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"Yufuin Onsen Higashi Shouan" is located in a tranquil area slightly away from the bustling center of Yufuin, offering a hidden retreat for adults. From every Room, you can enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of Mount Yufu, captivating all visitors. Indulge in the Onsen and savor the exquisite kaiseki cuisine. Relish these elegant and luxurious moments to the fullest.

Gosenkaku Hotel Kamikochi, located at the foot of Kappa Bridge, a landmark of Kamikochi designated as a special protection area of the national park, is surrounded by rich nature. The sophisticated service in a homely atmosphere attracts repeat visitors.

The city of Kanazawa, renowned for its traditional arts, culture, and crafts. Against the elegant backdrop of the Asanogawa district, Kinjoro exudes a unique charm. The essence of Japanese architecture crafted with dedication. A serene and tranquil garden. The Ryokan Kinjoro cherishes the spirit of hospitality while preserving traditional aesthetic beauty. Enjoy the unique hospitality of Kinjoro.

Listed in the 2016 Michelin Hyogo Special EditionThis is Akou Misaki, a scenic spot in Seto Inland Sea National Park. "Shou Kichi" stands before a beautiful seascape that changes into seven colors with the passage of time. We utilize the scenic beauty of Seto Inland Sea to provide you with a relaxing stay, offering cuisine, service, and everything with sincerity to deliver a pleasant moment.

A tranquil village surrounded by stunning rocky mountains, tea fields, and just a few farmhouses. Right in front of the Property lies the beautiful Makihara Valley. Located slightly away from the Onsen town, this Property blends seamlessly with the rural landscape. Amid this mysterious and soothing scenery stands Hazu Gassho. On the 1,000-tsubo grounds along the valley, there are two gassho-style buildings, a garden, open-air baths, and walking paths. As you proceed through the garden, descend the stone-paved path, and step inside, you will find a spacious entrance, lobby, dining area, and fireplace, all harmoniously showcasing the beauty of Japanese architecture. Beyond the veranda, the lush green valley awaits. You will feel as though time flows gently with the history within every corner of the Property.

Oku no Yu presents “a new way to enjoy Kurokawa Onsen, where cuisine takes center stage.” Rather than starting your trip planning by choosing an Accommodation, we propose a stay centered on dining—“Let’s go to Kurokawa Onsen because we want to eat at that restaurant”—traveling with the restaurant as your destination.For dinner, choose from Japanese cuisine or innovative French, both crafted by top-class chefs. After relaxing in the Onsen at your Accommodation, head to the restaurant area “AuKurokawa” in your yukata. Savor one of Kyushu’s finest hot springs and an exquisite dinner by world-class chefs to your heart’s content.

The historic registered cultural property “Shokenro” is a three-story wooden folk-art Accommodation built in the early Showa era. In a retro setting adorned with tasteful furniture and folk crafts, each of the 17 guest rooms has its own distinct character—making it a delight to find your favorite hidden retreat. Enjoy jazz throughout the building, the gentle waters of Utsukushigahara Onsen, creative kaiseki cuisine featuring Shinshu ingredients, and locally brewed sake carefully selected by the host. Please savor an “Onsen getaway for adults” that enriches the senses.

A refined sukiya-style retreat nestled along a lush, verdant gorge. All buildings, including the guest rooms, face the Matsukawa Gorge—spring and summer bring fresh greenery to this “Accommodation in the gorge.” In autumn, it becomes a “healing hot spring” floating amid crimson mountains, and in winter, a “moment of tranquility” wrapped in white. This Accommodation offers breathtaking views throughout the year, in every season. Please take your time enjoying our signature oil fondue in a private dining room.

In the late Sengoku period, Nagahama flourished as a castle town founded by Hashiba (Toyotomi) Hideyoshi. Located beside Hoko Park (Nagahama Castle) on the shores of Lake Biwa, “Hamakozuki” is an Onsen fine-dining Ryokan. Kohoku and Nagahama still preserve much of the culture and romance of the Sengoku era. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Biwa from Taiko Onsen and savor our refined cuisine.

Yuno-yado Joetsukan is a five-room Ryokan nestled along the Tone River. We offer high-quality service and heartfelt hospitality, including free-flowing hot spring water direct from the source, kaiseki cuisine served course by course, and magnificent views from your room. Enjoy sommelier-selected wines and local sake, and at our private on-site café “Ume no Mitsu,” we also serve body-friendly handmade sweets such as gateau chocolate. The nature surrounding our Ryokan changes day by day—fresh greenery, wild fireflies, autumn leaves, and snowy landscapes—so please savor the scenery, sounds, and breeze with someone special.

At Ryotei Murakami, Esashi, a town with the oldest history in Hokkaido, you can enjoy Onsen from natural sources, meals utilizing rich ingredients, and relaxing time in 7 independent guest rooms. The area around the Property includes the Sea of Japan, Kamome Island, the Kaiyomaru ship, the marina, and the historic street, where you can encounter nature and history.

