212 Must-Know Hotel Statistics and Travel Trends in Japan for 2024

Hotel Availability and Types in Japan

Number of Hotels

• There are 51,554 hotels in Japan.

Distribution by Star Rating

• Japan has 1,867 hotels with a 1-star rating, accounting for 3.6% of all hotels.
• Japan has 7,292 hotels with a 2-star rating, accounting for 14.1% of all hotels.
• Japan has 20,572 hotels with a 3-star rating, accounting for 39.9% of all hotels.
• Japan has 5,580 hotels with a 4-star rating, accounting for 10.8% of all hotels.
• Japan has 3,608 hotels with a 5-star rating, accounting for 7.0% of all hotels.
• We also have 12,635 hotels with an unknown star rating in Japan, accounting for 24.5% of all hotels.

Hotel Pricing Trends in Japan

Average Prices Over Time

• The average price of a hotel in Japan is $169 per night.

Average Price by Star Rating

• The average price of a 1-star hotel in Japan is $109 per night.
• The average price of a 2-star hotel in Japan is $110 per night.
• The average price of a 3-star hotel in Japan is $142 per night.
• The average price of a 4-star hotel in Japan is $223 per night.
• The average price of a 5-star hotel in Japan is $318 per night.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan with an unknown star rating is $178 per night.

Hotel Price Distribution

• There are 1,315 hotels in Japan priced in the $0-$50 range, accounting for 7.2% of all hotels.
• There are 7,008 hotels in Japan priced in the $50-$100 range, accounting for 38.6% of all hotels.
• There are 5,384 hotels in Japan priced in the $100-$200 range, accounting for 29.6% of all hotels.
• There are 3,673 hotels in Japan priced in the $200-$500 range, accounting for 20.2% of all hotels.
• There are 641 hotels in Japan priced in the $500-$1000 range, accounting for 3.5% of all hotels.
• There are 146 hotels in Japan priced in the $1000+ range, accounting for 0.8% of all hotels.

Best Month to Visit by Price

• The average price of a hotel in Japan in January is $153.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in February is $154.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in March is $163.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in April is $187.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in May is $191.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in June is $161.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in July is $173.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in August is $189.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in September is $202.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in October is $163.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in November is $158.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in December is $154.

Hotel Ratings and Reviews in Japan

Number of Reviews

• We've collected 4,651,000 reviews for hotels in Japan.

Review Distribution by Traveler Type

• There are 401,354 reviews from business travelers in Japan, accounting for 8.6% of all reviews.
• There are 1,361,028 reviews from couples in Japan, accounting for 29.3% of all reviews.
• There are 1,110,023 reviews from families in Japan, accounting for 23.9% of all reviews.
• There are 44,907 reviews from friends in Japan, accounting for 1.0% of all reviews.
• There are 534,696 reviews from group travelers in Japan, accounting for 11.5% of all reviews.
• There are 1,159,857 reviews from solo travelers in Japan, accounting for 24.9% of all reviews.
• There are 39,135 reviews from travelers with an unknown type in Japan, accounting for 0.8% of all reviews.

Average Hotel Ratings Over Time

• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2024 is 8.19, based on 1,127,226 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2023 was 8.14, based on 1,111,794 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2022 was 7.91, based on 482,903 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2021 was 7.93, based on 114,914 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2020 was 8.34, based on 72,008 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2019 was 8.34, based on 271,067 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2018 was 8.35, based on 301,579 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2017 was 8.29, based on 268,423 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2016 was 8.22, based on 249,211 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2015 was 8.13, based on 194,238 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2014 was 8.08, based on 144,366 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2013 was 8.04, based on 108,692 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2012 was 8.02, based on 51,417 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2011 was 8.06, based on 21,856 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2010 was 8.01, based on 15,096 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2009 was 8.13, based on 8,616 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2008 was 8.02, based on 2,999 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2007 was 7.95, based on 1,727 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2006 was 8.15, based on 912 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2005 was 7.93, based on 429 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2004 was 8.31, based on 101 reviews.

Average Ratings by Star Rating

• The average rating for 1-star hotels in Japan is 8.26.
• The average rating for 2-star hotels in Japan is 7.96.
• The average rating for 3-star hotels in Japan is 8.04.
• The average rating for 4-star hotels in Japan is 8.49.
• The average rating for 5-star hotels in Japan is 8.60.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan with an unknown star rating is 8.16.

Average Ratings by Traveler Type

• The average rating for business travelers in Japan is 7.86.
• The average rating for couples in Japan is 8.20.
• The average rating for families in Japan is 8.11.
• The average rating for friends in Japan is 8.27.
• The average rating for group travelers in Japan is 8.31.
• The average rating for solo travelers in Japan is 8.23.
• The average rating for travelers with an unknown type in Japan is 8.24.

