Tamano, Japan
Uno Hotel
Denim-accented coastal lodge
Denim-accented coastal lodge
The lodge channels Okayama denim crafts right at the ferry dock, welcoming travelers bound for the Setouchi art islands.
What it’s good at
Listed
Natural modern interiors finished with Kojima indigo denim accents and chiseled naguri timber.
Listed
Adjacent geothermal baths at Tamanoyu draw natural chloride spring water from deep granite.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the rooms and suites are modern and luxurious, and the atmosphere throughout is faultlessly tranquil; a spa features indoor and outdoor onsen baths as well as saunas and treatments
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
JR Uno Station sits right across the street, and ferries to Naoshima depart from the pier three minutes away.
The rooms
Beds are accented with local indigo denim, and select rooms have chiseled naguri timber walls.
The onsen and spa
The adjacent Tamanoyu bathhouse has open-air pools overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, and spa treatments include fermented cypress enzyme baths.
Setouchi Restaurant BLUNO
Indigo tie-dyed chairs sit beneath timber ceilings, and the kitchen cooks Okayama wagyu using classic French techniques.
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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.