicious. I saw many foreigners in the hotel, but it seems that there are staff members on hand who can speak English.

This inn is in a great location, just a two-minute walk from Gora Station. As it is a guesthouse, people from many countries stay there, so even if you only speak English, you don't have to worry. Even though it is a guesthouse, the baths are of course hot springs. You can enjoy the luxurious waters 100% natural hot spring. There are also private rooms, and the spacious, calming Japanese-style rooms allow you to relax as if you were in Ryokan (Japanese inn). In the evening, we enjoyed some delicious food with a drink in the attached bar. There is also a clean kitchen, so you can make a delicious breakfast.

Kamesei Ryokan (Japanese inn) is a popular hot spring Ryokan (Japanese inn) located in Togura Kamiyamada Onsen in Nagano Prefecture, where you will be greeted by Tyler, the "blue-eyed young master" from the United States. In the open-air bath that Tyler handcrafted, you can enjoy 100% natural hot spring water. He will carefully teach you the etiquette of a Japanese Ryokan (Japanese inn) and how to enjoy a hot spring in both fluent Japanese and English, so even first-time visitors to Japan can feel at ease.

Hotel New Akao has been a beloved landmark in Atami. Designed to jut out into the sea like a luxury cruise ship, the guest room windows offer magnificent ocean views. In the infinity-edge open-air bath, which blends seamlessly with the sea, you can relax and watch the sunset over the horizon while feeling the sea breeze. After its rebranding, it became part of the ACAO SPA & RESORT, allowing for various ways to enjoy your stay, such as strolling through unique gardens or relaxing at the Kengo Kuma-designed café while gazing at the sea.

Located on the banks of the Hayakawa River in the quiet valley of Hakone, this is a beautiful and tasteful Ryokan (Japanese inn) with a traditional Sukiya-style building. The tiled roof and calm wooden exterior are exactly what foreign married couple imagine a "Japanese Ryokan (Japanese inn)" to be. The Japanese-style rooms are attractive and are likely to be especially popular with foreigners, such as special rooms with open-air baths and views of the deep green bamboo grove.

Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu is a historic hotel in Nagano Prefecture with over 130 years of history. The hotel's interior is adorned with numerous local crafts nurtured in Matsumoto City, making it feel like a beautiful art museum. Just by walking around, you can experience traditional Japanese craftsmanship. While it's not a hot spring, you can soak in a large public bath with water gentle on the skin, selected as one of Japan's famous waters. Despite its long history, the hotel is well-equipped to host international guests, making it highly recommended for those who wish to comfortably stay in a classic Japanese hotel.