Best Months to Visit by Ratings

• The average rating for hotels in Japan in January is 8.28.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in February is 8.31.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in March is 8.28.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in April is 8.26.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in May is 8.20.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in June is 8.23.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in July is 8.18.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in August is 8.08.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in September is 8.16.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in October is 8.17.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in November is 8.15.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in December is 8.24.

Notable Hotels in Japan

Largest Hotels in Japan

• The biggest hotel in Japan is Shinagawa Prince Hotel with 3,560 rooms.

4

8.0

Tokyo

3,560 rooms

Shinagawa Prince Hotel

4

Yokohama

2,311 rooms

APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower

4

8.0

Tokyo

2,007 rooms

APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari

6.5

Osaka

1,704 rooms

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower

Most Expensive Hotels in Japan

• The most expensive hotel in Japan is HOSHINOYA Kyoto with prices starting at $2,006.

5

8.2

Kyoto

$2,006 night

HOSHINOYA Kyoto

3

8.7

Toyoura

$1,455 night

Lakehouse At Toyako

5

9.1

Tokyo

$1,303 night

Bulgari Hotel Tokyo

3

9.6

Toba

$1,183 night

Oyado The Earth Hotel

Cheapest Hotels in Japan

• The cheapest hotel in Japan is Stella Resort with prices starting at $12.

1

5.9

Okinawa Main island

$12 night

Stella Resort

3

9.4

Fujikawaguchiko

$13 night

Gusthof Crescendo Hotel

1

6.5

Okinawa Main island

$14 night

Lohas Villa

3

8.9

Sapporo

$14 night

Best Western Plus Hotel Fino Chitose

Newest Hotels in Japan

• The newest hotel in Japan is Mulan Stay 嵯峨嵐山, opened in 2024.

4

10.0

Kyoto

2024

Mulan Stay 嵯峨嵐山

5

9.2

Kyoto

2024

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier

4

9.1

Nagasaki

2024

Nagasaki Marriott Hotel

5

8.9

Tokashiki

2024

HOTEL KANALOA

Oldest Hotels in Japan

• The oldest hotel in Japan is Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, opened in 0705.

4

9.3

Hayakawa

705

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan

2

8.5

Kōya

923

Koyasan Shukubo Sekishoin

1

9.3

Minobu

1465

Shukubo Kakurinbo

4

8.6

Shibukawa

1576

Kishigon Ryokan

Last Renovated Hotels in Japan

• The most recently renovated hotel in Japan was NEW/Station 4 min/Namba 7min & USJ nearby, renovated in 2024.

5

10.0

Osaka

2024

NEW/Station 4 min/Namba 7min & USJ nearby

4

10.0

Kyoto

2024

Mulan Stay 嵯峨嵐山

5

9.4

Matsumoto

2024

Nunoya Ryokan

4

9.0

Kyoto

2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station

City Rankings in Japan

• The city with the most hotels is Tokyo, with 5,507 hotels.
• The city with the highest average rating is Niseko, with an average rating of 8.85.
• The city with the lowest average rating is Sendai, with an average rating of 7.68.
• The city with the most expensive hotels is Niseko, with average prices of $430.
• The city with the cheapest hotels is Kitakyushu, with average prices of $75.

Top Hotel and Travel Statistics for Spa Hotels in Japan

• There are 1,878 Spa Hotels operating in Japan.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan is 8.14, based on 1,011,453 reviews.
• Travelers can expect to pay around $175 per night for a Spa Hotel in Japan.
• If you're looking for the best month to book a Spa Hotel in Japan by rating, it's March, with an average rating of 8.30.
• If you're looking for the cheapest month to book a Spa Hotel in Japan, it's January, with an average price of $155.
• Prices range from $15 for the cheapest Spa Hotel to $2,006 for the most expensive Spa Hotel in Japan.
• The largest Spa Hotel in Japan is APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari with 2,007 rooms.
• The most expensive Spa Hotel in Japan is HOSHINOYA Kyoto with prices starting at $2,006.
• The cheapest Spa Hotel in Japan is Hotel Shin Imamiya with prices starting at $15.
• Group Travelers are the most satisfied travelers when visiting Spa Hotels in Japan, rating their stays at 8.29 on average.
• Business Travelers are the least satisfied travelers when visiting Spa Hotels in Japan, rating their stays at 7.89 on average.
• Spa Hotel prices in Japan peak in September, with an average price of $243.

Availability and Types of Spa Hotels in Japan

Number of Spa Hotels

• There are 1,878 Spa Hotels in Japan.

