Matsuyama, JapanTobe
JIJIJIN Matsuyama
Lakeside craft auberge
Lakeside craft auberge
The inn runs as a ten-room auberge, serving French-Japanese multi-course dinners on locally crafted Tobe porcelain.
What it’s good at
Notable
Minimalist suites framed by Yoshikawa woodwork and an expansive reflective water garden.
Notable
Multi-course dinners served on local Tobe-yaki porcelain overlooking forested reservoir hills.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
set on a picturesque plot of lakeside land near Matsuyama, this luxury inn is almost Alpine in its architecture, and features a cuisine that’s an artful hybrid of French and Japanese elements.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Toritani Pond borders the grounds, and the traditional pottery kilns of Tobe lie just down the road.
The rooms
Deep soaking tubs look out over the water garden, and private terraces open toward the surrounding forest.
The spa
Private treatment rooms look into the forest, with aromatherapy rituals using local hinoki cypress and Ehime citrus oils.
At the table
The dining counter looks out over the lake, where dinner brings ikejime seafood and vegetables from the hotel garden.
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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.