HOSHINOYA Tokyo: A Ryokan in a Tower
A genuine ryokan stacked seventeen floors above Tokyo's business district — tatami suites, a bamboo-tier kaiseki breakfast, and a rooftop hot-spring onsen. Is it the most unique luxury hotel in Japan?
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Review in progress — riverside rooms along the Kamogawa, kaiseki at Mizuki, and a spa built around a private garden. Full write-up and photos coming soon.
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka
Review in progress — the city's newest five-star, with both a modern Gensui floor and a dedicated Japanese-style "Gensui" ryokan concept. Full write-up and photos coming soon.
Janu Tokyo at Azabudai Hills
Review in progress — Aman's vibrant sister brand inside Tokyo's newest landmark, with one of the largest wellness floors in the city. Full write-up and photos coming soon.