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YUFUIN: Sansou Murata ¥¥¥
Ryokan
1264-2 Kawakami, Yufuin, Yufu-shi,
Oita 879-5102
Tel (0977) 84-5000
∑ sansou-murata.com
Sprawling and exclusive,
this mountainside retreat is
comprised of several private
farmhouse-style villas. Plush
bars and restaurants on site.

Okinawa
The chic Benesse House, which is beautifully situated right on the ocean, Naoshima IRIOMOTE-JIMA: Iriomote
Eco Village ¥¥¥
DK Choice rooms, friendly hosts, and a Resort
beautiful courtyard garden.
80-36 Takana, Taketomi-cho,
NAOSHIMA: Room-only rates available. Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa 907-1431
Benesse House ¥¥¥ Tel (0980) 85-5115
Deluxe KAGOSHIMA: ∑ eco-village.jp
Gotanji, Naoshima, Shiroyama Kanko ¥¥¥ Affordable by Japanese resort
Kagawa 761-3110 Western-style standards, Iriomote offers bright
Tel (087) 892-3223 41-1 Shinsoin-cho, Kagoshima-shi, and airy beachside villas, plus a
∑ benesse-artsite.jp Kagoshima 890-8586 range of activities such as diving,
Part of the Art Site project that saw Tel (099) 224-2200 kayaking, and trekking.
the island of Naoshima transform ∑ shiroyama-g.co.jp
from small industrial community Conservative luxury, with elegant ISHIGAKI-JIMA: Kohamato ¥
to contemporary art haven, this rooms and decor. There is also an Minshuku
ocean-front hotel features chic excellent spa. Offers spectacular 441-1 Tonoshiro, Ishigaki-shi,
designs throughout, as well as a views of the Sakurajima volcano. Okinawa 907-0004
truly indulgent spa. Guests have Tel (0980) 82-2369
unlimited access to the on-site KUMAMOTO: Kumamoto ∑ kohamoto.com
international art gallery, and Castle Hotel ¥¥ Guests enjoy free bicycle rental
the scenic grounds are dotted Western-style at this friendly, well-located, and
with art installations by famous 4-2 Jyoto-machi, well-maintained budget option.
artists such as Yayoi Kusama. Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi,
Kumamato 860-8565 MIYAKO-JIMA: Miyako-jima
Tel (096) 326-3311 Tokyu Resort ¥¥¥
TAKAMATSU: Dormy Inn ¥ ∑ hotel-castle.co.jp Resort
Business Standard interiors are accented 914 Shimojiaza-yonaha,
1-10-10 Kawaramachi, Takamatsu- with dark or light wooden Miyakojima-shi, Okinawa 906-0305
shi, Kagawa 760-0052 furnishings and the occasional Tel (0980) 76-2109
Tel (087) 832-5489 floral print. Great location. ∑ miyakojima-r.tokyuhotels.co.jp
∑ hotespa.net/hotels/takamatsu Located on one of Okinawa’s
Part of a nationwide chain with NAGASAKI: Minshuku nicest beaches, this plush hotel
basic but smart singles and Tanpopo ¥ offers facilities such as a golf
doubles, plus onsen and saunas. Minshuku course, a spa, and a diving pool.
21-7 Houeimachi, Nagasaki-shi,
Nagasaki 852-8016 DK Choice
Tel (095) 861-6230
Kyushu ∑ tanpopo-group.biz/tanpopo NAGO: Busena Terrace ¥¥¥
Simple tatami rooms in a Resort
BEPPU: Yukemuri no Sato minshuku just a short walk from 1808 Kise, Nago,
Azumaya ¥¥¥ Nagasaki’s main sights. Meals Okinawa 905-0026
Ryokan cost extra but are good value. Tel (0980) 51-1333
1029-1 Kannawa-kami, Beppu-shi, ∑ terrace.co.jp/busena
Oita 874-0046 NAGASAKI: Garden Terrace The sprawling Busena Terrace,
Tel (0977) 27-7547 Nagasaki ¥¥¥ on a private white-sand beach
∑ gloria-g.com/azumaya Boutique on picturesque Cape Busena,
Everything you would expect 2-3 Akizuki-cho, Nagasaki-shi, offers ample opportunities for
from a top-class ryokan, plus Nagasaki 850-0064 five-star play and pampering –
magical night views over Beppu. Tel (095) 864-7777 from sailing, snorkeling,
∑ gt-nagasaki.jp and diving, to indulgent
FUKUOKA: Kashima Honkan ¥ Surrounded by mountains, this spa treatments and yoga.
Ryokan hilltop hotel has won many archi- Design-wise, the feeling is
3-11 Reisen-cho, Kakata-ku, tectural awards for designer Kengo fresh and natural, yet very
Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 812-0039 Kuma for its combination wood opulent. It is no coincidence
Tel (092) 291-0746 tones, bold patterns, and open that this is considered Japan’s
Ryokan by name, but minshuku spaces. The service, facilities, premier beach resort.
by nature, with elegant tatami and ocean views are sublime.
Key to Price Guide see page 302
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