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Asaba

Shizuoka, Japan

Asaba

Few residences can claim to have remained in the same family for five centuries. This ryokan, established by the Asaba family in 1484, is one of them. Each guest room honours the residence’s legacy with the thoughtful touch of a name, rather than a number. Meals are served in-room following the kaiseki tradition, artfully showcasing the produce of the surrounding Shizuoka region. Interiors are uncluttered, embracing the concept of Ma, an appreciation of emptiness and space, to allow the outdoors to blend seamlessly into daily life. Calligraphy prints and floral arrangements add gentle touches, while at the heart of the experience, the onsen – fed by natural hot springs – immerse guests in a five-century legacy of serenity.

Accommodations

What we like

The panorama

In the expansive Villa Tenko, a stream winds through a lush garden.

The flavour

A sashimi tasting in the quiet of your own private haven.

The moment

A spirit, savoured at leisure on the Salon’s open-air terrace.

Location

Address

3450-1 Shuzenji, Izu

410-2416 Shizuoka, Japan

Airport

Less than two hours from Haneda by private transfer.

Shuzenji onsen

A bamboo path and Shuzenji Temple within walking distance. Mount Fuji and Hakone are within driving distance.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free