Hilton in Japan

Takagamine, Kyoto From $900

ROKU Kyoto

“Artisan foothill hideaway”

Luxe Design Wellness Secluded

Meguro, Tokyo From $950

Gajoen Tokyo

“Showa art sanctuary”

Luxe Heritage Classic Central

Umeda, Osaka From $650

Waldorf Astoria Osaka

“Art Deco sky lantern”

Design Luxe Wellness Central

Sesoko, Okinawa From $200

Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort

“Sesoko coastal resort”

Wellness Resort Social Secluded

Nakanoshima, Osaka From $600

Conrad Osaka

“Skyline art sanctuary”

Design Luxe Wellness Central

Shiodome, Tokyo From $800

Conrad Tokyo

“Shiodome skyline roost”

Luxe Wellness Design Central

Mihama, Okinawa From $300

DoubleTree by Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort

“Seaside boardwalk resort”

Design Resort Social Lively

Nishishinjuku, Tokyo From $700

Hilton Tokyo

“Shinjuku high-rise commons”

Wellness Classic Social Central

Downtown Kyoto, Kyoto $$$

Hilton Kyoto

“Woven textile sanctuary”

Design Wellness Local Lively

Mihama, Okinawa From $200

Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort

“Coastal lagoon outpost”

Resort Wellness Local Lively

Hirara, Miyakojima From $200

Hilton Okinawa Miyako Island Resort

“Waterfront island perch”

Resort Wellness Social Quiet

Hirara, Miyakojima $$$

Canopy by Hilton Okinawa Miyako Island Resort

“Playful island resort”

Design Resort Social Secluded

Umeda, Osaka $$

Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda

“Playful parkside tower”

Design Social Local Central

Sakae, Nagoya $$$

Conrad Nagoya

“Canal-inspired skyline tower”

Design Luxe Wellness Lively

Higashi-Kujo, Kyoto From $250

DoubleTree By Hilton Kyoto Station

“Streamlined station commons”

Design Social Local Central

Jigyohama, Fukuoka From $250

Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk

“Cruise-liner bayfront showcase”

Design Wellness Resort Central

Our shorthand

How we rate hotels.

The medals

Gold

Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.

Silver

Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.

Bronze

They did this well. You’ll notice.

Listed

A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.

The eight vibes

Design

Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.

Luxe

Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.

Local

It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.

Social

Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.

Heritage

A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.

Wellness

You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.

Classic

The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.

Resort

A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.

The scene

Lively

Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.

Central

Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.

Quiet

Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.

Secluded

A place apart: the property is the destination.

Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.

Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.

Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.

Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.

Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.

Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.

Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.

Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.

Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.

Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.

Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.