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Located in the Bandai Highlands within Bandai-Asahi National Park, this Hotel offers views of Mt. Bandai. It is conveniently situated as a base for year-round activities in the rich nature of Urabandai, including skiing, trekking, and canoeing. Goshikinuma Ponds are about an 8-minute walk away, making it ideal for family trips and multi-generational stays.■All guest rooms include lounge access.Enjoy sparkling wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages, as well as coffee, juice, herb water and other soft drinks, plus snacks.■An “all-inclusive” stay to enjoy at your own pace.This Hotel offers an all-inclusive stay where the Accommodation Fee includes dinner and breakfast; drinks at the buffet restaurant and lounge; Onsen access; and activities.From the relaxing aromas you notice upon arrival to local cuisine and activities throughout your stay, enjoy the area’s nature, culture, and traditions whenever you like.*Some drinks and activities are available for an additional fee. Lunch is not provided.*In addition to all-inclusive (dinner & breakfast included), we also offer plans with breakfast included or No Meals Included.

A city Resort Hotel in a convenient location for exploring Nagano—perfect as a base for historical walks to National Treasure Zenkoji Temple and Matsumoto Castle, or sightseeing trips around the Hakuba, Matsumoto, and Karuizawa areas of Shinshu. All guest rooms include lounge access with drinks (including alcohol) and light snacks. We recommend an all-inclusive stay that includes dinner, breakfast, drinks and snacks in the lounge, the large public bath, and activities. In April 2026, a new Japanese-inspired lounge on the 3rd floor, “Waraunge,” will open. In addition to the spacious main room, enjoy four activity rooms featuring table tennis, bouldering, and a theater—spend your trip surrounded by smiles.

Perched on a hill with a panoramic, straight-on view of Amanohashidate—designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views—Mercure Kyoto Miyazu Resort & Spa also offers convenient access to many captivating destinations, including Fukuchiyama City, the castle town associated with Sengoku warlord Akechi Mitsuhide, and Yosano Town, known for Tango chirimen silk. Enjoy a relaxing and restful stay.■All guest rooms include lounge access.Enjoy sparkling wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages, as well as coffee, juice, herb-infused water and other soft drinks, plus snacks.■An “all-inclusive” stay to enjoy at your own pace.We recommend our all-inclusive plan, which includes dinner and breakfast in the room rate along with drinks at the buffet restaurant and lounge, hot springs (onsen), activities and more.From the soothing aromas that welcome you upon arrival to local cuisine and activities throughout your stay, immerse yourself freely in the area’s nature, culture and traditions to your heart’s content.*Some drinks and activities are available for an additional fee. Lunch is not provided.*In addition to our all-inclusive plan (with dinner & breakfast), we also offer plans with breakfast only or room only.

Escape the city and stay at a Resort Hotel surrounded by the great outdoors, where you can experience the four seasons of Miyagi Zao. Use the Hotel as your base to enjoy activities such as trekking, local crafts, and skiing. Soothe travel fatigue with a relaxing soak in the historic Togatta Onsen. ■ Lounge access included for all guest rooms. Enjoy sparkling wine, beer, and other alcoholic beverages, as well as coffee, juice, herb-infused water, other soft drinks, and snacks. ■ An “All-Inclusive” stay to enjoy at your own pace. Our Hotel offers an all-inclusive plan that includes dinner and breakfast in the Accommodation Fee, along with drinks at the buffet restaurant and lounge, Onsen access, and activities. From the calming scents that welcome you on arrival to dining and activities throughout your stay, fully enjoy the area’s nature, culture, and traditions whenever you like. ■ Rooms for guests staying with dogs are available only in our Dog-Friendly Twin Room type. *Some drinks and activities are available for an additional fee. Lunch is not provided. *In addition to our all-inclusive option (dinner & breakfast included), we also offer plans with breakfast included or No Meals Included Plan(s).

In Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture (formerly Inami Town), also known as the "Wood Carving Village," a new auberge is born. This luxurious Property, limited to one group per day, offers a tranquil space where time flows quietly. Stay in a spacious Room remodeled from a kimono wholesaler's townhouse, and relax in an Onsen open-air bath with a view of the garden. Toyama's Fish Auberge Toyama Bay, known as the "natural fish tank," provides an abundance of fresh seafood. Enjoy a variety of fresh fish from Toyama, blessed by the sea, prepared with local ingredients in a farm-to-table style. Savor these exquisite dishes at a counter dining area remodeled from a 100-year-old storehouse. This is the ultimate auberge where you can experience the finest flavors.

