Last-minute luxury hotel deals in Japan

A stay at Hotel Nikko Nara places you in the heart of Nara, within a 5-minute drive of Nara Park and Kofuku-ji Temple. This spa hotel is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Todaiji Temple and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Nara National Museum.

A stay at Nara Royal Hotel places you in the heart of Nara, within a 5-minute drive of Toshodai-ji Temple and Nara Park. This spa hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Kofuku-ji Temple and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Yakushi-ji Temple.

With a stay at JW Marriott Hotel Nara in Nara, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Nara Park and Todaiji Temple. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Suzakumon Square and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kairyuoji Temple.

With a stay at Hayamakan in Kaminoyama, you'll be steps from Hayama Hot Spring and a 3-minute drive from Kaminoyama Castle. This ryokan is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Zao Hot Springs Ski Resort and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Takeda Winery.

Featuring mountain views, Meigetsuso provides accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and a shared lounge, around 17 km from Zao Onsen Ski Resort. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property offers services including meeting and banquet facilities and themed dinner nights.

The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. The units in the ryokan are equipped with slippers and a CD player.

The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

The ryokan boasts a variety of wellness options, including a hot spring bath, spa facilities and yoga classes. The area is popular for skiing, and car hire is available at this 5-star ryokan.

Kaminoyama-Onsen Station is 2 km from the ryokan, while Lina World is 6.3 km away. Yamagata Airport is 38 km from the property.

With a stay at Mercure Kyoto Miyazu Resort & Spa in Miyazu, you'll be 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Miyazu Catholic Church and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Chionji Temple. This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Amanohashidate View Land and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Motoise Kono Shrine.

Only a 1-minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Kokusai Hotel offers indoor/outdoor spacious hot-spring baths and Japanese-style rooms. Guests can refresh with a quick 10-minute massage at the lounge or request for longer massages in their rooms. A free shuttle is available from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, which is also a 10-minute walk away.

Guests can choose to stay in Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors or in Western rooms with beds and carpeted floors. A flat-screen satellite TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Yukata robes are provided for all guests and the en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer.

A hot-spring bath can be reserved for private-use and guests can rent ski equipment for an extra charge. Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and karaoke rooms are available for enjoying the night.

All meals are served at the dining room.

Hotel Zao Kokusai is a 40-minute drive from Okama Crater and a 50-minute drive from Risshaku-ji Temple. Yamagata Airport is a 1-hour drive away.

With a stay at Candeo Hotels Nara Kashihara in Kashihara, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Yagi Fudanotsuji Exchange Center and 11 minutes by foot from Takagi Residence. This hotel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Nara Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kawaike Residence.

When you stay at Tachibanaya in Tsuruoka, you'll be 7 minutes by car from Atsumi Road Station. This ryokan is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Yura Port and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Hakusan Island.

With a stay at Grand Mercure Nara Kashihara in Kashihara, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kashihara Shrine and Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Asuka Palace Site and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Ishibutai Tomb.

A stay at Hotel Keihan Kyobashi GRANDE places you in the heart of Osaka, within a 5-minute drive of Osaka Castle and Osaka Museum of History. This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Osaka Science Museum and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Umeda Sky Building.

With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka (Yodogawa), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Grand Front Osaka Mall and 8 minutes from Dotonbori. This hotel is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Osaka Castle and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Nipponbashi.

A stay at Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka places you in the heart of Osaka – a 2-minute drive from Osaka Castle and 6 minutes from Orix Theater. This spa hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Dotonbori Glico Sign and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Umeda Sky Building.

With a stay at Hotel New Otani Osaka, you'll be centrally located in Osaka – a 5-minute walk from Osaka-jō Hall and 13 minutes by foot from Osaka Castle. This luxury hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Dotonbori Glico Sign and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Umeda Sky Building.

Well set in the Osaka Castle, Kyobashi, Eastern Osaka district of Osaka, Osaka Riverside Hotel is located 1.6 km from Nozaki Park, 1.9 km from Taiyū-ji Temple and 1.6 km from Horikawaebisu Shrine. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site.

At the hotel, every room comes with a desk. All units in Osaka Riverside Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation.

The reception at Osaka Riverside Hotel can provide tips on the area.

Hokai-ji Temple is 2.3 km from the hotel, while Honden-ji Temple is 2.3 km away. Itami Airport is 24 km from the property.

Located in Osaka (Yodogawa), karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower is within a 10-minute drive of Osaka-jō Hall and Kyocera Dome Osaka. This hotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Osaka Castle and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Tsutenkaku Tower.

With a stay at Imperial Hotel Osaka, you'll be centrally located in Osaka, within a 5-minute drive of Osaka Castle and Osaka Castle Park. This luxury hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Dotonbori and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Tsutenkaku Tower.

Located in Osaka (Yodogawa), Holiday Inn & Suites Shin Osaka by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of Nipponbashi and Kuromon Market. This hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Osaka-jō Hall and 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Kyocera Dome Osaka.

With a stay at Premier Hotel CABIN PRESIDENT Osaka in Osaka (Kita), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Osaka Museum of History and Osaka Science Museum. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Osaka Castle and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Umeda Sky Building.

A stay at Hotel Binario Umeda places you in the heart of Osaka, within a 15-minute walk of Grand Front Osaka Mall and Osaka Station City. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Umeda Sky Building and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Dotonbori.