206 Must-Know Hotel Statistics and Travel Trends in Japan for 2025

Hotel Availability and Types in Japan

Number of Hotels

• There are 54,901 hotels in Japan.

Distribution by Star Rating

• Japan has 1,899 hotels with a 1-star rating, accounting for 3.5% of all hotels.
• Japan has 7,420 hotels with a 2-star rating, accounting for 13.5% of all hotels.
• Japan has 22,346 hotels with a 3-star rating, accounting for 40.7% of all hotels.
• Japan has 5,697 hotels with a 4-star rating, accounting for 10.4% of all hotels.
• Japan has 3,703 hotels with a 5-star rating, accounting for 6.7% of all hotels.
• We also have 13,836 hotels with an unknown star rating in Japan, accounting for 25.2% of all hotels.

Hotel Pricing Trends in Japan

Average Prices Over Time

• The average price of a hotel in Japan is $166 per night.

Average Price by Star Rating

• The average price of a 1-star hotel in Japan is $108 per night.
• The average price of a 2-star hotel in Japan is $109 per night.
• The average price of a 3-star hotel in Japan is $147 per night.
• The average price of a 4-star hotel in Japan is $215 per night.
• The average price of a 5-star hotel in Japan is $295 per night.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan with an unknown star rating is $171 per night.

Hotel Price Distribution

• There are 1,749 hotels in Japan priced in the $0-$50 range, accounting for 7.8% of all hotels.
• There are 8,516 hotels in Japan priced in the $50-$100 range, accounting for 37.9% of all hotels.
• There are 6,684 hotels in Japan priced in the $100-$200 range, accounting for 29.8% of all hotels.
• There are 4,638 hotels in Japan priced in the $200-$500 range, accounting for 20.6% of all hotels.
• There are 737 hotels in Japan priced in the $500-$1000 range, accounting for 3.3% of all hotels.
• There are 142 hotels in Japan priced in the $1000+ range, accounting for 0.6% of all hotels.

Best Month to Visit by Price

• The average price of a hotel in Japan in January is $145.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in February is $139.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in March is $145.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in April is $158.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in May is $157.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in June is $147.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in July is $172.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in August is $192.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in September is $158.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in October is $160.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in November is $160.
• The average price of a hotel in Japan in December is $154.

Hotel Ratings and Reviews in Japan

Number of Reviews

• We've collected 1,546,134 reviews for hotels in Japan.

Review Distribution by Traveler Type

• There are 56,064 reviews from business travelers in Japan, accounting for 3.6% of all reviews.
• There are 524,472 reviews from couples in Japan, accounting for 33.9% of all reviews.
• There are 427,020 reviews from families in Japan, accounting for 27.6% of all reviews.
• There are 5,989 reviews from friends in Japan, accounting for 0.4% of all reviews.
• There are 198,116 reviews from group travelers in Japan, accounting for 12.8% of all reviews.
• There are 323,516 reviews from solo travelers in Japan, accounting for 20.9% of all reviews.
• There are 10,957 reviews from travelers with an unknown type in Japan, accounting for 0.7% of all reviews.

Average Hotel Ratings Over Time

• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2025 is 8.76, based on 360 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2024 was 8.49, based on 700,687 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2023 was 8.43, based on 692,978 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2022 was 8.36, based on 104,683 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2021 was 8.49, based on 14,702 reviews.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in 2020 was 8.63, based on 32,724 reviews.

Average Ratings by Star Rating

• The average rating for 1-star hotels in Japan is 8.45.
• The average rating for 2-star hotels in Japan is 8.30.
• The average rating for 3-star hotels in Japan is 8.37.
• The average rating for 4-star hotels in Japan is 8.58.
• The average rating for 5-star hotels in Japan is 8.64.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan with an unknown star rating is 8.41.

Average Ratings by Traveler Type

• The average rating for business travelers in Japan is 8.22.
• The average rating for couples in Japan is 8.45.
• The average rating for families in Japan is 8.41.
• The average rating for friends in Japan is 8.30.
• The average rating for group travelers in Japan is 8.61.
• The average rating for solo travelers in Japan is 8.54.
• The average rating for travelers with an unknown type in Japan is 8.42.

