Hotels in the Kansai Region
with Easy Access to the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival
Hotels in and around the city of Kishiwada are very hard to book during the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival. If you are traveling there around that time, it is better to reserve a place on the outskirts and take a car or train to the festival. Resort hotels in the southern and western parts of Kishiwada or nearby hot spring areas are good alternatives. Or you can choose to stay at a shukubo, or temple lodgings, in Nara Prefecture. Shukubos were originally designed for monks visiting temples. Even among Japanese locals, not that many people have stayed at a shukubo. But more shukubos are open to tourists and have become a popular lodg- ing option. In fact, guests at a shukubo can enjoy different experiences than those available at hotels and ryokans ( Japanese inns), such as joining unique Buddhist activities with monks or eating shojin ryori dishes — Japanese Buddhist cuisine that stemmed from teachings that prohibit the killing of animals. A shukubo is a good option to enjoy the festival and the beautiful nature of Kishiwada.
「岸和田だんじり祭」に行きやすい関西圏の宿泊施設
岸和田の町と近隣にある宿泊施設では、「岸和田だんじり祭」が開催される時期に予約を取るのは非常に困難だ。祭り の時期に行くなら、少し離れたエリアで宿泊場所を確保して、電車や車で向かった方が良い。狙い目は、岸和田市の南 部や西部にあるリゾートホテルや温泉地、そして奈良県にある「宿坊」だ。宿坊は、もともと寺を訪れる僧侶のために設 けられた宿泊施設で、日本人でも宿泊経験者は多くない。ただ、現代では一般観光客にも開放されているところが増え、 知る人ぞ知るスポットとなっている。宿泊客は、僧侶と同じように仏教ならではの行事に参加できたり、殺生をしない教え から生まれた精進料理を味わえたりと、ホテルや旅館とは異なった過ごし方ができるのだ。祭り、自然、宿泊施設のすべ てを楽しむ自分だけのプランをぜひ見つけてほしい。
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Sanso Amanosato
山荘 天の里
Relax in Nature for an Extraordinary Experience
text by Mao Yamaguchi
Sanso Amanosato, standing quietly at the bottom of Mount Koya (Koyasan), a World Heritage Site that was also selected as one of the Top 100 Japanese Villages, is a resort hotel that only accepts eight groups of guests per day, allowing a private, unrestricted time to fully immerse yourself in nature. Surrounding the hotel are vil- lages and mountains flourishing with trees, which show various faces depending on the time and season you visit. Viewing such features of villages and mountains is one of the pleasures guests get to experi- ence during their stay. The interior of the building, which received the 2015 Good Design Award, features furniture made of Japanese cedars and cypresses from Kishu and a fireplace made specially for the hotel, providing a restful and peaceful space and time. The rooms are filled with the fragrance of wood and are built with a luxurious design that allows guests to connect with nature. There are also semi-open-air bathtubs in suite and superior rooms. The hotel has three private baths with different designs, where you can enjoy natu- ral hot springs and refresh both your mind and body in the saunas attached to the baths for a relaxing lodging experience.
非日常を味わえる大自然で癒やしの空間を
“にほんの里 100 選” にも選ばれた、世界遺産高野山の麓にたたずむ「山 荘 天の里」。1 日 8 組限定のリゾートホテルで、人や時間にとらわれる ことなく自然環境を満喫できる。木々が生い茂る周辺の里山は、訪れる 時期や時間帯によってさまざまな表情を見せる。ゲストにとって楽しみ の1つと言えるだろう。2015 年に “グッドデザイン賞” を受賞した館 内には、紀州産のスギやヒノキを使った家具や特注の暖炉が備えられ、 安らぎに満ちたひとときを過ごすことができる。客室も木の香りが漂う、 自然を感じられるラグジュアリーな造り。スイートとスーペリアには半 露天風呂を設置。加えて、デザインの異なる貸切風呂が 3 つ用意され、 天然温泉に浸かったり、付帯のサウナで心身を整えたり、贅沢な時間を 楽しめる。
What we love
• Nearly five acres of land reserved for only eight groups per day • Building interior featuring Japanese cedars and cypresses from Kishu • Rooms with semi-open-air baths ● 約2万平米に及ぶ敷地に1日8組限定 ● 紀州産のスギやヒノキを使った館内 ● 半露天風呂付きの客室
Asukasou
飛鳥荘
An Unforgettable Experience with Kaiseki Cuisine and a View of a World-Heritage Pagoda
text by Kotarou Hori
Asukasou is in an excellent location. It is just a two-minute walk to the Kofukuji Temple, and a five-minute walk to Nara Park. Since its founding in 1938, the hotel has been serving fine kaiseki cuisine ( Japanese course-style meals). Tourists are attracted by the dishes that go well with the locally-made Japanese sake, their hospitality and the meticulous carbonate artificial hot spring, which is rare in the city of Nara. The Kofukuji Temple’s five-story pagoda, which can be viewed from various spots inside the hotel, was built in 1426 after it burned down and was rebuilt five times. This summer, the hotel started extensive conservation and repair work for the first time in 120 years in order to preserve this historic building. You can enjoy the rare appearance of the pagoda covered by the temporal roof by 2031. The view from the terrace lounge changing over time would also be special.
