Luxury hotels, hotel suites and fine dining restaurants in Chūbu

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In Izu, on the banks of the Katsura River, Asaba has been welcoming guests for over five centuries in the spirit of time-honored Japanese tradition. This family-run property, passed down through 10 generations, was founded in 1484 when Yakuro Yukitada Asaba opened an inn opposite the Buddhist temple where he was the caretaker.
The establishment perpetuates its heritage in simple, elegantly designed wooden spaces that open directly onto nature. Outside, baths fed by the Shuzenji hot springs immerse you in this idyllic landscape. Inside, Japanese cedar baths lend a soothing fragrance to the air. Exquisitely prepared cuisine, made with regional ingredients, is served in the privacy of your room, as is ryokan tradition. The property's Noh theater, which was relocated to Asaba from Tokyo by the seventh generation of owners, regularly hosts some of the greatest masters of this traditional art form. Stays at Asaba immerse you in this land of legends, where every detail helps create a truly evocative experience.

Asaba

No restaurants. In-room only

Hotel and restaurant in a village.

Founded in 1928 in the spa town of Yamashiro, Beniya Mukayu is located on the road from the revered Kyoto to the world heritage sites Shirakawago-Gokayama, close to Kanazawa. The hotel’s architecture elegantly emphasizes contrasts between light, shade and neutral colours. Every room has its own private open-air hot spring bath, with a wonderful view of the authentic Japanese garden. The traditional tea ceremony performed by the owner, the finest Kaga style Kaiseki cuisine served on locally crafted crockery, as well as invigorating medicinal spa treatments, combine to make Beniya Mukayu a peaceful heaven.

Beniya Mukayu

Horin / 方林

Sheltered by a lush forest dotted with lakes, a few miles from snow-capped Mount Fuji, Gôra Kadan Fuji is heir to an authentic ryokan of the imperial family. The architecture, in a harmonious blend of natural elements – earth, water, fire, light, and wood –, merges Japanese tradition with a modern structure that is home to Zen gardens, a pillar corridor, and shoji screens of traditional Japanese paper. Gôra Kadan Fuji is in a serene setting with breathtaking views of Mount Fuji in all its seasonal splendor, the ideal location for enjoying every aspect of Japanese lifestyle. First, savor traditional specialties at the property’s four restaurants, including kaiseki and kappo dishes showcasing the connection to Mount Fuji's water and soil, as well as teppanyaki and a wide variety of sushi. Later, relax your body in the warmth of an onsen, then set out to explore the serene natural beauty of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, a wonderland of lakes, forests, and volcanic landscapes.

Gôra Kadan Fuji

Kaiseki Kadan

The black and white Namako (traditional lattice) on the lower wall and the heavy vault doors and windows evoke the past of the building. This ancient “Kura”, a Japanese traditional storehouse, dates back to the 19th century and has been converted into a restaurant in 2007. In this peaceful place, minutes away from the Matsumoto castle, Chef Masahiro Tanabe, who has worked many years in acclaimed restaurants in Europe, prepares refined “natural French cuisine”. Passionate about the quality of ingredients, he travels across Nagano prefecture meeting farmers to select the freshest vegetables and products, such as Shinshu beef or Shinshu salmon, he will reveal at their best in his dishes.

Hikariya-Nishi

Hikariya-Nishi / ヒカリヤ ニシ

Restaurant in town.

In the heart of Japan’s “Northern Alps”, discover the secret charms of this hotel that opened in 1931. This little jewel is tucked away in the calm and serenity of the mountains, between the snowy peaks and fine traditional hot springs, located in the national park, and renowned for their therapeutic qualities. Tobira Onsen Myojinkan offers a divinely serene atmosphere in the forest, relaxing baths in the heart of nature, aromatherapy and superb rooms and suites. The sophisticated Kaiseki-style food is a marvellous balance of textures, flavours and colours. Organic French cuisine is also on offer, prepared by a talented chef who specializes in macrobiotic cuisine.

Tobira Onsen Myojinkan

Nature French SAI / ナチュレフレンチ「菜」

Hotel and restaurant in a park.

Take a seat at the counter and let yourself be surprised. Here, there is no menu or predefined specials; the chef follows his inspiration and what he perceives of his guests' desires to prepare them a unique meal celebrating a moment that will not be repeated. At the head of this family restaurant, Shinichiro Takagi is the custodian of a culinary tradition that finds its origins in the concept of Ishoku Dogen, according to which food and health are linked. From the traditional decor to the pottery supplied by local artisans, from the slightest flower to the best ingredients, nothing is left to chance when creating an exquisite kaiseki cuisine and a moment of perfect harmony.

Zeniya

Zeniya / 銭屋

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