Situated on a 5,000-tsubo property, Tsutsujitei features approximately 3,000 tsubo of natural forest transformed into a rustic garden. This wooden property offers a serene retreat where you can experience the changing seasons, shifting shadows, gentle breezes, the sound of rain, and dancing snow, all while enjoying distant views of the Shirane mountain range. As a property close to nature, it provides a slow passage of time and moments of tranquility. Welcome to Tsutsujitei, the hot spring village where azaleas bloom.

■ Set amid pristine nature and timeless history, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage setting. ■ A rich variety of fish landed at the Kii-Nagashima Fishing Port. At our Hotel restaurant—like a small fish market—you can choose the fish for today’s meal yourself. ■ The stone-paved Kumano Kodo, which has carried people’s prayers since ancient times. Our own natural hot spring, “Kihoku Sennen Onsen,” named with the wish that it will endure for a thousand years to come, offers a smooth and soothing bathing experience. These three charms come together to embrace you in a calm moment—like waves gently repeating their rhythm.

Throughout your stay, we aim to offer more than relaxation—an experience that helps you and your loved ones become more beautiful. Drawing on the power of nature—local ingredients, Onsen, and our two gardens—we create moments that nurture beauty. Beauty takes many forms: outward qualities such as firmer skin, shinier hair, and a lifted appearance, as well as inner wellness such as detoxification, peace of mind, and renewed intellectual curiosity. Stroll through our two gardens and enjoy seasonal flowers and dappled sunlight—unwind your mind while giving your body a pleasant sense of exertion. Revitalize your skin, hair, and spirit with the renowned Okunetsukawa hot spring waters flowing directly from our private source, along with our in-house bath amenities “Yumoribito.” Savor carefully selected Izu seafood and the region’s distinctive mountain vegetables grown across its varied elevations. Enjoy gastronomic cuisine that delights both eye and palate, bringing energy to body and soul. As the journey lingers in memory, so does a sense of beauty in both mind and body. We invite you to experience it for yourself.

Akazawa Guest House, surrounded by crystal-clear seas and unspoiled nature, is a refined Accommodation where you can enjoy a private stay in a serene setting. On an expansive estate of over 1,000 tsubo, we offer 15 guest rooms with open-air baths. We also feature detached villas equipped with private saunas in the room. Each room overlooks a beautiful Japanese garden and the surrounding landscape, showcasing the beauty of Japanese architecture through details such as Ajiro-woven ceilings and Juraku plaster walls. The interior is also designed in calming traditional Japanese style, with a large public bath featuring deep ocean water and private dining rooms where you can savor carefully crafted Japanese cuisine centered on locally sourced ingredients. In a space that harmonizes with Akazawa’s natural surroundings, enjoy a soothing stay as time passes quietly by.

Located in the western part of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Kawatana Onsen is nestled among gentle mountain slopes and islands. The rich local culture, including culinary traditions, Onsen culture, and artistic heritage, has been cherished over time by Lord Mori, haiku poet Santoka, and musician Cortot. Enjoy a blissful moment at our tranquil garden Ryokan.

Since its establishment in Genroku 7 (1694), "Sekizenkan" has welcomed guests for over 300 years, with a constant flow of visitors seeking Onsen therapy. The Property features three distinct buildings: the "Main Building," known as the oldest Onsen inn architecture in Japan, where the culture of Onsen therapy still thrives; the "Sansou," designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan for its excellent design and architectural techniques in the Momoyama style; and the "Kashoutei," located at the highest point in Shima Onsen, surrounded by the tranquility of ancient pine trees. At Sansou and Kashoutei, guests can savor exquisite kaiseki cuisine prepared by the head chef. Enjoy a variety of Onsen experiences, including the retro-modern "Genroku no Yu" and the seasonal "Mori no Yu."

The property "Sansou Warabino" embraces the scenery of Yufuin. Meals feature creative kaiseki cuisine using fresh seafood from Bungosuido, Bungoyufuin beef, a pride of Oita Prefecture, homegrown rice, and vegetables. Enjoy the soft onsen flowing directly from our private source. Escape the daily hustle and cherish a relaxing time as a reward for yourself. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to "Sansou Warabino," a property offering such a space and time.

Paradise Auberge, sankara hotel&spa Yakushima. MICHELIN ONE KEY 2024, 2025 Hotel SANKARA, derived from Sanskrit meaning "blessings from heaven," offers the blessings of nature, cuisine, and living spaces all in one place. Amidst the breathtakingly beautiful and mystical location shaped by Yakushima's timeless nature, enjoy exquisite French cuisine at our restaurant and relax in one of our 29 sophisticated suites or villa-style rooms. We warmly welcome guests from both Japan and abroad to experience a truly special time with us.

Though the surface of the water changes from moment to moment, the hot spring continues to flow abundantly beyond time. Its presence recalls Basho’s teaching of “Fueki Ryuko”—that the unchanging and the ever-changing share the same source. Since receiving our charge from Gen’emon Araya, head steward of the hot spring under the Maeda family of the former Daishoji Domain in Kaga, we have carried forward—day by day in our work—the essence of what must remain unchanged and what should evolve. This is the spirit of hospitality our Accommodation hopes to nurture for generations to come.