ENOWA YUFUIN

At ENOWA, our cuisine begins with the life sprouting from the earth. Each morning, our chef steps into the fields, feeling the warmth of the soil and the rhythm of nature as preparations quietly begin for your evening table. Only the most radiant ingredients of the day are selected. There is no fixed menu. Nature has no clear boundaries and reveals a different expression every day. Vegetables and fruits simply embody their journey through life. To savor their essence at its peak moment, we apply heat, layer aromas, and craft a story on each plate. What you experience here is not just a meal but gastronomy woven by fields and people together. We embrace the power of nature and take on its ever-changing challenges without definitive answers. Everything is dedicated to that fleeting moment in time.

Leading ENOWA's gastronomy is Chef Tashi Jamtsov, a culinary artist who communicates with nature. He believes in the philosophy that "all answers lie in the fields." With experience honed at New York's Michelin-starred "Blue Hill at Stone Barns," Tashi expresses the essence of life through his dishes by engaging in dialogue with nature. Rather than pursuing mass production or efficiency, he focuses on delivering vegetables freshly harvested from the soil to your plate in their best state— dedicating himself to perfecting every detail of flavor and aroma for that fleeting moment. His cuisine, born from continuously challenging the unpredictability of nature, will leave an unforgettable impression on all your senses.

ENOWA's cuisine begins with the story of the fields. Years are spent nurturing the soil and bringing life to it— This process is not merely preparation but lies at the heart of our cooking. Nature never shows the same face twice. That is why the expression of the fields shapes each day's dishes. We believe in the philosophy that "all answers lie in the fields." At ENOWA FARM, we cultivate over 40 types and 350 varieties of vegetables and herbs, embracing the changing seasons. Facing the power of nature, we craft dishes that capture its subtle essence— This is ENOWA's farm-driven approach. Each plate tells a story woven by both field and people.

ENOWA's rooms serve as the perfect prelude to savoring exquisite cuisine. Experience an open-air bath that delivers the natural power of Yufuin's onsen directly from its source. Immerse yourself in the carefully temperature-controlled "raw" onsen, and feel your body gently unwind from within. The interiors feature rocks and natural wood, creating a space imbued with the breath of nature. Prepare for an evening meal while surrounded by the warmth of the water and whispers of the forest—this is what ENOWA's accommodations offer. The hotel type provides refined comfort, while villa types come with private pools for a more luxurious experience. Become one with nature and step into a moment where life is truly embraced.

Atop the hill of ENOWA, a serene time begins where you feel closest to the sky. The sauna, infused with the scent of firewood, releases deep tension with its fiery heat as the Yufuin breeze gently brushes your cheeks. Beyond the heat awaits a vertical cold plunge filled with pristine spring water. Immerse yourself upright and experience a profound connection with the earth. And then, elevate further at our spa. Our skilled estheticians perform treatments using Swiss Perfection, unraveling both body and mind while gazing over the picturesque townscape of Yufuin below. All is designed to perfect that ultimate moment—savoring life itself at your evening table.