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Senbon Matsubara, the most scenic spot along the Tokaido, captivated countless artists and literary masters from the Meiji through Showa eras. In one corner stands a Japanese-style building created from the vision of a tea devotee who dreamed of hosting a grand tea gathering for 1,000 guests. Marking its 110th anniversary in 2023, it was relaunched as a project to pass Numazu’s treasured cultural asset on to future generations, and has been reborn as a restaurant serving course-style Chinese cuisine reminiscent of traditional tea kaiseki. Adjacent on an approximately 3,000-tsubo estate is an Accommodation that feels like a private residence, with eight guest rooms designed by architect Akira Watanabe. Blending seamlessly with the garden scenery spread out below, it invites you to slow down and savor the gentle flow of time.Japanese and Western, classic and modern.Enjoy an incomparable hidden retreat where contrasting elements come together in perfect harmony.