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Enjoy soothing, scenic views in a tranquil setting—yet step outside and you are seamlessly connected to Kyoto’s iconic neighborhoods such as Gion, Kawaramachi, and Pontocho in this one-of-a-kind location. Experience a space where the refined aesthetics passed down through the ages since the Heian period blend with The Ritz-Carlton’s renowned hospitality, and savor a sense of relaxation found only here.

A quiet retreat just a 10-minute walk from Hakone-Yumoto Station, "Tamaniwa" is a luxurious Property set on a 2,000-tsubo estate with eight separate villas.The garden, featuring a serene combination of rocks, water, and the clear stream of the Sukumo River, is adorned with seasonal Japanese flowers such as cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, camellias, flowering crabapples, apricots, spireas, azaleas, and crape myrtles, allowing time to flow gently in an unchanged tranquility.Each villa, designed in the Kyoto-style sukiya architecture, consists of three connected Rooms. All Rooms are equipped with private indoor baths that draw from a natural hot spring with beautifying properties, allowing you to fully enjoy the Onsen experience. The panoramic large bath offers stunning views of the Hakone mountain range. After a relaxing soak in the Onsen, savor refined kaiseki cuisine that highlights the quality of seasonal ingredients, served in the comfort of your Room.

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.

Nestled in Higashiyama, a district rich in history and culture and home to many temples and shrines including Kiyomizu-dera and the Kyoto National Museum, Saka Hotel Kyoto sits on a quiet slope away from the bustle of the main streets—so serene you can almost hear the grass rustle. Though a Hotel, it is filled with Japanese functionality and warmth, offering travelers after a busy day a peaceful place to unwind and feel at ease. After a deep sleep wrapped in our carefully selected beds, start your morning slowly with freshly brewed coffee, then head out for an early walk through Higashiyama to discover a side of the town you won’t see during the day. A relaxing bath after your stroll and breakfast will make the start of your new day in Kyoto truly unforgettable.

An Accommodation in Awazu Onsen, founded in Yoro 2 (718). Discovered by the monk Taicho Daishi, its sacred spring still flows today. A nationally registered commemorative garden passed down from Kobori Enshu to Sano Toemon. A group of nationally registered tangible cultural properties, masterfully assembled by temple carpenters without a single nail. Time carried on since the monk Garyo, and handed down through 47 generations as guardians of the waters. In the garden moss, in the temperature of the water, in the cypress beams—1,300 years of time quietly seep through. Spend a night within it, and the rhythms of everyday life gently begin to unwind.

常茂恵 is a Property that embodies the image of Hagi and its castle town. Inside, you can experience the history and culture of Hagi, and in the Room, you can enjoy seafood from the sea in front of Hagi while admiring the Japanese garden in a traditional Japanese setting. Since its establishment in 1925, 常茂恵 has been dedicated to preserving and passing down its values. It aspires to welcome guests with the spirit of Hagi's guesthouse and to be a Property where guests feel at home, saying "I'm back."

Experience the "Hidden Village Property," where you can enjoy time embraced by a rich mountain village, listening to the chirping of birds and the sounds of insects, and observing the flora. At Yufuin's renowned property, "Oyado Nihon no Ashitaba," savor an elegant space that blends the aesthetics of Japan with the beauty of Asia and Europe. Relish it with all five senses and immerse your body in the abundant waters. There, moments of bliss await.

A Place That Sets the Prelude to Your Journey A misty plateau. Mountain ridges standing quietly in the distance. Once, the Shinano Railway ran through here—now it is the prelude to the journey ahead. HACIENDA KARUIZAWA is a small, cabin-like Hotel at the gateway to Karuizawa. Step out of the station and through our door, and time begins to slow. This is a place to pause and catch your breath before you set off. From here, your own unforgettable Karuizawa journey begins.

"Hotel Yura Kyoto Yasaka" offers a serene retreat amidst the bustling streets of Kyoto, perfect for exploring Higashiyama's attractions such as Yasaka Shrine, Kodaiji Temple, and Hanamikoji Street where Maiko gracefully stroll. This warm and tranquil accommodation provides the comfort and peace reminiscent of a traditional Ryokan. All 13 rooms are equipped with private Onsen baths, including options with open-air bath terraces where you can enjoy the breeze of Kyoto. Guests can relax in the cozy lounge to share moments during evenings or breakfast time. For dinner, indulge in culinary experiences at our group hotel "Saka no Hotel Kyoto" or within Gion town.The property also features an artisanal gelateria using ingredients from Kyoto, Awaji Island, and Setouchi regions, as well as a Japanese-style spa. This is your ideal base for freely enjoying walks around Yasaka in Kyoto.

In the first year of Ansei (1854), the founder of our Property, Iwakuniya Sobei, received permission from the magistrate's office to develop the area. He built a bridge over the Momiji River in front of the Property and established a teahouse by the stream as a resting place for travelers. This marked the beginning of "Miyajima no Yado Iwaso." Later, the bustling popularity continued, and the Property officially opened as a Ryokan in the early Meiji period. The main entrance building dates back to 1892 (Meiji 25), and the lobby was constructed during renovations in 1981 (Showa 56). Today, we draw natural Onsen, a rarity on the island, and offer accommodations in the main building, new building, and detached rooms. As a Ryokan nestled within a national park, we strive daily to ensure our guests can relax and enjoy their stay.

