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Arima Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot spring resorts and counted among the three most famous onsen in Japan. During the Meiji era, when Kobe opened its port to foreign trade, many foreigners visited Arima Onsen. They also visited the renowned autumn foliage spot "Kiyomizu-dera," which later became a foreigner-exclusive hotel called "Kiyomizu Hotel." The lush green grounds of "Arima Sanso Goshobessho" still retain the sacred atmosphere of that time. Goshobessho was established by Shirobei Kanai XV, the current head of "Tosen Goshobo," Arima Onsen's oldest accommodation. All 10 suite rooms at Goshobessho are detached and feature private onsen baths and low-temperature saunas known as "Thermal Rooms." One of these suites even includes the world's first treehouse-style open-air bath.

With only 11 rooms in total, including 6 suite rooms, we offer a refined stay reserved for a select few. To ensure you can enjoy bathing in complete privacy without concern for other guests, we do not have a large public bath; instead, we provide three private reservable baths. Enjoy a blissful time that soothes both body and mind. In the Premium Lounge, you can savor carefully selected local sake and light snacks. For dinner, Hida Beef Specialty Ryokan Ichiryu proudly serves top-graded No. 11 and No. 12 cuts among A5-rank Hida beef, offered in a private dining room. Savor the exquisite flavors nurtured by the nature of Hida Takayama.

A secluded retreat just 1.5 hours from Tokyo. Experience a special day beyond the everyday in the heart of nature at our exclusive auberge, limited to two groups per day and designed for adults. Enjoy craft beer at the 98BEERs Taproom from check-in until dinner, followed by a soba-themed kaiseki meal paired with carefully selected wines, including vintage options from 98WINEs, recommended by our sommelier. Immerse yourself in two days of exquisite food and drink amidst serene natural surroundings.

■ 100% Plant-Based × Organic Homegrown Garden Pesticide-free and fertilizer-free vegetables from our home garden, combined with seasonal produce from small-scale partner farms, served fresh on your plate. No animal-based ingredients or chemical seasonings used. Gentle on your stomach, ensuring a refreshing morning wake-up. ■ Italian Techniques × Hokkaido Terroir Over 10 years of perfecting vegetable-focused Italian cuisine. Even without meat or fish, the layered flavors of exceptional vegetables create a deeply satisfying experience. This is a world only achievable by one of Japan's top vegetable sommelier couples! Bread is crafted with reduced gluten to maintain deliciousness while caring for your body. ■ We’re Smart Discovery Awards 2024 Japan Nominee Experience "world-class vegetable gastronomy" that enhances both your condition and transforms travel into a health asset. ■ A Unique Culinary and Spatial Experience Loved by Repeat Guests Only two groups per day! This ultra-small-scale setting allows for an extraordinary dining experience and ambiance found nowhere else. The high repeat rate speaks volumes about its appeal.

In front of the new villa lies a forest and the Ubu River, where fireflies also visit. It feels as if forest fairies are present... A restaurant where you can stay, enjoying delicious meals for both body and soul. When you want to take a break, enjoy the great nature and natural dishes on the plate. Please spend gentle moments with your loved ones. ※ Regarding stays with pets, rooms are limited, so please consult us before making a reservation.

Bettei Ishi no Ie is a British-style antique Hotel where every room features a private open-air bath. Surrounded by trees, you may occasionally spot squirrels and wild birds from the bath, creating a luxurious space where time passes quietly and slowly. For dinner, enjoy local fish sashimi and a Japanese-Western course meal. Breakfast is served via room service—relax at your leisure.

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.

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.

We renovated the Property in July 2022 with the themes of "Moon" and "Tuna," limited to 5 groups per day. In the full moon dining area with round windows that change with the twilight, enjoy the course meal of Japan's most delicious tuna, described as reaching its climax multiple times. Experience the extraordinary in the high-quality Yaizu Onsen and the simple yet sophisticated serene space, and we hope you take home many happy memories.

~ Before you stretches the Sea of Japan, where a hidden retreat awaits. Experience true luxury that cannot be found in the city for a special holiday ~ A private space with six rooms, offering panoramic views of the Sea of Japan. We hope you will enjoy Wakasa here with its scenery and cuisine made from the region's abundant natural ingredients. In this place, where time flows gently and the sea is visible from anywhere, we hope you will spend your precious moments.

"Fukudaya" was born by inheriting the traditional inn "Fukudaya," which has welcomed many travelers in the past, and renovating a building over 140 years old while preserving its original charm. The dining area and guest rooms facing Lake Biwa offer stunning views of the lake. For breakfast and dinner, we serve course meals featuring fresh lake fish and local vegetables carefully selected by the host of the accommodation. Please relax as if you were visiting your grandmother's home.

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.

