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Quietly nestled in Miyanoshita, Hakone, “SHIKI -HAKONE-” is an exclusive private villa designed by Shio Architectural Design Office, where nature and architecture coexist in harmony. From every window, you can feel Hakone’s rich four seasons up close, as the ever-changing scenery brings vivid color to everyday life. Leave the city behind and enjoy a refined daily life, as if living alongside Hakone’s nature. A serene space created with carefully selected materials such as solid wood, stone, and ceramics. In our signature private spa Facility, enjoy Waphyto amenities and ReFa equipment for a blissful self-care experience that deeply relaxes both body and mind. In this place where aesthetic sensibility is present in every detail, spend a rich moment with your loved ones—sharpening all five senses.

Enishi Miyama Kagetsu, set amid the timeless rural scenery of Miyama, Kyoto, is a one-of-a-kind detached Accommodation where the beauty of a traditional thatched roof harmonizes with modern refinement. Surrender to the breeze and unwind completely in a truly restorative retreat.A serene bedroom and a pristine cypress-scented bathroom create an atmosphere of quiet elegance. The interiors blend seamlessly with the view beyond the windows, offering a soothing space that sharpens the senses. A private sauna opening onto the garden and a semi-open-air bath featuring a Shigaraki-ware tub provide an exceptional setting to reset body and mind in nature. Surrounded by fragrant hinoki and crisp outdoor air, enjoy an indulgent moment that refreshes all five senses. Embraced by Miyama’s stillness, we promise a graceful stay that brings you back to yourself.

Succulent Izu red sea bream, rich with flavor. A mind set free in the sauna. Conversations that never end by the flames. Hiire is a private villa where fire brings out the best in every ingredient. Source Izu ingredients yourself and slowly cook them over a lava stone hearth—an immersive “self-auberge” stay. Hiire FUTO is an airy, standalone villa with an open feel and a refreshing view out to the sea.

Just a 10-minute drive from Kagoshima-Chuo Station, the historic Iso Beach House—set right in front of Sakurajima and Kinko Bay—has been reborn as a private resort with only two Rooms.The concept is “Eternity.”The refined Western-style “U” offers an airy space where you can enjoy sweeping panoramic views all to yourself from a glass-fronted premium seat.The Japanese-modern “Q” promises a blissful sauna experience with an ocean-view sauna to refresh both body and mind.From the café on the first floor, complete with an on-site roastery, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air. Surrounded by the sound of waves, let yourself unwind.Experience an extraordinary escape like no other—right here.

A fully private villa limited to one group per day, newly opened in August 2025 on the tranquil highlands of Nagakura, Karuizawa. Set on an exclusive 700㎡ property, this refined single-story retreat is your “second home” for time with family, friends, and loved ones.Unwind in bliss with a private sauna, hot tub, and spacious custom-built bath. Outside, you’ll also find a fully fenced private dog run of approximately 350㎡, so your dog can run freely and safely.About a 12-minute drive from Karuizawa Station, with easy access to Harunire Terrace and Hoshino Onsen. Surrounded by the highland’s seasonal beauty, enjoy a level of private luxury that no Hotel can offer.

New Tradition Hotel Kanazawa is a private, one-group-per-day art Hotel created by restoring a century-old machiya townhouse with contemporary design, quietly located in the heart of Kanazawa’s Higashi Chaya District.Its concept is “Tradition, Renewed.” Using local materials such as Noto washi paper, the space reinterprets Japanese architecture in a modern way and features works by two next-generation craftspeople with roots in Ishikawa—offering a stay you can experience only here.At this Accommodation, you can enjoy a tea ceremony moment by whisking matcha yourself in your room. Boiling water, preparing the tea, and savoring the lingering finish transforms Kanazawa culture from something you simply “see” into something you truly “experience.”Perfectly located for exploring on foot, yet once inside the door you’ll find the quiet depth unique to a machiya townhouse—ideal for a private stay for up to five guests.

A 5-minute walk from Exit 5 of Gojo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line. This is a private, whole-house machiya Accommodation occupying one of two adjoining townhouses, tucked away in a quiet alley while offering the convenience of a central location. This Kyoto machiya has a history of serving as a liquor shop and later a café over the years. While preserving its original character, it has been carefully renovated to suit modern stays. Sturdy beams and traditional latticework—design elements unique to machiya—still breathe life into the space today. Relax and enjoy unhurried moments in the nostalgic Shigaraki-ware Goemon-style bath. In this private whole-house setting, spend a special time surrounded by history and tranquility.

Set in a location with views of Sakurajima and the Kirishima mountain range, you can enjoy scenery that changes with time. When conditions are right, you may even encounter a magical sea of clouds.Inside, you’ll find an airy living room filled with natural light through large windows, a calming Japanese-style room, and a bedroom with a queen-size bed. The Accommodation sleeps up to 5 guests, making it ideal for stays with family or friends.On the terrace, breathe in the crisp air and enjoy peaceful moments. At night, take in a sky full of stars; in the morning, wake to refreshing air—an indulgent escape from everyday life.As this Accommodation is surrounded by nature, insects may appear depending on the season and weather. We hope you’ll see this as part of Kirishima’s unique charm.

