Iki Island, JapanYunomoto Onsen
IKI RETREAT KAIRI MURAKAMI by Onko Chishin
Oceanfront onsen ryokan
Yunomoto Onsen Iki Island, Japan
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
Onko ChishinOceanfront onsen ryokan
Life at the ryokan revolves around centuries-old geothermal springs and seasonal seafood gathered from the Genkai Sea.
What it’s good at
Notable
Certified spring keepers maintain private open-air thermal baths across twelve oceanfront suites.
Notable
Kaiseki menus serve roasted abalone blanketed in sea urchin beside traditional Iki shochu.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Hugging Yunomoto Bay on picturesque Iki Island, Iki Retreat may be one of the best places to catch a sunset in the land of the rising sun.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Quiet fishing ports and volcanic coves wrap around Yunomoto Bay, where natural thermal waters have surfaced for centuries.
The rooms
Every suite has tatami floors and a private open-air bath looking straight out over Yunomoto Bay.
The onsen
Soak slowly.
Reddish-brown spring water drawn from 170 meters underground fills open-air rock baths overlooking the bay.
The spa
Treatment rooms host body rituals that use therapeutic oils and skincare made from local Iki olives.
The gym
Treadmills and exercise bikes sit before full-length windows that look straight out over Yunomoto Bay.
At the table
Counter seats look across the water, where evening kaiseki includes rare Iki beef and vegetables from the chef's farm.
How it began
The inn opened in 1995 as Utopia Land Hirayama, before a 2020 overhaul downsized the property to twelve suites.
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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.