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In the late Sengoku period, Nagahama flourished as a castle town founded by Hashiba (Toyotomi) Hideyoshi. Located beside Hoko Park (Nagahama Castle) on the shores of Lake Biwa, “Hamakozuki” is an Onsen fine-dining Ryokan. Kohoku and Nagahama still preserve much of the culture and romance of the Sengoku era. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Biwa from Taiko Onsen and savor our refined cuisine.

Yuno-yado Joetsukan is a five-room Ryokan nestled along the Tone River. We offer high-quality service and heartfelt hospitality, including free-flowing hot spring water direct from the source, kaiseki cuisine served course by course, and magnificent views from your room. Enjoy sommelier-selected wines and local sake, and at our private on-site café “Ume no Mitsu,” we also serve body-friendly handmade sweets such as gateau chocolate. The nature surrounding our Ryokan changes day by day—fresh greenery, wild fireflies, autumn leaves, and snowy landscapes—so please savor the scenery, sounds, and breeze with someone special.

At Ryotei Murakami, Esashi, a town with the oldest history in Hokkaido, you can enjoy Onsen from natural sources, meals utilizing rich ingredients, and relaxing time in 7 independent guest rooms. The area around the Property includes the Sea of Japan, Kamome Island, the Kaiyomaru ship, the marina, and the historic street, where you can encounter nature and history.

■ Set amid pristine nature and timeless history, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage setting. ■ A rich variety of fish landed at the Kii-Nagashima Fishing Port. At our Hotel restaurant—like a small fish market—you can choose the fish for today’s meal yourself. ■ The stone-paved Kumano Kodo, which has carried people’s prayers since ancient times. Our own natural hot spring, “Kihoku Sennen Onsen,” named with the wish that it will endure for a thousand years to come, offers a smooth and soothing bathing experience. These three charms come together to embrace you in a calm moment—like waves gently repeating their rhythm.

■Renewed in April 2023■ The [Infinity Pool Area], where you can enjoy a "panoramic view" of Nagasaki's cityscape and the night view of Mount Inasa, has been renewed. Enjoy the "heated pool" comfortably, unaffected by the season or temperature. Furthermore, the [Tower Suite] has been upgraded with features such as a "newly added terrace," offering an even higher level of stay. As a "corner Room" in a "detached building," you can experience an even more private and exclusive space. Additionally, all guest Rooms offer ocean views, allowing you to take in the night view of Nagasaki, selected as one of the New World's Top Three Night Views. By eliminating unnecessary decorations and adopting a simple design, guests can feel the nature of Nagasaki and enjoy a truly luxurious moment.

Throughout your stay, we aim to offer more than relaxation—an experience that helps you and your loved ones become more beautiful. Drawing on the power of nature—local ingredients, Onsen, and our two gardens—we create moments that nurture beauty. Beauty takes many forms: outward qualities such as firmer skin, shinier hair, and a lifted appearance, as well as inner wellness such as detoxification, peace of mind, and renewed intellectual curiosity. Stroll through our two gardens and enjoy seasonal flowers and dappled sunlight—unwind your mind while giving your body a pleasant sense of exertion. Revitalize your skin, hair, and spirit with the renowned Okunetsukawa hot spring waters flowing directly from our private source, along with our in-house bath amenities “Yumoribito.” Savor carefully selected Izu seafood and the region’s distinctive mountain vegetables grown across its varied elevations. Enjoy gastronomic cuisine that delights both eye and palate, bringing energy to body and soul. As the journey lingers in memory, so does a sense of beauty in both mind and body. We invite you to experience it for yourself.

A Resort Hotel nestled in a quiet villa area, just one street off the main road of Karuizawa. Enjoy the soothing sounds of wild birds and take a stroll through the larch forest tunnel to fully experience Karuizawa. Hotel Marroad Karuizawa offers this prime location while being only a 10-minute walk from the station, making it highly convenient for sightseeing in Karuizawa.

A sky-high Hotel in Izu, wrapped in an overwhelming coolness up to 9°C lower than central Tokyo and closer to the stars than anywhere else in the region. Enjoy blissful bathing that lets you forget everyday life in our spectacular large public bath with panoramic views—Sagami Bay to the east, Suruga Bay to the west, and majestic Mt. Fuji right before your eyes. Cuisine features seasonal local ingredients nurtured by Izu’s rich nature, served as a lavish buffet or an authentic course meal. At night, an unobstructed canopy of stars fills the sky. Spend a soothing, refreshing holiday here, embraced by cool breezes.

Aura Tachibana was renewed and reopened on December 28, 2008, to mark its 60th anniversary. "Aura" means "gentle breeze" in Greek. With the concept of allowing guests to feel the refreshing breeze of Hakone throughout the Property, we offer comfortable spaces such as Rooms, the sky terrace, the garden terrace, and the dining area. It is within walking distance from Hakone-Yumoto Station, making it highly accessible! Located at the highest point in Yumoto, you can relax in the open-air bath while enjoying the magnificent views of Hakone. Please imagine such a serene scene.

