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A Ryokan for adults with over 110 years of history, located on the highlands of the Shigisan National Park, offering majestic mountain views and tranquility. From the guest rooms and the large communal bath on the national park side, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Shigisan. The stunning scenery and fresh air allow you to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and experience an extraordinary moment. Our carefully crafted creative Kaiseki cuisine, infused with Western essence, is meticulously prepared by our head chef using carefully selected seasonal ingredients. We personally visit producers to ensure the quality and passion behind the ingredients. Monthly tasting sessions are held within the team to perfect the seasonal Kaiseki menu. Responding to popular demand, in July 2022, we transformed the large communal bath and guest rooms with open-air baths into Onsen facilities. As an Onsen property, we have further enhanced our offerings. Enjoy the smooth and gentle Onsen waters as many times as you like. Additionally, our property is home to a variety of specialists, which adds to its charm. The master of our property is a "Sake Sommelier," and the proprietress is both a "Vegetable Sommelier" and an "Onsen Sommelier." What is a "Sake Sommelier"? A professional in Japanese sake, often referred to as the 'Sommelier of Sake.' At Kakimotoya, we carefully select local sake from Nara, matching the season and the monthly Kaiseki menu, and offer them with a professional touch. What is a "Vegetable Sommelier"? An expert in selecting vegetables and fruits, understanding their nutrients, and determining the best cooking methods for each ingredient.

A Ryokan embraced by the forest. Enjoy delicious meals, comfortable bedding, and private open-air baths in every room.

Ryokan "Ogoto Onsen Yumotokan" located in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, by the shores of Lake Biwa. Enjoy a tour of the four different onsen within the property, and we offer various accommodation plans and day-use plans. Please relax while gazing at Lake Biwa.

A “restaurant where you can stay”—that is an auberge. Savor carefully crafted cuisine without worrying about the time, then surrender to calm relaxation after your meal. An auberge elevates a meeting with fine food into the very purpose of your journey. Dinner features “French cuisine for all five senses” by Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Executive Chef of Kobe Kitano Hotel. Breakfast is “the world’s best breakfast,” gifted by master chef Bernard Loiseau. An unprecedented journey in Kobe, colored by ultimate gastronomy—just for you.

Deep in Nakijin Village in northern Okinawa Island, where lush subtropical greenery thrives. A sanctuary reached as the trees seem to beckon you in. Away from prying eyes, unwind freely in nature. Enjoy an exceptionally spacious setting with complete freedom and grace. Savor a one-of-a-kind stay—time that belongs only to you. The forest’s greenery and wildlife are quietly waiting to welcome you, too.

Over a thousand years since its opening... "Atsumi Onsen" continues to evoke nostalgia and tranquility of Japan's original landscapes. Mankokuya has preserved the generosity of nature and the culture of Atsumi for over three hundred years since its establishment.

An Onsen Accommodation offering the perfect trio of “great baths, great cuisine, and great views,” with a panoramic outlook over Amanohashidate—one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views. After unwinding in a guest room where Amanohashidate stretches straight across the window, enjoy Amanohashidate Onsen, renowned for leaving skin feeling beautifully smooth. Savor a luxurious escape wrapped in soothing waters to your heart’s content—whether in the forest garden open-air bath (large public bath), the private open-air bath “Genbu-no-Yu” reserved just for you, or a guest room with an open-air bath where you can stretch out and relax in a granite tub. For dinner, delight in kaiseki cuisine featuring fresh local seafood and seasonal flavors from the Sea of Japan throughout the year. From favorites available year-round such as abalone and Tajima beef, to summer specialties like rock oysters and Tango torigai clams, and winter delicacies such as Matsuba crab and yellowtail shabu-shabu—enjoy a vibrant array of dishes showcasing Amanohashidate’s seasonal ingredients to the fullest.No matter how many times you visit or who you travel with, we hope your stay leaves you thinking, “I’m glad we came.” Step away from the bustle of city life and come refresh both body and mind.

Kotobuki-tei is a long-established Ryokan founded in the Meiji era, nestled in the mountains of Yunoyama Onsen. Here, you can enjoy both dining and Onsen in complete privacy with your loved ones—without worrying about anyone else.For dinner, savor a kaiseki course featuring seasonal ingredients from Mie, served either in your Room or a private dining room. Relax in your yukata and take your time enjoying the food and conversation without concern for those around you.There are six private baths to choose from, including fragrant hinoki cypress, warm Shigaraki ware, and atmospheric stone baths. Whether it’s a bath where you can bathe safely with a baby, soak quietly as a couple, or unwind together as a family, you can select the perfect bath to match your travel companion and mood that day.Surrounded by Suigunkaku—an Important Tangible Cultural Property registered by the nation—and a Japanese garden that changes with the seasons, spend peaceful moments here on couples’ trips, family vacations, or special anniversaries.