Best Months to Visit by Ratings

• The average rating for hotels in Japan in January is 8.57.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in February is 8.64.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in March is 8.58.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in April is 8.53.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in May is 8.54.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in June is 8.58.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in July is 8.49.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in August is 8.40.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in September is 8.47.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in October is 8.48.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in November is 8.51.
• The average rating for hotels in Japan in December is 8.55.

Seasons in Japan

The seasons in Japan are determined by the percentage of reviews for each month.

City Rankings in Japan

• The city with the most hotels is Tokyo, with 5,912 hotels.
• The city with the highest average rating is Toyooka, with an average rating of 8.93.
• The city with the lowest average rating is Miyazaki, with an average rating of 7.89.
• The city with the most expensive hotels is Niseko, with average prices of $402.
• The city with the cheapest hotels is Kitakyushu, with average prices of $74.

Top Hotel and Travel Statistics for Small Hotels in Japan

• There are 4,416 Small Hotels operating in Japan.
• The average rating for Small Hotels in Japan is 8.36, based on 119,275 reviews.
• Travelers can expect to pay around $150 per night for a Small Hotel in Japan.
• If you're looking for the best month to book a Small Hotel in Japan by rating, it's February, with an average rating of 8.60.
• If you're looking for the cheapest month to book a Small Hotel in Japan, it's February, with an average price of $120.
• The least popular month to book a Small Hotel in Japan is February, attracting only 6.3% of visitors.
• The most popular month to book a Small Hotel in Japan is April, attracting 10.7% of visitors.
• Friends are the most satisfied travelers when visiting Small Hotels in Japan, rating their stays at 8.56 on average.
• Business Travelers are the least satisfied travelers when visiting Small Hotels in Japan, rating their stays at 8.25 on average.
• Small Hotel prices in Japan peak in August, with an average price of $180.

Availability and Types of Small Hotels in Japan

Number of Small Hotels

• There are 4,416 Small Hotels in Japan.

Star Rating Distribution for Small Hotels

• There are 180 Small Hotels in Japan with a 1-star rating, accounting for 4.1% of all Small Hotels.
• There are 1,024 Small Hotels in Japan with a 2-star rating, accounting for 23.2% of all Small Hotels.
• There are 1,704 Small Hotels in Japan with a 3-star rating, accounting for 38.6% of all Small Hotels.
• There are 442 Small Hotels in Japan with a 4-star rating, accounting for 10.0% of all Small Hotels.
• There are 247 Small Hotels in Japan with a 5-star rating, accounting for 5.6% of all Small Hotels.
• There are 819 Small Hotels in Japan with an unknown star rating, accounting for 18.5% of all Small Hotels.

Pricing Trends for Small Hotels in Japan

Average Price Over Time for Small Hotels

• The average price for Small Hotels in Japan is $150.

Average Price by Star Rating for Small Hotels

• The average price for 1-star Small Hotels in Japan is $90.
• The average price for 2-star Small Hotels in Japan is $89.
• The average price for 3-star Small Hotels in Japan is $140.
• The average price for 4-star Small Hotels in Japan is $211.
• The average price for 5-star Small Hotels in Japan is $202.
• The average price for Small Hotels with an unknown star rating in Japan is $182.

Price Distribution for Small Hotels

• There are 211 Small Hotels in Japan priced in the $0-$50 range, accounting for 10.0% of all Small Hotels.
• There are 862 Small Hotels in Japan priced in the $50-$100 range, accounting for 41.0% of all Small Hotels.
• There are 608 Small Hotels in Japan priced in the $100-$200 range, accounting for 28.9% of all Small Hotels.
• There are 344 Small Hotels in Japan priced in the $200-$500 range, accounting for 16.4% of all Small Hotels.
• There are 64 Small Hotels in Japan priced in the $500-$1000 range, accounting for 3.0% of all Small Hotels.
• There are 14 Small Hotels in Japan priced in the $1000+ range, accounting for 0.7% of all Small Hotels.

Best Month to Stay at a Small Hotel Based on Price

• The average price for Small Hotels in Japan in January is $125.
• The average price for Small Hotels in Japan in February is $120.
• The average price for Small Hotels in Japan in March is $130.
• The average price for Small Hotels in Japan in April is $148.
• The average price for Small Hotels in Japan in May is $145.
• The average price for Small Hotels in Japan in June is $134.
• The average price for Small Hotels in Japan in July is $155.
• The average price for Small Hotels in Japan in August is $180.
• The average price for Small Hotels in Japan in September is $158.
• The average price for Small Hotels in Japan in October is $150.
• The average price for Small Hotels in Japan in November is $151.
• The average price for Small Hotels in Japan in December is $140.

