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"Sowaka" is a Sanskrit word from India meaning "happiness be with you." Often used at the end of Buddhist scriptures, this blessing resonates as both nostalgic and fresh, blending seamlessly into Kyoto, a city rich with Buddhist temples. Passing through the entrance and walking along the water-sprinkled stone path, you will find yourself in a serene, otherworldly space. Refresh your eyes with the greenery of the courtyard garden, feel the gentle breeze, and relax in your Room. While the prime location is certainly a highlight, the greatest charm of this Hotel lies in its luxurious space where the old and the new harmoniously coexist. At the restaurant, savor creative Kyoto-inspired cuisine. Stroll through the city with ease, as if you were a local. May happiness and blessings be with all who visit. Enjoy countless moments of joy to your heart's content at "Sowaka."

Located on the northern shore of Lake Kawaguchi, the inn offers views of Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji from all guest rooms and the open-air baths.

Renovated traditional houses scattered across the southernmost seaside town of Honshu into accommodations. Experience a nostalgic yet new style of accommodation with the concept of "staying as if living." Enjoy a new journey exploring the history of Kumano and the blessings of the sea.

All 18 rooms are detached villas, each with a private free-flowing Onsen bath. In our airy lobby lounge, richly accented with Hokkaido timber, enjoy a relaxing escape from everyday life with a selection of wines and drinks, along with baked sweets. We offer an original course menu that thoughtfully showcases Hokkaido’s seasonal ingredients in every dish. For a Multiple Night Stay, you can also enjoy different dining experiences such as Japanese cuisine and teppanyaki. Fresh spring buds, cool summer breezes, vibrant autumn colors, and snowy winter landscapes—take in the ever-changing scenery of each season. As the sun shifts and clouds drift by, savor time’s gentle flow and enjoy a stay unique to Rakusuizan—surrounded by Onsen waters, fine cuisine, and deep tranquility.

Yugawara Onsen, renowned since the Nara period, has long flourished as a therapeutic hot spring destination. The waters soothe daily fatigue and invigorate the body and mind. Zuiyo's Onsen features a gentle, skin-friendly natural source. We offer various baths, including open-air baths and ancient cypress baths, allowing you to relax and enjoy the abundant blessings of the earth. Indulge in the onsen experience to your heart's content without any interruptions.

Located south of Kyoto Gyoen and along the historic Nijo Street, this area offers a serene atmosphere despite being in the heart of the city. Our 14 exclusive guest rooms range from a spacious 45 square meters to an impressive 80 square meters. The suite-type rooms are equipped with convenient amenities such as a kitchenette, microwave, and washer/dryer, making them highly recommended for families, guests with children, or groups. We promise a stress-free stay. Situated in a location with excellent access to tourist attractions, our staff, who are passionate about Kyoto, will gladly introduce you to hidden gem restaurants and recommended sightseeing spots.

A charming accommodation renovated from a former town sake brewery. During your stay, enjoy Shimane's local sake to your heart's content with our all-inclusive local sake service. We offer 15 varieties of local sake at all times, allowing you to indulge in Shimane's finest sakes whenever you like during your stay. Experience the unique charm of this historic former brewery while savoring the luxury of exceptional local sake.The accommodation is located on Momen Kaido, a historic street lined with soy sauce breweries and traditional Japanese confectionery shops. The nostalgic atmosphere unique to this area, combined with dishes featuring fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables from Shimane, will create a truly special experience for you.

A culinary Ryokan located beside Hachiman-bori Canal in Omihachiman, Shiga—designated an Important Cultural Landscape—renovated from a sukiya-style building constructed in the late Edo period. Choose between the exclusive-use Main Building (one whole house) and a secluded annex limited to two parties per day.At “Japanese Cuisine Tamaru,” a renovated storehouse, enjoy Omi kaiseki featuring abundant ingredients from the Saba Kaido route and the Omi region.*Check-in times vary by Room. Please refer to each Room page for details.

Heading south from Odawara along Sagami Bay, you will encounter citrus orchards basking in the blessings of sparkling sunlight and dramatic cliffs. Enoura derives its name from "a picturesque coastline." Toyotomi Hideyoshi commissioned Sen no Rikyuu to construct a tea room here, and architect Bruno Taut admired it as "the Eastern Riviera." Enoura Retreat Rinmon, rooted in Enoura, aims to harness the land's blessings to rejuvenate the mind and body, aspiring to be a unique wellness resort.

Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Azabu Tokyo is located in the heart of the city, just a 3-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Subway Station. It is an ideal location for an exciting Tokyo sightseeing experience. All 171 rooms include studios and 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments, each equipped with a full kitchen and a washer-dryer. With modern interiors, premium amenities, luxurious Serta beds, and multilingual guest services, this Accommodation is perfect for an overnight stay or a long-term stay in Tokyo.

As you step onto the grounds, you’ll be greeted by the scents of nature in every season. Pass through the imposing, weathered iron gate and enter the doorway of this traditional Japanese house to discover an entirely different world—SHIGUCHI. From the windows overlooking a sweeping panorama of untouched nature, a picture-perfect view unfolds and shifts with time, soothing and refreshing your mind. Supported by thick oak and hinoki cypress beams, and featuring sliding doors and door panels made from reclaimed materials, as well as lead kintsugi-style repairs at column joints, this space is created with deep respect for nature’s constant change and renewal—inviting you to reconnect with the bond between people and the natural world.

