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Escape the city bustle and head to Kannabe Highlands, where beautiful nature thrives. Blue Ridge Hotel is a Resort Hotel where families can enjoy Tajima’s abundant local flavors and exceptional Onsen. For dinner, choose from an exciting Japanese-Western buffet with a live kitchen where dishes are prepared right before your eyes, or an authentic Japanese kaiseki course featuring delicacies such as Tajima beef and Kasumi crab. The 100% natural hot-spring open-air bath “Shinryoku no Kaze,” known for leaving your skin beautifully moisturized after bathing, becomes a natural planetarium at night under a sky full of stars. Relax in our warm American country-style guest rooms and enjoy a special stay that will become a treasured family memory.

A six-room boutique Hotel renovated from a former bank building registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan, built about 100 years ago as a symbol of post-earthquake reconstruction. Designed by Setsu Watanabe, one of the pioneers who laid the foundations of modern Japanese architecture, this distinguished building features a classic style that lets you feel the history woven through time. To help you enjoy a relaxing stay in this extraordinary setting, we offer amenities such as a guest lounge with complimentary drinks. Unwind both body and mind as you reflect on the era in which it was built and the architect’s meticulous design details—enjoy a stay in this remarkable piece of architecture. Located within a shopping arcade just steps from the limited express train stop with direct service from Kyoto and Osaka, it is also conveniently close to popular destinations such as Kinosaki Onsen—one of Kansai’s leading Onsen towns—as well as Izushi Castle Town with its preserved historic streetscape, and Takeno Beach, known for its white sand and crystal-clear waters—making it an ideal base for your travels.

The gateway to Tajima offers Property with functional and clean Rooms, as well as a sky restaurant to enjoy seasonal ingredients and changing scenery. All Rooms feature duvet covers and provide skin-friendly DHC amenities. Regular Rooms, Triple Rooms, and Japanese-style Rooms are available to suit your needs. All Rooms are non-smoking and equipped with Wi-Fi. Breakfast is a Japanese set meal with a local production and consumption concept, and free drinks are provided. From the breakfast venue, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Wadayama.