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Surrounded by the nature of Higashiyama, the Gion area is one of Kyoto's most popular tourist destinations. Within walking distance to the World Heritage site Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Hanamikoji Street, where you can see Maiko passing by. Just a 10-minute shuttle bus ride from Kyoto Station, with free daily service, you can fully enjoy your trip to Kyoto, whether for sightseeing or business. The Hotel also features a large public bath to soothe your travel fatigue. Relax in a serene Japanese-modern space. The women's bath is equipped with a powder room. For dining, we offer Kyoto-style tempura by "Yasaka Endo," a long-loved establishment in Gion, as well as original Hotel menu options.

Kanazawa, where traces of the old castle town remain, has nurtured a distinctive sense of beauty through craftsmanship, tea culture, and its elegant streetscapes. Shirama is a private villa-style Accommodation limited to one group per day—an entire house reserved exclusively for you—modernly reinterpreting traditional Japanese materials and architectural styles through Zen philosophy and contemporary sensibilities. Surrounded by crafts, art, and the beauty of reclaimed wood, the space feels like your own private gallery. Savor the interplay of light and shadow, negative space, and the character of each material as you enjoy a quiet stay embraced by Kanazawa’s culture and aesthetics. Inside, carefully selected furniture and art pieces from Japan and abroad create an atmosphere where refined beauty coexists with calm comfort. Whether spending time in stillness with your thoughts or sharing conversations with family and loved ones, you’ll rediscover the breathing room in your heart that everyday life often leaves behind. Enjoy a special stay that offers both convenience and serenity—just a short distance from Kanazawa Station.

“Kaze no Sawa,” nestled in the satoyama countryside of Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture, is a one-party-per-day Accommodation renovated from a 200-year-old Registered Tangible Cultural Property. As a “chef’s Accommodation” run by an owner-chef, we welcome one group at a time as a couple, offering an immersive stay that becomes an experience in itself.Here, everything—from sourcing ingredients and preparation to setting the space—is done by our own hands. For this reason, we intentionally limit our opening days and value the time to engage sincerely with each stay.Centered around the thatched-roof main house, a tea room, meditation room, and art exhibition spaces are scattered across the grounds. Spanning over 5,000 tsubo (approx. 16,500 m²), the property is surrounded by seasonal nature throughout the year. In this tranquil setting, you can enjoy a quiet escape from everyday life.Dinner features a course menu made with seasonal ingredients personally selected by the chef through visits to farms and fishing ports and direct connections with producers. Each dish expresses the blessings of Tohoku—of that day and that place.Enjoy an exceptional stay where nature, culture, and cuisine resonate together—within a space that preserves the character of this cultural heritage building while offering modern comfort.

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO is a five-star luxury Hotel built on a site connected to the Mitsui family, overlooking Nijo Castle in Kyoto.Inspired by the Japanese tea house tradition of welcoming and entertaining cherished guests, all 160 rooms are crafted with carefully selected natural materials and exceptional artisanal techniques.Restaurants and bars—offering innovative Kyoto French cuisine, Italian dishes, and more—are arranged around the garden, providing a fulfilling time alongside seasonal scenery.The property also features a SPA area where you can enjoy natural Onsen water that springs up on-site, delivering a comfortable stay through refined, tranquil spaces and warm hospitality.Awarded the highest rating of Three MICHELIN Keys in the “MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection 2026” for three consecutive years.Selected as a Five-Star Hotel for five consecutive years in the “Forbes Travel Guide 2025,” and also awarded Five Stars in the spa category.

A Kyoto dining and Accommodation experience in Kikusui, renewed through heritage and evolution This space has been reborn by preserving the value and atmosphere built over time while embracing evolution suited to the present day. Through “Refurbish”—not mere “restoration,” but a thoughtful renewal that retains what already exists, refines it, and makes it new—we have introduced fresh approaches that significantly reshape the image of Kikusui. For example, while rooted in Japanese aesthetics, the space has been redesigned so you can enjoy it without removing your shoes. We have also added a wood deck where you can do more than simply view the garden—spend time feeling at one with its greenery. Even as it changes, we have created a dining and Accommodation setting where you can savor Kyoto’s distinctive charm. Enjoy a luxurious stay as modern art and interiors blend with traditional Japanese design, revealing subtle beauty and refined character throughout.

