Nationwide × Accommodation With Japanese GardenRecommended Hotel·Ryokan for family trips

Hotel New Otani was established for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics as Japan’s first high-rise building and one of the largest in Asia at the time.It has been selected as the main venue for three Tokyo Summits and has welcomed VIPs from around the world for over 50 years. The property features three distinct hotels—Executive House Zen, The Main, and Garden Tower—along with more than 30 unique restaurants, 33 banquet venues, a Japanese garden with over 400 years of history, one of Tokyo’s largest outdoor pools among city hotels, a shopping arcade with over 100 stores ranging from fashion to art, an esthetic salon and sports club, as well as an on-site clinic and pharmacy for added peace of mind.

Our 8,000-tsubo garden, begun by my great-grandfather in the early Showa era, is surrounded by trees over 100 years old and is a celebrated spot in Otaru, with 200 cherry trees in full bloom in early May. From late May through June, wisteria trellises and azaleas follow, and in summer you can enjoy viburnum snowballs, hydrangeas, and carefully tended roses. I especially love the autumn foliage in late October, and the deep winter snow that transforms everything into a pure white landscape is equally refreshing for the soul.

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo has earned a prestigious Four-Star rating for eight consecutive years in both the Hotel and Spa categories of the Forbes Travel Guide, a leading U.S. travel rating publication.Blessed with beautiful scenery in every season, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is surrounded by a forest-like garden praised as an urban oasis. With an elegant atmosphere rooted in European tradition and attentive service in every detail, we offer an irreplaceable place to unwind amid the bustle of the city. Standard rooms are a spacious 45 m²—choose between a Garden View that evokes the property’s rich history or a City View overlooking Tokyo’s night skyline. With soothing views beyond your window and thoughtful hospitality, we deliver true relaxation.On July 26, 2024, an exclusive lounge for suite guests opened, featuring light meal service and a relaxing terrace.

Kaimikan, with a history of more than 130 years and visited by many writers and artists including Toson Shimazaki, held its grand opening in May 2007. Blending tradition with a fresh sensibility, every Room on the 4th floor features a private scenic-view bath. Our Japanese garden overlooking Lake Shinji is highly acclaimed each year by international magazines. While enjoying these breathtaking views, please savor our signature “Kaimi Family-Style Sea Bream Rice,” passed down only at our inn, at the new “Garden Tea House Mina-mi.” Kaimikan is also located in the heart of Matsue, making it easy to explore the historic castle town. For an exceptional stay in the San’in region, we warmly invite you to spend your time at Kaimikan.

Saryo Soen sits on an approximately 8,000-tsubo property that is designed as a Japanese garden, allowing you to enjoy its seasonal beauty from anywhere in the ryokan. The buildings are crafted in an authentic sukiya-style traditional design, showcasing the essence of Japanese architecture in harmony with nature.

Set amid lush green mountains and a beautiful river in Shuzenji, Izu, Asaba traces its origins back over 500 years to a temple lodging founded by Yakurō Yukitada Asaba. Cherishing the beauty of Japan’s four seasons, our free-flowing Onsen from a natural spring that has welled up since ancient times soothes travelers, while our cuisine highlights seasonal ingredients and freshness, served at just the right pace.

Throughout your stay, we aim to offer more than relaxation—an experience that helps you and your loved ones become more beautiful. Drawing on the power of nature—local ingredients, Onsen, and our two gardens—we create moments that nurture beauty. Beauty takes many forms: outward qualities such as firmer skin, shinier hair, and a lifted appearance, as well as inner wellness such as detoxification, peace of mind, and renewed intellectual curiosity. Stroll through our two gardens and enjoy seasonal flowers and dappled sunlight—unwind your mind while giving your body a pleasant sense of exertion. Revitalize your skin, hair, and spirit with the renowned Okunetsukawa hot spring waters flowing directly from our private source, along with our in-house bath amenities “Yumoribito.” Savor carefully selected Izu seafood and the region’s distinctive mountain vegetables grown across its varied elevations. Enjoy gastronomic cuisine that delights both eye and palate, bringing energy to body and soul. As the journey lingers in memory, so does a sense of beauty in both mind and body. We invite you to experience it for yourself.

