Japan is an ultra-modern East Asian nation with a rich, well-preserved cultural heritage; it's also preparing for over 10 million guests in 2010, most of whom require no visa (only a passport) for short stays. Tourists and business travelers visit historic sites by efficient and speedy public transport while staying at tower hotels in Japan, which offer panoramic views of city skylines and mountains.
The Cerulean Tower Tokyu in Shiba district is a few minutes walk from the historic Meiji Jingu Shrine complex and major fashion shopping streets, and is less than eight miles from Tokyo International Airport. Rooms are located from the 19th to 37th floor, offering views over the city and Mt. Fuji. Rooms feature Internet access, humidifier, trouser press, desk with lamp, DVD player. The 24-hour room service offers Szechwan, French or Western cuisine. Dining options include Eastern- or Western-style breakfast at the coffee shop, and dinner or lunch at restaurants like the traditional Japanese "Kanetanaka Sou." The BelloVisto piano bar offers wine, cigars, cocktails and live shows on the weekend. Amenities include a fitness club with a 20-meter indoor pool, night club, Jacuzzi, business center with PC rental and a printer, meeting rooms and child care center.
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel
26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho
Shibuya-ku Tokyo
Japan 150-8512
011-81-03-3476-3001
ceruleantower-hotel.com
The Prince Park Tower is less than a mile from Tokyo Bay, located close to the Shiba Koen gardens, Shrine Zojoji Temple and Akabanebashi Station. It's also near the Tokyo Tower, Roppongi Hills entertainment district and Azabu-juban shopping area. Room features include a sofa, desk, TV, Internet access, hot beverage facilities and refrigerator. Amenities include 24-hour room service, concierge, and massage services, lounge bars, bowling alley, bicycle rental, spa, swimming pool, fitness and business centers. Dining options include Western, Japanese and Chinese cuisine at a choice of locations like the Stellar Garden Sky Lounge and Yomeiden Cantonese restaurant.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo
4-8-1 Shibakoen
Minato-ku Tokyo
105-8563 Japan
011-81-03-5400-1111
princehotels.co.jp
The Ritz-Carlton is a luxury hotel in Kita, the lively shopping, entertainment and business district of the western Japanese coastal city of Osaka. The Ritz is less than two miles from Osaka's business park and 10 miles from the port. Hotel décor features antique Persian carpets, Italian marble fireplaces and classic oil paintings. Rooms with views over the city are equipped with Internet access, cable TV, DVD player, speakers for digital music players, mini-bar, hot beverage facilities and a safe. Amenities include a fitness center, 20-meter indoor lap pool, indoor and outdoor whirlpool baths, spa, sauna, concierge, laundry, in-room massage services and 24-hour business center and room service. Guests choose from five restaurants offering Italian, French, Japanese, Chinese and Western dishes, a bar with cigars and more than 150 malt whiskies and the Ritz signature afternoon tea in the lobby lounge.
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
2-5-25 Umeda Osaka
Japan 530-0001
011-81-06-6343-7000
ritzcarlton.com
