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Town House Kasara

Izumi Ogawa — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 22:05:16 +0000

Situated at the base of Mount Niseko Annupuri, Kasara Niseko Village Townhouse occupies a unique position at the heart of Niseko Village, moments from The Green Leaf Niseko Village, Hilton Niseko Village, and the village. Eight exclusive townhouses mark the first highly anticipated phase of YTL Hotels’ redefinition of alpine living at Niseko Village with ski runs and lifts a mere heartbeat away. Embodying authentic Japanese charm with contemporary elegance and sensitivity towards nature, the dwellings are an ode to Japan’s heritage townhouses that were inhabited by craftsmen and wealthy merchants toward the end of the Edo period.

Together with YTL Hotels, the award-winning studio, Design Intervention, has created bespoke interiors with key Japanese design principles in mind; each townhouse embraces shibumi and its key principles, crafted with a sense of calm and a touch of richness, through contemporary furnishings that brings an undercurrent of glamour and warmth.

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Shima Kanko Hotel

Izumi Ogawa — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:05:29 +0000

This resort hotel surrounded by lush mountains is located along the tranquil Ago Bay. Experience gastronomy through a variety of restaurants where you can enjoy abundant seafood.

Kashikojima, surrounded by the natural beauty of Ise-Shima National Park, and with its breathtaking ria coasts and numerous islands, is found in the southern area of Shima Peninsula in Mie Prefecture. Shima Kanko Hotel, which opened in 1951 and even served as the venue for the G7 ISE-SHIMA SUMMIT, welcomes you with refined and warm services.

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Tokyo Station Hotel

Izumi Ogawa — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 20:49:50 +0000

The Tokyo Station Hotel opened in Tokyo Station in 1915 as a European-style hotel. Its imposing architecture and state-of-the-art facilities for the period attracted visitors from far and wide. The Hotel temporarily closed in 2006 to accommodate the preservation and restoration of the entire Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building.

Meticulously refurbished when the hotel reopened in 2012, after a complete remodeling that took nearly six and a half years. The 150 guestrooms and suites deftly balance the refined elegance of classic European décor with modern comfort and technology, while charmingly retaining the vestige of the station building’s rich heritage and significance.

With unique accommodations such as bi-level maisonettes, guestrooms positioned along the Cupola domes of Tokyo Station and the palatial Imperial Suite to choose from, in addition to ten restaurants and bars, fitness and spa facilities, and the state-of-art meeting rooms, business and leisure guests can be assured of an unforgettable stay at The Tokyo Station Hotel.

The Tokyo Station building has been officially designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, and is the only one hotel in Japan inside the national heritage.

Strategically situated in an ideal, in fact unrivalled location, thanks to its proximity to Japan’s busiest railway station in terms of train arrivals and departures, the Hotel allows convenient travel not only around the Tokyo metropolitan area but throughout the country.

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The Shigira Hotel

nsdko — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 02:24:54 +0000

The Shigira Hotel is set on the southern coast of the island of Miyakojima, one of Japan’s best-kept secrets and provides the pinnacle of coastal living with its ten magnificent villas. Each villa has its own private pool, there is a fantastic choice of cuisine from several restaurants, an 18-hole golf course with amazing sea views and a glorious white sand beach.

Take a look at our Pinterest page to see a beautiful collection of images of this gorgeous property.

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Unzen Kanko Hotel

nsdko — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 02:25:29 +0000

Swiss chalet style meets the Arts and Crafts Movement. Unzen Kanko Hotel is a mix of styles resulting in a fascinating property full of integrity and charm. A welcoming atmosphere, a fabulous spa with hot spring baths, an award-winning restaurant and a laid-back ambiance makes this the latest, spa lover’s hotspot.

The cool summer temperatures at Unzen have attracted visitors from the cities to this region for years. The relaxed low-key approach at Unzen Kanko Hotel creates an air of serenity and calm with stained-glass windows, Tiffany lamps and dark wood beams inducing a sense of nostalgia. The recently renovated rooms with smart polished wood floors and William Morris wallpaper continue the theme.

Choose from a choice of three hot-spring baths in Unzen Kanko Hotel’s spa, the family bath, the sulphur-spring bath or the open-air bath. Then, lean back into a large, comfy armchair in the relaxation area and view the garden through the vast windows. Visit the ‘Hells’ or ‘Jigoku’ area to see numerous sulphurous and boiling hot springs, or take a hike through Japan’s oldest national park, Unzen-Amakusa, via Nita Pass to Mount Fugen for views of the lava flow from the 1990 eruption.

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Shigira Bayside Suite Allamand

nsdko — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 02:24:22 +0000

Overlooking a beautifully clear, azure ocean and a white powdered stretch of sandy beach, Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda is a chic, all-suite hotel that provides the ultimate in tropical comfort and serenity. With 86 of the suites providing a private pool, fantastic food choices with Japanese, teppanyaki and Italian restaurants, as well as numerous activities, this is a stylish hotel designed for grown-up fun.

Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda has a soothing, calm ambiance enhanced by efficient service provided with seasoned charm. Each of the spacious suites has a terrace or balcony with wonderful sea views. Recline on your daybed or beside your private pool and enjoy a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion with the sound of the ocean in the background.

Take advantage of Miyakojima’s fantastic diving sites among the coral reefs or try a spot of snorkelling. Golf enthusiasts will find an 18-hole golf course at Shigira Bay Country Club, or relax in a natural hot spring surrounded by the beauty of nature. As the evening draws in, head to one of Shigira Bayside Suite Allamanda’s restaurants for a real gourmet treat.

To see great photos of this property visit our Pinterest board here.

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