Akazawa Guest House, surrounded by crystal-clear seas and unspoiled nature, is a refined Accommodation where you can enjoy a private stay in a serene setting. On an expansive estate of over 1,000 tsubo, we offer 15 guest rooms with open-air baths. We also feature detached villas equipped with private saunas in the room. Each room overlooks a beautiful Japanese garden and the surrounding landscape, showcasing the beauty of Japanese architecture through details such as Ajiro-woven ceilings and Juraku plaster walls. The interior is also designed in calming traditional Japanese style, with a large public bath featuring deep ocean water and private dining rooms where you can savor carefully crafted Japanese cuisine centered on locally sourced ingredients. In a space that harmonizes with Akazawa’s natural surroundings, enjoy a soothing stay as time passes quietly by.

Located in the western part of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Kawatana Onsen is nestled among gentle mountain slopes and islands. The rich local culture, including culinary traditions, Onsen culture, and artistic heritage, has been cherished over time by Lord Mori, haiku poet Santoka, and musician Cortot. Enjoy a blissful moment at our tranquil garden Ryokan.

Since its establishment in Genroku 7 (1694), "Sekizenkan" has welcomed guests for over 300 years, with a constant flow of visitors seeking Onsen therapy. The Property features three distinct buildings: the "Main Building," known as the oldest Onsen inn architecture in Japan, where the culture of Onsen therapy still thrives; the "Sansou," designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan for its excellent design and architectural techniques in the Momoyama style; and the "Kashoutei," located at the highest point in Shima Onsen, surrounded by the tranquility of ancient pine trees. At Sansou and Kashoutei, guests can savor exquisite kaiseki cuisine prepared by the head chef. Enjoy a variety of Onsen experiences, including the retro-modern "Genroku no Yu" and the seasonal "Mori no Yu."

A highland resort for adults embraced by the Nasu mountain range, Nasu Yoko Hotel. All guest rooms offer views of the mountains, providing a serene escape from urban noise. Enjoy creative Italian cuisine crafted by chefs using fresh vegetables, herbs, and local ingredients sourced from contracted farms and farmers.

“Seno-umi” refers to the underwater hills that spread across the seabed off Izu. The rich shallows are an ideal home for fish. Our inn also receives delicious seafood landed at Inatori Fishing Port. Please take your time savoring the bounty of the sea, including our signature fisherman’s grill.Above all, our finest hospitality is the vast ocean right before you. Magnificent views unfold from the lobby and from the panoramic bath. We hope you will relax with a generous, open feeling—as if embraced by the sea.Soak in our free-flowing Onsen straight from the source while gazing at the ocean, and you’ll soon forget everyday fatigue. At Inatori Onsen Seno-umi, even the corridors are covered with tatami mats—please enjoy your stay barefoot and at ease.

Though the surface of the water changes from moment to moment, the hot spring continues to flow abundantly beyond time. Its presence recalls Basho’s teaching of “Fueki Ryuko”—that the unchanging and the ever-changing share the same source. Since receiving our charge from Gen’emon Araya, head steward of the hot spring under the Maeda family of the former Daishoji Domain in Kaga, we have carried forward—day by day in our work—the essence of what must remain unchanged and what should evolve. This is the spirit of hospitality our Accommodation hopes to nurture for generations to come.

A new relaxation spot for adults has opened in Yufuin. All Rooms are standalone villas featuring open-air Onsen baths with water directly sourced from the spring, designed for you to enjoy time together. The beautiful natural scenery of Yufu, the refined taste of local seasonal cuisine. We await you in a space of relaxation and tranquility, offering comfort and excitement.

The Natural Countryside Onsen Fukahori-tei is located in the heart of the Chikugo Plain, within a granary area. Upon stepping through the gate, you are greeted by seasonal trees and fruit trees on a 4,000-tsubo estate, leading you to a scenery that makes you forget daily life. The main building, renovated from an old house passed down for 180 years, is a space harmonizing historical beams with modern design furniture. Time flows peacefully and leisurely, evoking a nostalgic feeling as if returning to one's hometown.

Relax in the free-flowing Onsen, honor the food and strive for local consumption, cherish the surrounding tranquil environment, and welcome with the spirit of Wabi-Sabi. Onsen Ryokan Yamaki is a small property with only eight rooms. There is very good water. Please relax your mind and body.

An auberge in Konominato, Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, with sweeping ocean views and all rooms featuring an ocean view.This Hotel was the first in Japan produced by internationally acclaimed French designer Catherine Memmi.The interiors were created exclusively for this Hotel by Italian furniture brand Cassina ixc.Enjoy French cuisine at the restaurant “L’Orchidee Blanche”.Relax in a luxurious ocean-view room with the sound of the waves, and savor authentic French cuisine for a truly indulgent getaway.

Kaze no Kaoru UMI, newly opened in Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a Japanese-style luxury onsen hotel where all rooms offer panoramic views of Sagami Bay, corner rooms, and private open-air baths. For those considering sightseeing or onsen trips in the Izu area (Atami, Ito, Izu Kogen), Kaze no Kaoru UMI combines excellent facilities and views. Enjoy the threefold delights of breathtaking scenery, onsen, and delicious cuisine to your heart's content.