Horita Beppu, Japan
Opened
2015
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
SEKIYA RESORTTerraced thermal cove
Hillside pavilions step down the slope, where minimalist plasterwork and floor-to-ceiling glass capture rising geothermal steam above Beppu Bay.
What it’s good at
Notable
Hillside pavilions stepped along the slope feature clean plasterwork, warm timber, and floor-to-ceiling glass framing Beppu Bay.
Notable
Private semi-open onsen baths in every room tap natural thermal waters directly from Horita Onsen overlooking steaming vents.
Notable
Multi-course kaiseki highlights Bungo beef and kabosu citrus, set against panoramic views of rising Beppu geothermal steam.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
unmistakably modern architecture and a stunning selection of contemporary art mark Terrace Midobaru as something out of the ordinary.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Perched on the Horita slopes, the grounds look out across Beppu's steaming vent plumes toward the quiet expanse of the bay.
The rooms
Each room pairs tatami living areas with Western beds, opening onto a private terrace and an open-air natural hot spring bath.
The onsen
Soak slowly.
Sulfur-rich spring waters from Horita Onsen fill the plaster-lined public bathhouses and each room's private semi-open tub.
At the table
Window-facing booths in the dining pavilion host seasonal kaiseki dinners and morning spreads of Ryukyu sesame sashimi.
How it began
Architect Takafumi Mitsuura arranged the property as a terraced hillside village, conceived by a local hospitality family operating since 1900.
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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.