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Best Marriott hotels in Japan (2027)
The short answer
In Kyoto, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto leads, on the Kamo River with a La Prairie spa. In Tokyo it's The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, high in Midtown Tower, and for skiing it's The Westin Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido, ski-in, ski-out with its own hot spring.
- 8
- picks, ranked
- 13,000
- points a night, the lowest we found in our preview prices
Our top 3
No. 1
The Ritz-Carlton
Kyoto, Japan
Best in Kyoto
No. 2
The Ritz-Carlton
Tokyo, Japan
Best in Tokyo
No. 3
The Westin Rusutsu Resort
Hokkaido, Japan
Best for skiing
Side by side
Points a night from the lowest price we found in our preview prices, and our rating of the best-value stay we found. Hotels we don’t track yet link to Marriott. How we rate stays.
| # | Hotel | Best for | Points a night from | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ritz-Carlton, KyotoKyoto, Japan | in Kyoto | 95,000 | Exceptional |
| 2 | The Ritz-Carlton, TokyoTokyo, Japan | in Tokyo | 64,000 | Exceptional |
| 3 | The Westin Rusutsu ResortHokkaido, Japan | skiing | 42,500 | Great |
| 4 | Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, a Luxury Collection Hotel & SpaKyoto, Japan | a hot spring in the city | 91,000 | Great |
| 5 | The Tokyo EDITION, ToranomonTokyo, Japan | design lovers | 79,000 | Great |
| 6 | Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake YamanakaLake Yamanaka, Japan | Mount Fuji views | 27,000 | Great |
| 7 | W OsakaOsaka, Japan | in Osaka | 44,000 | Fair |
| 8 | Moxy Tokyo KinshichoTokyo, Japan | on a small budget | 13,000 | Great |
No. 1
The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Ritz-Carlton · Kyoto, Japan
Best in Kyoto
On the banks of the Kamo River looking across to the Higashiyama mountains, with Asia's first La Prairie hotel spa and a heated 20-meter indoor pool, a walk from Gion.
- Points a night from
- 95,000
- Cash a night
- $1,324
- Best value
- Exceptional, 1.58¢
Good to know
- Kyoto accommodation tax: since March 1, 2026 it is ¥4,000 per person a night when the room charge is ¥50,000 to ¥100,000 per person, and ¥10,000 above that. Marriott's terms leave local taxes to the member (3.2.m), and the hotel says Cash + Points stays pay it separately, so ask the hotel whether your points stay includes it.
No. 2
The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
Ritz-Carlton · Tokyo, Japan
Best in Tokyo
Nine floors from the 45th floor of Midtown Tower in Roppongi, with a club lounge, a spa and an indoor pool. On clear days, Mount Fuji appears beyond the skyline.
- Points a night from
- 64,000
- Cash a night
- $1,421
- Best value
- Exceptional, 2.15¢
Good to know
- Tokyo accommodation tax is charged per person per night on points stays too (terms 3.2.m): ¥200 when the room charge is ¥15,000 or more per person now, and 3% of the room charge for stays from April 1, 2027.
- Valet parking is ¥8,000 a day, not covered by points.
No. 3
The Westin Rusutsu Resort
Westin · Hokkaido, Japan
Best for skiing
Two-story rooms at the foot of Rusutsu's three peaks in Hokkaido, known for deep, dry snow and tree runs. Ski-in, ski-out, with a hot spring on site and activities for kids.
- Points a night from
- 42,500
- Cash a night
- $501
- Best value
- Great, 1.33¢
No. 4
Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto
Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
The Luxury Collection · Kyoto, Japan
Best for a hot spring in the city
On the former Kyoto residence of the Mitsui family beside Nijo Castle, entered through a gate more than 300 years old, with a thermal spring drawn from about 1,000 meters below.
