Miyota Karuizawa, Japan
Opened
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness DesignOutside the door
The house
HiramatsuWoodland culinary auberge
Forest paths and fireside terraces spread across Nagano woodland, anchored by an intimate vinyl listening lounge with vintage tube amplifiers.
“There are nine villas and 28 fully-equipped rooms with their own private Japanese hot spring on terraces with sweeping views of Nagano.”
What it’s good at
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
It’s nominally a resort, though they’ve wisely kept the room tally manageable to keep the views uncrowded and the service top-notch.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The quiet foothills of Mount Asama offer serene alpine trails, just a ten-minute drive from Miyota train station.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass frames Mount Asama, with rough-hewn stone thermal onsen baths opening directly onto wide private terraces.
The onsen
Soak slowly.
Heated mineral water brought daily from Oshio Onsen fills semi-open granite baths that slide open to the woodland canopy.
The spa
Treatments in the second-floor salon include targeted bodywork with Waphyto botanical oils and hydrogen gas inhalation therapy.
At the table
Multi-course French menus and Italian dishes draw on Nagano produce, served beside a central fireplace or out on the terrace.
Parquet wood walls and floor-to-ceiling windows lend an urbane penthouse vibe, while spacious balconies... dog runs promise to make long stays more enjoyable.
How it began
Millennia-old Jomon pottery fragments excavated on site are placed in every room, tethering the modern architecture to prehistoric settlement roots.
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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.