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While much of Edo’s charm has faded from Tokyo with the passage of time, it remains vividly preserved in Sawara, which was the first area in the Kanto region to be designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. As a dispersed Hotel that blends into the historic townscape of Sawara, our properties are scattered throughout the area. Across 8 buildings and 14 guest rooms, you can relax in refined spaces that retain the essence of historic architecture. We also offer experiences that immerse you in Sawara’s heritage—farm-to-table French cuisine featuring seasonal Chiba ingredients, and town walks created in collaboration with renowned local restaurants and shops. To help you enjoy an even more fulfilling trip, we can introduce nearby attractions as well. From special experiences at Katori Jingu Shrine to a visit to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, spend enriching moments that connect you with history and leave you feeling renewed. Enjoy a luxurious stay inspired by history and culture.

Once known as “Ise’s kitchen,” Ise Kawasaki has long supported pilgrims on their journeys to Ise. In our six buildings with eight guest rooms, set within a charming and beautifully preserved streetscape, you can experience original architectural styles and traditional Ise crafts, and discover the culture of “beauty that deepens with age.”Like the “Oshi” of the Edo period who cared for visitors to Ise Grand Shrine, we support each traveler’s pilgrimage in a personal way.Enjoy a pilgrim’s journey that deepens your understanding of Ise and its shrines while cleansing both body and mind through firsthand experience.

Since the Meiji era, our family has been running a timber business in Kawagoe. Enjoy a relaxing stay in this historic location, featuring a Meiji-era building made with quality timber and a 200-tsubo traditional Japanese garden, preserving the charm of olden times.

The town of "Mino," which flourished with the washi paper industry since the Edo period. The machiya architecture, where the phrase "udatsu ga agaru" originated, still reflects the prosperity of paper merchants of that era as an important historical and cultural heritage. At NIPPONIA Mino Merchant Town, we invite you to the machiya of former Mino paper merchants and offer experiences that immerse you in the history and culture of Mino.

Built in 1604 by Terumoto Mori after the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, Hagi flourished as a castle town. Walking through streets that still retain the atmosphere of those times, you can feel the presence of history in the stone walls, white plastered walls, and even in a passing breeze. Turning around, it feels as if over 400 years of history quietly lingers here. At its heart lies "Hagijo Sannomaru Hokumon Yashiki," the only Ryokan within the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Hagi Castle Town." Located on the site of the Yoshiki Mori Clan's Hagi Domain residence, it conveys to this day a harmony of Japanese elegance and Western sophistication.

The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which became a Tenryo (directly governed land) in 1632, still vividly preserves the atmosphere of its past. The area is lined with merchant houses featuring lattice windows and walls with traditional honeycomb patterns, while the black-tiled rooftops create a striking silhouette against the sky. Its timeless charm continues to captivate visitors.Kurashiki Inn is located in the heart of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. This culinary inn offers a serene retreat with its traditional architecture and tranquil garden views. The guest rooms, limited to just 8, are renovated from historical buildings such as an Edo-period storage house.

A Western-style mansion of gastronomy nestled in a traditional castle town 〜 An exquisite dinner crafted by the chef for adults 〜 Step into a white-walled traditional house, and you will find yourself in a space surrounded by antique furnishings, offering a slow-paced auberge experience. Enjoy a luxurious time in a setting where Japan's traditional charm and European taste harmoniously blend. Dinner features a full-course French menu, with every dish handmade. Pair it with exquisite wine for an unforgettable experience. We strive to be a one-of-a-kind Property.

We offer two rooms in the main building of oito and one room in the annex, each uniquely designed with its own character. You can experience craftsmanship and artistry from both Japan and abroad throughout the spaces. We hope you enjoy your stay as if living seamlessly beyond your everyday life.

Uchiko Town thrived through the production of wooden wax from the late Edo period to the Meiji era. Buildings and townhouses related to the wooden wax industry, which reached its peak around Meiji 30, line the streets.

Located in the Joto district, a castle town known for its impressive streetscape with long, continuous eaves, stands the former Karita Sake Brewery, established in the Edo period and designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Four townhouses attached to this historic building have been renovated into a Property while preserving their traditional charm.The guesthouse buildings, limited to three groups per day, are all two-story townhouses. Accommodating up to 6 to 11 guests, they are ideal for three-generation family stays or group trips. As a unique service of Shiroshita Koyado Kojiya, which has its roots in a sake brewery, you can experience a sake bath. Additionally, each townhouse features a private garden with a terrace designed in the style of a traditional engawa. Whether enjoying a cool evening breeze after a bath or savoring a morning coffee, these simple moments may become cherished memories.