A 3-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station and 8 minutes from Shijo Karasuma, ideally located at a central crossroads in Kyoto City. Facing Sanjo-dori, the main street of early modern Kyoto, the exterior features a brick-inspired design that blends with the historic yet modern streetscape. The street-facing “Front” offers an open restaurant where you can feel the city’s lively atmosphere, and beyond the approach lies the private “Inner” area reserved exclusively for Hotel guests. A lobby lounge opens out overlooking the courtyard. Enjoy well-equipped Facilities including a large public bath and private spas with a small garden and living space, along with a wide selection of guest rooms such as suite types embracing the courtyard and rooms equipped with a washing machine. Blend into Kyoto’s everyday life and enjoy the city as if you live here. From this place, we propose a new kind of Kyoto stay like never before.

A traditional Sukiya-style accommodation with 5 rooms, each featuring a private open-air bath, opening on March 1, 2024.Here, you can relax to your heart's content. As an annex of the historic "Shinshu Yudanaka Onsen Yorozuya," which has been welcoming guests since the Edo Kansei era, this new accommodation will be reborn on March 1, 2024. The previous Matsusho-so was designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2003 and cherished by many until it was lost to fire in 2021. Despite this loss, with encouragement from numerous supporters, we are proud to announce its revival as the new "Matsusho-so" on March 1, 2024. The building incorporates design elements of the original Matsusho-so while embracing traditional Sukiya architecture that harmonizes with nature. Each room features a private open-air bath overlooking a small garden where guests can enjoy seasonal landscapes. We have created a space that feels "new yet somehow nostalgic." We look forward to welcoming you warmly at this new location. Selected for the Michelin Key Hotel Selection 2025: "1 MICHELIN Key 2025."

A luxury, authentic Japanese-style Ryokan overlooking a charming Onsen town. Renovated in 2023, it offers a lineup of high-grade guest rooms. Kinosaki Onsen is famous for its seven public bathhouses. Located right by the central bathhouse “Ichino-yu,” Kobayashiya is an Accommodation designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, featuring a rare three-story wooden main building. The views from the rooms truly deserve to be called the best seats in Kinosaki. Following the renovation, the property now includes penthouse suites with bedrooms wrapped in washi paper, a serene lobby finished with earthen walls, and carefully selected tea ware from regional kilns placed in each room—wherever you look, you’ll feel the beauty of traditional Japanese aesthetics. The newly opened restaurant serves course meals based on local cuisine. Three free private baths are available for guests.

Experience the serenity of the sea and relax as you wish. With this in mind, Imaisou will reopen in August 2024 under the concept of "Slow Resort." Reborn as a modern Japanese-style resort Ryokan with an all-inclusive approach, the Property has undergone a complete renovation. From guest rooms, lounges, restaurants, large communal baths, private baths, to the garden, the entire Property has been redesigned with a simple yet tranquil Japanese aesthetic. The Accommodation Fee includes meals and beverages, allowing you to enjoy a worry-free and leisurely stay. During your stay, feel free to indulge in midnight beer or post-bath ice pops at your convenience. Spend a special holiday with your loved ones, cherishing precious moments together.

A highland Property nestled in the serene forests and by the lakeside of Zao Onsen. The "Hanare-yu Hyakuhappo" offers a unique Zao Onsen experience with its sulfuric aroma and milky white waters welcoming you with a warm "welcome." Enjoy the open-air bath, indoor bath, and foot bath while taking in the breathtaking views of the Zao mountain range and Ryuzan. Savor exquisite dishes prepared to perfection using seasonal ingredients, including Yamagata beef, offering a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The renovated Rooms, such as the Junior Suite and Japanese-style Deluxe Twin, provide a luxurious space to unwind and rejuvenate from your travels. Surrounded by the nature of Zao, indulge in a refined and elegant moment.

In autumn 2024, Hilton Kyoto, the first "Hilton Hotels & Resorts" brand in Kyoto, opened in Kawaramachi Sanjo, a bustling area filled with traditional Kyoto restaurants and shops. Located just a 15-minute drive from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Nijo Castle, a 1-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Subway Station, and a 15-minute drive from Kyoto Station, it offers an ideal location for both sightseeing and business. The hotel features 313 rooms centered around spacious standard rooms of approximately 40 square meters. On the rooftop, guests can relax at an open-air bar while enjoying views of Kyoto. Additional facilities include a restaurant, café, gym, and indoor pool.