NEST Amanohashidate, nestled along the tranquil seaside of Amanohashidate in Kyoto, is a private villa where the warmth of wood meets refined design. Surrounded by abundant nature, you can unwind at your own pace while enjoying the scenery of each season. Outside, a covered heated pool lets you enjoy a resort-like atmosphere year-round without worrying about the weather. In addition to a sauna and BBQ facilities, each guest room is equipped with a natural Onsen bath, offering a luxurious escape that soothes both body and mind. Perfect for a special stay with family, friends, or loved ones—immerse yourself in the beautiful nature of Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views, and enjoy an exceptional getaway from everyday life.

Chalet de Cotto — Your second base in the mountains.Nestled in a quiet forest in Hakuba, this private chalet is an entire-villa rental for up to 5 guests. With high-speed Wi‑Fi and a curated selection of the latest appliances, it’s also ideal as a strategic base for workations. As an optional add-on, enjoy a dinner featuring Shinshu ingredients prepared by a former Hoshino Resorts chef. Just minutes by car from the slopes, yet outside your windows lies overwhelming tranquility. Freedom you won’t find in a Hotel, and refined time you won’t find at home—discover a new kind of stay that makes Hakuba part of your life.

A Japanese-modern Hotel limited to three groups per day, featuring a hinoki cypress bath and a fully equipped kitchen in every room—ideal for group stays. This private Hotel offers a calm Japanese-modern atmosphere and a hinoki bath, accommodating up to 5 guests. With well-appointed Facilities for long stays and a relaxing space, you can enjoy special moments with your loved ones.A 10-minute walk from Sangenjaya Station with easy access from Shibuya. Located just a few minutes’ walk from Chazawa-dori, where local culture thrives. The neighborhood is dotted with distinctive cafes and bakeries, stylish select shops, and lively local bars and restaurants that come alive at night.

A newly built, private whole-house Accommodation opened in March 2026 on the banks of the Takase River, just a short distance from Kyoto Station. You can reserve the entire 120 m², two-story 4LDK home exclusively for one group per day.The Accommodation is located in Kikuhama, nestled between the Kamo River and the Takase River. This historic neighborhood once flourished as the Gojo red-light district, and traces of Kyoto’s old geisha quarters remain quietly among streets where everyday life continues.While it offers easy access to major sightseeing spots, excellent local favorites are scattered within walking distance. Start your morning at a small in-house roastery café just 30 seconds away. A 3-minute walk brings you to “Sauna no Umeyu,” a sento heated with firewood—bath tickets are provided as a perk during your stay. In 7 minutes on foot, you’ll find a wine bar open from morning and a renowned handmade soba shop that draws long lines. Simply walking this neighborhood reveals a side of Kyoto you can’t experience through sightseeing alone.Inside, enjoy a living room overlooking the gentle flow of the Takase River, a hinoki bath, and a small courtyard garden. Relax at your own pace while taking in seasonal flowers and greenery throughout the year. There are bedrooms on both the first and second floors, accommodating up to 7 guests. The kitchen is fully equipped with an IH cooktop, dishwasher, rice cooker, and more. All beverages are complimentary throughout your stay.The name “Ko” carries our wish that time here will soften even a hardened heart—like turning soil with a hoe—and bring quiet restoration. Please spend several unhurried days at Ko and become part of this neighborhood like a regular.

A private, whole-house rental Accommodation limited to one group per day, “Sumire-an,” located near Nijo Castle—famous as the historic stage of the late Edo period’s Taisei Hokan (return of governing authority to the Emperor).Also close by is Kyoto Sanjo-kai Shopping Street, an 800-meter covered arcade lined with around 180 shops. This fully private machiya townhouse has been renovated into a space where you can experience the traditions of Kyoto townhouses and the rhythm of everyday life in Kyoto.With gardenia-colored plaster walls that blend with stone-paved alleys, lattice windows, and ichimonji roof tiles, it offers an authentic Kyoto machiya atmosphere.Featuring a living room facing a small courtyard garden, a lounge filled with light filtering through latticework, a bathroom with a hinoki cypress bath, and a kitchen for self-catering, it comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests.For an elevated stay at “Nijo Sumire-an,” experience Kyoto’s history and the living culture of its streets right at your doorstep.

