One of eight vibes
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
2 hotels
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Hoshinoya Karuizawa
Immersive thermal soaking spans the light and dark sensory chambers of the Meditation Bath and outdoor granite pools.
The Hiramatsu Karuizawa Miyota
Private terrace granite onsen baths and botanical bodywork using Waphyto oils.
3 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
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.