Star Rating Distribution for Spa Hotels

• There are 19 Spa Hotels in Japan with a 1-star rating, accounting for 1.0% of all Spa Hotels.
• There are 167 Spa Hotels in Japan with a 2-star rating, accounting for 8.9% of all Spa Hotels.
• There are 920 Spa Hotels in Japan with a 3-star rating, accounting for 49.0% of all Spa Hotels.
• There are 476 Spa Hotels in Japan with a 4-star rating, accounting for 25.3% of all Spa Hotels.
• There are 153 Spa Hotels in Japan with a 5-star rating, accounting for 8.1% of all Spa Hotels.
• There are 143 Spa Hotels in Japan with an unknown star rating, accounting for 7.6% of all Spa Hotels.

Pricing Trends for Spa Hotels in Japan

Average Price Over Time for Spa Hotels

• The average price for Spa Hotels in Japan is $175.

Average Price by Star Rating for Spa Hotels

• The average price for 1-star Spa Hotels in Japan is $114.
• The average price for 2-star Spa Hotels in Japan is $94.
• The average price for 3-star Spa Hotels in Japan is $119.
• The average price for 4-star Spa Hotels in Japan is $197.
• The average price for 5-star Spa Hotels in Japan is $456.
• The average price for Spa Hotels with an unknown star rating in Japan is $220.

Price Distribution for Spa Hotels

• There are 60 Spa Hotels in Japan priced in the $0-$50 range, accounting for 3.7% of all Spa Hotels.
• There are 650 Spa Hotels in Japan priced in the $50-$100 range, accounting for 40.2% of all Spa Hotels.
• There are 533 Spa Hotels in Japan priced in the $100-$200 range, accounting for 33.0% of all Spa Hotels.
• There are 286 Spa Hotels in Japan priced in the $200-$500 range, accounting for 17.7% of all Spa Hotels.
• There are 68 Spa Hotels in Japan priced in the $500-$1000 range, accounting for 4.2% of all Spa Hotels.
• There are 18 Spa Hotels in Japan priced in the $1000+ range, accounting for 1.1% of all Spa Hotels.

Best Month to Stay at a Spa Hotel Based on Price

• The average price for Spa Hotels in Japan in January is $155.
• The average price for Spa Hotels in Japan in February is $157.
• The average price for Spa Hotels in Japan in March is $165.
• The average price for Spa Hotels in Japan in April is $192.
• The average price for Spa Hotels in Japan in May is $200.
• The average price for Spa Hotels in Japan in June is $190.
• The average price for Spa Hotels in Japan in July is $194.
• The average price for Spa Hotels in Japan in August is $220.
• The average price for Spa Hotels in Japan in September is $243.
• The average price for Spa Hotels in Japan in October is $178.
• The average price for Spa Hotels in Japan in November is $167.
• The average price for Spa Hotels in Japan in December is $163.

Ratings and Reviews for Spa Hotels in Japan

Number of Reviews for Spa Hotels

• We've collected 1,012,420 reviews for Spa Hotels in Japan.

Review Distribution for Spa Hotels

• There are 91,730 reviews for Spa Hotels from business travelers in Japan, accounting for 9.1% of all reviews.
• There are 307,800 reviews for Spa Hotels from couples in Japan, accounting for 30.4% of all reviews.
• There are 269,756 reviews for Spa Hotels from families in Japan, accounting for 26.6% of all reviews.
• There are 9,471 reviews for Spa Hotels from friends in Japan, accounting for 0.9% of all reviews.
• There are 106,730 reviews for Spa Hotels from group travelers in Japan, accounting for 10.5% of all reviews.
• There are 215,815 reviews for Spa Hotels from solo travelers in Japan, accounting for 21.3% of all reviews.
• There are 11,118 reviews for Spa Hotels from travelers with an unknown type in Japan, accounting for 1.1% of all reviews.

Average Rating Over Time for Spa Hotels

• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2024 is 8.22, based on 241,888 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2023 was 8.10, based on 234,542 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2022 was 7.87, based on 107,615 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2021 was 7.92, based on 28,130 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2020 was 8.29, based on 17,665 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2019 was 8.31, based on 62,651 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2018 was 8.28, based on 70,975 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2017 was 8.23, based on 61,747 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2016 was 8.14, based on 54,598 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2015 was 8.14, based on 40,660 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2014 was 8.06, based on 30,189 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2013 was 8.02, based on 22,129 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2012 was 7.97, based on 10,616 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2011 was 8.03, based on 4,494 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2010 was 8.07, based on 3,377 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2009 was 8.11, based on 1,978 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2008 was 8.18, based on 951 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2007 was 8.14, based on 693 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2006 was 8.38, based on 385 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2005 was 8.58, based on 208 reviews.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels in Japan in 2004 was 8.89, based on 49 reviews.