世界遺産の興福寺と会席料理を心に刻む
「興福寺」から徒歩 2 分、「奈良公園」から徒歩 5 分と、奈良の観光名 所近くに位置する「飛鳥荘」。1938 年の創業以来、料亭として磨き上 げた会席料理を 1 品ずつ提供してくれる。地元で造られた日本酒とよ く合う献立と日本流の丁寧なサービスに、心奪われるに違いない。風呂 に入ると、奈良市内では珍しい「炭酸カルシウム人工温泉」が、体を芯 から温めてくれる。館内の各所から眺められる興福寺五重塔は、5 回の 焼失・再建を経て、現在の塔は 1426 年頃の建立。この歴史的建造物を 維持するため、今夏から 120 年ぶりとなる大規模な保存修理工事が始 まった。令和 13 年まで、歴史の目撃者として素屋根で覆われた姿を見 られるのである。朝夕で表情を変えるテラスラウンジからの眺望ととも に、特別な時間を体感してほしい。
What we love
• The view of the Kofukuji Temple’s five-story pagoda from private open-air baths • A relaxing time enjoying a kaiseki meal served in your room • The view of Nara from the terrace lounge ● 貸切露天風呂から望む興福寺 ● 1品ずつでゆったり味わう会席料理 ● 奈良の風情を感じられるテラスラウンジ
Ekoin
恵光院
Escape the Bustle for a Unique Stay at a Shukubo
text by Risako Ichizuka
Ekoin is a shukubo (temple lodging) where you can experience Japanese history and traditions through both your body and mind. Guests can participate in Buddhist activities including the morning service, goma kito (Shingon Buddhist ceremony) and the meditation practice called ajikan. The shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian dishes) at Ekoin — a tradition that has been passed down through the generations along with the history of Mount Koya — use plenty of natural ingredients that are healthy and tasty. Guests can discover for themselves the historical significance of the site and experience its beautiful nature. The traditional guest rooms are imbued with Japanese features. The latest technologies are also incorporated in the rooms, making the stay much more comfortable. The Gachirin suite room, built in 2023, features a private semi-open-air bath and garden. If you visit during the fall, the leaves turn into beautiful colors that decorate the hotel windows.
喧騒を離れ、宿坊ならではの特別な体験を
日本の伝統や歴史を身と心で感じられる宿坊「恵光院」。ゲストは、「朝 の勤行」や「護摩祈祷」、「阿字観」という瞑想法などを実際に体験する ことができる。高野山の長い歴史と共に受け継がれ、自然の素材をたっ ぷり使った精進料理は、ヘルシーで五感が喜ぶ味わい。歴史と自然を堪 能しながら、宿坊ならではの 1 日を楽しんでほしい。和の要素で満たさ れた伝統的な客室は、現代に合わせた最新の設備を兼ね備えているため、若者からお年寄りまで快適に滞在できる。2023 年に新しく誕生したス がちりん イートルーム「月輪」では、プライベートな半露天風呂と庭園が、贅沢 な特別空間を演出。客室の窓を彩る紅葉が見頃を迎える秋に訪れれば、 日本の美意識を再確認できるだろう。
What we love
• A variety of unique experiences at a Buddhist temple • Luxury suite rooms built in 2023 • Beautiful view of autumn-colored leaves from guest-room windows ● ホテルや旅館にはないお寺でのさまざまな体験 ● 2023 年にできたラグジュアリースイートルーム ● 客室の窓から見える紅葉
MIROKU Nara by THE SHARE HOTELS
MIROKU 奈良 by THE SHARE HOTELS
Experiencing Nara Through Japanese-Style Features in Stylish, Clean and Simple Spaces
text by Risako Ichizuka
MIROKU Nara by THE SHARE HOTELS was opened in 2021. The interior’s simple colors provide a sense of calmness by com- bining Japanese-style features with a simplistically styled space. A private lounge is decorated with local materials such as yoshino Japanese cedars and asuka rocks to resemble a Japanese rock garden. The guest rooms have views of Kofukuji Temple’s five-story pagoda (Asian tiered tower with multiple eaves), Mount Kasuga’s primeval forest, Mount Wakakusa and Ara Pond, allowing guests to thor- oughly enjoy the ambience of Nara. There is also a café-bar super- vised by the owners of Kurumi-no-Ki, a popular café in Nara. The café-bar provides selected locally brewed sake, beer and fruit liquors for an acquired taste. The terrace seats are surrounded by nature, where deer can be spotted. For breakfast, guests can choose Japanese or Western-style dishes, primarily made with ample amounts of local produce. There are seven types of rooms to accommodate various travel styles, from solo trips to family travel–perfect for any age.
