One of eight vibes
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
4 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Chalet Ivy Jozankei
Private valley-view mineral onsen baths in each suite and Ainu-inspired botanical spa rituals.
JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo
Natural thermal onsen baths on the twenty-second floor draw mineral spring water from deep beneath the station.
Oku Jozankei Onsen Kasho Gyoen
Private stone onsen baths in every suite tap local Usubetsu mineral springs overlooking primeval national park forest.
Suigan
Private thermal spring baths in every suite, with Finnish saunas in select rooms.
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.