While visiting the Land of the Rising Sun, you will find many amazing things to do. Hop on the bullet train from Tokyo Station to Osaka to view Osaka Castle’s ancient samurai collection. Then, slurp up a bowl of savory udon noodle soup before encountering Kaiyukan Aquarium’s graceful whale sharks. Before leaving Tokyo’s sterling skyscrapers behind for Ashikaga Park’s lilac wisteria gardens, grab Hoku Bakery’s sandwiches and mousse-filled croissants. Tokyo is home to two Disney amusement parks, Kabuki theatres, Sensō-Ji Temple, Sanrio Puroland, and themed hotels. Do you want an interesting stay and a chance to sleep under Godzilla’s protective claws? Check out our list of the best themed hotels in Japan.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.
1. Highland Resort Hotel & Spa (from USD 350)
After eating lunch amongst Fujiyama Terrace restaurant’s pretty silk umbrellas and orchids, retreat to your suite for some relaxation. At this Japanese-themed hotel, the modern suites feature sliding tatami doors and soaker tubs. Watch the rollercoaster of Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park twist and turn from your samurai-themed room designed with sword-wielding warriors. After a few nights, switch to the Thomas the Train-themed room and come aboard the friendly locomotive to search for snow monkeys. Upon awakening to panoramas of snow-capped Mount Fuji, take a horse-riding tour along Fujisan’s alpine trails.
Highland Resort Hotel & Spa
Address: Shinnishihara 5-6-1
61.98 km (38.6 mi) from Kaidori Kita Park
2. Hotel Gracery Shinjuku (from USD 162)
After getting off the train at constantly buzzing Shinjuku Station, look upward for a giant lizard climbing a steely skyscraper. Upon arriving at Gracery Shinjuku, enjoy rooftop dining alongside Tokyo’s legendary monster movie star. Following a pre-dinner nap, try not to scream at the sight of a glowing-eyed Godzilla passing by your window. Don’t forget to explore this anime hotel’s neon-lit restaurants and shops before returning home for the night. Before strolling through Ueno Park’s cherry blossom canopy, try the Godzilla Room with its human-sized Godzilla, terrifying battle scenes, and his sharp claws hovering above your bed.
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Address: Shinjuku-ku Kabukicho 1-19-1
24.89 km (15.5 mi) from Kaidori Kita Park
3. Imperial Hotel Tokyo (from USD 943)
After crossing under the lobby’s sparkling crystal chandelier, stroll through marble hallways to board the elevator to your room. As you enter the room, you’ll be greeted by Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Woodstock, and Snoopy. This spacious anime-themed hotel in Japan features bedding with Peanuts characters and a life-sized Snoopy in a chef’s uniform. Afterwards, delight in Gargantua’s vibrantly patterned éclairs and finger sandwiches before visiting Ginza’s iconic Kabuki theatre. Rise early the next morning for fluffy Snoopy pancakes before encountering Tsukiji Fish Market’s giant tunas.
Imperial Hotel Tokyo
Address: Chiyoda-ku Uchisaiwai-cho 1-1-1
29.21 km (18.2 mi) from Kaidori Kita Park
4. Park Hotel Tokyo (from USD 120)
Stylish Park Hotel Tokyo’s entire 31st floor features spacious rooms designed and decorated by talented artists. One such room is the Artist Room Castle that will transport you back to the days of the Edo period. After dragging your luggage by the stone-walled entrance, you’ll be surrounded by Edo Castle’s protective walls and moat. Next, put on your pyjamas to slumber beneath a shimmering golden orca while viewing the glowing Imperial Palace from your bed. Following a bath in your soaker tub, leave your minimalistic, neutral-hued decor for the opulence of the Imperial Palace.
Park Hotel Tokyo
Address: Minato-ku Higashi Shimbashi 1-7-1
29.11 km (18.1 mi) from Kaidori Kita Park
5. Hotel Public Jam (from USD 54)
Osaka’s Hotel Public Jam has suites decorated with mirrors for headboards, flatscreen TVs, sofas, and bedside room controls. Take your time checking out the cherry-red VW Bug in one of the hotel’s many themed rooms. Other rooms included gold checkered flooring, Japanese dynastic artwork, deep soaker tubs, gold tasselled ceilings, and tatami doors. After a shower, sip tea while wearing your robe before travelling to Osaka Castle and Kaiyukan Aquarium to view mammoth whale sharks. After riding under the dangling great white to the aquarium entrance, catch a breathtaking Kabuki performance at Shin Kabukiza Theatre.
Hotel Public Jam
Address: Tennoji-ku Uehonmachi 5-5-12
371.98 km (231.2 mi) from Kaidori Kita Park
6. Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho (from USD 152)
Excellent value for money, especially for tourists.
Convenient location near train and metro stations, with free 24-hour water, coffee, and tea.
Next to Kinshicho station, offering easy access to transportation, shopping, and dining.
