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A private, whole-house Accommodation created by fully renovating a Showa-era home at Uno Port—the gateway to Okayama Prefecture—where ferries come and go to the Setouchi islands where everyday life and art intertwine, such as Naoshima and Teshima. What you’ll find here is a way of spending time that extends naturally from life in a seaside town: time to receive shifting light and passing breezes with your whole body, like a vessel. Interpreting Setouchi and Uno in our own way, we have composed an introspective space through custom-built furniture, antiques, music, and books. This is an in-town retreat—not for showing off to others, but for reconsidering your connection with yourself and the place, and for letting sensory, poetic feelings quietly mature.In other words, this is not a luxury Facility: there are no lavish meals or staffed services. There is no TV in the Room. And because we have preserved the structure of a Showa-era house, it may be somewhat less comfortable or insulated than modern homes. There is no breathtaking ocean view.We would be glad if you choose this place as somewhere to spend cradle-like hours—soaking in the afterglow of your journey, or resting right in its midst.

A 65-year-old traditional Japanese house has been renovated into a private resort, Chikusen, blending the beauty and warmth of Japanese aesthetics. The Japanese garden, viewable from the rooms and bath, features bamboo and plum trees that provide a serene atmosphere. Located within walking distance of Atami's popular shopping streets, you can enjoy both sightseeing and relaxing time at this accommodation to the fullest.

Miyama Village Arita Residence is a private whole-house Accommodation limited to one group per day, located in “Kyoto Miyama,” where Japan’s timeless rural scenery still remains, about a 1.5-hour drive from central Kyoto City. Stay in a historic traditional farmhouse carefully restored by master temple carpenters, exclusively for one group per day. Inside, high ceilings with exposed beams create an airy, open space, while the seasonal mountain views beyond the windows invite you to forget the city bustle and enjoy truly exceptional moments. In a beautifully renovated earthen storehouse, guests can also enjoy an exclusive private sauna for a deeply relaxing and restorative experience. With space for up to 14 guests—perfect for families or groups of friends—enjoy an unforgettable stay at Arita Residence.

- A fully private, entire-home rental. All to yourself—150 m² of spacious comfort. Enjoy your time freely and to the fullest.- A second home that welcomes you back with “I’m home.” Equipped with a refrigerator, kitchen, and washing machine—everything you need to stay as if you live here, whether as a second home or a vacation house.- The perfect base for Kamakura sightseeing and hiking A 3-minute walk to the Ten-en Hiking Course entrance and an 8-minute walk to Kamakura-gu Shrine. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and Komachi Street are also within walking distance. Sightseeing or the outdoors—everything is close at hand.- Japanese charm and traditional warmth, with modern convenience A garden pond framed by seasonal trees and flowers. An atmospheric corridor inspired by Kamakura’s backstreets. A bath overlooking the rear garden. This carefully designed residence blends Kamakura’s Japanese ambiance and the gentle character of a traditional house with today’s comforts.

A stay to reset your senses between the sea and the forest. This private design villa stands in a quiet location away from the village, just a 3-minute walk to a natural white-sand beach.There are no flashy Facilities or excessive staging. Only carefully selected, high-quality materials and a stillness that lets you unwind.Pick seasonal vegetables and herbs from the garden plot and cook in the kitchen. Wake to birdsong in the morning, then head out for an evening walk to the hills or the sea.During your stay, the owner will support you as your concierge, and we can also suggest nature tours with a dedicated guide. An adults-only hideaway that nourishes both sensibility and intellect—an authentic way to experience Amami Oshima.

Quietly nestled in Miyanoshita, Hakone, “SHIKI -HAKONE-” is an exclusive private villa designed by Shio Architectural Design Office, where nature and architecture coexist in harmony. From every window, you can feel Hakone’s rich four seasons up close, as the ever-changing scenery brings vivid color to everyday life. Leave the city behind and enjoy a refined daily life, as if living alongside Hakone’s nature. A serene space created with carefully selected materials such as solid wood, stone, and ceramics. In our signature private spa Facility, enjoy Waphyto amenities and ReFa equipment for a blissful self-care experience that deeply relaxes both body and mind. In this place where aesthetic sensibility is present in every detail, spend a rich moment with your loved ones—sharpening all five senses.

