Around Kuchiki Ski Resort × Zen-Inspired AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

An auberge nestled in the forest at the foot of the Hira Mountains, close to Lake Biwa. With the themes of “the luxury of doing nothing” and “a secluded Accommodation,” we serve satoyama Italian cuisine born from fresh lake seafood and the rich bounty of the mountains. Set on a 500-tsubo property, we welcome only six parties per day. Each room is spacious and distinctive, created for moments of quiet serenity. In 2023, young chef Takuro Ishizuka—born and raised here at the foot of the Hira Mountains—joined us. Drawing on his experience discovering exceptional ingredients across Japan and blending them with Japanese cuisine and Mediterranean influences, he is now bringing his expression to Shiga.

Here, Kumagawa Stays is a post town nestled in the mountains connecting Kyoto and Wakasa, where many travelers have rested since ancient times. An overnight stay in a traditional house that has witnessed the history of travel, a sudden encounter with a mountain crab while strolling, the sunset that further reddens the red Bengara walls, and a bowl of morning porridge you make yourself. We contemplate what truly matters and aim to offer the value of simplicity. The experiences and realizations gained here should bring subtle changes to your daily life. A post town for the journey of your life.