奈良を感じさせる和と、おしゃれな無機質空間
2021 年にオープンしたばかりの「MIROKU 奈良 by THE SHARE HOTELS」。シンプルな色合いの内観からは、無機質空間に和を掛け合 わせたような落ち着きを感じる。吉野杉や飛鳥石など奈良産の素材を用 いた、石庭を彷彿とさせるゲスト専用ラウンジや、興福寺五重塔や春日 山原始林、若草山、荒池を眺められる客室など、奈良の雰囲気を存分に 味わえる。また、奈良の人気カフェ「くるみの木」が監修するカフェバー を併設。選りすぐりの地酒やビール、果実酒といった大人の嗜みも。開 放的で、自然豊かなテラス席では、訪れる鹿を眺められる機会が少なく ない。朝食は、地元の食材をふんだんに使った和食・洋食を選べる。独 り旅から家族旅行まで、人数や年代を問わず快適に過ごせるよう、さま ざまな旅のスタイルに対応した 7 タイプの客室が用意されている。
What we love
• Rooms with spectacular views of the city of Nara • A stylish atmosphere created through combining simplicity and Japanese-style features • Owners of a famous café act as a consultant for a cafe-bar ● 奈良の街を眺望できる客室 ● 無機質と和を融合させたおしゃれな雰囲気 ● 人気カフェ監修のカフェバー
Koto-no-yado MUSASHINO
古都の宿 むさし野
Immersed in Tranquility at Nara’s Oldest Inn
text by Yukina Ishimaru
Koto-no-yado MUSASHINO is an inn located in Nara Park, a renowned tourist destination in Nara. The inn’s most notable fea- ture is its history, which can be traced all the way back to the Edo period. It has been loved by well-known figures since its founding, evolving from a small teahouse into what is now the oldest inn in Nara. In Asunaro, which is the inn’s exclusive room closest to Mount Wakakusa, guests can enjoy beautiful scenery from the bath made of Japanese cypress. This luxurious experience is something you can find only at this lodging. The inn provides a “premium ordinary” experience with a style of simplicity that has been passed down and refined through the generations. It is a perfect place for people looking to escape the daily hustle and bustle of life in exchange for peaceful tranquility.
