Asaba Hôtel

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"Amazing tranquil view from room"

@cathyruscoe

"Magnifique Ryokan avec onsen "

@postit

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"As I wander through the grounds of Asaba Ryokan, it becomes clear why this historic inn was among the first in Japan to join the Relais & Chateaux group. Kazuhide Asaba, the inn's 10th-generation owner, says he aims to "showcase the culture of Japan, but in an updated way." The Asaba family has been running the 12-room ryokan — initially built as a guesthouse for nearby Shuzenji temple in 1489 — for more than 300 years, fastidiously maintaining its wooden structures and adding modern elements such as the open lounge outfitted with mid-century Bertoia chairs overlooking a pond. A contemporary art connoisseur, Asaba has adorned the ryokan with modern masterpieces, including yellow-and-white squares by French painter Daniel Buren, a polka-dotted coffee cup painting by Yayoi Kusama and pieces by Korean artist Lee Ufan. The contemporary touches complement Asaba's traditional charms. An elegantly attired attendant, dressed in a kimono and wearing vermillion lipstick, leads me through the corridors. We pass miniature rock gardens and the outdoor hot spring bath before arriving at my suite: three tatami mat rooms with a view of the moss-covered garden. The kaiseki (Japanese haute cuisine) dinner, served at a Western-style table in the suite’s central chamber, is a seasonal feast of 10 courses: hairy crab topped with sea urchin, softshell turtle soup with winter melon, grilled ayu (sweetfish) and delectable, deep-fried abalone with charred Manganji green peppers. After dinner, a male attendant unfurls a plush futon on the floor, and soon I fall asleep to the murmurs of the stream outside."

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"Ryokan in cui sono andati tutti, Luxebelly, 2fast, veena ecc. Da fare"

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"Auberge thermale en pleine nature à une heure de route de Tokyo "

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"Hôtel et restaurant dans un village."

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"Relais et Châteaux « Enjoying thermal baths in the japan of legends »"

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"A 90-minute train ride to the south west of Tokyo on the Izu peninsula, in a small village called Shuzenji, is Asaba, a 500-year-old ryokan that, since our recent visit, has become the sole destination of our continued daydreams. Known for Wasabi farms and the oldest hot spring in Izu, Shuzenji, is a destination for national tourists that’s not as often frequented by Westerners. The Japanese consider hot spring water, especially when it's full of minerals, to have strong healing powers. As such, many ryokans have been built over the last several centuries to welcome guests seeking the water’s health benefits.The moment we took off our shoes and entered Asaba we knew we were someplace very special. The mix of traditional Japanese architecture and mid-century modern decor was a stunning set for the ryokan’s staff to offer their warm welcome.The east-meets-west blend is apparent even in the smallest details—the chairs in the lobby are by Swedish designer Bruno Mathsson from a series he made for Japanese furniture manufacturer Tendo Mokko. And the bright white salon features classic Bertoia chairs, but the entire orientation of the room is focused on the meditative koi pond.Asaba has been a family-run ryokan since opening in 1489. We spoke with Misa Asaba about the property's current incarnation. "We have been always keen to the Japanese’s architectural beauty, that is the simplicity without frills, that was passed down for generations. In addition, we just simply follow our feelings to create the place where we feel comfortable to stay and relax."We visited in winter, but it was unseasonably warm so the autumn leaves were still present and full of color which made for an incredible backdrop on the hill behind the pond. In warmer weather the traditional Noh theater, set in to this hillside, is a stage that can be seen from the outdoor deck, salon, lobby and many of the guest rooms.Being winter, our yukata (indoor kimonos) were complemented by wool overcoats. Seasonality is a cornerstone of Japanese culture. While this applies to all rituals, it’s most apparent in cuisine. At Asaba, the Kaiseki meals are a series of small plates featuring local, seasonal delicacies. Our meals here were some of the best we’ve ever had in Japan and the delicious flavors were equally matched by artful presentations. We enjoyed breakfast sitting on the floor at a table in our room, though dinners were shared with friends we were traveling with in a private dining room overlooking the pond. These were timed perfectly to watch the paper lanterns be lit and placed by one of the ryokan's conscientious staff in a boat.     http://www.coolhunting.com/travel/asaba-ryokan-japan"

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"grande cuisine japonaise et ryokan exceptionnel"

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"其实，这家酒店名还有一个更美的日文含义：朝夕。它是Tripadvisor上伊豆地区永远排名第一的温泉旅馆；历经525年，依旧风韵无限，拥有600坪的庭园以及能乐表演舞台的老字号旅馆；电影《失乐园》（1997年日本）的取景地；罗莱夏朵精品酒店联盟会员之一，这四大理由足够吸引你了吧？"

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"Ryokan onsen reco by Sonia Sieff"

@melissalargent

"onsen luxe relais châteaux "

@nicopro28