From The whole country of Japan, we have gathered historic precious stones and stone lanterns to create an exquisite stone garden. Detached houses built in the Kyoto-style Sukiya architecture are scattered, adorned with precious woods, garden trees, and flowing water, achieving a serene harmony of stone, water, and wood. We cherish the traditional beauty of Japan and its spirit, incorporating the passage of time to continue providing a warm and peaceful retreat. Atami Ishitei will continue to strive to realize the "traditional Japanese Ryokan."

At the foot of Mt. Yufu, on a vast 10,000-tsubo estate leading to Lake Kinrin.Since our founding in 1921, we have carefully preserved the garden’s charm and tranquility.A garden surrounded by greenery from trees over 200 years old, and 17 guest rooms—each with a unique design.Enjoy local-ingredient cuisine and smooth, free-flowing Onsen hot spring water from the source as you savor the changing seasons at your own pace.

Yanagawa is a beautiful water city where 930 km of canals, unchanged since the Edo period, spread throughout the town and boats glide by. The Tachibana family has long stood alongside Yanagawa’s history. During the Edo period, Ohana began as a villa of the Tachibana family, lords of the Yanagawa Domain. From the Western-style building constructed in the Meiji era as an authentic guesthouse, you pass through to a grand 100-tatami hall—beyond which lies a magnificent garden composed solely of pine trees. With the renewal of our accommodation wing, we are being reborn as a space where you can more fully enjoy the appeal of cultural properties still preserved by descendants of this former daimyo family. Making use of our distinction as Japan’s only nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty where you can stay—a Ryokan with dining—we offer activities and moments that let you feel the history and stories of the daimyo family (the Tachibana family).

On a gentle slope overlooking the distant Miyajima, the garden Property "Sekitei" stands serenely. From the Room, the view of the Seto islands beyond the hedges cleanses the soul. Stepping into the garden, the ridgelines of mountains resembling a landscape painting unfold behind, stirring the heart. Realizing that this Property embodies the charm of the "azumaya" nestled at the foot of the mountains depicted in the landscape painting and the garden's ambiance, one cannot help but be impressed. Thus, one feels compelled to spend time here, living like a hermit in tranquility. (A certain guest) May it be a night of chasing clouds over the mountains, sharing cups under the moonlight shimmering on the sea, and engaging in cheerful conversations. My friend, my beloved.

Kofu is blessed with lush nature and rich culture. Enjoy the deep charm and flavor unique to this well-matured town, from historic temples associated with Takeda Shingen to the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art and local vineyards. As Kofu’s guesthouse featuring a serene Japanese garden, Tokiwa Hotel warmly welcomes you with heartfelt hospitality.

A grand garden spanning 150,000 tsubo (Mifuneyama Rakuen) reflecting the beauty of the four seasons. Within it lies the serene Sukiya-style property "Chikurintei." Enjoy a tranquil moment in a calm Japanese ambiance while appreciating the beauty of flowers, birds, wind, and moon. We invite you to the mystical boundary.

The Okura Tokyo consists of two buildings: the 17-story "Okura Heritage Wing" and the 41-story "Okura Prestige Tower," offering two distinct room brands. Approximately half of the property is a lush garden, creating a spacious and refined atmosphere even in the heart of the city. While inheriting the "traditional beauty of Japan" from its original building, we welcome guests with top-class Facilities designed under Hotel Okura Group's cherished concept of "Simplicity & Elegance" — understated sophistication and refined quality without excessive opulence.