ESSENCE KARUIZAWA is an Accommodation nestled in the forests of Karuizawa, where every room features a private sauna.All rooms include a forest-view terrace and an open-air bathroom. Warm yourself slowly in your private sauna, then step outside and feel the fresh air while staying close to nature. This quiet bathing experience releases everyday tension and leads you into deep rest.The signature scent is designed to harmonize with Karuizawa’s nature, based on the philosophy of Tomoko Saito, a leading expert in Aroma Blending Design®. Fragrances that gently accompany shifts in time and mood softly enrich each moment of your stay. For sleep, we provide top-grade beds by Nihon Bed Co., Ltd., and recovery wear by VENEX.Dinner and breakfast are served at SHIN, supervised by Zaiyu Hasegawa of the two-Michelin-star Japanese restaurant Den. While overlooking the forests of Karuizawa, enjoy comforting dining crafted with ingredients from Nagano and carefully selected produce from across Japan.In the guest-only lounge, enjoy complimentary light snacks and drinks tailored to each time of day. Music from high-end audio equipment, gentle lighting, and the presence of the forest come together in a space that calms you simply by being there.Not adding more, but quietly opening your senses—time to return to your true self. Spend a special stay at ESSENCE KARUIZAWA and reconnect with the forests of Karuizawa.

[Opening November 5, 2024] Hotel Utano Kyoto Bessho is located just a short drive from Kyoto’s top sights, including Arashiyama and the UNESCO World Heritage sites Kinkaku-ji, Ryoan-ji, and Ninna-ji, as well as the Kinukake-no-Michi walking route. With only 10 guestrooms, every room features a private Onsen bath. Choose from the Narutaki Main Building showcasing classic Shoin-zukuri and Sukiya-style design, an Art Deco–inspired Western-style building, or guestrooms that blend Japanese warmth with contemporary Western design.\n\nDine while overlooking the Japanese garden, where we serve a diverse selection of dishes centered on Japanese cuisine yet not limited to any single category—featuring seafood from Awaji Island (known as Miketsukuni) along with carefully selected ingredients from Kyoto and surrounding regions.\n\nEnjoy a spacious setting of approximately 1,000 tsubo (about 3,300 m²) and a Japanese garden recreated in the style designed and supervised by renowned landscape designer Mirei Shigemori. Experience a serene retreat away from the bustle of the city.

The Moana Building Ocean Rooms, just steps from the sea, and the Villa Building Retreat Rooms, a soothing sanctuary—16 hidden rooms in total, each with its own distinct concept. Savor locally sourced Italian cuisine at our ocean-view restaurant. An exclusive guest lounge elevates your stay. A refined escape for selected adults on a quiet island in Naruto—2 hours by car from Osaka and 1 hour by flight from Tokyo.

The smallest hotel in Kobe, "Hotel Hana Koyado," is a property that combines the charm of a ryokan with the practicality of a hotel. Enjoy a blissful moment of relaxation by soaking in the Arima Onsen, considered Japan's oldest hot spring, to rejuvenate both body and mind.

Long cherished as a Ryokan that welcomed distinguished guests, this residence has long been held in high regard. The Horiuchi family once flourished as coastal shipping merchants who traveled by boat throughout Japan. Today, Azumi Setoda has inherited their former home, the “Former Horiuchi Residence,” and reimagined it as a Ryokan.A Seto Inland Sea journey in a 140-year-old merchant mansion Azumi Setoda was born from the legacy of the Horiuchi family, prominent merchants who prospered in Setoda through salt production and maritime trade. While preserving 140 years of precious architectural details, the guest rooms have been redesigned as modern spaces for relaxation. Centered on seasonal ingredients from the sea and mountains of Setouchi, we offer a course menu that draws out their character through a variety of techniques. Unbound by any single genre, this approach carries on the history of Setoda—a port town where ships once came and went and diverse cultures and knowledge naturally converged. Enjoy cuisine found nowhere else, served with vessels passed down from the Horiuchi family.

Onomichi flourished as a key hub in Japan where people, goods, information, and culture came and went. The social setting where wealthy merchants entertained guests through the tea ceremony was known as a “Chaen,” and a long-established Ryokan that has long served this role in Onomichi has been reborn as “Ryokan Onomichi Nishiyama,” an Accommodation that carries Onomichi’s culture into the present day. Surrounding a spacious garden overlooking the Seto Inland Sea are six detached buildings with eight guest rooms, each with its own distinct character. In the main building, we also offer double rooms with views of the Seto Inland Sea and its islands. Enjoy our lounge inspired by a Setouchi sake storehouse, available for you to use freely during your stay. Embraced by expansive gardens and the waters of Setouchi, spend a moment freed from everyday life.

Operating dates for 2026: April 25 (Saturday) to November 14 (Saturday). Reservations are now open. Following the renovation of guest rooms and the restaurant in 2024, our accommodation has been highly praised by guests. Our signature onsen with natural hot spring water is available not only in the large public bath but also in every guest room. Dinner features a full-course French cuisine prepared by an experienced chef using seasonal ingredients from Shinshu, complemented by wines recommended by our sommelier. The hotel is located away from Kappa Bridge, offering a serene experience surrounded by nature. With over 100 years of history since its days as "Shimizuya Ryokan," where Walter Weston, the father of modern Japanese mountaineering, once stayed, we invite you to visit Kamikochi Lemeista Hotel at least once.