Nationwide × Stays Popular for Private BathsRecommended Hotel·Ryokan - 42Page Number

NOIE carries on traditional Japanese houses once lived in or used for business, now reimagined as Accommodations. Each home still holds traces of everyday life—exposed beams, engawa verandas, earthen floors, chests of drawers, wood-burning stoves, and more. After check-in, take a stroll through Kushimoto as you listen to black kites overhead and spot the local cats—the pace of travel naturally begins to slow. After enjoying a meal filled with the blessings of Kishu, return to your “home” for the day. Feel the breeze on the engawa, watch the fire, and spend time doing nothing at all. As you imagine those who once lived here, stay for a while as if you were living in this town yourself.

A new villa, "Awaji Hamarikyu Besso Takumi," stands on the north side of the classic Japanese resort Awaji Hamarikyu, offering a new charm. While maintaining the beautiful sunset and scenic Keino Matsubara, this property offers an upgraded stay experience. Although there are only 17 rooms in total, each room is equipped with an open-air bath filled with Uzushio Onsen Ten no Yu. There are also two loft rooms and rooms up to 111 square meters that can comfortably accommodate three generations of travelers, providing room types to meet various customer needs. The first-floor dining area features a private terrace overlooking the sea and sunset beyond Keino Matsubara, creating an exquisite space. Special dishes utilizing island ingredients are visually stunning and enhance guests' moods. As you enjoy appetizers such as seafood and island vegetables with wine, you will feel the rich nature of Awaji Island while imagining Spain's gourmet city Basque region; special dishes incorporating both Japanese and Western elements will allow you to appreciate each dish's uniqueness.

The Ancient Hotel began its history in 2011 in the Karuizawa National Park with the concept of "Rejuvenation and Refreshment of the Soul." Amidst the vast nature that changes with the seasons, forget the daily hustle and the city's noise, and enjoy irreplaceable moments. Please relax and enjoy your stay.

Ranked first in the NIKKEI Plus 1 "Breathtaking Baths: Where Sky and Sea Become One" nationwide ranking, enjoy our "100% natural Onsen open-air bath with stunning views" and ocean-view rooms. Relax and unwind while taking in the spectacular scenery of waves crashing ashore.

A retreat for adults to enjoy a luxurious time in a private residence. The stylish Japanese-modern guest rooms are limited to just 13, each featuring a private semi-open-air bath. In the large communal bath, indulge in the therapeutic waters of the Sengokuhara Onsen, flowing directly from the source. Meals are crafted with premium and local ingredients, allowing you to savor meticulously prepared dishes. Experience art through antique tableware used for serving meals and a gallery-like display of works by artists throughout the Property.

Located in the Kariya area of Ako City, where the charm of a historic castle town still remains, this property was established as a sister inn to Ako Onsen Shiosai Kirara Shokichi. Preserving as much as possible of buildings constructed during the Meiji and Taisho periods, we spent over a year renovating them with a focus on restoring them to their finest condition of the time. Enjoy a stay that blends into the town of Ako at an unhurried pace.

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.

The ultimate gourmet space dedicated to all food lovers, produced by "Yumesaki Marche & Academy," established by the happiness travel and food coordinator, "Yumesaki Guide." A once-in-a-lifetime encounter with exquisite cuisine, with love for all food enthusiasts... A small Hotel with only three guest rooms where you can enjoy an ocean-view bath. Featuring "Baknos," an ultimate teppanyaki dining experience that brings together the finest ingredients from the Southern Boso region and The whole country. This auberge-style small Hotel is designed to create smiles of "Delicious!" for all food lovers.

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

A serene and tranquil space with only 48 rooms spread across a 7,000-square-meter property, located just steps away from the bustling approach to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The building, a modern architectural gem constructed in 1933 (Showa 8), has been preserved and repurposed to blend classic and modern aesthetics, offering picturesque spots throughout. In the guest lounge available to all guests, you can enjoy light snacks and beverages while admiring views of Hokanji Temple's Yasaka Pagoda and the seasonal beauty of nature. Take an early morning stroll through historic streets like Sannenzaka or visit Kiyomizu-dera for its peaceful morning atmosphere. Just a 10-minute walk away is Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple, home to treasures such as the statue of Kuya Shonin—artifacts often featured in textbooks. Enjoy an elegant stay at our Hotel in Kyoto’s Higashiyama area, filled with quintessential Kyoto charm.

“BLANCHETTE” in “Blanchette Nanki-Shirahama” is a coined name that unites three elements: “cachette,” meaning “hideaway” in French; “blanc,” representing Shirahama’s “white”; and “fourchette,” the French word for “fork,” a symbol of fine dining. We chose this name with the hope that you will savor delicious cuisine in an elegant, high-quality setting—like relaxing at a private villa. This auberge delivers Shirahama’s charm, inspiration, healing, and surprise through both food and heartfelt hospitality.

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.

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO is a five-star luxury Hotel built on a site with deep ties to the Mitsui family, overlooking Nijo Castle in Kyoto. Inspired by the Japanese tea house tradition of welcoming and entertaining cherished guests, the Hotel offers 160 guestrooms crafted with carefully selected natural materials and exceptional artisanal techniques. Restaurants and bars—featuring innovative Kyoto French cuisine as well as Italian dining—are arranged around the garden, offering a fulfilling time alongside seasonal scenery. The SPA area also features a natural Onsen spring that rises on-site, delivering a refined, tranquil setting and warm hospitality for a truly comfortable stay. Awarded the highest rating of three Michelin Keys for two consecutive years in the “MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection 2025.” Selected as a Five-Star Hotel for five consecutive years in the “Forbes Travel Guide 2025,” and also awarded Five Stars in the spa category.

In October 2019, at Japan's oldest Dogo Onsen, we proudly opened as Japan's latest environmentally friendly ZEB (Net Zero Energy Building) Hotel. With the concept of "kindness to people and the environment," we offer the relaxation of an Onsen inn and the comfort of a Hotel stay. Facing the symbol of this area, the "Dogo Onsen Honkan," enjoy the spectacular view of Matsuyama's castle town from our Onsen large public bath. Savor a main dish and buffet dinner featuring seasonal ingredients from Setouchi. Immerse yourself in history and literature, experience Japan's oldest Onsen, and spend a high-quality, special moment with your loved ones.

"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.

<Seiryukan: A Hidden Retreat for a Quiet and Sophisticated Stay, Created as an Annex to Yukaen at Yamanokami Onsen> All 20 guest rooms are equipped with a semi-open-air bath with natural hot spring water flowing directly from the source and a terrace. Enjoy your own special moments in a spacious and relaxing environment. The Onsen features a simple alkaline hot spring with a high pH value, offering a smooth and silky texture. At "Seiryukan," you can exclusively enjoy this Onsen in the privacy of your own room. Guests staying with us also have access to the Onsen facilities at "Yukaen" and "Nagomi no Yu," located within the premises. Indulge in a luxurious adult getaway at our Property.

A Property proud of its cuisine served in Rooms or private spaces. Offers a variety of Rooms with open-air baths.

A "Seasonal Delicacy Course" that blends the tradition of Japanese cuisine with French techniques, based on ingredients from Nara such as Yamato beef and Yamato vegetables. "Unique Free Activities" to experience the seasons woven by nature, including stargazing, wood chopping, campfires, insect collecting, and firefly watching, enjoyable for both adults and children. Enjoy a moment of leisure in a space that harmonizes the history and culture of ancient Nara, cherishing the essence of the ingredients. We welcome you first with the soothing aroma.