Nationwide × Accommodation With Traditional CraftsRecommended Hotel·Ryokan for solo travelers

A satoyama path where master artisans keep traditional crafts alive. In a quintessential Japanese landscape that still retains the atmosphere of the former Mariko post town on the old Tokaido, you will find the craft Accommodation “Waraku.” This restored traditional house offers a warmth and nostalgia that only time can create, in harmony with handcrafted works by skilled artisans. Morning sunlight pours over the satoyama, accompanied by birdsong. On moonlit nights, gaze up at the sky; on rainy nights, listen to the sound soaking into the earth. Feel beauty as beauty. Surrender to comfort and sense time flowing quietly. And enjoy heartfelt conversations with loved ones and friends. In this calming Japanese-style space, please savor a special stay for anniversaries, creating memories, and a journey of self-renewal in search of beauty. We offer five annex Rooms (Wa, Raku, Doma, Kura, Fuji), each equipped with a private sauna and hinoki bath, as well as three Rooms (Ichihime, Ichiro, Ichie) in the front building where Waraku’s reception and OCHA SPA are located. Each Room is thoughtfully arranged to honor its own character and charm so you can relax in comfort. Please take your time and unwind.

Awarded a spot in the "Top 100 Hotels and Ryokans in Japan Chosen by Professionals" for 40 consecutive years. Our cuisine, featuring A5-grade Yonezawa Beef and Yamagata Beef, Japan's top-rated rice "Tsuyahime," and fresh vegetables directly sourced from contracted farmers, is highly praised by our guests. The lobby exudes rich Japanese ambiance, and there is a Kyoto-style restaurant on-site. Within the premises, you can find the remains of a 1,300-year-old Sue ware kiln, which is the origin of the establishment's name and is designated as a cultural property of the prefecture. Guests can enjoy painting on Raku ware, and the gallery inside the facility displays over 3,000 works by prominent figures from various fields. In addition to the open-air bath on the first floor, there is a private open-air bath on the third floor for complete privacy, and an observation open-air bath on the eighth floor offering views of the Zao mountain range to the east. Our cuisine highlights the local flavors of Yamagata, with specialties such as Yonezawa Beef steak, sukiyaki, Onsen-steamed shabu-shabu, and Yamagata's famous imoni stew, all of which are highly popular.

Kanshuku-en, meaning "rejoicing in unparalleled connections," is a place where food and sake bring people together, creating new and unique experiences. Located in a region considered the origin of Japanese culinary culture, your exceptional stay will be complemented by the renowned sake "Kokuryu," crafted from the high-quality spring water of the Kuzuryu River, alongside exquisite cuisine from Fukui's celebrated establishments: Japanese restaurant <En> and innovative French dining <cadre>. We welcome you with fine drinks and gourmet delights. In spring, enjoy vibrant cherry blossoms; in winter, marvel at serene snowy landscapes. Nestled at the foot of nature-rich Joboji Mountain with views of the Kuzuryu River, this is a place to clear your mind and body inside out. Immerse yourself in Zen culture and Echizen traditional crafts to discover an unknown side of Japan that will fill you with joy. Auberge <Kanshuku-en> is where food and sake connect people, sparking new possibilities for all who visit.

Gotsu City in Shimane Prefecture was once featured in textbooks as “the farthest town” to reach from Tokyo by public transportation. In this place—sometimes a little inconvenient to visit—a Hotel showcasing Shimane’s craftsmanship opened in July 2022.There are only five guest rooms.Every detail is filled with the warmth of handmade work and the passion of skilled artisans.Deep in the mountains, surrounded by untouched nature, enjoy Arifuku Onsen, which has flowed since the time of Prince Shotoku, and spend a relaxing moment you can experience only here.

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 land nourished by abundant water: the Tonami region in western Toyama Prefecture. Philosopher Soetsu Yanagi once called the power created by nature and people together “dotoku” (the virtue of the land), and found in this region’s way of life an expression of the Mingei movement. Moribitosha, inspired by dotoku, is a gathering place for shaping a beautiful way of living for the future. A former training hall designed by Yanagi’s close disciple Keiichi Yasukawa has been renovated to include an auditorium, a Hotel, a café and shop, and telework spaces. Join classes and activities, talk with others, stay overnight, enjoy tea, settle in for a longer workation or creative retreat, and connect with local residents—so that your time here becomes learning itself and nourishment for everyday life. In a space filled with Mingei beauty, let’s think together about how we want to live beautifully from here on.

Since its completion in 1954, Nagoya TV Tower has been cherished as a symbol of the city for over half a century. It has been the heart of the city's growth, a gathering place for people, and a location that represents Nagoya's "origin." In 2020, Nagoya TV Tower was reborn as THE TOWER HOTEL. Now serving as a "Local Media Tower," it showcases regional traditions, culture, art & craft, and regional cuisine—a new hub for Nagoya. Experience the unique blend of historic charm from this "Important Cultural Property" and modern innovation that can only be found here. We look forward to welcoming you to this extraordinary destination.