Pass through the charming gate and stroll along the stone path to reach a hot-spring Accommodation where Japanese ambiance and nature blend in harmony. Within the grounds are a traditional Noh theater and a thatched-roof tea house, while the garden features two ponds connected by small waterfalls, along with historic designated tangible cultural properties, including heritage sites and stone monuments. Step inside, and you will soon forget the noise of everyday life and the bustle outside...

Osaka Shitaderamachi is a unique temple town area in Japan, home to approximately 80 temples and shrines. Enjoy your stay while experiencing activities such as zazen meditation, sutra copying, or Buddha image tracing. Relax and unwind in the serene and traditional atmosphere of this temple town, all while being in the heart of Osaka City.

"Tobira," an intriguing name that evokes mystery, brings to mind phrases like "The Door of Truth" or "The Door of Beauty." Nestled in the untouched embrace of mountains and the Usukawa Valley, Tobira Onsen lies beyond Tobira Pass, as if hiding life's happiness. Located southeast of Matsumoto City, it sits at an elevation of approximately 1,050 meters.In spring, vibrant red azaleas bloom amidst lush greenery, reflecting the simplicity and sincerity of human nature.During summer, visitors seeking cool retreats or hiking adventures to Utsukushigahara and Mount Hachibuse bring a lively atmosphere to the tranquil valley. Yet even then, quiet rooms with refreshing breezes attract those who come for peaceful reading.Autumn transforms the mountains into a fiery display of crimson leaves—an enchanting scene reminiscent of Bonnard's paintings. I also cherish winter in Tobira. Resting by a kotatsu after reading for hours while listening to the gentle sound of mountain streams creates moments where distant murmurs or songs seem almost real—a delightful illusion.Though I do not drink alcohol myself, I imagine that sharing sake with close friends around a kotatsu during winter at Tobira Onsen must be extraordinary. Tobira is a haven for hardworking individuals and their families—a place for warmth and joyful gatherings. It remains untouched by those who view Onsen merely as places for indulgence without deeper appreciation.

A serene retreat defined by generous space and quiet. Stay amid décor that harmonizes with nature and experience Kyoto’s living sense of beauty.In Kyoto’s Okazaki district—where culture and tranquility are part of everyday life—Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei offers a stay that lets you encounter Kyoto aesthetics alive in the present, embraced by calm and open space.Okazaki is a cultural area dotted with temples and shrines such as Ginkaku-ji, Nanzen-ji, and Heian Shrine, as well as the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.The refined sensibilities passed down through generations still quietly live on in daily life here.Listen to the gentle sound of water along the Lake Biwa Canal and the Philosopher’s Path, and enjoy moments of clarity within the stillness that fills nearby temples. Each visit reveals a new expression of seasonal beauty in the garden.Located next to Shinshu Otani-ha Okazaki Betsuin (Higashi Honganji Okazaki Betsuin), said to be on the site of Saint Shinran’s former hermitage, this setting lets you feel close to its historic main hall and the lush nature of its grounds.Of 60 rooms in total, 8 are suites with balconies—offering relaxing moments alongside scenery unique to Okazaki.Throughout the Hotel, works by “GO ON,” a project unit formed by six successors carrying on Kyoto’s traditional crafts, are featured throughout—inviting you to sense Kyoto aesthetics alive today where heritage and innovation intersect.On the first floor restaurant, enjoy innovative French cuisine inspired by Kyoto’s seasons while overlooking the garden.

"NIWA," located just a 3-minute walk from JR Yokosuka Line's Kitakamakura Station, is a locally integrated area popular as a sightseeing spot in Kamakura, featuring a tranquil atmosphere, beautiful temples, shops, and restaurants. The building combines traditional sukiya architecture with modern Japanese elements, offering a relaxing stay and happy moments with family and friends. The host proposes Plans and supports a comfortable stay.

