Japan is an exciting country to explore and choosing the right accommodation can greatly affect your travel experience. Whether you are looking for a luxury resort hotel near the beach, a traditional ryokan with onsen, or a nice guest house, hotel booking websites will provide you with a variety of options. If you are looking for a travel agency, be sure to read our article: "English-Speaking Travel Agencies in Japan." Please keep reading for more information on hotel booking websites below, to plan for your next trip in Japan.

Websites Available in English Language

Jalan

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Jalan is a popular website used by many people in Japan for booking hotels. It is available in multiple languages and its user-friendly interface makes it easy to search for accommodation based on dates, location, and other criteria. The prices are displayed in two currencies: Japanese yen and the one you select in the menu such as US dollar, Chinese yuan, etc. If you would prefer to use a Japanese version of the website, you can access it from here.

Website: https://www.jalan.net/en/japan_hotels_ryokan/

Rakuten Travel

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Rakuten Travel is another popular service from Japan. You can use it to search for and book hotels in multiple languages. You can also filter your search by choosing hotel rating, price, accommodation type, etc. If you would like to use a Japanese version of this website, please access it from here.

Website: https://travel.rakuten.com

Booking.com

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This is a well-known throughout the world website that probably does not need much explanation. You can search for hotels based on chosen dates, budget, and many other criteria. When in doubt about which hotel to choose, you can always check the website's reviews.

Website: http://booking.com

Agoda

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Agoda belongs to Booking Holdings Inc., the same company that also owns Booking.com. It offers a wide range of hotels as well as other types of accommodations.

Website: https://www.agoda.com

Expedia

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Expedia offers hotel booking services in Japan and many other countries. You can also use it to search for flights, rentals cars, etc. You can even reserve transportation from airport to your hotel.

Website: https://www.expedia.co.jp/en/

Hotels.com

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Hotels.com is available in many countries around the world, and Japan is no exception. It provides various rewards to its members based on a number of collected stamps. Please visit their website for more information on services, rewards, and other details.

Website: https://www.hotels.com

Japan Traveler Online

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Japan Traveler Online can be recommended for booking hotels and traditional ryokans in Japan.

Website: https://www.japantraveleronline.com

WAmazing

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WAmazing can be used to make hotel reservations in Japan. The prices are displayed in both Japanese yen and US dollars.

Website: https://www.wamazing.com/yado

JAPANiCAN.com

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JAPANiCAN is a very easy to use website for booking hotels and ryokans in Japan. You can also filter your search by property type, neighborhood, and more.

Website: https://www.japanican.com

Trip.com

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Trip.com is available in multiple languages and allows searching not only for hotels, but also for flights, attractions, and more.

Website: https://www.trip.com

Trivago

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If you are not sure what booking website to use, Trivago may be a great option since it allows you to compare hotel prices offered by various websites and choose the best deal for your next trip.

Website: https://www.trivago.com

Selected Onsen Ryokan

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Selected Onsen Ryokan is an easy to use website that introduces a nice selection of Japanese ryokans with hot springs. After selecting an accommodation for your next stay, you would need to proceed to one of the websites listed on the ryokan's page such as Agoda, Booking.com, etc., to make a reservation.

Website: https://selected-ryokan.com

Websites Available Only in Japanese Language

Ikyu

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Ikyu is a great service for booking hotels. You can filter your search by type of accommodation, room, budget, and more.

Website: https://www.ikyu.com

JTB

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JTB is a famous travel agency, and its website allows to search for and book hotels. You can also book a package that would include a hotel and a flight or train ticket, etc.

Website: https://www.jtb.co.jp

HIS

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HIS is a well-known travel agency in Japan. Their website can be used to make hotel, ryokan reservations. It also offers many other services worth exploring.

Website: https://hotel.his-j.com

Relux

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The hotels displayed on the website have been carefully chosen by Relux. Please visit their website for more information on available hotels, services.

Website: https://rlx.jp/

Rurubu Travel

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Rurubu Travel is a popular website that contains various types of lodgings, ranging from hostels to luxury hotels. It also offers various discount coupons that can be used when booking some of the lodgings (subject to availability and other conditions).

Website: https://www.rurubu.travel/

Yahoo Travel

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Yahoo Travel offers a plethora of lodging options in Japan. There are also discount coupons available (subject to availability and other conditions). Please check their website for more information on available accommodation and services.

Website: https://travel.yahoo.co.jp/

Yukoyuko

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Yukoyuko is a great website for booking hotels with onsen. Although it also includes information on hotels without onsen, the number of such accommodations is relatively small.

Website: https://www.yukoyuko.net

We have covered hotel booking websites you can make use of in Japan. It can be advised to research accommodation options using various websites since prices and services may vary. If you plan to stay at a ryokan or hotel with onsen (hot spring) in Japan, our guide to “Onsen Etiquette” will provide you with the essential information about rules and manners. If you have a tattoo, be sure to check our article with information on "15 Best Tattoo-Friendly Onsens in Japan."