Introducing the Selected 50 Facilities of Staychulin 2025 Awards

Staychulin 2025: A Celebration of Exceptional Small Accommodations

On September 23, 2025, the "Minpaku Ryokan Festival 2025" will attract over 500 attendees to honor the winners of the "Staychulin 2025" awards. This event celebrates the exceptional small accommodation facilities across Japan with substantial potential, selected from nearly 1,000 applicants. The top facilities will be showcased on the official website, offering prospective visitors insights into Japan’s best-kept lodging secrets.

What is the Staychulin 2025 Awards?

The Staychulin Awards aim to recognize and promote smaller lodging establishments that can compete on a global scale. With over 1,000 entries, the awards culminated in the selection of the "Selected 50," which showcases 26 facilities that, despite not receiving star ratings, possess remarkable potential for success and guest satisfaction.

Highlights from the Selected 50 Facilities

1. Entire rental unit in Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Area: Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Access: A five-minute walk from Yotsuya Sanchome Station
- Reservation: View Site

2. Entire villa in Miyakojima, Okinawa
- Area: Miyakojima, Okinawa
- Access: 10 minutes by car from Miyako Airport, 22 minutes by car from Shimojijima Airport
- Parking: Free parking on site
- Reservation: View Site

3. Entire rental unit in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Area: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Access: A three-minute walk from Jimbocho Station
- Reservation: View Site

4. Entire home in Kōtō-ku, Tokyo
- Area: Kōtō-ku, Tokyo
- Access: Two-minute walk from Minamisuna Station on the Tozai Line
- Parking: One free parking space
- Reservation: View Site

5. Steak Creek Asakusa, Tokyo
- Area: Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Access: Five-minute walk from Shin-Ochanomizu Station
- Reservation: View Site

6. Entire rental unit in Shibuya, Tokyo
- Area: Shibuya, Tokyo
- Access: Access details will be updated.
- Reservation: View Site

7. Hotelbehome Tokyo, Tokyo
- Area: Sumida-ku, Tokyo
- Access: Seven-minute walk from Higashi-Mukojima Station
- Parking: One free parking space
- Reservation: View Site

8. Tomo’s House Azabu Juban, Tokyo
- Area: Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access: Two-minute walk from Azabu Juban Station
- Reservation: View Site

Additional Facilities in the Selected 50

The recognition extends to more accommodations such as Sukumo facilities in Chiyoda-ku, various units in Shibuya, and other distinctive locations across Tokyo and beyond, including Osaka and Nagano. These facilities are entrenched within urban and serene settings, appealing to diverse preferences of travelers.

Event Details

The award ceremony at the Minpaku Ryokan Festival will feature seminars and networking opportunities, aimed at fostering connections within the lodging industry. Renowned speakers including survival investor Takashi Ikusaka will be present, bringing insights to the challenges and opportunities peeking within the small accommodation sector.

Event Overview:

- Date & Time: September 23, 2025, from 10 AM to 8:30 PM
- Location: Sangyo Boeki Center Hamamatsucho, Tokyo
- Organizer: Minpaku Ryokan Festival Executive Committee
- Details: Japan Stay Festival

The Staychulin 2025 awards not only honor excellence but also signify a pivotal movement within Japan's hospitality industry, paving the way for innovative and community-focused lodging options that can thrive amid changing travel habits and preferences. We look forward to seeing how these exceptional facilities will shape the future of tourism in Japan.

Conclusion

These 26 featured facilities exemplify promise and forward-thinking in hospitality. While they may not have secured star rankings this time, their inclusion in the Selected 50 underscores their significant potential to engage guests and thereby contribute to the evolution of Japan's accommodation landscape. Future visitors are encouraged to explore these gems and experience the charm and unique offerings each has to provide.