Nationwide × Traditional Craft Experience AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan for family trips

A satoyama path where master artisans keep traditional crafts alive. In a quintessential Japanese landscape that still retains the atmosphere of the former Mariko post town on the old Tokaido, you will find the craft Accommodation “Waraku.” This restored traditional house offers a warmth and nostalgia that only time can create, in harmony with handcrafted works by skilled artisans. Morning sunlight pours over the satoyama, accompanied by birdsong. On moonlit nights, gaze up at the sky; on rainy nights, listen to the sound soaking into the earth. Feel beauty as beauty. Surrender to comfort and sense time flowing quietly. And enjoy heartfelt conversations with loved ones and friends. In this calming Japanese-style space, please savor a special stay for anniversaries, creating memories, and a journey of self-renewal in search of beauty. We offer five annex Rooms (Wa, Raku, Doma, Kura, Fuji), each equipped with a private sauna and hinoki bath, as well as three Rooms (Ichihime, Ichiro, Ichie) in the front building where Waraku’s reception and OCHA SPA are located. Each Room is thoughtfully arranged to honor its own character and charm so you can relax in comfort. Please take your time and unwind.

A “machiyado”-style Accommodation nestled in Inami, a town where the tradition of woodcarving craftsmanship lives on. We reimagine the entire town as one Hotel—its streets, workshops, and everyday life becoming part of your stay—offering a new way to travel. All guest rooms are private whole-house rentals, limited to one group per day. Each house is a one-of-a-kind space created by local artisans and makers active in the town. From the furnishings and materials to the finest details, their aesthetic sensibility and skill are present throughout. Like staying in a gallery, you can spend time surrounded by works of art. Your stay itself becomes an experience of encountering craftsmanship and savoring it deeply. Step away from busy daily life and surrender to the quiet rhythm of this town. Enjoy a stay that restores space in your life as you feel the warmth of handcraftsmanship.

Enjoy the breathtaking ocean view from your spacious Room, where you can relax while taking in the sound of gentle waves and the stunning blue sky and sea. Savor a healthy island breakfast made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Awarded a spot in the "Top 100 Hotels and Ryokans in Japan Chosen by Professionals" for 40 consecutive years. Our cuisine, featuring A5-grade Yonezawa Beef and Yamagata Beef, Japan's top-rated rice "Tsuyahime," and fresh vegetables directly sourced from contracted farmers, is highly praised by our guests. The lobby exudes rich Japanese ambiance, and there is a Kyoto-style restaurant on-site. Within the premises, you can find the remains of a 1,300-year-old Sue ware kiln, which is the origin of the establishment's name and is designated as a cultural property of the prefecture. Guests can enjoy painting on Raku ware, and the gallery inside the facility displays over 3,000 works by prominent figures from various fields. In addition to the open-air bath on the first floor, there is a private open-air bath on the third floor for complete privacy, and an observation open-air bath on the eighth floor offering views of the Zao mountain range to the east. Our cuisine highlights the local flavors of Yamagata, with specialties such as Yonezawa Beef steak, sukiyaki, Onsen-steamed shabu-shabu, and Yamagata's famous imoni stew, all of which are highly popular.

A roadside station where you can stay overnight by the Niyodo River. Unique activities such as making the nationally famous Tosa Washi paper, plant dyeing, and weaving experiences are abundant here. This is an experiential complex facility in Kochi, also renowned for its creative French cuisine.

Kurume Kasuri, Buddhist altars, lanterns, washi paper, woodworking, bamboo crafts, ceramics, to sake and Yame tea. The Yame area in the Chikugo region of Fukuoka Prefecture is home to a thriving craft culture, nurtured by its rich natural resources and history as a merchant town. Craft Inn 手 [té], located in a traditional townscape of Yame, is a Property where you can experience the craftsmanship of Kyushu. The two Rooms, themed around indigo and bamboo, are adorned with furniture and furnishings created by artisans from Kyushu, utilizing local materials and techniques. Additionally, we offer craft programs where you can visit nearby workshops and experience hands-on craftsmanship alongside skilled artisans.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will open its first property in Japan on Miyako Island in 2025. This luxury resort, which earned 2 Keys in the Michelin Key Hotel Selection 2025 within less than a year of opening, is set on an expansive site of over 9,500 square meters with 55 standalone villas. Each villa features ocean views and a private pool. Aligned with Rosewood's philosophy of "A Sense of Place®," which deeply reflects the history, culture, and essence of its location, the resort offers diverse experiences such as pottery and karate workshops, spa treatments inspired by Ryukyu culture, meditation sessions, and dining that incorporates longevity-enhancing ingredients. Discover unique journeys of "discovery" and "renewal" amidst the untouched nature and rich culture of Miyako Island.

Ceramic artist Akira Tamada, who crafted the tableware for the Okinawa Summit Shuri Castle Banquet and provides tableware to high-class Hotels in Okinawa. The condominium "Kaze no Terrace Dokadoka," produced by him, is exquisitely designed to let you experience the sea, sky, wind, and forest of Okinawa. With only three Rooms, each occupying an entire floor, it offers an independent space of 165 square meters per Room, ensuring minimal contact with others. Each unit features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped open kitchen, and a spacious living room. Experience a relaxing Okinawa stay that you cannot find in ordinary Hotels, only at Kaze no Terrace Dokadoka...

Located in the center of Kinosaki Onsen town, an excellent location for visiting the seven outdoor Onsen.

Located near Horyu-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, “Ubusuna no Sato” is a place where you can relax and experience the timeless history and nature of Yamato with all five senses. This auberge takes “body-friendly cuisine” as its theme and is proud to offer an authentic Japanese kaiseki course featuring an abundance of carefully selected fresh local ingredients from Nara.

