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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.

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).

With the spirit of “Raisha Nyoki” (welcoming you as if returning home) and a deep respect for tradition, we have long hosted Bakumatsu-era patriots, members of the Imperial family, writers and artists, as well as guests from overseas. Our cuisine features kaiseki that reflects Kyoto’s annual events and the changing seasons. We would be delighted if you would spend a peaceful time at our historic Ryokan, embracing a culture that cherishes fine craftsmanship and harmony with nature.

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.

Imperial Hotel Kyoto is located in the heart of Gion, Kyoto, and carries on the history and legacy of Yasaka Kaikan, a nationally registered Tangible Cultural Property. While preserving the building’s dignified design, our guest rooms pursue modern comfort to offer an extraordinary sense of relaxation. Within the Hotel, enjoy refined dining experiences that Imperial Hotel is proud of—French cuisine inspired by the changing seasons, a lively all-day dining venue, and an elegant classic main bar. In a welcoming space where history and modernity are in harmony, enjoy a truly special stay in Kyoto.

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.

The name “Kanra” is derived from the characters “Kan” (to feel) and “Ra” (Kyoto).It reflects our wish to be a Hotel where you can truly feel the beauty, wisdom, and hospitality nurtured in Kyoto.Drawing on traditional techniques refined in Kyoto,we incorporate natural materials such as wood, stone, iron, earth, and greeneryto express a modern Kyoto machiya style with a sense of wabi-sabi.When you encounter the wisdom and heartfelt intentions that lie within culture,Hotel Kanra Kyoto hopes to help you enjoy the unexpected discoveries and learning that follow.

The newly renovated "East Wing - Ginsen Semi-Open-Air Special Room," featuring 12 rooms, reopened on October 26, 2022, with state-of-the-art infection prevention facilities for a safe and comfortable stay in the With-COVID era.The "East Wing - Ginsen Semi-Open-Air Special Room" is equipped with high-performance heat exchange ventilation systems throughout the room to ensure proper air circulation. Additionally, touchless automatic doors are installed at the entrance and restroom for enhanced hygiene. The semi-open-air Onsen bath using Ginsen water also includes a mist sauna to warm your body from the inside out. Enjoy the fresh air, scenic views, and Arima's renowned Ginsen anytime.Each room features a spacious living room for relaxation, a comfortable bedroom, and a Japanese-style room where in-room dining is available. The three-room layout also includes a dedicated workspace. Spend your valuable time in this "sophisticated space" equipped with cutting-edge facilities designed for your utmost comfort.

Our 100% privately sourced Onsen is the real thing—no added water and no heating.Each Room is appointed in a refined Sukiya-style design, and both dinner and breakfast are served as in-room dining in a completely private setting, so you can relax at your leisure.All guest rooms feature chair-height table seating, allowing elderly guests to unwind comfortably with peace of mind.Located in the heart of central Atami, our Ryokan is within walking distance of many popular spots, including Atami Sun Beach, Atami Station, and well-known sweet shops such as Atami Purin. After check-in, taking a casual stroll into town and enjoying an Atami walk is a signature way to spend your time at Furuya Ryokan.【Honoring tradition while always pursuing new comfort】July 2018: Lobby renovationJuly 2019: Two new guest rooms opened!May 2020: Women’s large public bath renovatedJuly 2021: Four new annex rooms with open-air baths opened!April 2022: Second Lobby “Sho Wo Yomu Tabibito” opened!November 2022: Six new main-building rooms with open-air baths opened!July 2026: New J-Type room opened!【Our promise of “safety and comfort” for today’s stay】We offer the relaxation of a long-established Ryokan with the latest facilities.・Real-time monitoring of crowd levels at the large public bath and front desk via AI sensors・Antibacterial coating in all rooms using “nanozone COAT” photocatalyst technology・Deep-UV LED virus-removal air purifier “Aeropure” installed in all rooms・Daily ozone air purification and ventilation, plus disinfectants provided for hands and shared spacesWith private in-room dining and thorough space sanitation measures, we provide a stay you can truly feel安心 about.

Nestled near Kyoto’s Nanzen-ji Temple, Fufu Kyoto is a small luxury resort where you can experience the richness of Kyoto culture and the charm of Japan. Soft light spills into this secluded retreat, while glossy lacquer tones, delicate latticework, and artisan-crafted objects and art adorn the interiors. Relax in an in-room Onsen bath scented with hinoki cypress, stroll through a Japanese garden that reflects the changing seasons, and surrender to a space surrounded by timeless beauty for a stay that lets you truly feel the spirit of the region.

GORA KADAN FUJI, a sanctuary overlooking Japan's iconic World Heritage Site, Mount Fuji. Experience the breathtaking view of Fuji to the west, evoking the ancient Japanese concept of "Western Paradise" in a modern setting. Just as new cultures once arrived from the west, your stay here promises encounters with the sacred and unknown. The ever-changing beauty of Mount Fuji reflects the deep connection between nature and humanity. Immerse yourself in our private hot springs while gazing at majestic mountains or find serenity in observing a single leaf drifting into our garden—moments that awaken a profound sense of Japanese pride within you. With refined hospitality honed in Hakone Gora, feel every heartbeat of Japan’s most revered mountain as you harmonize mind and body. A new chapter begins at GORA KADAN FUJI—where tradition meets timeless wonder.

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.

Whether it’s a wedding anniversary, birthday, school entrance or graduation celebration, retirement, or a milestone longevity celebration such as Kanreki (60th) or Kiju (77th), Sanso Muryoto is here to help with any requests to make your family’s special day an unforgettable lifelong memory. The “Meiji” guest room comfortably accommodates up to 8 adults. Enjoy precious time together under one roof with your parents and adorable grandchildren. For your family’s special day of new beginnings, we would be honored if you choose Sanso Muryoto.

