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Midway between Lake Tazawa and Kakunodate. Stroll through forested paths while enjoying views of the azure lake and streams. "Natsuse Onsen Miyakowasure," surrounded by expansive grounds and mountains, offers only 10 guest rooms, each featuring an open-air bath with flowing onsen water and views of the Dakigaeri Gorge, making it an ideal secluded retreat.

Hidden Retreat Shirakawa Gensen Sanso Takefue is set on an expansive 5,000-tsubo property, featuring only 12 private villas and a spa building, along with 30 natural hot spring baths flowing directly from our own sources. All guest rooms are designed in a modern Japanese style and include an irori (traditional sunken hearth), tatami room, and indoor bath. Eight of the villas also offer open-air baths over 5 meters in size, blending beautifully with the surrounding nature. Meals are served in the comfort of your room at the irori for both dinner and breakfast. This is a serene hideaway for adults to enjoy a luxurious retreat immersed in nature, offering you time to relax and savor the unique Takefue experience.

A cliffside resort surrounded by 54,000 tsubo of pristine forest. Spend tranquil moments wrapped in the sounds of wind and waves amid sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Let nature soothe your spirit and enjoy a luxurious stay that helps you forget everyday life.

A serene accommodation nestled by the murmuring stream of Oku-Amagi. The forest trees cover the valley, yet the bright sunlight of Izu reaches down to illuminate the stream, reflecting a lush green landscape. This area, known as Sekokyo Gorge, offers seasonal scenery that is one of its many charms. The name of our accommodation, "Tanigawa no Yu Asebino," is derived from the abundance of Japanese andromeda (asebi) in this region. The flower language of asebi is "Let's travel together." We warmly invite you to visit Tanigawa no Yu Asebino with your loved one. Free from extravagant decorations or entertainment elements, this place offers a luxurious flow of time. Please seek a moment filled with serenity and elegance at our natural retreat-like accommodation.

"Tobira," an intriguing name that evokes mystery, brings to mind phrases like "The Door of Truth" or "The Door of Beauty." Nestled in the untouched embrace of mountains and the Usukawa Valley, Tobira Onsen lies beyond Tobira Pass, as if hiding life's happiness. Located southeast of Matsumoto City, it sits at an elevation of approximately 1,050 meters.In spring, vibrant red azaleas bloom amidst lush greenery, reflecting the simplicity and sincerity of human nature.During summer, visitors seeking cool retreats or hiking adventures to Utsukushigahara and Mount Hachibuse bring a lively atmosphere to the tranquil valley. Yet even then, quiet rooms with refreshing breezes attract those who come for peaceful reading.Autumn transforms the mountains into a fiery display of crimson leaves—an enchanting scene reminiscent of Bonnard's paintings. I also cherish winter in Tobira. Resting by a kotatsu after reading for hours while listening to the gentle sound of mountain streams creates moments where distant murmurs or songs seem almost real—a delightful illusion.Though I do not drink alcohol myself, I imagine that sharing sake with close friends around a kotatsu during winter at Tobira Onsen must be extraordinary. Tobira is a haven for hardworking individuals and their families—a place for warmth and joyful gatherings. It remains untouched by those who view Onsen merely as places for indulgence without deeper appreciation.

Inspired by the appreciation for the serene and tasteful beauty of all things, we named our property "侘桜". A 200-year-old thatched-roof house has been relocated to a tranquil mountainous area near the small Kyoto of Kakunodate. We hope you can relax and enjoy your time here.

Gaze upon the ridgelines adorned by the four seasons, where the mountain breeze and tranquil streams converge at "Kotonami." Embracing the traditional Japanese culture, environment, and lifestyle of yesteryears, forgotten in modern living, you can stay as if residing here. Yes, this is the hot spring retreat "Asan Kotonami" nestled in the mountain valleys of Shikoku. Crossing the bridge leading to this countryside villa, an ideal holiday surrounded by the charm of the village and the warmth of fireplaces and hearths begins...

Kamikochi, once known as the sacred land of Kamikawachi, remains unchanged in its natural beauty. The Kamikochi Imperial Hotel continues to captivate visitors with its breathtaking surroundings. The pristine Azusa River, the majestic Hotaka Mountains, and the serene Myojin Pond... Spending time amidst the harmonious changes of the seasons is truly the ultimate luxury.

A property in the Shiobara Onsen Village, boasting over 1200 years of history, built utilizing the rich natural topography of the Shiobara Gorge. To reach the property, guests ride a dedicated slope car with a drop of approximately 30 meters. The Shionoyu Onsen, one of the 11 onsen in the Shiobara Onsen Village, is renowned for its high salt content and mineral-rich waters. Meals are prepared using local ingredients, offering seasonal kaiseki cuisine. Enjoy the historic Shiobara Onsen waters and local seasonal flavors along with the breathtaking scenery.

