From up in Hokkaido to down in Okinawa we’re calling out some of Japan’s delightful and highly detailed small hotels. This is part one, starting in the south.
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Azumi Setoda Masters the Elements of Omotenashi
On a small Japanese island is a new ryokan from the founder of Aman. That might be all you need to hear — but you should also know the story of salt, from the fortune that built this splendid house to the ocean breeze that lashes its windows and wood.
Clifftop Hotels of the Highest Quality
Sometimes you just want to see amazing hotels atop incredible cliffs, perched high above the water below. We’re happy to oblige.
Soaking in the Details at Ryokan Beniya Mukayu
The Japanese ryokan might be the highest form of hospitality, but it’s not a hotel. For the owners of Beniya Mukayu, it’s important that you understand why.
Stopped Clocks and Restored Machiya Houses
Kyoto’s historic machiya houses are being repurposed as galleries, cafes, hotels, and more. It’s a symbol of a timeless city struggling to balance tradition against tourism.
Japanese Hotels That Defy Their Reputation
As a whole, Japan’s hotels have long been thought of as restrained and innocuous. But there are emotions to be found. You just need to know where to look.