Botanical hillside auberge
Raw timber and earth plaster open directly to the mist and forested slopes below Mount Yufu.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Hilltop sauna pavilion, spring-fed rotenburo, and cold plunge pools overlooking the valley.
Remarkable
Hyper-seasonal multi-course dinners crafted from vegetables harvested daily on the property farm.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Enowa Yufuin styles itself a ‘botanical retreat,’ and not without reason; this tranquil and luxurious escape lies at the edge of the city of Yufu...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set high on Mount Yufu's lower slopes, the retreat overlooks the valley while forested hiking trails begin at your doorstep.
The rooms
Every room features a spring-fed natural onsen, while select premium villas add private heated infinity pools overlooking the valley.
The infinity pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated infinity plunge pools extend from villa terraces, looking out across the quiet slopes of the Yufu valley.
The sauna and onsen
Soak slowly.
The hilltop sauna pavilion and geothermal baths overlook the valley, cooled naturally through traditional bamboo frames.
The spa
Botanical facials and body treatments use local plant essences against floor-to-ceiling views of the hillside trees.
Restaurant JIMGU
Chef Tashi Gyamtso crafts multi-course dinners using vegetables harvested daily from the retreat's organic gardens and greenhouse.
How it began
Architect Mitsuhiro Mizutani built the retreat using timber and unpolished stone excavated directly from the mountain hillside.
Good to know
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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.