奈良最古の宿で静けさに包まれる
奈良きっての観光名所、奈良公園の中にある「古都の宿 むさし野」。 この宿を語るうえで欠かせないのは、その歴史だ。始まりは江戸時代に まで遡り、小さな茶屋から奈良最古の宿屋になる今日まで、数多くの 著名人に愛されてきた。若草山に最も近い特別室「明日成(あすなろ)」 では、部屋に設けられた専用のヒノキ風呂から、美しい景色を楽しむこ とができる。雄大な自然を独り占めできるひとときは、この立地でなけ れば味わえない贅沢と言えるだろう。特別な何かにこだわらず、昔なが らのシンプルさともてなしのクオリティーを極めたスタイルで、訪れた 人々に「極上の普通」を提供してくれる。日々の喧騒から離れ、ゆった りと流れる時間に身を委ねたい人にうってつけの宿だ。
What we love
• An outdoor, picnic-style breakfast option with an obento • Beautiful flowers picked and arranged by the establishment’s proprietress • Adorable deer strolling around the entrance ● お弁当を屋外で食べられるピクニック風の朝食プラン ● 女将が自ら仕入れて生ける花のもてなし ● 常に入口にいるかわいい鹿たち
Amami Onsen Nanten-en
あまみ温泉 南天苑
Finding Peace of Mind in the Harmony of Nature and Japanese Culture
text by Taiki Wakamatsu
Nestled in the countryside of Kawachinagano, Osaka, the Amami Onsen Nanten-en is a traditional Japanese inn built alongside the mountain streams of the Amami River. Crossing a small scarlet- red bridge, you will encounter the inn with its traditional Japanese sukiya-zukuri (traditional Japanese style of residential architecture) architecture. The inn, nationally registered as a tangible cultural property, was designed by Tatsuno Kingo, an architect known for designing Tokyo Station and the head office of the Bank of Japan in Tokyo. The traditional Japanese aesthetics of wabi-sabi (a world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection) is incorporated into various places, and the Japanese garden that stretches over nearly two-and-a-half acres adds vibrant colors to the beauty of the inn. Another remarkable feature is the famous Kongo hotpot, which has a history of nearly 60 years, and the seasonal kai- seki (traditional multi-course Japanese dinner). Every dish they serve is a masterpiece made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients. Guests will find satisfaction in both mind and body thanks to the inn’s hospitality. It is a spot detached from the noise and bustle, a perfect destination for anybody looking for a relaxing time.
自然と日本文化の調和が安らぎを演出
大阪府南部に位置する河内長野市は豊かな自然に恵まれている。その市 内を流れる天見川の渓流沿いに、旅館「あまみ温泉 南天苑」が建つ。 朱色の小さな橋を渡ると現れる、日本古来の「数奇屋造り」風の建築が 郷愁を誘う。国の登録有形文化財に指定されているこの旅館は、東京駅 や日本銀行本店を手掛けたことで知られる建築家、辰野金吾の設計。随 所に “わびさび” の意匠が施され、窓から望む 1 万平米近い広さの日本 庭園が季節の装いで彩りを添える。60 余年の歴史を持つ、名物 “金剛鍋” や季節の会席料理も魅力だ。選りすぐった旬の食材を使った料理は、ど れも逸品。四季折々の歓待で、心身共にゲストを楽しませてくれるだろ う。喧騒とは無縁の空間は、夫婦でゆっくりと過ごすのにぴったりだ。
What we love
• The architecture, designed by Tatsuno Kingo, emanates his- torical significance and a nostalgic atmosphere • Japanese garden with features that change with each season • Kaiseki meal elaborately created with seasonal ingredients ● 歴史と情緒を感じさせる辰野金吾の建築 ● 四季折々の表情を見せる日本庭園 ● 旬の素材を生かし、趣向を凝らした会席料理
Nara Hotel
奈良ホテル
Experience Over 100 Years of History
text by Keito Hasegawa
Nara Hotel is a classic hotel that opened in 1909. It began as a guest house in the Kansai region, mainly welcoming foreign travelers and has hosted a number of famous figures. Going through the main entrance that is filled with a rich, profound atmosphere, you will find a soaring coffered ceiling over nine meters high. The space resembles an art museum, displaying objects like a torii-gate and mantelpiece that symbolize the blending of Japanese and Western culture, as well as a piano that was used by Albert Einstein. The hotel consists of the main building, which remains as the same wooden architecture since its beginning, as well as the new building, which was built in the 1980’s. The main building is recommended for those who want to enjoy a more classic style. You can feel the historical significance of every feature, such as the lighting hanging from the high ceiling and the Japanese paintings placed on the walls. This hotel is perfect for creating cherished moments with your loved one.
