Plunge with aplomb into the metaphorical pool of serene excellence and exquisite luxuriousness at Tobira Onsen Myojinkan. Launched in 1931 in Matsumoto City, it is strategically planted in the nucleus of the Japanese Northern Alps, whose mountainous peaks are objects of veneration and pilgrimage. A member of Relais & Chateaux, this oasis offers therapeutic, delightful views of soul-calming, picturesque snowy peaks in winter, and a body-rejuvenating experience of traditional, bubbling hot springs. Tobira Onsen Myojinkan is graciously fragmented into 27 Japanese styled and 17 western styled rooms that exhibit an effortless, harmonious amalgamation of modernistic amenities and traditional Japanese furnishings. Experience grand hospitality as you savour delectable portions of sophisticated Kaiseki-style food, which is a marvellous blend of textures, flavours and colours at Shinshu Dining TOBIRA. Creatively fashioned from traditional Japanese ingredients by recognized culinarians such as Masahiro Tanabe, are French cuisines, at the Nature French SAI restaurant. Indulge in relishing exquisite wines and drinkables, whilst being guided by experienced sommelier: Masashi Kurihara. Relieve yourself of daily tension by immersing in the warm, restorative waters of hot spring baths at the spa, while also appreciating the expansive, soul-refreshing view of the surrounding nature, making indelible memories. Unprecedented tranquility awaits at this heavenly oasis nestled amongst Japan’s famous mountains.

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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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Relish a memorably remarkable sabbatical sojourn in one of Nippon’s glamorous hot springs ensconced in the town of Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. Roosted about 90 km southwest of Tokyo, the Hoshino Resort Kai Hakone is a sanctum graciously muddling time-transcending designs, expressed in intricately fashioned, historical crafts, and the contemporary with satisfactory awe. The resort, enveloped by a superfluity of diverse plant species creating an exuberant forest, is balkanized into 32 guest rooms bestowed with the most recent of furnishings, with interior décors, albeit culturally featuring Hakone parquetry. All rooms provide mind-capturing river views and are equipped with therapeutic, body-rejuvenating, lined-with-ancient-hinoki-cypress, thermal baths sustained by a 1,200- year-old onsen. Dine intrepidly consuming body-nourishing kaiseki delicacies from breakfast to dinner. Revisit history at this sanctuary as you learn about the intriguing, cultural wonder of Hakone parquetry. Get pleasantly pampered with therapeutic massages by nationally certified staff at the spa. With the resort as a base, venture into the environs discovering new fascinations at local attractions such as the Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, the much-acclaimed, iconic Mount Fuji and so much more than your imagination beckoned.

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Immerse yourself in 100 unique experiences and stories to enrich your trek at Byaku Narai, a historic inn that offers a unique stay along the Nakasendo Trail in the historical Narai-Juku. Designed on the central theme of 100 people, 100 experiences, and 100 accommodations, this exotic inn promises you hundreds of local experiences as you connect with 100s of people in a building over 100 years old. The experiences begin right from the comfort of 16 guest rooms spread across four distinct historic buildings. Each interior in all four categories offers a unique feel and aura, with features like open-air baths, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and refrigerator, and distinct accents like a skylight, an alcove, and a private sauna. At the Restaurant Kura, culinary indulgences highlight the unique flavours of the region from fresh ingredients sourced around the neighbouring mountains. Lighthearted moments await at the GEN lounge, a portal to experiencing the 100 stories that spice up a stay here. The Suginomori brewery and tasting bar presents eccentric wine-tasting experiences, and the Hoihoi gallery provides a deep dive into the arts and crafts heritage of the region. Relax your bodies, minds, and souls at the SAN-SEN bathing facility, where water flows from the Shinano River, the source of which is the spring mountain waters of Narai-Juku.

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