Average Rating by Star Rating for Spa Hotels

• The average rating for 1-star Spa Hotels in Japan is 8.23.
• The average rating for 2-star Spa Hotels in Japan is 7.68.
• The average rating for 3-star Spa Hotels in Japan is 7.92.
• The average rating for 4-star Spa Hotels in Japan is 8.38.
• The average rating for 5-star Spa Hotels in Japan is 8.85.
• The average rating for Spa Hotels with an unknown star rating in Japan is 7.50.

Average Rating by Traveler Type for Spa Hotels

• The average rating of Spa Hotels from business travelers in Japan is 7.89.
• The average rating of Spa Hotels from couples in Japan is 8.16.
• The average rating of Spa Hotels from families in Japan is 8.06.
• The average rating of Spa Hotels from friends in Japan is 8.19.
• The average rating of Spa Hotels from group travelers in Japan is 8.29.
• The average rating of Spa Hotels from solo travelers in Japan is 8.26.
• The average rating of Spa Hotels from travelers with an unknown type in Japan is 8.15.

Best Month to Stay at a Spa Hotel by Rating

• The average rating for Spa Hotel in Japan in January is 8.24.
• The average rating for Spa Hotel in Japan in February is 8.29.
• The average rating for Spa Hotel in Japan in March is 8.30.
• The average rating for Spa Hotel in Japan in April is 8.24.
• The average rating for Spa Hotel in Japan in May is 8.18.
• The average rating for Spa Hotel in Japan in June is 8.22.
• The average rating for Spa Hotel in Japan in July is 8.13.
• The average rating for Spa Hotel in Japan in August is 8.05.
• The average rating for Spa Hotel in Japan in September is 8.10.
• The average rating for Spa Hotel in Japan in October is 8.08.
• The average rating for Spa Hotel in Japan in November is 8.09.
• The average rating for Spa Hotel in Japan in December is 8.17.

Notable Spa Hotels in Japan

Largest Spa Hotels in Japan

• The Spa Hotel in Japan with the most rooms is APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari, with 2,007 rooms.

4

8.0

Tokyo

2007 rooms

APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari

4

8.7

Tokyo

1557 rooms

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

4

8.1

Fukuoka

1052 rooms

Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk

4

8.2

Osaka

1039 rooms

RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka

Most Expensive Spa Hotels in Japan

• The Spa Hotel in Japan with the highest price is HOSHINOYA Kyoto, with prices starting at $2,006.

5

8.2

Kyoto

$2,006

HOSHINOYA Kyoto

5

9.1

Tokyo

$1,303

Bulgari Hotel Tokyo

3

9.6

Toba

$1,183

Oyado The Earth Hotel

4

9.2

Shibukawa

$1,053

Hotel Kogure

Cheapest Spa Hotels in Japan

• The Spa Hotel in Japan with the lowest price is Hotel Shin Imamiya, with prices starting at $15.

3

7.4

Osaka

$15

Hotel Shin Imamiya

1

8.1

Osaka

$23

Hotel Mikado

1

7.5

Osaka

$24

Hotel Sunplaza

2

5.3

Sagamihara

$25

Hotel Livemax BUDGET Sagamihara

Newest Spa Hotels in Japan

• The Spa Hotel in Japan that was most recently opened is Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier, opened in 2024.

5

9.2

Kyoto

2024

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier

5

8.7

Imabari

2024

Shimanami PRIMEHOTEL IMABARI

5

8.5

Ishigaki

2024

VIVOVIVA Ishigakijima

4

10.0

Kyoto

2023

THE GENERAL KYOTO 仏光寺新町

Oldest Spa Hotels in Japan

• The Spa Hotel in Japan that was most recently opened is Uematsuya Ryokan Hotel, opened in 1869.

3

8.6

Ueda

1869

Uematsuya Ryokan Hotel

4

8.5

Matsumoto

1886

Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu

5

9.2

Tokyo

1890

Imperial Hotel Tokyo

4

8.5

Kyoto

1890

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Last Renovated Spa Hotels in Japan

• The Spa Hotel in Japan that was most recently renovated is nol hakone myojindai, renovated in 2024.

5

8.9

Hakone

2024

nol hakone myojindai

3

8.8

Kyoto

2024

Hotel Grand Bach Kyoto Select

5

8.5

Ishigaki

2024

VIVOVIVA Ishigakijima

3

8.1

Sanjō

2024

APA Hotel Niigata Tsubame-Sanjo Ekimae

Spa Hotels City Rankings in Japan

• The city with the most Spa Hotels is Tokyo, with 140 Spa Hotels.
• The city with the highest average rating for Spa Hotels is Izu, with an average rating of 8.81.
• The city with the lowest average rating for Spa Hotels is Kaga, with an average rating of 7.31.
• The city with the most expensive Spa Hotels is Nikkō, with average prices of $401.
• The city with the cheapest Spa Hotels is Himeji, with average prices of $85.