Woodcarving village inn
The inn is dispersed across Inami, placing guests in historic townhouses where they can apprentice under village woodcarvers.
“Each of these six villas, renovated by master wood carvers and other craftspeople in Inami, is a work of art in its own right.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Apprenticeship workshops with Inami woodcarvers, living directly inside restored artisan townhouses.
Notable
Dispersed historic townhouses fitted as living galleries by Inami master woodcarvers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Bed and Craft, a boutique hotel amidst artisan’s workshops, provides guests with the opportunity to not only stay in picturesque Nanto, but to take up woodcarving.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Zuisen-ji temple stands a short walk away, with dozens of woodcarving workshops lining the surrounding streets.
The rooms
Each townhouse includes a private kitchen. Selected villas add stone bathing chambers or wooden soaking tubs.
At the table
Bistro nomi smokes seasonal dishes over wood shavings from village carving studios. The counter pours regional craft beer.
How it began
Architect Tomotsugu Yamakawa launched the project in 2016 by converting a former door carpenter's workshop into the first guesthouse.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.