Staying up in the highlands around Lake Chuzenji and Okunikko is a wonderful way to enjoy Nikko’s nature, with hot-spring ryokan, lake views and easy access to waterfalls and hiking

Staying near the Nikko stations is the most convenient choice for visiting the shrines, which are a short bus ride or walk away. The town area has plenty of comfortable,

Staying near Sapporo Station or Odori puts you in the most convenient part of the city, with direct subway and train links, the airport bus, and Odori Park’s sights and

Staying in Susukino puts you in the middle of Sapporo’s dining and nightlife, with ramen alleys, izakaya and bars all around. It is ideal for night owls and food lovers,

The Ichibancho and Kokubuncho districts form the lively downtown core of Sendai, a short walk from the station along the green Jozenji-dori. Ichibancho is the shopping-arcade heart of the city,

Sendai Station is the city’s main hub, served by the Shinkansen, local lines, and the Loople sightseeing bus, making it the most convenient base for both exploring Sendai and travelling

For a more traditional experience, Hida-Takayama is dotted with ryokan and onsen hotels where you can soak in hot-spring baths and enjoy Hida-beef kaiseki dinners. These stays cost more than

Staying near Takayama Station and the old town is the most convenient choice for most visitors. You are within an easy walk of Sanmachi, the morning markets and the bus

Minato Mirai 21 is the most scenic place to stay in Yokohama, a waterfront district of high-rise hotels with bay and skyline views, steps from shopping, museums, and the harbour

The Yokohama Station and Sakuragicho area is the city’s busiest transport hub and its best-value base, packed with dependable business hotels at fair rates. From here trains fan out to