Atami Izusan Karaku
Atami, Japan
Izusan
Vibe
Quiet days unfold across dual guest lounges, moving between terrace refreshments, curated ceramics, and unhurried coastal contemplation.
“Hilltop onsen hideaway”
Private open-air onsen baths in every room alongside panoramic infinity-style hot spring pavilions and saunas.
An eighth-floor sky lobby framing Sagami Bay with a horizon-merging reflecting water basin and footbaths.
Dedicated station transfers, attentive kaiseki dining, and spacious ocean-facing suites featuring private terrace hot spring tubs.
On an elevated Izusan hillside overlooking Sagami Bay, seven minutes by shuttle from Atami Station.
“Atami Izusan Karaku subverts convention, positioning the reception area on its eighth and uppermost floor, where floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Sagami Bay.”
Rooms
Every room opens onto a private terrace with its own open-air hot spring bath facing the coastal waters of Sagami Bay.
Wellness
Public bath pavilions feature infinity-style hot spring pools fed by Izusan mineral water, paired with smoke saunas and cold plunge pools.
Eat & drink
Multi-course seasonal kaiseki at Mutsuki pairs with regional omakase served along a single-slab Hinoki cypress counter at Sushi Aiju.
The neighborhood
Perched high on the Izusan hillside above Sagami Bay, the retreat sits seven minutes by shuttle from bustling Atami Station.
The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.