Welcome to Iwai Onsen Iwaiya. This secluded hot-spring retreat, said to be the oldest in the San’in region, offers 100% free-flowing natural spring water throughout the property—even in the showers. In our 150-year-old, traditional three-story wooden inn, enjoy a distinctly Japanese atmosphere filled with folk-style furnishings and local wildflowers, along with the flavors of San’in cuisine for a truly relaxing stay. Tottori’s only Onsen member of “The Association to Protect Japan’s Secret Hot Springs.” Michelin Guide Kyoto-Osaka + Tottori 2019: Two Stars

Opened in October 2025 on a site overlooking Nagoya Castle, which brought 260 years of prosperity to Owari Nagoya, this Hotel is based on the concept of an “art museum Hotel the world can be proud of.” Artworks throughout the building—featuring motifs such as Rinpo Kiryū (Kirin, Phoenix, Turtle, and Dragon) and “kachō fūgetsu” (flowers, birds, wind, and moon)—are showcased alongside Japanese craftsmanship.All 100 guest rooms feature a balcony and a view bath. The Hotel also offers six “Art Collection” suite rooms created by six artists.The Hotel has eight restaurants. On the 4th-floor restaurant level, you will find a specialty French restaurant as well as Japanese cuisine, sushi, tempura, teppanyaki, and more.In the basement is a spa & fitness area featuring luxury product treatments such as “Lapidem,” made with naturally derived ingredients (the first in the Tokai region), and “Augustinus Bader,” favored by celebrities worldwide. Facilities also include a pool and natural Onsen bathing facilities. Multiple banquet venues are available as well, including a banquet room that can accommodate up to 1,700 guests.

This Accommodation lets you fully experience Aomori’s proud culture, including its festival traditions, Onsen healing retreats, local cuisine, and folk performing arts. Please enjoy regional dishes at our traditional farmhouse-style buffet restaurant, where you can savor warm, home-cooked meals like those made by “Katcha” (mom). You can also enjoy our free-flowing natural hot spring Onsen, the open-air bath “Ukiburo” floating on a pond, and seasonal park carriage rides—activities that let you immerse yourself in Aomori culture throughout your stay.

Rakudoan is an accommodation limited to three groups per day, renovated from a traditional Toyama farmhouse called "Azumadachi," surrounded by rice fields on three sides. Using natural materials such as earth, wood, washi paper, and silk that have long been part of human life, the space seamlessly connects with the surrounding rural landscape and history while harmonizing quietly with folk crafts, traditional craftsmanship, and contemporary art. The on-site restaurant offers local cuisine from Toyama's sea, mountains, and countryside. Each dish carefully expresses not only the ingredients but also the stories and intentions behind them. By honoring the time it took for these ingredients to grow and respecting the thoughts of their producers, we weave flavors unique to this region into every plate. This accommodation allows you to experience "Toyama's spiritual richness" through its scenery, space design, art pieces, cuisine offerings, and human connections.

MASCOS HOTEL (Masukosu Hotel Masuda Onsen) opened in April 2019. Rooted in the local community, it is a lifestyle Hotel from Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture, created not only as an Accommodation but also as a hub for sharing new culture. The Hotel features the free-flowing waters of Masuda Onsen from its own source within the building. It is also a new kind of “craft hotel,” meticulously developed in collaboration with local industries—potteries, furniture makers, sewing manufacturers, and more—across every detail, from spatial design and interiors to tableware and fabrics. Please enjoy the craftsmanship woven throughout the Hotel.

A property resembling an art museum, featuring 12 villas themed around eight materials: soil, stone, plaster, wood, lacquer, Japanese paper, glass, and iron, along with natural onsen. At the foot of the Suzuka Mountain Range, in a hot spring area that has healed people since ancient times, immerse yourself in the power of nature and enjoy delicious and nutritious meals made from natural ingredients.

Just a 5-minute walk to the National Treasure - Matsumoto Castle, Matsumoto Hotel Kagetsu, an established hotel founded in Meiji 20, was rebranded and reopened on April 5, 2016, with the concept of "Folk Art Philosophy - Memories of Matsumoto's Daily Life." The restaurant offers course meals based on the concept of "Nagano Terroir." Learning from the spirit of "beauty through reliance" rooted in the folk art city of Matsumoto, the hotel has been reborn as a simple and practical place to stay.

Approximately 20 minutes by train from Kanazawa and 30 minutes by car from Komatsu Airport. Within walking distance of the accommodation, you can enjoy exploring valleys and strolling through town. All guest rooms face the valley, offering an extraordinary experience of nature that changes with the seasons and time of day. We provide a warm yet sophisticated stay, blending traditional Japanese culture—such as food, tea, sake, and crafts—with a modern perspective.

A “machiyado”-style Accommodation nestled in Inami, a town where the tradition of woodcarving craftsmanship lives on. We reimagine the entire town as one Hotel—its streets, workshops, and everyday life becoming part of your stay—offering a new way to travel. All guest rooms are private whole-house rentals, limited to one group per day. Each house is a one-of-a-kind space created by local artisans and makers active in the town. From the furnishings and materials to the finest details, their aesthetic sensibility and skill are present throughout. Like staying in a gallery, you can spend time surrounded by works of art. Your stay itself becomes an experience of encountering craftsmanship and savoring it deeply. Step away from busy daily life and surrender to the quiet rhythm of this town. Enjoy a stay that restores space in your life as you feel the warmth of handcraftsmanship.

Enjoy the breathtaking ocean view from your spacious Room, where you can relax while taking in the sound of gentle waves and the stunning blue sky and sea. Savor a healthy island breakfast made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

"Yoruya" is a culinary accommodation with 13 rooms, located in the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, aiming to provide guests with an experience that reflects the essence of Kurashiki through dining and accommodation. The 110-year-old traditional building, originally constructed during the Meiji era as an annex for a kimono shop, has been renovated and expanded to include 13 guest rooms, a U-shaped dining area with 16 seats, and a wine bar open to non-staying guests. At "Yoruya," we embrace the changing seasons not just by the calendar's four divisions but by incorporating ingredients and cooking methods inspired by Japan's twenty-four solar terms and seventy-two micro-seasons, offering a culinary experience that expresses Kurashiki's local culture.

Tsumikusa no Yado Komatsu is an Onsen Property with only 6 Rooms, nestled in the embrace of the Kirishima mountain range. At this Property, we cherish the charm of traditional houses and aim to provide our guests with a satisfying and heartfelt holiday in a familial atmosphere.