Around Kotohira Country Club 【PGM】 × Nature Experience AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A 400-year-old traditional Ryokan nestled at the foot of a sacred and mystical forest. Three elegant Sukiya-style detached buildings harmoniously blend with modern architecture, all set within a beautiful Japanese garden that reflects the changing seasons. Strolling through the strolling-style garden, you can imagine the literary figures such as Mori Ōgai and Kitahara Hakushū who once stayed here. From the panoramic bath, enjoy distant views of Mount Sanuki Fuji or take in the charming streetscape of Kotohira's temple town. Refresh your spirit and rediscover the delicate sense of Japanese beauty and harmony that may have been forgotten amidst urban life’s hustle and bustle.

10 minutes by car from Ikawa Ikeda IC on the Tokushima Expressway. Conveniently located for sightseeing in Shikoku. The panoramic bath overlooking the clear Yoshino River is popular, and day-use bathing is also available. Next to the entrance, there is a literary monument of the writer Fumiko Hayashi, who stayed here before the war, with photos and autographs displayed inside the Property. Recommended nearby sightseeing includes the "Kurozo Marsh," known as the "Oze of the West," about 30 minutes by car from the Property. This rare wetland plant community is designated as a natural monument of the prefecture due to its large scale and diverse plant species. Particularly famous is the "Sagiso," a flower resembling a white egret spreading its wings, which grows naturally here. During the summer blooming season, many enthusiasts visit. Other nearby attractions include Oboke, Iya Valley, rafting, and athletic activities. The Property is also popular among pilgrims as accommodation for the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. It is conveniently used for visiting nearby temples such as the 66th Unpenji, 65th Sankakuji, 15th Betsugaku Hashikuraji, and 14th Tsubakido.