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竹泉荘 CHIKUSENSO ONSEN is a Resort Hotel with 30 Rooms located 2 hours by bullet train from Tokyo, nestled in a 20,000-tsubo national park at the foot of Mount Zao.

Limited to three groups of guests per day, Sato-yama Auberge Maki no Oto. Located in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, near Gokayama, famous for its World Heritage Gassho-zukuri architecture. With convenient access, just a 5-minute drive from Fukumi IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway, you can visit Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, and Takayama.

-- Established in 1899, a long-standing Ryokan with temple- and shrine-style architecture, standing proudly within the scenic Nara Park --Nara still preserves the charm of the ancient capital throughout the city.Shikitei is located right beside the torii gate at the entrance to Nara Park, where you can truly feel the spirit of Nara.Since its founding, it has been renovated five times, and its temple- and shrine-style building blends seamlessly into the surrounding scenery,creating a calm, hidden-retreat atmosphere.

Beppu Showa-en was established in the first year of the Showa era, located in Minami-Tateishi, Beppu City, with 30 guest rooms and a garden. Later, in the third year of the Heisei era, it was relocated to its current site, which was once a thriving gold mine and the former villa site of Shirakawa-kyo. The garden from that time remains intact, and the 6,000-tsubo property includes 11 buildings with detached guest rooms and high-quality onsen sourced from gold veins, still serving long-time patrons as a regular accommodation.

Kyoto has the term "ho-kko-ri." After a busy day's work, enjoying carefully brewed tea while saying "ho-kko-ri" expresses a feeling of relaxation. Gion Shinmonso strives daily to be a "ho-kko-ri" Property where guests can relieve their travel fatigue. We look forward to welcoming you.

No excessive service or interference. Enjoy a relaxing time amidst the great nature of Oku Yufuin. Oku Yado Musouan.

Awara Onsen “Traditional Ryokan Warmth Haiya” stays true to the essence of hospitality, featuring an entrance recreated by master temple carpenters to reflect the original doorway from its founding in 1884, a large public bath where you can enjoy free ganbanyoku (hot-stone spa)—the only one in Awara Onsen—along with a newly added garden sauna and cuisine showcasing the finest flavors of Fukui and Awara. With deep respect for history and warmth, our guiding principle is to create an Accommodation that is kind to people. In the comforting atmosphere of a traditional Ryokan that feels like coming home, enjoy a soothing time for both body and mind—experience the hospitality of Awara Onsen “Haiya.”

Approximately 90 minutes from the city center. A small property with 8 rooms located on the shores of Oarai Beach, rooted in the coastal resort culture of the Enlightenment era. The interior is modern yet filled with the warmth of wood, and the guest rooms are designed in a villa style with seaside verandas. Enjoy simple countryside cuisine and local sake at the seaside dining table, relax in the seaside hot spring bath surrounded by the sound of waves, read peacefully in the library, or stroll along the coast of Oarai Prefectural Natural Park, offering the "luxury of simplicity" not found in urban society.

A 5-minute walk to Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka. Kodaiji Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple are also nearby, making this an exceptionally convenient location for exploring Kyoto. Thanks to the traditional Kyoto machiya layout that extends deep into the property, once you step inside, a quiet space unfolds where you can forget the bustle outside. Please enjoy a truly Kyoto-inspired stay at Kyokoyado Yasaka Yutone.

*The renewal of all restaurants—undertaken to provide a more comfortable setting and a truly special experience—is now complete. We look forward to welcoming you with renewed charm.The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa is a luxury golf and spa resort set on a hilltop overlooking the East China Sea, surrounded by the magnificent subtropical greenery of Yanbaru in northern Okinawa. Step inside and you’ll find a soothing space where gentle breezes flow through the lobby and the iconic water garden glows quietly, inviting you to feel Okinawa’s light and air.All 97 guest rooms, renovated by the end of 2024, incorporate traditional techniques and dyes such as Ryukyu plasterwork and Ryukyu indigo. Soft tones inspired by “Yanbaru Green” and “Nago Blue” define the design. Beyond your window lie the lush greens of Yanbaru, the fairways of the renowned Kanehide Kise Country Club, and—farther out—the emerald waters of Nago Bay. In harmony with nature and serene views, enjoy time that flows at an unhurried pace.Within Hotel grounds, you’ll find Italian cuisine, teppanyaki, Okinawan dining, as well as a lobby lounge & bar. Each venue showcases distinctive local ingredients in innovative dishes found only here.Pass through the bamboo tunnel on Hotel grounds to enter another world—calm and inviting. Beyond subtropical gardens traced by a gentle stream stands our spa pavilion themed around “harmony with nature.” Through treatments and healing rituals using ingredients unique to Okinawa, you can experience its blessings with your whole body.This soothing sanctuary wrapped in wind and light—along with tranquil scenery and time that moves slowly—is part of what makes this destination so special. Discover an unparalleled luxury Ryukyu retreat devoted to total wellness, where nature’s power restores both body and mind.*