[Michelin Guide Fukuoka, Saga & Nagasaki 2019 Special Edition: 5-Star (Black) Ryokan] A timeless, dreamlike landscape that embraces the heart A sacred island linking past and present An island resort one hour from Fukuoka—an escape beyond time ＝＝ Gentle wave patterns and floating islets like a karesansui rock garden. Golden hot springs flowing endlessly since ancient times. A sunset theater for that day alone—unscripted and unforgettable. Iki Island, Nagasaki, is a “Small Sanctuary” that refreshes mind and spirit. With heartfelt hospitality, and exquisite cuisine crafted from freshly harvested ingredients, you can reconnect with your true self. A journey you will never forget—woven at this one-of-a-kind small island Accommodation. ＝＝

In the year of the Shikinen Sengu, “Iyashi no Yuyado” Inishie no Yado Ikyu was born in the heart of Ise Jingu’s sacred surroundings. About a 15-minute walk to Naiku. Because of this special location, you can experience a side of Ise found nowhere else—early-morning visits in serene silence and evening worship at dusk, offering an “Oise Mairi” beyond daytime sightseeing. There is also an Ise you can only encounter by staying overnight.

All rooms offer ocean views at this Ryokan with Onsen overlooking the Awaji Sea. The 180-degree panorama outside the window is truly breathtaking. Boasting a variety of rooms with different concepts by floor and a wealth of Plans. This is a highly recommended place for all generations to choose their own way of enjoyment.

A new encounter, a single story. Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku. The story began with an encounter. It was in 1929 (Showa 4) when the first president of Nagano Electric Railway, Tohei Kozu, met Lieutenant Helseth from Norway. This meeting in Kanbayashi brought together European and Japanese cultures, creating an entirely new culture or space. It was a groundbreaking event where the culture of a Western-style Hotel was incorporated into a traditional Japanese-style Ryokan for the first time. Furthermore, this encounter became the prologue to the development of Kanbayashi Onsen and Shiga Kogen, now renowned as one of Japan's leading international resorts.

"Umi no Hotel Shimahana Residence Villa" was born as a villa of Umi no Hotel Shimahana, located in a quiet resort area centered around a yacht harbor on the east coast of Awaji Island, within the Santopia Marina.Among the three villa buildings limited to six groups per day, the Grand Villa building with an Onsen open-air bath is a luxurious space of about 360 square meters that can be exclusively used by just one group of guests. It includes four bedrooms, an open-air bath, a bedrock bath, and a living dining room with a kitchen, all reserved for one group.The Garden Villa building inherits a villa designed by the master of modern Japanese architecture, Kenzo Tange, and has been redesigned by architect Yoshihiro Hashimoto into four guest rooms with Onsen open-air baths.The Glamping Garden & Villa, which had its grand opening in October 2022, offers exclusive use of a two-story villa with an Onsen open-air bath and barrel sauna, as well as a dome-shaped tent for accommodation, all within a site exceeding 900 square meters.Umi no Hotel Shimahana Residence Villa offers a stay that allows you to relax as if you were at home, free from the hassles, just like a sailor visiting a foreign land, dropping anchor and spending a night or two, or like a seabird singing in the sea breeze. We hope you enjoy a carefree holiday.

Matsuba Onsen Taki no Yu in Kaizuka City, Osaka Prefecture. Enjoy the sound of waterfalls and the murmuring of the river while savoring local cuisine. Relax in the natural Radon Onsen and indulge in a blissful moment to soothe both body and mind.

There is nothing around, only the serene scenery of the forest and silence. However, hearing customers naturally say, "I would like to come again," truly makes us happy. We hope you can feel the simple and warm hospitality, fitting for the Michinoku region, and the seasonal tranquility woven into this retreat. Please enjoy a moment of healing in this emotionally rich and quiet setting.

Enjoy a Japanese meal featuring Yamagata beef and seasonal ingredients. A small, nostalgic accommodation where you can relax and feel at ease. The lobby, with its gentle colors, offers a space of soft tranquility.

At "Bettei Yaeno," a property with four rooms located at the foot of Mount Tanigawa in Minakami, quiet moments flow in the detached-style rooms surrounded by greenery. Enjoy a relaxing time while savoring seasonal kaiseki cuisine.

Fufu Nara is a small luxury resort designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma, inheriting the scenic beauty of the ancient capital, Nara. Nara’s profound history and culture are expressed throughout the property, offering a serene space wrapped in the gentle warmth of wood. In every guestroom, enjoy natural Onsen featuring our “Wakan Aromatic Bath,” inspired by Nara’s heritage as the birthplace of traditional medicine. For dining—one of the great pleasures of travel—savor Japanese cuisine or teppanyaki that captures the culture and charm of this region.

Our four distinct types of detached guest rooms all feature private open-air Onsen baths. Nestled among forest trees, this adults-only hideaway invites you to leave the bustle behind and enjoy a truly luxurious escape. Savor exquisite cuisine, a full selection of sleep-enhancing amenities, time to experience nature, culture, and art, and soothing bath facilities and guest rooms designed for pure relaxation. Here you’ll discover a way of spending time unlike everyday life—where the pace feels slower, like a third world shared only with those you truly trust. A deeply comfortable retreat awaits you here.