Minato Mirai Yokohama, Japan
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
The Kahala Hotel & ResortWaterfront crystal tower
The 14th-floor sky lobby pairs geometric monochrome tiles with crystal chandeliers, framing expansive views across Yokohama harbor.
“offers waterfront views and spacious luxury rooms. The property is only minutes away from the city’s popular Chinatown.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Monochrome geometric patterns and feather-helmet crystal chandeliers fill a curving glass tower.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in AFAR.
Contemporary black and white interiors and glamorous crystal chandeliers give the hotel a personality of its own, but there are Japanese and Hawaiian influences.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along the Minato Mirai waterfront, the property sits moments from coastal promenades and minutes from Yokohama's historic Chinatown.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass looks out over the waterfront, balanced by bold geometric accent walls, plush velvet seating, and white Italian marble bathrooms.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Geometric blue tiles line the heated indoor infinity lap pool, beside a window-fronted gym overlooking the harbor.
The baths
An outdoor whirlpool glows blue beside the water garden, accompanied by indoor thermal baths and saunas.
At the table
Dining ranges from teppanyaki beside the illuminated water garden to modern Italian tasting menus and lounge cocktails.
A self-proclaimed ‘crystal modern’ style envelops the entire hotel, from the sleek glass exterior … to the geometric patterns that adorn everything.
How it began
Opened in 2020, the wave-inspired curved glass tower represents the first international outpost of Honolulu's iconic 1964 Kahala resort.
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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.