100年以上続く歴史の風格を堪能できる
1909 年創業のクラシックホテル「奈良ホテル」。外国人旅行者の受け 入れを主とする関西の迎賓館として開業し、数々の著名人を迎え入れて きた。重厚感漂う玄関を抜けると、天井高9メートルを超える吹き抜け 格天井が広がる。和洋折衷を象徴する鳥居とマントルピース、かのアイ ンシュタイン博士が弾いたピアノなどが展示され、さながら美術館のよ うだ。客室は、創業以来変わらない木造建築の本館と 1980 年代に新設 された新館があるが、よりクラシック感を楽しみたいなら本館をお勧め したい。高い天井から吊るされた照明器具や、壁に掛けられた日本画な ど、調度品の1つ1つから歴史を感じることができる。大切な人との特 別なひとときにふさわしいホテルと言えよう。
What we love
• An architecture that blends Japanese and Western styles, designed by the famous architect Tatsuno Kingo • Yamato-no-Chagayu, a local cuisine that is gentle on the stom- ach for breakfast • Seasonal sceneries that can be enjoyed anytime you visit ● 建築家辰野金吾が手掛けた和洋折衷の木造建築 ● 目覚めの胃に優しい郷土料理「大和の茶がゆ」 ● いつ行っても楽しめる四季折々の景色
Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin
高野山 真田防 蓮華定院
Embracing the Buddhist Worldview
text by Ryo Usui
Rengejoin was opened over 800 years ago in the early years of the Kamakura period. It is a temple said to be where Yukimura Sanada, the samurai warrior who lost the battle of Sekigahara, took tem- porary residence. Going through the temple gate, where a lantern with the Sanada clan’s family crest hangs, there appears a mystical karesansui-style garden (dry landscape garden) with raked gravel waves. Kiriku, the Sanskrit word for Amida Buddha, one of the central deities in Buddhism, is written on the gravel. The gravel, together with the dry landscape, represents Buddhist worldviews and cosmology, as well as the state of enlightenment. In the tradi- tional architecture surrounded by nature and the tranquil space of the garden with “Kiriku” marked on the gravel, one can spend time to attain a fine and rich state of calmness. It is the perfect place for those wanting to clear away the daily stress and distractions and relax through self-discipline.
仏教的世界観を表現した空間に身を置く
800 年以上前、鎌倉時代初期に開創した「蓮華定院」。かつて “関ヶ原 の戦い” で敗れた武将、真田幸村が仮住まいをしたと言われる寺だ。真 田家の家紋入り提灯を掲げた山門をくぐり境内へ進むと、砂紋が描かれた枯山水様式の神秘的な庭園が現れる。砂紋には、仏教の神の 1 柱で ぼんじある “阿弥陀如来” を意味する梵字の “キリク” が記されており、枯山 水とともに仏教的世界観や宇宙観、そして悟りの境地が表現されている。 大自然に囲まれた伝統建築と、“キリク” を記した庭園が醸す静寂な空間では、自分自身を見つめ直し、上質で豊かな安らぎを得るための時間を過ごすことができるだろう。日常のストレスや雑念を払い、心身ともにストイックな癒やしを求める人に足を運んでほしい。
What we love
• A mystical and cosmological space rendered by the Kiriku garden • Visitors can view the historically significant temple treasures of the Sanada Clan • Experience the Buddhist training practices only at shukubos, such as ajikan meditation and sutra writing ● “キリク” の庭園が表す宇宙的神秘の空間 ● 真田家ゆかりの歴史的な寺宝を見ることができる ● 阿字観や写経など宿SAKAINOMA HAMA FORMER FUKUI MANSION
SAKAINOMA HOTEL 濵 旧福井邸
Travel Through Time in a Private Space by Renting the Whole Facility
text by Taiki Wakamatsu
Hamadera, in Nishi Ward of Sakai, was once a popular oceanside resort spot in the suburbs of Osaka. It was where successful mer- chants built their vacation homes. On one corner of the land, there is a mansion that was built in the early Showa period by a cast-iron merchant from Osaka. SAKAINOMA HOTEL HAMA FORMER FUKUI MANSION was built by renovating this man- sion. After completing the check-in process at the Fukui Kiyoshi Merchant, the fourth-generation cast-iron merchant store that man- ages the hotel, you will be greeted by a gate. Inside the rooms, where the atmosphere of the era when it was first built remains, you can experience the nostalgic lifestyle. The large cast-iron Goemon bath is something unique to the cast-iron merchant’s mansion. The (caul- dron) bath can be rented as a whole facility with the entire 700 square meters worth of land, letting guests enjoy the site however they want to. Visit the hotel to experience life back at that time period, and de-stress in the private space as a summer vacation home.