Savor the flavors of each season, soak in the Onsen at your leisure, and discover new delights.Enjoy seasonal cuisine—and then return to the Onsen.With family, as a couple, or with someone special.However you choose to spend your time, enjoy moments that satisfy both body and soul.Experience a day unique to an Onsen Ryokan at Yunokuni Tensyo.To help every guest truly relax and enjoy their stay, we welcome you with a wide range of Facilities centered around our Onsen, along with heartfelt hospitality.Ranked 4th overall in The whole country in “100 Best Hotels & Ryokan in Japan Selected by Professionals.”

Soothe your soul by the sea and unwindA refined resort escape for adultsOcean Resort Hotel & Spa Uminpia isa Hotel where you can feel the sea up close through the sculptural beauty of modern architecture and its distinctive large openings,surrounded by a sense of calm and healing.

Zenagi offers the ultimate luxury experience, uniquely possible in the Japanese countryside. We provide experiences that allow "children to feel grown-up and adults to rediscover their inner child." (Accommodation Fee includes activities and meals.) - Enjoy a private playtime at a breathtaking waterfall fed by natural Alpine water. - Visit the workshop of a craftsman continuing 1,200 years of woodworking tradition. - Walk through ancient forest trails and time travel to an Edo-period post town. - Stay in an art & craft space created from a historic farmhouse reimagined as a Hotel. - Savor exquisite wood-fired cuisine made with natural ingredients from the forest at an exclusive-use restaurant. Every moment is sure to become an unforgettable memory with your family or loved ones. Limited to one group per day, your stay will be tailored just for you by a dedicated butler, guide, and private chef—creating "the best holiday of your life." 2 hours 50 minutes from Tokyo or 2 hours 20 minutes from Osaka. Embark on a journey to Japan's countryside for an experience more luxurious than overseas travel!

JIJIJIN Matsuyama is a small luxury auberge with 10 Rooms, nestled in a quiet forest in Tobe Town, Ehime Prefecture. With local-ingredient gastronomy and suites overlooking the water garden, we promise you time to restore both body and mind.What we offer is “a one-of-a-kind luxury stay created by nature.” The Tsuyadani Pond just in front of the Hotel has long been cherished by the people of Tobe Town. Here, we call this pond—also the symbol of our Hotel—a “water garden” that soothes our guests’ hearts.All-suite Rooms feature a terrace where you can take in the powerful views of the water garden. Its colors shift with the seasons and time of day—truly a painting woven by nature.We also pay deep respect to ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea and Ehime, offering truly unique cuisine rooted in this land—an experience that becomes your very reason for staying here. Savor exceptionally fresh fish sourced from local fishermen trusted by chefs across The whole country.Awaken your senses and feel quietly fulfilled. Spend such moments at JIJIJIN Matsuyama.

"Aoi no Za" is the pinnacle of the "Za" series in the Tsuruga Group's Executive Class, representing the finest Ryokan. "Za" signifies a place where people gather and interact. The jewel-like lake embraced by the forest, Lake Shikotsu, is represented by the character "碧" to depict its shining blue scenery. All 25 rooms are equipped with Onsen open-air baths and indoor jet baths. Enjoy a moment of relaxation at your leisure.

[Renovated in April 2023] A warm and inviting space limited to two groups per day, where you can feel the connection between people. Meals feature creative dishes made with fresh vegetables and fruits directly sourced from local producers, along with the abundant blessings of Shizuoka's mountains and seas. Enjoy these delicacies paired with our carefully crafted, homegrown tea from our tea farm. Each Room is equipped with a natural cypress bath that exudes the warmth of wood. The bath uses pure mountain water sourced from the headwaters of the Aizawa River, offering a smooth and gentle texture for your skin. Surrounded by nature in this forest Hotel, guided by breezes through the trees and embraced by the gentle power of the woods, take a moment to escape daily life and immerse yourself in relaxation while feeling at one with nature.

A recommended Hotel for those who want to fully enjoy Okinawa with family and friends. It offers not only marine sports but also experiences like Ryukyu glass making, Shisa painting, and coral planting workshops.

The Suffolk sheep raised on our farm are an extremely rare ingredient, accounting for less than 1% of domestic distribution. We offer sheep carefully raised in the deep mountains of Shinshu, with attention to their feed. Enjoy the special meat that can only be tasted at Sagirisou. The onsen is a very precious source containing "Magnesium Sulfate," rare even in Japan. The hot spring warms the body from the core and is highly regarded by locals. A nostalgic onsen property blending into the tranquil pastoral scenery.

The female artist group of Tobe-yaki, "Toberite," has produced the Rooms. Relax and soak in the private Onsen bath available in every Room, and enjoy a special moment just for yourself. With a proud history of approximately 240 years, "Tobe-yaki" is a traditional craft of this region. Tobe-yaki, a nationally recognized traditional craft, is characterized by its pure white porcelain made from local ceramic stone and its indigo blue patterns. "Toberite" is a group of artists with diverse careers and generations, each showcasing their unique sensibilities through their works. The nine Rooms produced by the artists of "Toberite" each have their own concept, featuring spacious designs with a soft and feminine touch. Additionally, every Room is equipped with a private Onsen bath, offering the "Bijin no Yu" (Beauty Bath) sourced from an 800-meter-deep natural spring. Enjoy the smooth and moisturizing effects on your skin anytime, without worrying about others.

Create handmade items with your beloved dog in a region rich in traditional crafts, and enjoy peaceful walks together on quiet slopes. Savor Japanese cuisine made with local ingredients, along with special meals prepared for your dog. Cherished moments here will surely strengthen the bond between you and your furry companion.