Ratings and Reviews for Small Hotels in Japan

Number of Reviews for Small Hotels

• We've collected 119,275 reviews for Small Hotels in Japan.

Review Distribution for Small Hotels

• There are 2,959 reviews for Small Hotels from business travelers in Japan, accounting for 2.5% of all reviews.
• There are 39,872 reviews for Small Hotels from couples in Japan, accounting for 33.4% of all reviews.
• There are 40,153 reviews for Small Hotels from families in Japan, accounting for 33.7% of all reviews.
• There are 395 reviews for Small Hotels from friends in Japan, accounting for 0.3% of all reviews.
• There are 17,372 reviews for Small Hotels from group travelers in Japan, accounting for 14.6% of all reviews.
• There are 17,939 reviews for Small Hotels from solo travelers in Japan, accounting for 15.0% of all reviews.
• There are 585 reviews for Small Hotels from travelers with an unknown type in Japan, accounting for 0.5% of all reviews.

Average Rating Over Time for Small Hotels

• The average rating for Small Hotels in Japan in 2025 is 8.38, based on 38 reviews.
• The average rating for Small Hotels in Japan in 2024 was 8.44, based on 57,536 reviews.
• The average rating for Small Hotels in Japan in 2023 was 8.40, based on 51,320 reviews.
• The average rating for Small Hotels in Japan in 2022 was 8.28, based on 7,663 reviews.
• The average rating for Small Hotels in Japan in 2021 was 8.34, based on 822 reviews.
• The average rating for Small Hotels in Japan in 2020 was 8.64, based on 1,896 reviews.

Average Rating by Star Rating for Small Hotels

• The average rating for 1-star Small Hotels in Japan is 8.27.
• The average rating for 2-star Small Hotels in Japan is 7.98.
• The average rating for 3-star Small Hotels in Japan is 8.36.
• The average rating for 4-star Small Hotels in Japan is 8.71.
• The average rating for 5-star Small Hotels in Japan is 8.51.
• The average rating for Small Hotels with an unknown star rating in Japan is 8.49.

Average Rating by Traveler Type for Small Hotels

• The average rating of Small Hotels from business travelers in Japan is 8.25.
• The average rating of Small Hotels from couples in Japan is 8.41.
• The average rating of Small Hotels from families in Japan is 8.39.
• The average rating of Small Hotels from friends in Japan is 8.56.
• The average rating of Small Hotels from group travelers in Japan is 8.51.
• The average rating of Small Hotels from solo travelers in Japan is 8.46.
• The average rating of Small Hotels from travelers with an unknown type in Japan is 8.67.

Best Month to Stay at a Small Hotel by Rating

• The average rating for Small Hotel in Japan in January is 8.58.
• The average rating for Small Hotel in Japan in February is 8.60.
• The average rating for Small Hotel in Japan in March is 8.56.
• The average rating for Small Hotel in Japan in April is 8.49.
• The average rating for Small Hotel in Japan in May is 8.50.
• The average rating for Small Hotel in Japan in June is 8.54.
• The average rating for Small Hotel in Japan in July is 8.48.
• The average rating for Small Hotel in Japan in August is 8.35.
• The average rating for Small Hotel in Japan in September is 8.35.
• The average rating for Small Hotel in Japan in October is 8.50.
• The average rating for Small Hotel in Japan in November is 8.45.
• The average rating for Small Hotel in Japan in December is 8.59.

Seasons for Small Hotels in Japan

The seasons in Japan are determined by the percentage of reviews for Small Hotels in each month.

Small Hotels City Rankings in Japan

• The city with the most Small Hotels is Tokyo, with 383 Small Hotels.
• The city with the highest average rating for Small Hotels is Yamanakako, with an average rating of 9.27.
• The city with the lowest average rating for Small Hotels is Chōfu, with an average rating of 6.90.
• The city with the most expensive Small Hotels is Niseko, with average prices of $359.
• The city with the cheapest Small Hotels is Iwaki, with average prices of $48.