1棟貸しのプライベート空間でタイムスリップ
かつて大阪近郊の海浜リゾート地として栄えた、大阪府堺市西区浜寺。 事業で成功を収めた商人たちが別荘を建てた土地である。その一角に、 大阪の鋳物商が昭和初期に建てた邸宅が残されている。その邸宅を改 装して宿泊施設にしたのが、「SAKAINOMA HOTEL 濵 旧福井邸」だ。 管理を担う四代目の鋳物商「福井清商店」でチェックインを済ませれば、 屋敷の門扉が出迎えてくれる。建築された時代の趣を残した室内では、 懐かしい暮らしを体感できる。大きな鋳物の五右衛門風呂は、まさに鋳 物商の邸宅ならでは。700 平米もの広々とした敷地を含め、1 棟丸ごと 貸し出してくれるので、ゲストが望む過ごし方ができる。当時の暮らし に倣い、夏場の別荘地としてプライベート空間で羽を伸ばしてみてはど うだろう。
What we love
• Rent the entire facility and enjoy the wide private space • Experience the lifestyle of the past in a luxurious vacation home • A large cast-iron Goemon bath ● 1 棟貸しの広々プライベート空間 ● 贅沢な別荘で当時の暮らしを体験 ● 大きな鋳物の五右衛門風呂
SKY DOME Hannan
SKY DOME 阪南
Enjoy a Luxurious View and Cuisine in a Cozy Atmosphere
text by Kotomi Sato
At SKY DOME Hannan, you can enjoy glamping (glamorous camping) with the grand view of the Osaka Bay that lies right in front of you. In was built in March 2022 as Osaka’s first large, dome-style glamping site. It is located in the Hannan Sky Town Observation Park area, a spot known for its scenery. You can refresh during the daytime with bouldering facilities and tent saunas. In the evening, as the sun sets, you can enjoy BBQ that uses local ingredients from the Senshu area, a place known as Osaka’s kitchen. A glittering night view will spread in front of you as you enjoy the food in the clear, fresh air. The rooms have a maximum capacity of 10 people. Whether you come as partners, a married couple, a family or a group of friends, each experience will be unique and memorable. Summer and fall are the perfect times to come and enjoy both the view and BBQ.
くつろぎ空間で贅沢な景色と食事を
大阪湾の絶景が目前に広がる「SKY DOME 阪南」。2022 年 3 月、大阪府 初の大型ドーム型グランピング施設として誕生した。立地場所は、景観 スポットとして知られる「阪南スカイタウン展望緑地」の一角。ボルダ リング施設やテントサウナを備えているので、昼間は汗を流してリフ レッシュしてほしい。夕暮れ時からは、大阪の食の台所、泉州エリアの ご当地食材をふんだんに使用したグランピング BBQ を。澄んだ空気の 中でいただく食事を楽しんでいるうちに、いつしかきらめく夜景が目の 前に現れるはず。客室は最大 10 名まで宿泊可能。恋人、夫婦、家族、 友人など、誰と訪れるかによって刻まれる思い出がそれぞれ変わってく るだろう。絶景も BBQ も欲張れる夏から秋のシーズンが良さそうだ。
What we love
• A private garden where you can enjoy Osaka’s night view • BBQ space that can be comfortably used even when it’s raining • Extensive amenities and activity facilities ● 大阪湾の夜景を堪能できるプライベートガーデン ● 雨の日でも快適に過ごせる BBQ スペース ● 充実したアメニティやアクティビティ施設
Ubusuna-no-Sato TOMIMOTO
うぶすなの郷 TOMIMOTO
Feel the History at the Home of a Master Ceramic Artist
text by Yukina Ishimaru
Ubusuna-no-Sato TOMIMOTO is a lodging site made by renovat- ing the home of Kenkichi Tomimoto, one of Japan’s Living National Treasures. You can spend time in the same space where the master of modern pottery honed his craft, perfecting his artistic skills. The serene time spent here will be an unforgettable experience for visi- tors. There are two rooms with modern Japanese style. Chikurin- Getsuya is a room that was made by renovating a warehouse from the Taisho period, and it was built to immerse guests in a traditional Japanese atmosphere while being in a Western-style room. The other room, Nisshin, is a luxurious Japanese-style room that was used as a study by Kenkichi Tomimoto. Both rooms effuse the tranquil atmosphere that the pottery master must have also felt. The place is not just somewhere to stay the night, but rather the one and only place where the space itself becomes a destination to seek out. You will savor the country’s first Living National Treasure’s life story through all five senses.
