Accommodations
Kitano Hotel Tokyo
Near Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, this Relais & Châteaux retreat offers silk-lined suites, marble soaking tubs, and Michelin-starred dining shaped by Japanese seasonality and handcrafted design.
River Retreat Garaku
A modern ryokan with private open-air baths, forest-view spa treatments and seasonal kaiseki, designed for guests seeking stillness and immersion in Japan’s onsen culture.
Kaikatei Hanagozen
A seaside ryokan on Kyoto’s northern coast offering tatami rooms, open-air baths and crab-focused winter dining—all grounded in tradition, craftsmanship and the flavors of Kyotango.
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
A quiet hotel near temple gardens in Kyoto, where artisan-made interiors, hinoki soaking tubs and seasonal cuisine come together in a contemporary space rooted in centuries-old tradition.