Breakfast buffet is excellent, with plenty of nearby food options.
Retreat to your stylish grey-and-white room equipped with a sofa decorated with cuddly koala pillows that resemble Lotte’s Yummies snacks. Then, leave your Tokyo Skytree view behind and visit it for yourself by riding the metallic-cloud accented elevators for sweeping views of Tokyo. After descending Skytree’s escalators, return to your modest room before dining at the hotel restaurant. Start your morning with flaky croissants and koala cookies before burning fragrant incense at Asakusa’s ancient Sensō-ji Temple. Then, journey to Shunka-en Bonsai Museum for a kimono-clad tea ceremony before returning to your hotel for dinner.
Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho
Address: Sumida-ku, Kinshi 4-6-1
34.78 km (21.7 mi) from Kaidori Kita Park
7. Akihabara Washington Hotel (from USD 71)
Upon arriving in the Land of the Rising Sun, enter your train-themed suite at Akihabara Washington Hotel. Your silver-hued suite comes with a sofa and the sounds of a model train cruising by your bedside. The room is appropriately themed since it’s within driving distance of Tokyo Station’s fast-travelling bullet trains. After a quick shower, check out Akhibara’s vibrantly coloured electronics boutiques before leaving for a picnic at Akhibara Park. Then, finish off by rowing along a canal lined with pink cherry trees before dining on yakisoba and tonkatsu.
Akihabara Washington Hotel
Address: Chiyoda-ku Kanda Sakuma-cho 1-8-3
31.15 km (19.4 mi) from Kaidori Kita Park
8. First Cabin Akasaka (from USD 60)
Affordable pricing with good value for money, including amenities like pyjamas, towels, and toiletries.
Clean and well-maintained facilities, spacious capsules, availability of toiletries, and good WiFi connection.
Convenient location near Akasaka and Akasaka Mitsuke stations, close to shrines, Harry Potter attractions, and fancy malls, with plenty of restaurants and convenience stores nearby.
Good food available at the cafe, close proximity to cafes, restaurants, and a coffee shop within the same building.
After leaving Akasaka Station, head on to First Cabin Akasaka’s air travel-themed hotel. Walk across the carpet runway to your private cabin with its slate grey, black, and white decor. Upon entering your compact cabin, put on your complimentary pyjamas. Before showering in the shared bathroom, place your valuables in the safe. Following your beauty routine in front of LED-lit mirrors, drop by Japan’s red and white Eiffel Tower replica. Then, head for lunch before attending a matinée performance in the area’s popular entertainment district.
First Cabin Akasaka
Address: Minato-ku Akasaka 3-13-7
27.33 km (17.0 mi) from Kaidori Kita Park
9. Keio Plaza Hotel Tama (from USD 171)
After strolling through an alleyway lined with glowing silk lanterns, kitschy souvenir shops, and sushi houses, enter Keio Plaza Hotel’s glittering marble lobby. Once you arrive at your room, turn your red bow-designed key to reveal your fantastical Hello Kitty Suite. Children will love dozing off as Hello Kitty rides a rollercoaster high above their headboard. Following a peaceful sleep, slip on your Hello Kitty slippers and grab your clothes out of the polka-dotted pastel dresser. Enjoy using your Hello Kitty toothbrush and skincare products while preparing to visit nearby Sanrio Puroland.
Keio Plaza Hotel Tama
Address: Ochiai 1-43
1.51 km (1.0 mi) from Kaidori Kita Park
10. Book And Bed Tokyo Ikebukuro (from USD 34)
Upon arriving at your Ikebukuro hostel, place your valuables in the provided locker before journeying to Shinjuku for dinner. After returning from dazzling Shinjuku, read your favourite book on the sapphire sofas. You’ll never run out of anything to read because your sleeping pod will be bookended between stacks of books. Start your morning in the shared bathroom before journeying to Sunshine Aquarium to view its sharks, rays, jellyfish, and more. Next, sip on a Starbucks latte as you watch hundreds of pedestrians conquer Shibuya’s traffic scramble. Afterwards, engage in an exciting shopping extravaganza at Shibuya’s multi-tiered department store.
Book And Bed Tokyo Ikebukuro
Address: Toshima-ku Ikebukuro 1-17-7 Lumiere Buld. 7F
26.97 km (16.8 mi) from Kaidori Kita Park
Enjoy dreamland at Japan's themed hotels
After floating under Ueno Park’s cherry blossom canopy in a giant pink swan, visit Ueno Zoo’s giant pandas. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan, pick strawberries near Mount Fuji, ride the bullet train, encounter Tsukiji Market’s giant tunas, and more. Following dreamland slumber parties with Hello Kitty, book a return trip to discover more of Japan, including Kyoto’s shrines and kimono-clad Geisha. Japan is an interesting place with must-see attractions. Complete your trip by staying in a weird hotel in Japan with rooms as unique as this beautiful country.
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