20 Unique Hotels in Japan

About 40 minutes by car from the Shimanto Chuo IC on the Kochi Expressway. A hidden hot spring offering a breathtaking view where you can see both the mouth of the Shimanto River and the Pacific Ocean. A campsite surrounded by the great nature of Shimanto, with options including auto camping, free camping, cottages, and glamping.Pets are welcome to join you. All cottages and glamping facilities are equipped with self-catering amenities for BBQ and more. Recommended for family or couple stays. ■ Natural Hot Springs Relax in the open-air bath with water directly from the source, and rejuvenate your body while enjoying the spectacular view of the Shimanto River and the Pacific Ocean at the same time. The water quality is sodium-calcium chloride spring. It is said to be effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, and fatigue recovery. [Usage Hours] 15:00–22:00, 6:30–9:30 *Regarding private family baths, they are available for guests using the glamping or accommodation buildings and can be used on a time-limited basis (50 minutes). You can reserve your preferred time during check-in on the same day (first-come, first-served). Please note that advance reservations are not accepted.

A healing inn where nature, taste, and warmth come together. Nestled in a lush green forest, why not spend a relaxing time in a serene space surrounded by abundant nature, while savoring our proud delicious cuisine and cocktails? The inn surrounded by beech trees offers hospitality with dishes made from seasonal and delicious ingredients.You can enjoy walks and forest bathing, and the beautiful scenery reflected in the dam lake will soothe your soul.Why not embark on a special journey at an inn where you can savor both nature and gourmet cuisine for a luxurious moment?

A villa in a vacation-home style built on a beachfront overlooking 'Kouri Island.'All eight villas are equipped with private, inviting lukewarm pools and jacuzzis.Enjoy a unique vacation-home experience, different from a hotel, while gazing at scenery that feels connected to the ocean to your heart's content.

Reusable containers, geothermal resource power generation, amenities aimed at eliminating plastic—an Ecology initiative friendly to nature (Earth) with a focus on SDGs. The spacious container house is equipped with a natural hot spring-fed semi-open-air bath and sauna.Meals include BBQ on the open terrace and a unique jigoku-mushi (hell-steaming) breakfast experience.

A B&B with a concept of a villa in the south of France surrounded by flowers and greenery. The popular breakfast has warm bread and egg dishes, as well as salad and pickles made from vegetables picked from the garden. BBQ dinner is also available (advanced booking required).

A pension hotel inspired by the story of Alice's Adventure in Wonderland. It offers a 7-minute drive, free shuttle service between the hotel and Tokyo Disney Resort. Its room rates are very reasonable.