Relais & Châteaux, a hotel and restaurant association spanning over 65 countries worldwide, has welcomed three new establishments from Japan that have met its rigorous selection criteria. While respecting their individual characteristics, these three establishments embody the values and vision of hospitality that Relais & Châteaux prides itself on.
Hotel Hakurin, Hakodate, Hokkaido
"HOTEL Hakubayashi HAKODATE"
"HOTEL HAKODATE" Wellness Suite B
The first accommodation facility in Hokkaido to join the association is HOTEL HAKODATE, a small luxury hotel located on Kōzaka overlooking Hakodate Port, housed in a renovated former Russian consulate built over 100 years ago. With only six all-suite rooms, the hotel also features a dining area where guests can savor Hokkaido's mountain and sea delicacies, as well as a wellness space, allowing them to enjoy a peaceful retreat while taking in the views of Hakodate Port.
Gora Kadan Fuji, Subashiri, Shizuoka Prefecture
"Gora Kadan Fuji"
Located at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture, Gora Kadan Fuji is a luxury retreat featuring 39 suites and 3 detached cottages. It inherits the spirit of hospitality cultivated by the long-established luxury ryokan "Gora Kadan," founded in 1948, while maximizing its location with stunning views of Mt. Fuji. Guests can enjoy the allure of Japanese cuisine, including kaiseki, kappo, teppanyaki, and sushi, as well as soak in hot springs fed by Mt. Fuji's natural springs.
ENOWA YUFUIN, Yufuin, Oita Prefecture
"ENOWA YUFUIN"Hilltop Sky Pavilion Room No. 02
"ENOWA YUFUIN" Indoor Garden
Nestled on a hill overlooking Mount Yufu, "ENOWA YUFUIN" is an auberge offering a stay experience centered on nature, food, and well-being. At the facility's central restaurant, "Jimgu," the cuisine features vegetables as the main ingredient, based on the "farm-driven" concept that begins with preparing the soil and growing the ingredients. All rooms are equipped with private hot springs, allowing guests to rejuvenate their mind and body while being surrounded by the nature and tranquility of Yufuin.
Hakodate, Mount Fuji, Yufuin—these three facilities offer unique and unparalleled stays, cherishing the natural beauty, culture, and culinary delights rooted in each region. As world-renowned Japanese destinations, they deserve renewed attention.