The Oriya-style Kyoto townhouse features a distinctive open atrium, majestic beams that evoke a century of history, and a blend of charm and heritage that excites the heart with a sense of openness. Relaxing while gazing at the serene Karesansui garden alongside swaying green bamboo soothes the soul. "This is the destination of the journey." A special property to leisurely enjoy your stay in Kyoto.

THE HIRAMATSU Kyoto was born on Muromachi Street in Nakagyo Ward, the heart of Kyoto—an area dotted with long-established shops and convenient for sightseeing. A traditional Kyoto machiya townhouse, steeped in the city’s history and culture, has been given new value and reborn as an urban luxury Hotel. The Hotel features a kappo restaurant and a restaurant, and offers 29 spacious guest rooms where you can relax despite being in the city center. The design was supervised by Nakamura Sotoji Komuten of Kyoto, renowned in Japan and abroad as a leading workshop for sukiya-style architecture.

The grounds feature a temple approach, a main gate, and stone lanterns, offering a distinctly Kyoto atmosphere throughout.\nJust a 1-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line “Kyoto-Kawaramachi” Station and a 7-minute walk from Keihan Main Line “Gion-Shijo” Station, with the Gion/Higashiyama area as well as Shijo and Pontocho all within walking distance.\nAs a new base for sightseeing, we offer an Accommodation experience that lets you immerse yourself in Kyoto like nowhere else.

A property with the concept of "Wellness and Art." A remarkable fusion of history dating back to the Muromachi period and contemporary art. Enjoy the cultural arts amidst the tranquility of vast nature, along with the blessings of onsen directly from the source and wholesome, body-friendly cuisine.

An auberge nestled in the forest at the foot of the Hira Mountains, close to Lake Biwa. With the themes of “the luxury of doing nothing” and “a secluded Accommodation,” we serve satoyama Italian cuisine born from fresh lake seafood and the rich bounty of the mountains. Set on a 500-tsubo property, we welcome only six parties per day. Each room is spacious and distinctive, created for moments of quiet serenity. In 2023, young chef Takuro Ishizuka—born and raised here at the foot of the Hira Mountains—joined us. Drawing on his experience discovering exceptional ingredients across Japan and blending them with Japanese cuisine and Mediterranean influences, he is now bringing his expression to Shiga.

A breathtaking accommodation at 300m above sea level, nestled in the deep forest of Mount Koryo, offering a panoramic view of Banshu and Himeji. Enjoy healthy local cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients from Himeji, a serene bath with stunning views to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, a private sauna for ultimate relaxation, and an array of activities designed to rejuvenate your senses. For those seeking an extraordinary retreat, we provide a space filled with diverse experiences to enrich your heart and create your own unique stay.

Spacious guest rooms with a Kyoto townhouse-inspired design offer over 36 square meters of space, featuring original beds and bathrooms with separate shower areas to help you unwind after your journey. Our five restaurants serve a variety of delicious cuisines, including Kyoto-style kaiseki, teppanyaki, and Chinese dishes made with carefully selected local ingredients. We also provide a complimentary Shuttle Service near Exit 2 of the Karasuma Oike Subway Station. Just east of the Hotel lies the Kyoto Imperial Palace. To the north are Omotesenke, Urasenke, Mushanokoji Senke tea schools, and Raku family pottery associated with these traditions. A stroll around the Hotel offers glimpses into traditional townhouse lifestyles and centuries-old merchant businesses still thriving today.

Founded in Keio 3 (1867), this Property features a sukiya-style architecture. To pursue the ultimate hospitality, the number of guest rooms was reduced to just three during renovations. While it is a pure Japanese-style building made with Akita cedar in the sukiya style, the reinforced concrete (RC) structure ensures safety and tranquility within the Property. There are no open-air baths in the guest rooms and no elevators in the Property, as it focuses on cuisine and hospitality. Using mainly local ingredients, we offer seasonal delicacies without being bound by tradition. We also pay great attention to tableware, ranging from Kaga maki-e pieces over 100 years old to works by contemporary craft artists, ensuring a visual delight as well. Wi-Fi is available throughout the Property. Allergy-friendly meals are available for even a single guest. Guests under 12 years old are not permitted, allowing you to enjoy a serene adult experience.

Kikushima Residence, located in the Yawata district of Yamanashi Prefecture, proudly selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Countryside Villages. This historic residence, designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property by the Japanese government, offers a serene space with over 150 years of history since the Meiji era. Experience rare materials and furnishings that cannot be replicated even with modern technology. These are not merely exhibits but "living history" that enhances your stay. The keyaki wood main pillar, traditional chests, and household shrines are said to be impossible to recreate today due to their unique materials and craftsmanship—truly worth seeing. The luster of wood polished by countless hands over time and the delicate textures created only through years gone by. Create unforgettable memories through genuine hospitality woven by history itself. Enjoy this extraordinary experience at Kikushima Residence!

The reason this Property continues to be loved is its comfort. With over 90 fresh flower arrangements throughout the facility, a natural wood garden with serene mountains as a borrowed landscape, tatami flooring throughout the entire Property that delights your feet, and complimentary natural drinks blended with herbs available anywhere during your stay, including during meals. The interior design of the Property was crafted by nottuo, who won the prestigious IF DESIGN Award in 2023, featuring solid wood furniture made from natural materials, ceramic tableware created by mid-career artists, and sophisticated items subtly incorporated throughout. The cuisine is a Japanese kaiseki meal that incorporates the nourishing blessings of the San'in and Seto Inland Sea regions, as well as the bounty of the satoyama countryside.