December 9, 2025
Nine Hotels in Japan That are a Steal with Points
Megan K.
Flying to Japan can cost a lot of points, especially if you want to travel in a premium cabin for such a long journey. So you’ll probably want to save points on your lodging once you get there. Luckily, you can find great hotel deals with your points (or free-night certificates if you have them). Here are nine hotels in Japan that are a steal with points.
In this post, we’re going to look at three points-bookable hotel options in each of three of Japan’s major tourist destinations—Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Like most international hotels, rooms in Japan typically only accommodate two people. So, if you’re traveling with the family or a larger group, you’ll likely need to plan for more rooms or potentially book a suite that can fit more people. Some Hyatt properties will allow you to pay half off the cash rate for a second room, known as the Hyatt Family Plan Rate. You can also book confirmed connecting rooms with Hilton.
Read on and start planning your Japan adventure!
Tokyo with Hyatt Points
If you’re headed to Tokyo and have Hyatt points, Jess and her family loved the Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya. The property is a Category 5, so it will cost between 17,000 points and 23,000 points per night for a standard room. You could also book a standard suite that can sleep three or four people for 29,000 to 35,000 points per night.
The Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya is ideally located near Shibuya Scramble Crossing and a short walk from the train station, making it easy to get around Tokyo. This hotel is perfect for families, since the rooms offer kitchens and laundry, which can be especially important on a longer trip like the one you might take to Japan. Unlike in the U.S., breakfast is not complimentary at this Hyatt House, unless you are a Hyatt Globalist or have a Guest of Honor award applied to your reservation.
The challenge with this property is that because it’s so popular, there can often be limited availability for points rooms. So plan to book ahead and set alerts on MaxMyPoint or a similar search engine if you’re not seeing availability for your dates.
Twin room with a daybed.
This suite comes with a sleeper sofa, allowing it to sleep four people.
Tokyo with Hilton Points
If you prefer to use Hilton points for your stay, the DoubleTree by Hilton Tokyo Ariake has generous award availability—usually between 36,000 and 45,000 Hilton points per night, even in the peak spring season. I found some rooms at this property that can accommodate more than two people for more points.
The property is within close walking distance of two train stations—Kokusai-tenjijō Station and Ariake Station. You can also walk to Tokyo Big Sight, Ariake Garden, and Ariake Coliseum from the hotel.
Tokyo with Choice Points
If your Japan trip includes Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea, you could take the family to the Comfort Suites Tokyo Bay for only 8,000 Choice Privileges points per night! The rooms accommodate four or five people, but at that price point, I would opt for two rooms to give everyone more space.
The property offers complimentary shuttle service to both Disney locations and a laundry room, making it perfect for families. There’s also a breakfast buffet for a modest cost—probably worth it to get fueled up for an active day at Disney!
Osaka with Hyatt Points
The Caption by Hyatt Namba Osaka is only a Category 2, meaning it will cost between 6,500 and 9,500 points per night for a standard room. This property is close to the Dōtonbori entertainment district, a theater, a shrine, and many other sites. It’s also a quick walk to the Namba Station to get around by train.
Photo from Hyatt.
At these prices, having to book two rooms is not big deal!
Osaka with Hilton Points
The Doubletree by Hilton Osaka Castle typically has availability for around 50,000 to 70,000 Hilton points per night for a standard room. Some rooms here sleep more than two.
This property offers views of Osaka Castle, and you can walk to a train station in less than 10 minutes. It also has an indoor pool for the kids (or kids at heart) to enjoy.
Osaka with IHG Points
Depending on the time of year you’re traveling, the Voco Osaka Central can be a bargain for your IHG points. This property is generally available for around 25,000 to 50,000 IHG points for a standard room.
The hotel, in the Utsubo Park neighborhood, is within walking distance of several train stations, so you can visit all that Osaka has to offer.
Kyoto with Hyatt Points
The Hyatt Place Kyoto was perfect for Megan’s family’s stay in Kyoto in spring 2024. It’s truly a bargain as a Category 2—meaning the property costs between 6,500 and 9,500 points per night for a standard room.
Like at the Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya, breakfast is not included here (unless you’re a Globalist or have a Guest of Honor award). Megan and her family found the breakfast worth the cost. The hotel also offers laundry machines, which are helpful when you’re packing light.
The Hyatt Place is close to the Imperial Palace and several museums. The Marutamachi subway station is also next to the hotel, making it easy to get around in Kyoto.
Kyoto with Marriott Points
The Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma varies in price (as Marriott properties typically do). Still, I’ve found availability here for as low as 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points for off-peak times. The price per point can rise significantly during peak seasons.
This new property just opened in August 2025 and offers standard hotel amenities. The hotel is close to shopping, restaurants, and shrines. The Courtyard is also a quick walk from Shijo Station.
Kyoto with IHG Points
If you’d rather use IHG points in Kyoto, the Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo is located in Kyoto’s Gojo district. This property typically offers standard availability of 15,000 to 70,000 IHG points per night.
This new-to-IHG hotel is a quick walk from the subway station and features a public bath with city views.
Saving on your Japan Trip with Card-Specific Benefits
There are lots of great Japanese hotels (chain and independent) that do not participate in the go-to hotel points programs many U.S.-based travelers often look to first when booking lodging. But sometimes there are outstanding values to be had, so you may want to consider using your credit card’s general travel credit or the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card hotel credit to save a bit on a cash stay. Depending on the cash price at the time of your travels, you may be able to save by booking through The Edit by Chase Travel or American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts/The Hotel Collection and using any credits you may have.
Bottom Line
With some planning and points, you can save on your family’s dream trip to Japan. Have you stayed at any of these nine hotels in Japan that are a steal with points? What were your thoughts? What are some of your favorite hotels that you’ve stayed at in Japan?
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