Tosashimizu, Japan
The Mana Village
Cantilevered cliffside inn
Cantilevered cliffside inn
This mid-century hot spring ryokan was remade as a modern coastal outpost at the remote southern tip of Shikoku.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Four minimalist-luxe rooms and suites make up the accommodations, and just like the public spaces, all of them are oriented to take in hypnotic views of the sea.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park surrounds the grounds, and the Cape Ashizuri lighthouse stands just down the coast.
The rooms
Suites face the open Pacific, and select rooms come with private open-air baths alongside personal dry saunas.
The onsen
Soak slowly.
Outdoor rock-rimmed baths draw from the Ashizuri hot spring, looking directly out across the rugged Pacific coastline.
Restaurant
Azzurrissimo
Tables sit on a timber deck over the Pacific, where dinner brings Italian courses and pizza with local seafood.
How it began
The name joins the regional Kochi dialect word zamana, meaning extraordinary, with the Hawaiian concept of mana, or life force.
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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.