Witness Japanese warmest retreat and accommodation at the elegant five-star Kanamean Nishitomiya, a luxury Relais & Chateaux hotel, where serenity and priceless hospitality are norms. Nestled among a string of landmarks in downtown Kyoto, this traditional Japanese ryokan inn effortlessly blurs the line between ancient and modern hotel features. A stay here ushers you into the welcoming arms of Mr. and Mrs. Nishida, the fifth generation of hoteliers running the property and maintaining the standards set by its founders Kazuo Nishida and his wife Kyoko. Five rooms and two luxury suites across two levels provide exotic wooden accommodation with captivating views of the surrounding gardens that complement the ambiance and freshen the air. Rooms are outfitted with tatami mat floors, elegant bathrooms, sliding paper screens, Japanese-style hinoki cypress wood baths, wi-fi, and other essential modern features. Mouth-watering and gourmet-class meals are abundant at the Nishitomiya diner set, where each month comes with a different cuisine theme, and the Kaname diner setting combines varied cooking styles to prepare western and Japanese cuisine options. Step out of the hotel's snuggled comfort into the charming and historic streets of Kyoto to explore the diverse attractions it houses on a city-guided tour. Shop around the city on foot or use a bike, while paying homage to ancient temples, shrines, historical landmarks, and fascinating architecture.

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Encounter idyllic and oceanic blissfulness at KAI Beppu, an onsen ryokan situated in Oita Prefecture, at the most trenchant brink of Japan’s Island city, Kyushu, overlooking Beppu Bay. Whether you are on vacation, or seeking an escape from the barbarous, KAI Beppu presents reaches of mind-lulling, utopian pleasure as you soak-up coastal views during your sojourn. Bordered on the east by the pacific Beppu Bay, and on the west by the Beppu mainland, the sanctuary is fractionated into 70 guest rooms with plushily vibrant aesthetics. These Japanese-style rooms are fastidiously furnished, some featuring outdoor baths (Onsen), and all possessing expansive windows framing the Beppu Bay in a picturesque manner. Have your gourmand alter-ego pacified as you relish flavoursome, Kaiseki consumables during breakfast, with kaiseki peaking at dinner with finely crafted bamboo ware and feature an assortment of seafood seasoned with a plethora of condiments. Luxuriate in affluence, choosing solitariness, as you relax and dine at the semi-private rooms. Watch Kai Beppu come alive during nocturnal hours, experiencing the wonder of the Toji Jug Band. Augment your mental acuity while playing the nostalgic Smartball in the Lab. Affiliate with Beppu culture, indulging in therapeutic hand and foot baths as you relish coastal delights. Rewrite your life’s experiences at this resort.

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Experience the finest of Japan's signature hospitality, offered in the serene and captivating Tsutaya Tokinoyado Kazari, a unique stay at the foothill of the sacred Mount Kiso Ontake along the Nakasendo Trail near Kiso-Fukushima. Choose from sauna suites, Japanese-style, or Standard rooms, each designed for restful seclusion. At 1,200 meters, this inn provides sweeping views of Mt. Kiso Ontake by day and a starlit sky by night. Some rooms even feature terraces with open-air baths and saunas, adding a luxurious touch to the traditional Japanese ambiance. The culinary experience here is nothing short of extraordinary, with Chef Tadamichi creating dishes from fresh, mountain-sourced ingredients and Shinshu's finest. Rejuvenate in the Kiso Ontake Hot Springs, where communal baths soothe the body and mind. Unwind at the Spa Terrace Room with a tent sauna, cold plunge, and open-air bath. Embrace moments of camaraderie at the picnic bar, take in the majestic views from the terrace, explore the Kazezato forest, and lose yourself in the magic of the starry night sky.

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