Gora Kadan is one of Japan's most luxurious Ryokans, set in the heart of the Fuji-Hakone National Park, southwest of Tokyo. Located on the grounds of the former summer villa of the Imperial family, its original building dates back 300 years. Even the new adjoining buildings have been built keeping the design in harmony with the nearby mountains. The result is a first-class ryokan with a blend of Japanese tradition and modern design in the shadow of Mount Fuji.
Hakone Ginyu is a modern Ryokan set along a mountainside within the Fuji-Hakone National Park, southwest of Tokyo. Built in contemporary style, its interiors combine traditional Japanese elements with stunning modern touches creating a traditional ambience. The entrance and lobby are located on the top of the building, providing dramatic views over the Hayakawa valley, while the essence of Japanese style continues throughout its corridors, the rooms and the entire resort.
Hoshinoya Fuji is quintessentially a modern Japanese hotel, set in the forested mountainside, on the edge of Lake Kaawaguchi and north of Mount Fuji. The glassy lakeside cabins that open up into red pine forests, feel completely immersed in nature, offering a true glamping experience, albeit staying indoors in your comfortable beds. There is the Cloud Terrace and marshmallow-toasting kit in your room to be used on the top deck, Takibi lounge with a bonfire space.
The Sekitei is a luxury Japanese-style hotel, set in Miyajimaguchi in the Hiroshima Perfecture. Situated 40-min drive outside of Hiroshima, its two-storey structure stands at the edge of Japan’s Inland Sea, looking at the famous ‘Itsukushima’ shrine on the Miyajima island. As a launch pad to the famous island, Miyajimaguchi has become a place that attracts travellers from all over the world, and earned the place within the top three best attractions by travellers on Trip Advisor.