Within walking distance of Nijo Castle, built by Tokugawa Ieyasu. “Kiyu” is a fully private, whole-house rental Accommodation limited to one group per day, quietly located just steps from the Kyoto Sanjo-kai Shopping Street, where around 180 shops line an 800-meter covered arcade. This traditional Kyoto machiya townhouse—over 110 years old—has been renovated into a calm Japanese-style space wrapped in the “Aoi” connection that links its woven history with the town and culture.Featuring a dining area facing an inner courtyard garden, a warm Koya-maki (Japanese umbrella pine) wood bath, a kitchen for cooking, an airy Western-style room with chair seating, and a Japanese-style room, it comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests.Enjoy an elevated stay at machiya Accommodation “Kiyu,” where you can relax in harmony while feeling the living breath of the ancient capital’s history and culture nurtured by its streets.

Directly in front of Nishi Hongan-ji Temple—home to numerous National Treasure buildings—and within walking distance of Kyoto Station, the gateway to sightseeing in Kyoto. “Nishi Hongan-ji Izuki” is a fully private, whole-house rental Accommodation limited to one group per day, quietly nestled on a small lane by the temple’s main gate. This renovated machiya townhouse has been redesigned into an open, flowing space that brings a sense of calm and ease.Featuring a traditional earthen-floor entryway (doma), the living room, dining area, and open kitchen connect seamlessly to create an airy, unified atmosphere. In addition to a Western-style bedroom and a Japanese-style room, the Accommodation includes a bathroom with views of a spacious inner garden (tsuboniwa), allowing up to 7 guests to relax in comfort.For an elevated stay at the perfect starting point for discovering Kyoto’s history and culture—along with its vibrant present—choose “Nishi Hongan-ji Izuki.”

A private, whole-house rental Accommodation limited to one group per day, “Yotsuki,” is located near Nijo Castle—built by Tokugawa Ieyasu—and the covered shopping arcade “Kyoto Sanjo-kai Shopping Street,” lined with around 180 shops. This fully private machiya townhouse stay is adorned with motifs inspired by the shining moon of the four seasons. With gardenia-colored plaster walls that blend into the stone-paved alley, lattice windows, and traditional ichimonji roof tiles, it offers an authentic Kyoto machiya atmosphere. Featuring a living room facing a small courtyard garden, a lounge filled with light through latticework, a bathroom with a hinoki cypress bath, and a kitchen for self-catering, it comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests. For an elevated stay in Kyoto—where you can experience its history and everyday culture up close—choose the machiya Accommodation “Yotsuki.”

A private, whole-house Accommodation limited to one group per day, “Yumeha” is about a 5-minute walk from Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage site Nijo Castle—steeped in Tokugawa shogunate history—and Shinsenen Garden, which preserves the legacy of ancient Heian-kyo. This fully private machiya townhouse Accommodation lets you experience the refined elegance unique to Kyoto, woven through centuries of history. This historic machiya, over 110 years old, features the classic long and narrow “eel’s bed” layout that extends deep into the property. It offers a spacious living and dining area, a bathroom with views of an inner courtyard garden (tsuboniwa), a kitchen for self-catering, and three bedrooms so even larger groups can sleep separately. Up to 6 guests can stay. Enjoy an elevated stay at “Yumeha,” where calm and unhurried time flows in this traditional machiya townhouse Accommodation.

Kagerohi Karuizawa is a private rental Accommodation themed around “light and flicker,” opened in late April 2026. In warmer seasons, enjoy a campfire or BBQ on the wooden deck; in colder seasons, relax in the living room and savor a luxurious time watching the flames of the wood-burning stove.

The second property in the hitotose series, located about a 1-minute walk from Keihan Main Line “Kiyomizu-Gojo” Station, in Miyagawa-cho—one of Kyoto’s five historic geisha districts. A key feature is the sauna & bath area that occupies the entire first floor. Centered around a courtyard adorned with striking art, the layout includes an authentic Finnish-style sauna, a cold plunge bath with chiller, a healing space, and a spacious bathtub where even four guests can relax comfortably. The sauna is equipped with a HARVIA sauna heater, boasting the world’s top market share. The cold plunge bath includes a chiller, allowing precise temperature adjustment. Enjoy your ideal “totonoi” experience tailored to your condition. There are three bedrooms in total: one on the third floor and two on the second floor. The Accommodation can host up to six adults. A signature of the hitotose series, each bedroom has its own distinct character and atmosphere, making your stay even more enjoyable. Savor quiet and enriching time in Kyoto—unique to the “hitotose” series that weaves together all four seasons.

In Kiyamachi, where many long-established renowned restaurants line the streets and the charm of Kyoto lingers, stands Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa (formerly HOTEL VMG RESORT KYOTO Ryoi), inheriting a former long-established culinary Ryokan.Among them, the Kamogawa-view rooms offer a calming setting with the murmur of the river and views of mountain ridgelines that change with the seasons. Loved as a symbol of Kyoto’s pristine natural beauty, the Kamogawa River has long been at the heart of daily life.In particular, the history of dining platforms over the Kamogawa River dates back to Hideyoshi’s era.Listen to the refreshing sound of flowing water and feel Kyoto’s refined atmosphere. Enjoy a quality stay found only here.