Deep in the mountains, there stands a single secluded inn called 'Tenkawa Sansou.'In this expansive lodging of approximately 6,000 tsubo, only seven groups of guests visit per day.Enjoy quality hot springs, carefully selected seasonal delicacies, and cherished moments with loved ones, all while leisurely relaxing in the serene forests of Aso, far removed from the mundane world.
Founded in Taisho 3 (1914), Bingoya has been welcoming visitors to Tamashima Port in Kurashiki with its cuisine. A detached tea house surrounded by an old garden with ancient trees. Each building is constructed along the slope of the mountain, offering broader views as you ascend. Each structure has a unique charm, showcasing intricate designs that evoke the nostalgia of old Japan. Formerly a traditional Japanese restaurant, it now operates as a culinary inn, where guests can enjoy authentic seasonal kaiseki cuisine from the Seto Inland Sea in detached rooms or private dining spaces.
The Eiheiji Zen Inn Hakujukan utilizes 'Eiheiji Cedar' sourced from the grounds of the 'Eiheiji Temple,' featuring 18 Japanese-Western style rooms, separate large communal baths for men and women, and a restaurant offering Shojin Ryori (traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) supervised by the temple. Positioned as 'a facility between a traditional inn and a temple lodging,' it is an accommodation where guests can experience the spirit of Zen through activities such as zazen meditation.