One of eight vibes
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
2 hotels
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
ABBA RESORTS IZU
In-room thermal baths, garden rotenburo, and mild alkaline spring waters set within ancient national park forest.
Ochiairo
Cave onsen pools, a river cold plunge, and a tea-room sauna.
4 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Arcana Izu
Private balcony baths continuously fed by natural Yugashima hot springs overlook the river.
Fugaku Gunjo
Decktop hot spring rotenburo baths frame open views across Suruga Bay.
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.
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.
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.