Top amenities: Onsen, traditional ryokan style, multi-course restaurant menu
What’s nearby: Shopping in Shimokitazawa, curry and ramen eateries
A ryokan-style hotel, complete with mineral-rich onsen water, set in the heart of Tokyo’s coolest neighbourhood — need we say more? We will. Like the quaint Japanese inns found deep in the countryside, Yuen Bettei Daita leans hard into traditional wellness, and has become a favourite among international visitors and staycationing Tokyoites alike. The multi-course menus in the restaurant, Tsukikage, pay tribute to a panoply of seasonal ingredients. Plus, you’re smack dab in the middle of Shimokitazawa, largely considered to be Tokyo’s most fun cluster of city blocks and a global hub of streetwear fashion. Expect a scatter of traditional and modern construction replete with chic espresso shops, vintage clothing stores, and plenty of curry parlors and ramen joints. —Brandon Presser