The Most Romantic Hotels In Tokyo
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
If you’re looking for a romantic hideaway in Tokyo, you’ll be spoiled for choice: Tokyo has some of the finest hotels in the world. This is our list of the most intimate, romantic and distinctive hotels in the city, all personally inspected.
The List: Tokyo’s Most Romantic Hotels (and one Ryokan)
We’ve looked at all of Tokyo’s best hotels and chosen the ones that are truly romantic. To us, that means a boutique feeling, fantastic guest rooms, warm service, and, if possible, extra features like spas, bars and restaurants. Here are the best of the best, as well as one ryokan for those who want a more Japanese experience.
Luxury Romantic Hotels In Tokyo
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
(View on
Booking.com
or
Agoda.com)
We consider this the best hotel in Tokyo. It’s a secret lair of decadent
luxury high in the sky over the city.
Ritz-Carlton Tokyo
(View on
Booking.com
or
Agoda.com)
A superb hotel high above Roppongi
(Tokyo’s most fashionable district), this hotel is another fantastic
choice for romance.
The Peninsula Tokyo
(View on
Booking.com
or
Agoda.com)
We love this hotel. It has everything you want in a romantic hotel:
lovely, spacious rooms, great service, excellent location and a
fantastic spa.
Hotel Ryumeikan Ochanomizu Honten
(View on
Booking.com
or
Agoda.com)
Located in the attractive Ochanomizu district, this is one of Tokyo’s
only truly boutique hotels. It’s intimate in scale and huge on
atmosphere. We love it.
Aman Tokyo
The Aman Tokyo is Aman style married to Japanese design and it works wonderfully. The rooms are huge and the spa is among the best in Tokyo.
Palace Hotel Tokyo
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Booking.com
or
Agoda.com)
With a great location overlooking the Imperial Palace, this wonderful
Japanese hotel has just been fully renovated. For the best of Japanese
service and style, this is a great choice.
Mid-Range Hotels Romantic Hotels In Tokyo
Hotel Century Southern Tower
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Booking.com
or
Agoda.com)
Just steps from Shinjuku Station, this is an awesome hotel with
surprisingly reasonable rates. The corner rooms here are excellent, and
all rooms have great views.
Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo
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Booking.com
or
Agoda.com)
We often stay at this hotel, not just because it’s directly across from
Tokyo Station, but because it’s a
beautiful hotel with great service and extremely reasonable rates.
Marunouchi Hotel
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Booking.com
or
Agoda.com)
Overlooking Tokyo Station, this fine
hotel has way more style than ordinary midrange hotels. This is another
place we often stay at in Tokyo.
JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Shinjuku
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Booking.com
or
Agoda.com)
Very close to the west exit of Shinjuku Station, this small hotel
punches way above its weight in terms of quality, style and value.
Tokyo Ryokan
Hoshinoya Tokyo
(View on
Booking.com
and
Agoda.com)
This is the only luxury ryokan in Tokyo and it’s a beauty. The rooms are
huge and comfortable, with impeccable Japanese style. The facilities are
great and it’s very close to Tokyo Station. Highly recommended for those
in search of a Japanese experience.
More Romantic Tokyo Information
- For more information on planning a romantic getaway to Tokyo, check out our Honeymoon in Tokyo page.
- If you’re looking for a romantic place to stay in Kyoto, check out our Most Romantic Hotels and Ryokan in Kyoto page.
- And if you’re ready to pop the question, Kyoto is the place to do it. Check out our Best Places to Propose in Kyoto page.
Where Are These Places Located?
- Open the Tokyo map
- You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
- Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
- Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels / Ryokan / Guesthouses | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | GREEN: Shops | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
- If you’re using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.
Tokyo Vacation Checklist
- For a quick overview, see my First Time In Tokyo guide.
- Check if a visa is required for Japan
- Check Tokyo accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com.
- Buy Japan Rail Tickets and Shinkansen Tickets Online.
- For tips on where to stay, see Where To Stay In Tokyo.
- See my Packing List For Japan.
- Purchase an eSim or SIM card for Japan.
- Compare flight prices on Skyscanner.
- Consider a Japan Rail Pass - see if it’s worth for you.
- Consider a travel insurance.