Nestled in the nature-rich fishing village of Ano in Obama City, surrounded by a calm inland sea and mountains, this former local landmark Ryokan has been fully renovated and reopened in the summer of 2023 as “Wakasa Kajitsu.”Savor heartfelt cuisine, carefully prepared dish by dish using carefully selected fresh ingredients from Obama, including Wakasa guji and Wakasa fugu. Surrender to the ever-changing colors of the sea that can be seen only in that moment and the sound of waves lapping ashore, and let your thoughts drift into a quiet time of peace. In Wakasa-Obama, where nature and culture blend seamlessly, enjoy a tranquil escape from everyday life and exquisite flavors.“Kajitsu” means “a good day.” We hope your stay at “Wakasa Kajitsu” becomes one of your good days.We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.

Our Property, originally built as an inn during the Meiji era, was renovated and reopened in the summer of 2022. The building, over 150 years old, is registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property (Structure), and its hallways, ceilings, and courtyard retain the charm of its original design. Meals are served in the dining area of "Wami no Yado Kakujoro," featuring kaiseki cuisine made with an abundance of seasonal seafood freshly caught near the Atsumi Peninsula. Guests can enjoy delicacies such as natural tiger puffer fish from autumn to winter, natural rock oysters in summer, as well as large clams and Taira shellfish, all showcasing the bounties of the rich fishing grounds.

A luxury, authentic Japanese-style Ryokan overlooking a charming Onsen town. Renovated in 2023, it offers a lineup of high-grade guest rooms. Kinosaki Onsen is famous for its seven public bathhouses. Located right by the central bathhouse “Ichino-yu,” Kobayashiya is an Accommodation designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, featuring a rare three-story wooden main building. The views from the rooms truly deserve to be called the best seats in Kinosaki. Following the renovation, the property now includes penthouse suites with bedrooms wrapped in washi paper, a serene lobby finished with earthen walls, and carefully selected tea ware from regional kilns placed in each room—wherever you look, you’ll feel the beauty of traditional Japanese aesthetics. The newly opened restaurant serves course meals based on local cuisine. Three free private baths are available for guests.

Hirado City, located at the northernmost tip of Kyushu's mainland in Nagasaki Prefecture, is a historic castle town that served as Japan's first hub for Nanban trade. Surrounded by blue seas and majestic nature, it retains traces of international exchange and Christian faith history and is home to two World Heritage components."HIRADO CASTLE STAY Kaiju Yagura," located within Hirado Castle, offers an exclusive stay for one group per night in Japan's first permanent "castle stay" facility. Experience the refinement of being a castle lord. The interior blends tradition with modernity, featuring artist-painted murals and a three-sided glass bathroom offering panoramic views of Hirado Island’s sea. Enjoy this luxurious space that envelops you in an extraordinary atmosphere.

In the expansive garden where you can feel the changing seasons and the passage of time, gaze at the setting sun and be moved to the point of forgetting time. Marvel at the star-filled night sky and enjoy moments that make your heart dance. Awaken to the morning light, practice yoga, and fill your body with oxygen for a refreshing start to the day. Surrounded by nature in a tranquil space, experience the warmth of human connection and spend peaceful moments.Enjoy a breathtaking bath overlooking the Sea of Japan, meals brimming with seasonal ingredients from local Sado, and the harmonious blend of a building rich in wooden warmth with modern interiors. Why not indulge in a luxurious private stay that soothes the soul at HOTEL AZUMA?

"Yamamoto-kan," a historic Ryokan established in the late Edo period, stands gracefully in front of Kusatsu Onsen's iconic Yubatake. This registered tangible cultural property retains the charm of traditional wooden architecture. Inside, you’ll feel the warmth and history, with a bathhouse offering soothing onsen water directly sourced from Kusatsu’s renowned Shirahata spring. The nine guest rooms are designed for tranquility, offering stunning views of Yubatake and allowing guests to fully enjoy the changing beauty of each season. After your bath, savor handmade kaiseki cuisine crafted with care by skilled chefs. The dining area overlooks Yubatake, where you can enjoy a special moment while admiring the steam and enchanting night illuminations. This accommodation combines location, history, onsen baths, exquisite cuisine, and breathtaking scenery to provide an immersive Kusatsu experience for all five senses.

Hakodate, Motomachi. Perched at the top of a Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings stands the nationally designated Important Cultural Property, the Former Soma Residence.This three-room heritage Hotel reimagines a Japanese treasure preserved for over a century as a modern luxury stay.The true pleasure of staying here is experiencing the essence of Hakodate. Once public visiting hours end, it transforms into an entirely private space reserved exclusively for guests. Timeless Japanese-Western architectural beauty shaped by more than 100 years, and the shimmering view of Hakodate Bay beyond the windows—here, you can savor it all as if it were your own garden.What preserves this serene place today is the unwavering will of those who have loved tradition and protected it through generations. Here, you will meet many local cultural stewards who carry these traditions forward to the next generation. Through moving encounters with their philosophy, craftsmanship, and passion, you too may become one of those stewards—helping connect Hakodate’s charm to the future.

In the nationally designated Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, the “Shirakabe Dozo-gun,” the atmosphere of Edo to Meiji still lives on. Set in a “cultural property residence” within this historic quarter, this is a dispersed Hotel with 11 guest rooms across multiple buildings. Kurayoshi, with convenient access from Haneda, is where rich history and contemporary culture intersect—home to a prefectural art museum opening in 2025 and known as the setting of the manga *A Distant Neighborhood*, hailed overseas as a “bible.” The true pleasure of staying here is to wander the town as if guided by mountain faiths, let your mind roam, and breathe in the local “wind.” Onsen-hopping nearby—such as Shirogane-no-Yu (Sekigane) and Misasa Onsen—along with gourmet experiences featuring local ingredients, leads both body and mind into deep rest and renews your energy for tomorrow. For anniversaries with someone special or trips as a couple, for a carefree solo journey that sets you free—or for a quiet Multiple Night Stay immersed in stillness. Surrender to an extraordinary pause in this hometown of myth. A healing luxury wrapped in the rich stories of Central Tottori.