Hakone, JapanMiyanoshita
ESPACIO HAKONE GEIHINNKAN Rin-Po-Ki-Ryu
Artisan gorge sanctuary
Miyanoshita Hakone, Japan
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
ESPACIOArtisan gorge sanctuary
A private cable car descends into the forested Hayakawa gorge, delivering guests to nine secluded riverside pavilions.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Nine valley pavilions feature master-crafted kumiko latticework and hand-printed karakami paper screens.
Remarkable
Dedicated butlers serve in-villa kaiseki dinners across nine secluded riverfront pavilions.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In the Hayakawa River gorge at Dogashima Onsen, reached by private monorail into the forest.
The rooms
Standalone villas feature private outdoor terraces, direct-feed hot spring baths, plunge pools, and bespoke artisan kumiko woodwork or lacquer art.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The thermal baths
Soak slowly.
Dogashima hot spring waters fill volcanic rock baths set beside outdoor cedar saunas and heated Austrian marble slabs.
At the table
Seasonal kaiseki menus created with Kyoto’s Tominokoji Yamagishi are served at sunken horigotatsu tables overlooking the river gorge.
How it began
Named after four mythological guardian beasts, the retreat revives seven centuries of hot-spring bathing in the secluded Dogashima valley.
Good to know
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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.