- Points a night from
- 91,000
- Cash a night
- $997
- Best value
- Great, 1.17¢
Good to know
- Kyoto accommodation tax is charged per person per night on points stays too (terms 3.2.m). Since March 1, 2026 it is ¥4,000 when the room charge is ¥50,000 to ¥100,000 per person, and ¥10,000 above that.
- Kyoto also charges a bathing tax of ¥150 per person per night at hotels with a natural hot spring; children up to elementary school age don't pay.
- The thermal spring is mixed and needs a swimsuit; guests under 13 can bathe only from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a parent.
No. 5
The Tokyo EDITION
The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon
EDITION · Tokyo, Japan
Best for design lovers
Designed with Kengo Kuma: a lobby of plants and pale timber high above the city, and rooms that look straight onto Tokyo Tower.
- Points a night from
- 79,000
- Cash a night
- $901
- Best value
- Great, 1.21¢
Good to know
- Tokyo accommodation tax is charged per person per night on points stays too (terms 3.2.m): ¥200 when the room charge is ¥15,000 or more per person now, and 3% of the room charge for stays from April 1, 2027.
No. 6
Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanaka
Marriott · Lake Yamanaka, Japan
Best for Mount Fuji views
Above Lake Yamanaka, the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes, with a hot spring bath looking out to Mount Fuji and some rooms with their own hot spring baths.
- Points a night from
- 27,000
- Cash a night
- $313
- Best value
- Great, 1.24¢
Good to know
- Yamanakako village charges a bathing tax of ¥150 per person per day (students ¥100; under 12 free), which points don't cover (terms 3.2.m).
No. 7
W Osaka
W Hotels · Osaka, Japan
Best in Osaka
Behind a black facade by Osaka-born architect Tadao Ando, on Midosuji in Shinsaibashi, with Dotonbori nearby.
- Points a night from
- 44,000
- Cash a night
- $411
- Best value
- Fair, 0.99¢
Good to know
- Osaka accommodation tax is ¥500 per person per night when the room charge is ¥20,000 or more per person, and points don't cover it (terms 3.2.m).
- Valet parking is ¥5,000 a day, not covered by points.
No. 8
Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho
Moxy · Tokyo, Japan
Best on a small budget
A playful, compact hotel in east Tokyo, a short ride from Asakusa and a walk from the Tokyo Skytree.
- Points a night from
- 13,000
- Cash a night
- $153
- Best value
- Great, 1.23¢
Good to know
- Tokyo accommodation tax applies only when the room charge is ¥10,000 or more per person per night (¥13,000 from April 1, 2027), and points don't cover it (terms 3.2.m).
- The hotel has no parking.
Preview: points and cash figures are sample prices for illustration, not live availability.
How we chose
We rank each hotel by how well it fits what the list is for, using facts from Marriott’s and the hotel’s own pages: the beach, the pools, the kids club, the fees. For hotels we track, we add our points prices and rate the best stay we found by value per point; we call a stay Fair from 0.70¢ a point, and below that we say pay cash.
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Questions
What is the best Marriott hotel in Kyoto?
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, on the Kamo River with a La Prairie spa. Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, beside Nijo Castle with its own thermal spring, is the other pick.
What is the best Marriott hotel in Tokyo?
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo for views and a club lounge, The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon for design, and Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho on a small budget.
Which Marriott in Japan is best for skiing?
The Westin Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido, with ski-in, ski-out access and a hot spring on site.
Do Marriott points cover Japan's accommodation taxes?
No. Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka charge accommodation tax per person per night, and Kyoto raised its rates on March 1, 2026. Points don't cover local taxes like these (terms 3.2.m).
Is there a Marriott with a view of Mount Fuji?
Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanaka has a hot spring bath looking out to Mount Fuji. From The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, Fuji shows on clear days.
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Sources: Marriott’s and each hotel’s own pages, Marriott Bonvoy terms, sections 3.2.f and 3.2.m. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the hotel before you book. Award Escape is independent of Marriott.