Experience the charm of Yugawara... Nestled in the lush greenery of Yugawara, Ishiba stands quietly within the Wakakusayama mountains. Utilizing a former villa structure, its design harmonizes with nature, offering views of Mount Iwato and Jukkoku Pass. The main building and detached annexes are spread across gentle slopes, blending seamlessly with their natural surroundings. This refined space cherishes the traditional beauty of Japan and the changing seasons. Featuring antiques alongside works by local artists and those connected to this region, it creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The high-quality hot springs flow abundantly day and night, while meals showcase the finest mountain and sea delicacies from this area.

Overlooking the calm Ago Bay, renowned for pearl cultivation, and set within Ise-Shima National Park adjacent to Ise Jingu Shrine—often called the spiritual home of the Japanese heart—Amanemu awaits.“Amanemu” is named from the Sanskrit “aman,” meaning “peaceful,” and the Japanese “nemu” (合歓), meaning “joy.”It is a secluded retreat where abundant nature, deep spirituality, and wellness come together in beautiful harmony.With mineral-rich natural Onsen, spa and wellness experiences that heal and cleanse body and mind, and exquisite cuisine showcasing the rich bounty of Ise-Shima—once known as Miketsukuni—we offer a stay that brings profound peace and renewal befitting one of Japan’s most sacred destinations.Each Amanemu Accommodation includes dinner and breakfast for one night, plus one private experience unique to Ise-Shima.Whether visiting Ise Jingu Shrine or an ama hut, cruising Ago Bay, crafting with pearls, or taking part in waterfall meditation training, you can immerse yourself in the area’s nature and culture. Surrounded by silence, birdsong, and beautiful forest-and-sea views, your time here becomes more than a simple getaway—it is a journey of purification and rebirth that restores mind and body, invites you to face your inner self, and helps you feel connected to Japan’s spiritual traditions.

Founded in 1937, Yamato-ya Besso—beloved by literary figures—is a purely Japanese-style Ryokan with 19 Rooms and a Michelin four-star rating. Within its time-honored sukiya-style architecture, each Room features an indoor hot-spring bath made of Koya-maki cypress. Meals are served in your Room by dedicated attendants, allowing you to savor the flavors of Iyo at a relaxed pace. This Accommodation is ideal for a personal retreat or a quiet, refined stay for adults.

Maruto Soy Sauce, Nara Prefecture’s oldest soy sauce brewery, has been reborn as a stayable soy sauce brewery.Founded in 1689, Maruto Soy Sauce was once purveyor to the Imperial Household—so esteemed that members of the Imperial Family even stayed here. After the war, however, the brewery was forced to close when it could no longer secure satisfactory ingredients. Now, using the microorganisms that remained in the kura since its closure, locally sourced ingredients, and brewing methods reconstructed from historical documents, the fires have been lit again for the first time in 70 years—reviving Maruto as a stayable soy sauce brewery.From traveler to brewer.Experience firsthand our revival of soy sauce making, local resources, and the timeless landscapes of Yamato—all in one place.

"Kinokawa Onsen Registered Tangible Cultural Property Inn Mikiyama" is a Japanese Ryokan with a 300-year history, located in the heart of the nostalgic Japanese Onsen town, Kinokawa Onsen. Renowned author Naoya Shiga made this Property his regular stay, where his famous short story "At Kinosaki" was born. The wooden architecture, built in 1927 and recognized as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, along with a 300-tsubo Japanese garden, retains its charm. In November 2013, the Property underwent a major renovation of its lobby, dining area, and large public bath, transforming into a modern Japanese Ryokan that blends history with contemporary design.From the Room's veranda, guests can enjoy the changing seasons in the garden, or lose themselves in a book in the library. After changing into a yukata, take a leisurely stroll to explore the local Onsen baths, and then savor the delights of the Sea of Japan paired with local sake in the modern dining area. This is where the true pleasures of an Onsen Ryokan, fulfilling your intellectual curiosity, await.

An Accommodation popular for its Rooms with Onsen. The high-class Phoenix Room features both an open-air Onsen bath and an indoor bath. The main building’s Zuiun Room with Onsen includes a semi-open-air hinoki (cypress) Onsen bath facing the garden. We also offer barrier-free Rooms with Onsen, appreciated by senior guests. Our kaiseki cuisine, crafted by the head chef using local ingredients, is highly regarded. Meals are served either in your Room or in a private dining room reserved exclusively for you. About 30 minutes from Kanazawa Station by train and Shuttle Service. Solo travelers welcome.

We not only provide detailed information about the cuisine but also offer an experience to savor with your eyes, ears, and palate. We deliver a live sensation that cannot be experienced elsewhere. Enjoy the culinary creations of the award-winning chef, Tadamichi Ota, including our signature dishes such as the "Cotton Rain" Sukiyaki and the "Sea of Clouds" Hot Pot, which captivate all five senses with their exquisite flavors. Our Property features two types of natural hot springs: "Golden Onsen" and "Private Source Onsen." There are two large communal baths, private baths exclusively for the annex, and open-air baths in every guest room of the main building. It is rare to find a Property where you can enjoy the famous "Golden Onsen" in a private open-air bath attached to your room, and even rarer to find one where you can enjoy a scenic view from the bath. Take advantage of our location, away from the hustle and bustle of the Onsen town, and indulge in a luxurious moment as you listen to the chirping of birds, the murmuring of the river, and admire the seasonal beauty of the surrounding mountains.