[Michelin Guide Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki 2019 Special Edition: Ryokan 5 Stars+ (Red), Cuisine 1 Star] [2024-2025 Consecutive Years Michelin Key Award Winner] Experience a serene moment as you listen to the gentle murmur of clear streams and the whispers of the wind, embracing the changing seasons. Unzen Onsen, renowned since ancient times as a therapeutic hot spring, is a sulfur spring known for its high sterilizing properties, promoting beautiful skin and improved blood circulation—earning it the name "Beauty Hot Spring." Enjoy seasonal delicacies served on exquisite tableware that harmonizes with luxurious furnishings, accompanied by heartfelt hospitality. Surrounded by majestic nature, escape from daily life and indulge in a tranquil flow of time for both body and mind.

At Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen, located within the Japanese garden Urakuen featuring the National Treasure tea room Jo-an, a new and unique lifestyle unfolds amidst a mysterious atmosphere. Experience the majestic National Treasure Inuyama Castle and the dynamic Kiso River from the hotel while enjoying the serene calm of the garden and the vibrant excitement of the Inuyama Festival as your journey begins. Immerse yourself in art found throughout, indulge in creative culinary experiences that tantalize your taste buds, and let local culture and spirit captivate your senses, sparking endless curiosity.

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO is a five-star luxury Hotel built on a site connected to the Mitsui family, overlooking Nijo Castle in Kyoto.Inspired by the Japanese tea house tradition of welcoming and entertaining cherished guests, all 160 rooms are crafted with carefully selected natural materials and exceptional artisanal techniques.Restaurants and bars—offering innovative Kyoto French cuisine, Italian dishes, and more—are arranged around the garden, providing a fulfilling time alongside seasonal scenery.The property also features a SPA area where you can enjoy natural Onsen water that springs up on-site, delivering a comfortable stay through refined, tranquil spaces and warm hospitality.Awarded the highest rating of Three MICHELIN Keys in the “MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection 2026” for three consecutive years.Selected as a Five-Star Hotel for five consecutive years in the “Forbes Travel Guide 2025,” and also awarded Five Stars in the spa category.

Dogo Onsen, Japan's oldest Onsen with a history of approximately 3,000 years, has been celebrated as one of the nation's most renowned hot springs, even mentioned in poems such as "Shiratama no Ishiyu" and "Iyo no Yuketa." Funaya Ryokan (now known as "Funaya") opened here during the Kan'ei era of the Edo period. For over 390 years, it has been cherished as a beloved Property for countless travelers. Dogo Onsen, which appears in ancient texts like the "Nihon Shoki" and "Manyoshu," was made decisively famous by Natsume Soseki's novel "Botchan." The haiku, "Hajimete no Funaya tomari wo shigure keri," was composed in the autumn of 1893 when Soseki stayed at Funaya during his first year as a teacher in Matsuyama. Funaya Ryokan has also been a favorite Property of literary figures connected to Matsuyama, such as Masaoka Shiki and Takahama Kyoshi. At "Dogo Onsen Funaya," you can enjoy a vast garden of approximately 1,500 tsubo (about 4,950 square meters) with a flowing mountain stream. The Property has been meticulously crafted to harmonize the charm of tradition with a fresh, modern spirit. Please savor a memorable moment of your journey with us.

Akazawa Guest House, surrounded by crystal-clear seas and unspoiled nature, is a refined Accommodation where you can enjoy a private stay in a serene setting. On an expansive estate of over 1,000 tsubo, we offer 15 guest rooms with open-air baths. We also feature detached villas equipped with private saunas in the room. Each room overlooks a beautiful Japanese garden and the surrounding landscape, showcasing the beauty of Japanese architecture through details such as Ajiro-woven ceilings and Juraku plaster walls. The interior is also designed in calming traditional Japanese style, with a large public bath featuring deep ocean water and private dining rooms where you can savor carefully crafted Japanese cuisine centered on locally sourced ingredients. In a space that harmonizes with Akazawa’s natural surroundings, enjoy a soothing stay as time passes quietly by.

Surrounded by the rich nature of Oku-Yugawara, Tsubaki is a ryotei where you can stay overnight, featuring a pond garden planted with over 100 varieties of camellias. Our seasonal kaiseki cuisine, showcasing the finest ingredients of each season, is highly regarded for the skill of our experienced chefs and our carefully selected tableware.