Enishi Miyama Kagetsu, set amid the timeless rural scenery of Miyama, Kyoto, is a one-of-a-kind detached Accommodation where the beauty of a traditional thatched roof harmonizes with modern refinement. Surrender to the breeze and unwind completely in a truly restorative retreat.A serene bedroom and a pristine cypress-scented bathroom create an atmosphere of quiet elegance. The interiors blend seamlessly with the view beyond the windows, offering a soothing space that sharpens the senses. A private sauna opening onto the garden and a semi-open-air bath featuring a Shigaraki-ware tub provide an exceptional setting to reset body and mind in nature. Surrounded by fragrant hinoki and crisp outdoor air, enjoy an indulgent moment that refreshes all five senses. Embraced by Miyama’s stillness, we promise a graceful stay that brings you back to yourself.

New Tradition Hotel Kanazawa is a private, one-group-per-day art Hotel created by restoring a century-old machiya townhouse with contemporary design, quietly located in the heart of Kanazawa’s Higashi Chaya District.Its concept is “Tradition, Renewed.” Using local materials such as Noto washi paper, the space reinterprets Japanese architecture in a modern way and features works by two next-generation craftspeople with roots in Ishikawa—offering a stay you can experience only here.At this Accommodation, you can enjoy a tea ceremony moment by whisking matcha yourself in your room. Boiling water, preparing the tea, and savoring the lingering finish transforms Kanazawa culture from something you simply “see” into something you truly “experience.”Perfectly located for exploring on foot, yet once inside the door you’ll find the quiet depth unique to a machiya townhouse—ideal for a private stay for up to five guests.

About a 15-minute drive from Hida Takayama’s historic old town. This small Accommodation sits quietly in a rural satoyama village at the gateway to Chubu Sangaku National Park. JINEN, meaning “nature,” reflects an ancient Japanese view of nature: “to become as it naturally is.” Rather than forcing change, we live alongside nature within its flow. This is a place where you can experience the sensibility of satoyama life. Inside, you’ll find dining chairs crafted by local workshops and brushed cedar flooring, among many details that showcase Hida craftsmanship and the warmth of wood throughout. In this setting where nature and daily life are in harmony, please spend your time here just as you wish.

A newly built, private whole-house Accommodation opened in March 2026 on the banks of the Takase River, just a short distance from Kyoto Station. You can reserve the entire 120 m², two-story 4LDK home exclusively for one group per day.The Accommodation is located in Kikuhama, nestled between the Kamo River and the Takase River. This historic neighborhood once flourished as the Gojo red-light district, and traces of Kyoto’s old geisha quarters remain quietly among streets where everyday life continues.While it offers easy access to major sightseeing spots, excellent local favorites are scattered within walking distance. Start your morning at a small in-house roastery café just 30 seconds away. A 3-minute walk brings you to “Sauna no Umeyu,” a sento heated with firewood—bath tickets are provided as a perk during your stay. In 7 minutes on foot, you’ll find a wine bar open from morning and a renowned handmade soba shop that draws long lines. Simply walking this neighborhood reveals a side of Kyoto you can’t experience through sightseeing alone.Inside, enjoy a living room overlooking the gentle flow of the Takase River, a hinoki bath, and a small courtyard garden. Relax at your own pace while taking in seasonal flowers and greenery throughout the year. There are bedrooms on both the first and second floors, accommodating up to 7 guests. The kitchen is fully equipped with an IH cooktop, dishwasher, rice cooker, and more. All beverages are complimentary throughout your stay.The name “Ko” carries our wish that time here will soften even a hardened heart—like turning soil with a hoe—and bring quiet restoration. Please spend several unhurried days at Ko and become part of this neighborhood like a regular.

A private, whole-house rental Accommodation limited to one group per day, “Yotsuki,” is located near Nijo Castle—built by Tokugawa Ieyasu—and the covered shopping arcade “Kyoto Sanjo-kai Shopping Street,” lined with around 180 shops. This fully private machiya townhouse stay is adorned with motifs inspired by the shining moon of the four seasons. With gardenia-colored plaster walls that blend into the stone-paved alley, lattice windows, and traditional ichimonji roof tiles, it offers an authentic Kyoto machiya atmosphere. Featuring a living room facing a small courtyard garden, a lounge filled with light through latticework, a bathroom with a hinoki cypress bath, and a kitchen for self-catering, it comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests. For an elevated stay in Kyoto—where you can experience its history and everyday culture up close—choose the machiya Accommodation “Yotsuki.”

