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<figure id="attachment_142250" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-142250" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-142250 size-full" src="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Shangri-La-Tokyo.jpg" alt="Inside Deluxe Imperial Garden View Room at Shangri-La Tokyo." width="1200" height="800" srcset="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Shangri-La-Tokyo.jpg 1200w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Shangri-La-Tokyo-300x200.jpg 300w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Shangri-La-Tokyo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Shangri-La-Tokyo-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-142250" class="wp-caption-text">A Deluxe Imperial Garden View Room at Shangri-La Tokyo.</figcaption></figure>
From the neon-lit streets of <a href="https://destinasian.com/category/japan/tokyo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tokyo</a> to the tranquil temples of <a href="https://destinasian.com/category/japan/kyoto" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kyoto</a> and the serene shores of Okinawa, <a href="https://destinasian.com/category/japan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Japan’s</a> hospitality scene is a masterclass in refinement. With a deep-rooted tradition of omotenashi—the art of heartfelt service—luxury hotels here don’t just provide a place to stay; they craft immersive experiences that balance modern indulgence with cultural authenticity.
As voted by seasoned travelers for 18 years, the DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards (RCA) honor the finest hotels across the country. At the top of the list is <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/best-japan-hotels/shangri-la-tokyo-wins-best-hotel-in-japan">Shangri-La Tokyo,</a> where panoramic cityscapes meet warm, Asian-inspired elegance. Close behind is Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, a peaceful haven blending contemporary comforts with the charm of Kyoto’s historic Higashiyama district.
Other standout names include Aman Tokyo; Bulgari Hotel Tokyo; The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa; Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills; Conrad Tokyo; Park Hyatt Kyoto; Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo; and The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka. Discover your next luxurious escape to Japan with the <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/best-japan-hotels" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards</a>.

Inside Deluxe Imperial Garden View Room at Shangri-La Tokyo.

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