Small Luxury Kyoto Ishibe Koji Ryugin opened in Ishibe Koji, adjacent to Kodaiji, with the concept of a small, high-quality Property. With a relaxing space that combines the traditional appearance of Machiya and modern design, and a location that exudes the charm of the ancient capital, we believe guests will experience the authentic Kyoto.

"Flower" is described in the "Kaden-sho" as the essence of art that evokes emotion in the viewer and makes them want to return. When people encounter something unexpected, they are surprised and moved. Even if the appearance is modest, the subtle and thoughtful effort to inspire emotion in others is considered the true essence of "hidden beauty is the flower."Our Property embraces a part of the teachings from the "Kaden-sho" as our philosophy of hospitality and way of being. With this in mind, we have named our establishment "Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Kaden-sho." We strive daily to provide our guests with moments of joy and inspiration.

Featuring a stylish and modern design, the Hotel offers a sophisticated atmosphere with elegant interiors and art pieces throughout, creating an extraordinary space. The Hotel includes five restaurants, including the main dining area, offering a wide range of Japanese and Western cuisine from breakfast to dinner. Additionally, a variety of drinks and light meals are available, allowing you to enjoy luxurious restaurant-quality dining while relaxing in your Room.

Enjoy an all-inclusive stay with complimentary access to the newly opened lounge and free drinks at dinner. A softly welcoming Accommodation filled with delights that women will love.All guest rooms have been renewed as “tatami bed rooms,” blending Japanese charm with modern comfort to create spaces everyone can enjoy in their own way.Like a bamboo basket, carefully woven strand by strand—gentle and supple.Relax as you please in our soothing “Bamboo Basket Retreat” space.

Ureshino Onsen, cherished as a post town since the Edo period. Wataiya Bessou originated from a rest house used by the Shimazu Satsuma clan traveling along the Nagasaki road. Today, Wataiya Bessou is situated on a spacious 30,000-tsubo property along the gently flowing Ureshino River. Enjoy creating delightful memories with family and friends or spending special moments with your partner in this extraordinary space spanning the river.

Auberge Hanaki is a culinary Ryokan located in Izu-Ito Onsen, exclusively accommodating two groups per day. The Japanese-modern space, blending traditional and contemporary styles, offers a soothing retreat. There are only two rooms, each featuring an ancient hinoki wood bath. This is a small auberge situated along a tranquil riverside.

Located in the bustling area of Kokura, Kitakyushu, Hotel New Tagawa Kokura is an art hotel featuring a traditional Japanese strolling garden, offering a serene atmosphere as if time has stood still. Experience a relaxing space where Japanese and European elegance harmoniously blend, and enjoy our warm hospitality.

"Ryokan Kokoro no Ma" is a ryokan where you can experience the nature of Minami Aso, tranquility, and the slow flow of time.

"Amidst the Forest, a World for Two" Kaze no Mori is nestled within a vast 5,500-tsubo forest, featuring only 11 secluded villas, a lounge, and private saunas. Guests are escorted from the main building to their rooms via cart service driven by a personal butler. Each room harmonizes modern Japanese design with the beauty of nature, where large windows invite in gentle seasonal light and breezes. At the private "Kagami Sauna," enjoy moments of relaxation in a reclining sauna while gazing out at the cypress forest. Savor exquisite fusion cuisine crafted with Saga beef and fresh local vegetables. Embrace this serene retreat surrounded by nature and indulge in an exclusive escape for just the two of you—rejuvenating both body and soul at your own pace.

"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.