The Higashiyama area in Kyoto, known for its elegance, is home to many famous landmarks such as Heian Shrine and Nanzen-ji Temple. Surrounded by lush greenery, it offers a serene retreat from the city. In this tranquil setting, "Higashiyama Shikikaboku," a small luxury Hotel with only 8 rooms, has opened under the concept of "a Hotel envisioned by Kyoto locals." Each room reflects the meticulous comfort envisioned by its female owner, who is also an interior designer. Furnished with antiques and Qing dynasty furniture, all 8 uniquely designed rooms feature custom-made beds that embrace you in comfort and soft-touch linens. Immerse yourself in the seasonal beauty of Kyoto and enjoy your own private "Kyoto villa" to your heart's content.

Senbon Matsubara, the most scenic spot along the Tokaido, captivated countless artists and literary masters from the Meiji through Showa eras. In one corner stands a Japanese-style building created from the vision of a tea devotee who dreamed of hosting a grand tea gathering for 1,000 guests. Marking its 110th anniversary in 2023, it was relaunched as a project to pass Numazu’s treasured cultural asset on to future generations, and has been reborn as a restaurant serving course-style Chinese cuisine reminiscent of traditional tea kaiseki. Adjacent on an approximately 3,000-tsubo estate is an Accommodation that feels like a private residence, with eight guest rooms designed by architect Akira Watanabe. Blending seamlessly with the garden scenery spread out below, it invites you to slow down and savor the gentle flow of time.Japanese and Western, classic and modern.Enjoy an incomparable hidden retreat where contrasting elements come together in perfect harmony.

These are Zen words. The concept of Modern Ryokan kishi-ke offers a new travel style in Kamakura. A journey to feel sufficiency, traveling as if living in Japan. Not just sightseeing, dining, and sleeping, but experiencing local culture, interacting with people, and living like a resident. A journey to experience sufficiency.

Enjoy a relaxing and peaceful time at Yagyu no Sho in Shuzenji, the oldest Onsen town in Izu. Based on the spirit of Bushido, Yagyu no Sho's hospitality strives daily to provide a serene and elegant atmosphere without any sense of stiffness.

A thatched-roof property nestled in the traditional Japanese landscape where sasayuri flowers bloom. Terraced rice fields sway in the wind. The sky is vividly colored. Before you unfolds the life of Japan. Feel the nature and tradition, listen to the whispers of the four seasons, and take a moment to reflect on yourself.

A 10-minute walk from the Asakura Clan Ruins, this property sits in a quiet valley embraced by the rural scenery of Ichijodani. While preserving the kura’s signature high ceilings and solid, dignified atmosphere, the interior has been completely renewed. Enjoy underfloor heating, a projector and sound system, an indoor bath, and an open-air bath with views of the starry sky and the ridgelines of the surrounding mountains. Outside your window lies a Kyoto-style garden of about 260 tsubo (approx. 860 m²), lovingly maintained since the building was first constructed. At night, the garden and pond are illuminated, creating an enchanting scene. Rooted in Echizen’s nature and Zen aesthetics, this is an extraordinary stay where you can experience Fukui with all five senses.20 minutes by car from Fukui Station; 10 minutes from Fukui IC.

At the foot of Mount Koya, where the World Cultural Heritage "Niutsuhime Shrine" is located, lies the mountain village of Amano, blessed with the natural beauty of the four seasons.

Nazuna Kyoto Nishi Honganji is an Accommodation located just a short walk from Nishi Honganji Temple. In the first-floor lobby, a karesansui rock garden supervised by contemporary garden designer Chiaki Shigemori welcomes guests with the serene beauty of white sand, stones, and moss.Some guest rooms feature open-air or semi-open-air baths inspired by the rock garden, allowing you to soak and enjoy time in harmony with nature. In a space that blends Kyoto’s spirituality with modern aesthetics, savor a stay embraced by tranquility and openness.