Japan is all about quirkiness; its home to cat and owl cafes as well as unique accommodations. The country’s hotels are a perfect combination of style and sophistication with a playful side.
From quaint traditional inns with private hot springs to unusually-themed hotels, here are the three very unique hotels of Japan.
Book and Bed, Tokyo
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Japan is automatically connected with high technology but this unique hotel in Tokyo is all about books and beds. Opened around two years ago, Book and Bed gives a retro atmosphere to traditional books. Perfect for book lovers, the guests sleep in the middle of a book-filled library, which has 1,700 English and Japanese books. Although this tiny hotel doesn’t include a shower, it is rather cheap for such a luxurious stay amid the written words.
Henn na Hotel
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Located near Nagasaki’s Dutch theme park Huis Ten Bosch, this hotel has robots taking on some of the staff duties, such as check-in, luggage storage, and concierge. The owners aim to gradually replace 90-percent of the human staff with robots. Moreover, there is a dinosaur, manning the desk, who speaks English. This strange hotel is filled with new technology, luxurious lifestyle, and refinement.
Arashiyama’s Hoshinoya Kyoto
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Hoshinoya Kyoto is a beautiful Kyoto ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn) located on the Katsura River, nestled in nature and can be reached only by boat. Surrounded by hills, the resort is a treat for nature lovers. Away from the hustle-bustle of city life, the gorgeous inn is a 5-minute walk from the iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and 2 kilometers from Arashiyama train station. The traditional rooms of this riverside resort feature tatami floors, futons, and chabudai dining tables.