A long-established Property located on the slopes of Mount Eboshi, one of the five peaks of Mount Aso, preserving the Jigoku Onsen which first opened in 1803. Stepping into the main building, which is over 100 years old and has been renovated after the Kumamoto Earthquake, feels like entering a different world, as if traveling back in time. The Onsen features three different sources, offering 11 baths across four locations, each with unique water qualities and atmospheres. Guests can enjoy the "Suzume no Yu," a "miraculous bath" rich in sulfur content with water bubbling up from the ground, as well as the highly acidic "Moto no Yu" and "Tamago no Yu," choosing baths based on their benefits and purposes. For dinner, a variety of courses are available, including seasonal hot pots, irori hearth dishes, and Kyoto-style kaiseki cuisine. Local wild boar and venison, caught by local hunters, offer a rustic and unique taste of Aso. Experience the blessings of magnificent nature through the Onsen and cuisine.

Nestled at the foot of Mount Chausudake, the main peak of the Nasu Mountain Range, for over 200 years. This exquisite Onsen accommodation quietly stands in the Oku-Nasu Onsen Village at an altitude of 1,300 meters.

The Onsen at Umegashima, renowned as Takeda Shingen's hidden retreat, features a Property with four distinct rooms. The four Onsen can be reserved for private use, and meals crafted with local ingredients are served in private dining rooms. Enjoy your time without worrying about your surroundings.

Amidst nature, it is precisely because of the inconveniences that you can attain a higher level of luxury.

A hidden accommodation surrounded by the great nature of Hakone, boasting the highest altitude (935m). Enjoy a soak in the milky white onsen while gazing at a sky full of stars, offering a unique "healing and breathtaking view" that only Yunohana can provide. Experience warm hospitality with modern Japanese-style rooms and seasonal cuisine that brings out the "colors" of each season.

Deep in Nakijin Village in northern Okinawa Island, where lush subtropical greenery thrives. A sanctuary reached as the trees seem to beckon you in. Away from prying eyes, unwind freely in nature. Enjoy an exceptionally spacious setting with complete freedom and grace. Savor a one-of-a-kind stay—time that belongs only to you. The forest’s greenery and wildlife are quietly waiting to welcome you, too.

A hidden wooden accommodation located deep in Yunishigawa Onsen offers natural flowing hot spring open-air baths and private open-air baths. The "Bokyotei," a relocated traditional house over 80 years old, is perfect for group stays and features its own private open-air bath. Additionally, guests can enjoy a large open-air bath showcasing the changing seasons, as well as a dining area serving irori-style cuisine and local sake.

A Resort Hotel in Tateyama with the concept of "Highland Resort Above the Clouds." Located within the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, you can enjoy sea clouds and starry skies from an altitude of 1930m. One of its attractions is the spacious public bath with views of the Dainichi mountain range and starry skies, as well as dishes featuring the mountain and sea delicacies of Toyama. The breakfast buffet and all-you-can-drink service are highly popular, and access to the Snow Wall and Kurobe Dam is convenient.

Haimurubushi is located on Kohama Island, at the heart of the Yaeyama Islands, about 400 km southwest of Okinawa’s main island, within Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park—the first area in Japan to be certified as a Dark Sky Place. The newly introduced “Oceanfront Pool Villa” offers dramatic views of Iriomote Island, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, through an expansive window approximately 10 meters wide. Warm, inviting interiors are designed to highlight the scenery, allowing you to relax and unwind while feeling close to nature. Each villa also features a private terrace pool with both cooling and heating functions, so you can enjoy an extraordinary resort stay in any season.With Iriomote Island beyond the beautiful shallow sea, watch as the sky shifts moment by moment and the sun sinks into the horizon. Surrounded by the grandeur of the Yaeyama Islands and time flowing gently by, we offer moments of deep relaxation.

The tranquility and gentle flow of the seasons are gifts from the heavens. Walk through the deep green woods. Cross the babbling brook. Reflect under the shadow of crimson leaves. "Kannon Onsen," a property with natural onsen, stands quietly in a serene mountain valley, where the ever-changing beauty of the seasons is reflected. Escape from daily concerns, free your mind and body, and relax at this "healing property."

Alongside Shirakami-Sanchi and Oku-Kurobe, Oku-Tadami and Oku-Oze are among Japan’s most remote hidden regions. The place name “Oze” is said to derive from Oze Saburo, who is believed to have reached this land after being exiled from the capital during the Heian period. Since then, these mountains have been spoken of as a sacred realm where the gods dwell.Echigo-Komagatake—one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains—and Nakanodake and Arasawadake—both among the 200 Famous Mountains—tower before you. Along the Kitanomata River, you can even spot large char with the naked eye, in scenery reminiscent of Kamikochi. This is Oku-Tadami / Ginzan-daira: one of Japan’s great wildernesses, one of its heaviest snowfall areas, a place frequented by writer Takeshi Kaiko, and a region where vast nature remains on a scale comparable to Kurobe–Tateyama.Oze Jutto offers six villa suites in hand-cut log house cabins, plus four standard rooms on the second floor of the restaurant building.For dinner, we serve a course meal created from that day’s ingredients.In winter, snowfall exceeds seven meters; in spring, meltwater nourishes the forest; in summer, life overflows; and in autumn, abundance fills these deep mountains.Wild mountain vegetables, mushrooms, game meat—and crystal-clear water… all are gifts from an ecosystem that has endured since ancient times.At our restaurant “Seizan Ryokusui,” we aim to express this primeval landscape. It is never extravagant cuisine—but it is not merely a meal to fill your stomach either.A journey to taste myth and climate-bound memory: that is “Seizan Ryokusui” primeval cuisine.