Escape the everyday bustle and be embraced by a forest with views of Mt. Fuji— HOTEL SEION FUJI is a fully private Resort Hotel, limited to one group per day, quietly nestled in the woods by Lake Yamanaka.The name comes from “Seion,” meaning tranquility. This Japanese-modern residence was born from a rare location where no man-made structures—such as power lines—enter your view. Enjoy a roof balcony with a courtyard garden and ceilings up to 5 meters high, an indoor bath, open-air bath, and authentic sauna fed by spring water from the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji, and two bedrooms: KURO and SHIRO. From the rooftop, you can take in views of Mt. Fuji.Accommodating up to 8 guests, savor peaceful moments undisturbed—until your heart is content.

Set on a spacious 350-tsubo property surrounded by sea and mountains, this retreat offers a quiet, gentle pace of time. Featuring charred cedar and natural materials, the space blends traditional beauty with modern comfort in a refined design. Limited to one group per day, you’ll enjoy complete privacy—unwind away from the city as you listen to birdsong, feel the ocean breeze, and gaze up at a sky full of stars. The Atsumi Peninsula also offers unforgettable nature experiences such as surfing, fishing, cycling, and hands-on farming. Spend a free and truly special time here with those who matter most.

This serene space features a single-story home of about 70 m² with a loft, harmonizing Japanese aesthetics, natural materials, and modern design. It accommodates up to 6 guests, making it ideal for trips with family or friends. On the approximately 50 m² wooden deck, enjoy forest bathing, reading, yoga, and moments that let you feel the changing seasons up close. A bus stop is a 10-minute walk away, offering convenient access for sightseeing in Hakone.

While you can feel the lively atmosphere of this popular sightseeing area close by, step inside and a calm, unhurried time awaits.Danrantei was created as a place to gather around the table with your loved ones, share stories, and truly unwind.With a spacious living room, dining area, kitchen, and a sauna, you can relax and enjoy your stay with family or friends.Enjoy a special day in Arashiyama, Kyoto.

An extraordinary retreat in a protected nature reserve within a national park where new construction is no longer permitted. Enjoy an open, sea-embracing sense of freedom, architecture that blends indoors and outdoors, and an open-air bath that melts into the West Coast—home to sunsets often called the best in Japan. Ever-changing panoramic views bring a vibrant rhythm to your stay. Wake to birdsong, listen closely to the wind, and spend evenings wrapped in the glow of sunset beneath a sky full of stars. In serene harmony with nature, savor a truly refined escape.

“MUSUBI_Hakone” is a carefully renovated traditional Japanese home built in 1973, preserving original features such as exposed beams, an engawa veranda, and a stone bath while adding modern comfort. Enjoy a living room with seasonal views, a wood deck that opens to the garden, and a stone bath that feels like an open-air soak. About 90 minutes by car from central Tokyo—escape the everyday and unwind in quiet Hakone with someone special.

KAIDO is a place where modern guests can break free from the ties of everyday life and rediscover their true selves—space to simply be. Just as the pioneers once opened up the land and built the city of Sapporo.Hotel to Live,Room to BreatheA distinctive four-story residence with only four guest rooms—one per floor—each inspired by a theme: Earth, Stone, Wood, and Sky. The name “KAIDO,” meaning “to open,” reflects a story of opening space and pioneering new ground, brought to life consistently from concept through interior design.Earth, Stone, Wood, and Sky—the four elements that shape the land—are elevated into four unique worlds, one exclusive room per floor.

The Higashiyama area, a short distance from the Hotel, offers breathtaking scenery harmonized with architecture and landscapes. Notably, "Kiyomizu Temple" and "Kodaiji Temple" are highly recommended. You can also walk from the Hotel to Kyoto's famous attractions such as Yasaka Shrine and Chion-in Temple.

Kyoto, a city where 1,200 years of tradition and culture harmonize with a fresh sense of modernity. With its profound charm, it is a place that visitors from both Japan and abroad find themselves returning to time and again. Karasuma Kyoto Hotel is highly regarded for its convenient location for city sightseeing, reasonable prices, and the heartfelt service of the "Kyoto Hotel Group." It serves as an ideal base for sightseeing, business, or gatherings in Kyoto. Hearing our guests say "I will come back here again" brings us the greatest joy. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.