Water garden auberge
The forest auberge revolves around quiet walks between mossy ponds, leading into ten-course French dinners sourced from nearby farms.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Shigeru Ban's wooden villas border Junya Ishigami's garden of 160 interconnected forest ponds.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Beeches and cedars soar in the mountain breeze, weathered joists nod to local architectural heritage, and there’s even an expansive water garden on site
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In the Nasu Highlands forest, surrounded by Junya Ishigami's water garden and wooded mountain streams.
The rooms
Suite villas look out into the woods through wide glass walls, with wood-burning stoves and semi-outdoor mineral soaking tubs.
nasu mukunone restaurant
Tall glass walls look into the forest beneath exposed timber rafters, where Chef Takumi Chiba prepares seasonal French dinners.
At the table
The central lounge opens onto a terrace for morning coffee, and its wine bar looks into the trees at night.
How it began
Originally developed as Art Biotop, the grounds were converted from old rice paddies into woodland with over three hundred transplanted trees.
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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.