VILLA COMMUNICO is a gastronomic auberge located at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in the ancient city of Nara, where we create and share a new culinary experience for Nara using primitive wood-fired cooking.Chef Horita, who earned a Michelin star in the Nara Michelin Guide 2022 and 2023, has elevated the innovative restaurant "COMMUNICO" to new heights. In September 2024, we will welcome guests to our auberge with five guest rooms at the base of Mount Wakakusa."COMMUNICO" means "to share" in Latin. At VILLA COMMUNICO, we carefully source seasonal blessings, select game meat, and wild river fish delivered daily by dedicated producers who share our vision. Together with our guests, we aim to share and cultivate a new food culture for Nara.

Kikushima Residence, located in the Yawata district of Yamanashi Prefecture, proudly selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Countryside Villages. This historic residence, designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property by the Japanese government, offers a serene space with over 150 years of history since the Meiji era. Experience rare materials and furnishings that cannot be replicated even with modern technology. These are not merely exhibits but "living history" that enhances your stay. The keyaki wood main pillar, traditional chests, and household shrines are said to be impossible to recreate today due to their unique materials and craftsmanship—truly worth seeing. The luster of wood polished by countless hands over time and the delicate textures created only through years gone by. Create unforgettable memories through genuine hospitality woven by history itself. Enjoy this extraordinary experience at Kikushima Residence!

“Doing nothing can feel this fulfilling.” A 200-year-old traditional farmhouse with a private open-air bath fed by free-flowing natural hot spring water. Dinner is a full-course meal, crafted over a wood fire with the day’s finest locally sourced ingredients selected by our chef. Unwind and let your mind and body relax at this hidden satoyama Accommodation with only three rooms.

A one-group-per-day, fully private auberge-style Property. Within the Property and during meals, there is no interaction with other guests, ensuring a completely private space exclusively for you. Our Property, with a history dating back to the first year of the Bunkyu era (1861) when it began as a pottery business, established the foundation of a modern garden in the 15th year of the Taisho era (1926). It is the only "Registered Monument Garden" in Gifu Prefecture. Please enjoy a stay where you can experience the beauty and tradition of this historic garden and building.

A separate Stays of Hotel Zuiho, adjacent to the clear stream of Rairaikyo Gorge, woven by the beauty of nature. Enjoy a luxurious moment in a carefully crafted private space. You can also use the Facilities such as the large public bath, pool, bar, and karaoke at Hotel Zuiho.

I started this Property because I enjoyed meeting people in this area. Hearing our guests say, "I came back again," makes us truly happy. Our entire team has thought about providing the kind of hospitality that makes you think, "I wish this existed." Perhaps the small joys in life are what make traveling so delightful. We aspire to be a small Property where you can encounter small happiness... That is our wish at Daichu. Our cuisine theme at Daichu is to serve the seasonal flavors nurtured by our hometown in the most delicious way possible. From check-in to dinner, all beverages are complimentary. Please enjoy pairing them with our dishes. With 10 Rooms and 5 baths, we offer a luxurious experience. The three unique private baths are free to use and can be enjoyed at your convenience when available.

A long-established Ryokan in Tsurumaki Onsen, Kanagawa—Motoyu Jinya. All 16 Rooms feature private open-air baths, each with its own unique design. Enjoy kaiseki cuisine crafted from carefully selected seasonal ingredients. Take in the garden’s ever-changing scenery throughout the year—cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring and vivid autumn foliage, among other seasonal highlights. The hot spring waters of Tsurumaki, rising from deep beneath the Tanzawa mountain range, are renowned as one of the world’s leading calcium-rich Onsen. Just a 5-minute walk from Tsurumaki-Onsen Station, conveniently located between Tokyo and Hakone. This Ryokan is also famous as a venue for title matches in professional shogi. Ideal for anniversaries, families with babies or children, and multi-generational trips alike. Experience an extraordinary retreat where you can unwind in peaceful tranquility.

HACIENDA VISON, surrounded by abundant nature, is a small manor house with only 6 Rooms. To the north, you can enjoy a stunning view of mystical mountain ranges, while to the south, the rustling trees of the adjacent forest and a beautiful garden spread out below await you. In this serene and harmonious setting of natural beauty, escape from daily life and indulge in your own luxurious time. We offer 6 uniquely themed Rooms, including one where you can stay with your pet. Relax in this special space disconnected from the outside world—listen to music, read a book, or simply immerse yourself in nature for some quality "me time."