Hatsukaichi, JapanMiyajima
Itsukushima Iroha
Modern sukiya ryokan
Miyajima Hatsukaichi, Japan
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Local WellnessOutside the door
Modern sukiya ryokan
Traditional ryokan hospitality takes on modern hotel ease here, with plush beds set on tatami and wide views over the water.
What it’s good at
Notable
Mid-century Danish chairs sit beside traditional sukiya carpentry and hand-troweled plaster walls.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
a modern interpretation of Japan’s timeless ryokan tradition. Many of the rooms and suites have views of the Seto Inland Sea, the peak of Mt. Misen, or both.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Omotesando shopping street sits right outside the door, and Itsukushima Shrine is a five-minute walk along the water.
The rooms
Most rooms look toward the Seto Inland Sea or Mount Misen, lined with pale timber and woven rush mats.
The rooftop baths
Indoor baths open onto fifth-floor rooftop tubs overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and the mountains.
At the table
Chefs plate seasonal Setouchi dishes at a long timber counter set against an illuminated display of Hiroshima sakes.
How it began
The property began in 1867 as Higashiya Ryokan, hosting island travelers for generations before architect Yoshiji Takehara redesigned the building.
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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.