Uchiko is a town that prospered from the late Edo period through the Meiji era through the production of wood wax. With every step, it feels as if time rewinds. A nostalgic streetscape unfolds, as though you have slipped back in time.A storehouse that has watched over Uchiko’s changing seasons since the Meiji era has been reborn as an earthen-walled storehouse Accommodation, standing quietly behind its gate.We offer a refined and private maisonette-style space. Limited to one group per day—enjoy a relaxing and tranquil stay in Uchiko.

As the castle town of Obi Domain under the Ito Clan, this area flourished and was the first in Kyushu to be designated as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings," recognized for its historical value with samurai residences still scattered throughout. We have transformed one of these historic samurai residences into a luxurious and pristine Property. Fully renovated, it offers a spacious and relaxing atmosphere. Our Ryokan is a renovated Onsen Property located in the Obi castle town, featuring a main building over 140 years old (approximately 350 square meters) and a detached barn (approximately 45 square meters). Each guest room is equipped with a private open-air Onsen bath and is designed with interiors inspired by Obi's unique characteristics, such as "Honmurasaki" (deep purple), "Koke" (moss), and "Sugi" (cedar). Introducing the "Castle Town View Sauna," a private outdoor sauna perched on a hill! Exclusively available to our guests, this fully outdoor private sauna offers a serene experience. From the outdoor deck overlooking the samurai residences of Obi castle town, you can enjoy the ultimate relaxation. *The sauna is available for 3,300 yen (tax included) per person for a 2-hour session.

In Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture, in the Kojirakuji district of Kunimi Town, a one-building rental Property is born. Gazing at each fleeting moment. The sky, the clouds, the trees, and the sunlight filtering through them. At night, the stars. In the midst of days chased by time, pause for a moment, look back, and stand still. In this land where the townscape of the Edo period remains, a journey to discover the small moments you usually overlook, in a 190-year-old traditional Japanese house quietly standing. Experience a time you cannot in the city. Reflect on a time far beyond. May the time spent here enrich the time ahead of you. May you encounter such moments.

New Tradition Hotel Kanazawa is a private, one-group-per-day art Hotel created by restoring a century-old machiya townhouse with contemporary design, quietly located in the heart of Kanazawa’s Higashi Chaya District.Its concept is “Tradition, Renewed.” Using local materials such as Noto washi paper, the space reinterprets Japanese architecture in a modern way and features works by two next-generation craftspeople with roots in Ishikawa—offering a stay you can experience only here.At this Accommodation, you can enjoy a tea ceremony moment by whisking matcha yourself in your room. Boiling water, preparing the tea, and savoring the lingering finish transforms Kanazawa culture from something you simply “see” into something you truly “experience.”Perfectly located for exploring on foot, yet once inside the door you’ll find the quiet depth unique to a machiya townhouse—ideal for a private stay for up to five guests.

In the land of Nishi-Awa, in Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture, lies a beautiful townscape of "Udatsu" that has been passed down since the Edo period. A Hotel with only 5 rooms, renovated from a private residence, Moriguchi Residence, built in 1881 (Meiji 14). "Udatsu" refers to the small gabled tile roofs and plastered structures raised on both ends of the second floor of the town's houses. Majestic, dignified, mysterious, and a little charming. A small art Hotel, PAYSAGE MORIGUCHI. Combining "Paysage = Landscape" and "Fudo = Local customs and people," this petite Hotel offers the atmosphere of the land and a new form of luxury.

Exclusive to one group per day. The Edo-style window frames capture the vibrant, multi-island beauty of the Seto Inland Sea. Lose track of time and simply gaze at the ocean—an experience akin to the "renewal" sought by protagonists in films. For dinner, enjoy creative Japanese cuisine crafted exclusively for you by a private chef, featuring freshly caught seafood from Akinada and local island vegetables. History, breathtaking views, and exquisite cuisine. Immerse yourself in an extraordinary private stay woven into the story of Mitarai.

- Experience a special journey in the historic castle town of Ozu, nurtured by the Hijikawa River. Encounter history, culture, and stunning landscapes amidst historical architecture that embodies Japanese aesthetics. Immerse yourself in the charm of this unique town. -Our accommodation is one of Japan's largest decentralized hotels, where the entire castle town is envisioned as a single hotel. Guest rooms, reception areas, and restaurants are scattered throughout the town. During your stay, explore each building while naturally touring the castle town to meet locals and discover its history, culture, and breathtaking scenery.Ozu City in Ehime Prefecture was selected as one of "The Top 100 Sustainable Destinations 2022" by Green Destinations and won first place globally in the Story Awards "Culture & Tradition" category.

"Ryotei Ryokan Yasui" is located in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, home to the National Treasure Hikone Castle with 400 years of history. Experience the beauty and history of the Edo period through the castle's stunning keep while enjoying our warm hospitality that cherishes Japanese tradition and elegance. We look forward to welcoming you for a truly refreshing and memorable stay.