LUXURY HOTELS IN JAPAN

Contemporary design, a range of outstanding restaurants and an award-winning spa ensures Mandarin Oriental's first Japanese venture exceeds expectations at every turn.

Location and service steal the show at the Palace, set just across from the Imperial Palace gardens and overlooking one of the moats that used to defend Tokyo's iconic royal residence.

Boasting some of the largest hotel rooms in the city - and a sensational spa - the Aman group's first venture into urban hideaways certainly does not disappoint.

Hoshinoya brings its five-star take on the traditional ryokan to the heart of Tokyo, where contemporary touches sit alongside soothing interiors - and the inviting top-floor hot springs.

A relaxed and family friendly option Iocated in the quieter Akasaka district, the Prince Gallery provides great facilities and a comfortable base for explorations of Japan's vibrant capital.

Expansive rooms, a superb location and a dazzling array of tech are just some of the things to love about the Peninsula Tokyo, a first-class base from which to explore the city.

With a splendid riverside setting, Michelin-starred restaurant and outstanding levels of service, the Ritz Carlton is a luxury stalwart in enchanting Kyoto.

Nestled between Kyoto's forested foothills and historic Higashiyama District, the Park Hyatt blends the serenity of traditional Japanese living with a generous dose of polished modern luxury.

There is little not to love about the Four Seasons Kyoto, from its enchanting historic gardens (once owned by a samurai family), magnificent spa, and one of the finest sushi venues in the city.

This urban oasis in the heart of Kyoto blends old and new in inimitable style. The thermal spa and meditative courtyard gardens are just some of the highlights.