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We have been recognized as a 5-star property. Since the Edo period, our establishment has walked alongside the clear Nagara River, cherishing the spirit of Japanese hospitality and striving daily to be a property loved by all. Please enjoy a blissful time that soothes your soul while experiencing the history and culture of Gifu in this region.

Dogo Onsen, Japan's oldest Onsen with a history of approximately 3,000 years, has been celebrated as one of the nation's most renowned hot springs, even mentioned in poems such as "Shiratama no Ishiyu" and "Iyo no Yuketa." Funaya Ryokan (now known as "Funaya") opened here during the Kan'ei era of the Edo period. For over 390 years, it has been cherished as a beloved Property for countless travelers. Dogo Onsen, which appears in ancient texts like the "Nihon Shoki" and "Manyoshu," was made decisively famous by Natsume Soseki's novel "Botchan." The haiku, "Hajimete no Funaya tomari wo shigure keri," was composed in the autumn of 1893 when Soseki stayed at Funaya during his first year as a teacher in Matsuyama. Funaya Ryokan has also been a favorite Property of literary figures connected to Matsuyama, such as Masaoka Shiki and Takahama Kyoshi. At "Dogo Onsen Funaya," you can enjoy a vast garden of approximately 1,500 tsubo (about 4,950 square meters) with a flowing mountain stream. The Property has been meticulously crafted to harmonize the charm of tradition with a fresh, modern spirit. Please savor a memorable moment of your journey with us.

Bousui is located in Kitagawa Onsen on the east coast of the Izu Peninsula. True to its name, the breathtaking views overlooking Sagami Bay reveal the grandeur of each season and bring a sense of calm to every traveler. About 100 meters from the Facility, right by the shoreline, you will find Kuroneiwa Bath, one of the very few seaside open-air baths in The whole country. The sunrise seen from this open-air bath is truly exceptional. In addition, Bousui offers private gazebos where you can enjoy sweeping ocean views as if they were yours alone—an experience unique to Bousui.

"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.

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.

Since ancient times, Japan has been home to a rich variety of "colors." It is through living amidst the vibrant hues of nature, such as flowers, the sea, and birds, that today's Japanese culture, admired worldwide, has been cultivated. We, too, wish to convey the charm of the colors that breathe life into Shizuoka and Mochimune, and pass them on to the next generation. With this aspiration, we have opened the traditional Japanese-style Hotel "日本色 NIHON IRO," offering a serene and tranquil retreat. Here, you will find a space uniquely yours, themed around the gentle colors of traditional Japan.

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.

Located a 7-minute drive from Kyoto Station in the historic Higashiyama area, Six Senses Kyoto offers a unique space filled with wellness, sustainability, and extraordinary experiences. Inspired by the Heian period, when Japan's artistic culture flourished, the Hotel features 81 rooms and suites that blend elegance with modern and playful touches. The award-winning "Six Senses Spa" provides treatments combining Zen philosophy with cutting-edge technology. At the seasonal dining venue "Sekki," enjoy dishes and afternoon tea crafted from the freshest ingredients based on Japan's 24 seasonal divisions. Explore sustainability at the "Earth Lab" or engage in enriching activities at the kids' club "Grow With Six Senses."

Since ancient times, the tranquil village of Sonohara has warmly welcomed travelers. The Amikake Mountain behind it reflects the elegance and poetic beauty of the four seasons like a natural painting. Passing through the main gate, Ibishamon, along the clear stream, a garden rich in emotion with Sukiya-style architecture and colors that change beautifully with the seasons unfolds. The cuisine is flavorful kaiseki dishes. The onsen is a natural hot spring known for its skin-beautifying properties.

"Nazuna Kyoto Higashi Honganji" is a friendly luxury Ryokan with seven rooms, revitalized from a historic Kyoto townhouse Ryokan with over 100 years of history, formerly known as "Onyado Niwa," and designed with the concept of a carpenter's craftsmanship worldview. Room names such as "Obiki-no-Ma" and "Taruki-no-Ma" are inspired by carpentry terms used in wooden architecture. Through your stay, you can experience Japan's traditional architectural techniques and the spirit of its craftsmen. The Property offers first-floor, second-floor, and maisonette-type rooms, each named after different wooden structures. The interiors and furniture are crafted using locally sourced wood, creating a comfortable space filled with the warmth and fragrance of wood.

Located near Shijo-Omiya, “Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki-dori” is a 23-room Ryokan created by renovating an L-shaped, approx. 1,400 m² alley lined with over 110-year-old machiya townhouses into a single Accommodation. The reception building at the entrance features a deep, distinctly Kyoto-style design, serving not only as the place to welcome guests but also as a small passageway connecting the outside world to the world of “Tsubaki-dori.” Beyond the reception building lies a streetscape reminiscent of an old hanamachi (geisha district), secluded from the outside. As dusk falls, lanterns and floor lanterns light up along the stone-paved street, and “Tsubaki-dori” takes on an elegant glow.

Monjuso Shourotei is a charming single-story wooden accommodation nestled on a small cape, surrounded by aged trees behind the Wisdom Monju-do Hall. Beyond the lush garden lies the serene waters of Aso Sea and the picturesque pine forest of Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most scenic views. Experience the ever-changing beauty of Japan's nature through different times of day and seasons in this tranquil retreat far removed from worldly noise.Beloved by many literary figures, this accommodation was named "Shourotei" by writer Giichi Fujimoto, who reflected on "the dew that forms on the tips of Amanohashidate’s pine leaves and how it deepens human connections at this travel lodge." The late author Hitoshi Yamaguchi also praised Shourotei in his book "Favorite Places," describing it as "completely flat and peaceful. That flatness seems to stretch endlessly. When 'flatness' comes to mind, I feel calm and relaxed... Every Japanese person should experience that perfectly flat scenery at least once."

Nestled quietly in a samurai residence, embraced by a tranquil moment.

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.

We not only provide detailed information about the cuisine but also offer an experience to savor with your eyes, ears, and palate. We deliver a live sensation that cannot be experienced elsewhere. Enjoy the culinary creations of the award-winning chef, Tadamichi Ota, including our signature dishes such as the "Cotton Rain" Sukiyaki and the "Sea of Clouds" Hot Pot, which captivate all five senses with their exquisite flavors. Our Property features two types of natural hot springs: "Golden Onsen" and "Private Source Onsen." There are two large communal baths, private baths exclusively for the annex, and open-air baths in every guest room of the main building. It is rare to find a Property where you can enjoy the famous "Golden Onsen" in a private open-air bath attached to your room, and even rarer to find one where you can enjoy a scenic view from the bath. Take advantage of our location, away from the hustle and bustle of the Onsen town, and indulge in a luxurious moment as you listen to the chirping of birds, the murmuring of the river, and admire the seasonal beauty of the surrounding mountains.

Each Room's private bath offers the enjoyment of natural hot spring water directly sourced from the spring.

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.

"Wa no I Kakunodate" is a Hotel created by renovating historical storehouses scattered throughout the small Kyoto-like town of Kakunodate, famous for its samurai residences. These "preserved lifestyle storehouses," reflecting their original use, allow guests to experience life as it was in the past. Step inside and feel as though you've traveled back in time to enjoy the living scenes of that era.