よみがえる名匠の生家で、歴史を感じ取る
「うぶすなの郷 TOMIMOTO」は、人間国宝の 1 人である陶芸家、富本 憲吉の生家をリノベーションした宿泊施設である。近代陶芸の巨匠が、 自身と向き合い技を磨いた空間での滞在。その静かな時間は、訪れた人 にとって貴重な経験になるだろう。和モダン仕様の客室は 2 部屋。「竹 林月夜」は大正時代の蔵を改造した 1 室で、洋室でありながらも昔な がらの和に浸れる造りだ。もう 1 室の「日新」には、かつて富本憲吉 が書斎として使った贅沢な和室がある。どちらの客室からも、偉大な陶 芸家が感じたであろう清澄な空気感が放たれている。単に宿泊するだけ の場所ではなく、空間そのものが目的地になるような唯一無二の宿。富 本憲吉のストーリーを、ぜひ五感で味わってほしい。
What we love
• Elegant and hospitable garden • Pottery-making experience • Seasonal dishes at the Gofujyuu restaurant ● もてなしの心が込められた優美な庭園 ● 自分だけの器を作れる陶芸体験 ● 季節の食材を楽しめるレストラン「五風十雨」
Monzenyado WAQOO Horyuji
門前宿 和空法隆寺
Feel the Japanese Culture With All Your Senses, and Cleanse and Purify Your Mind and Body
text by Mao Yamaguchi
A 30-second walk from Horyuji Temple, Monzenyado WAQOO Horyuji is the world’s oldest wooden architecture registered as an entrance path to the temple. In this modern space that balances Japanese and Western styles, you can heal your exhausted body from touring around on foot. If you want to spend time more actively, you can experience traditional Japanese culture through activities like “copying sutras and pictures” and “scented paper making” that the inn provides. In one of the best locations, the inn also provides tours and talk shows at Horyuji Temple, where you can learn more deeply about the history. The inn is a place that temple and history lovers must visit. At night, you can savor the Yamato Kaiseki dishes supervised by the famous restaurant Kandagawa. Come enjoy the seasonal tastes unique to Nara and different from those of Kyoto, to your heart’s content.
日本文化を全身で感じ、心身を清め整える
世界最古の木造建築として知られる世界遺産「法隆寺」から徒歩 30 秒、 参道沿いに構える宿が「門前宿 和空法隆寺」だ。和と洋を両立した和 モダンな空間で、観光で歩き疲れた体を癒やしてほしい。よりアクティ ブに過ごしたいなら、「絵写経」や「文香」作りなど、宿が用意してく れた日本の文化体験にぜひ挑戦を。その過程もできあがった品も、忘れ がたい思い出となるはずだ。また、法隆寺に近いからこそのツアーやトー クショーを日々開催。歴史をより深く学ぶことができる。寺好き、歴史 好きが行くべき宿泊施設と言えるだろう。夜には、名店「神田川」が監 修した大和懐石料理を堪能できる。京都とは違った奈良ならではの旬の 味覚を、心ゆくまで味わってほしい。
What we love
• Only a 30-second walk to World Heritage Site, Horyuji Temple • Horyuji Rediscovery Tour led by the inn’s Horyuji-loving staff • Superb Yamato Kaiseki dishes supervised by the famous restaurant Kandagawa ● 世界遺産法隆寺までわずか徒歩 30 秒 ● 法隆寺愛溢れるスタッフによるオリジナルの法隆寺再発見ツアー ● 名店「神田川」監修の豪華な大和懐石料理
Zentis Osaka
ゼンティス大阪
Spend a Fine-Quality Stay With Refined Designs and Services
text by Maaya Kamiaka
Zentis Osaka is located in Dojimahama, close to Osaka’s central district, Umeda. It is the first hotel under Zentis, the new brand established by the Palace Hotel Group, which is popular among the high-class population. The interior design, which incorporates nat- ural materials and colors was designed by the international designer Tara Bernard. The openness and warmth that can be felt in the stylish atmosphere is a charm unique to urban resorts. The design that is used from the first-floor lobby to the second-floor lounge would especially delight the minds of architecture and hotel lovers. UPSTAIRZ, a bar and restaurant that changes its atmosphere dur- ing day and night, serves dishes by a chef that’s earned one Michelin Star. The hotel provides a perfect stay for those who want to polish their lifestyle and aesthetic sense.
洗練されたデザインとサービスで上質な宿泊を
大阪の中心地、梅田からほど近い堂島浜に立地する「Zentis Osaka」。 富裕層から支持される「パレスホテル」グループが、新ブランドとし て立ち上げた「Zentis」の第 1 号となるホテルである。自然の素材や色を基調とした内装は、世界的なインテリアデザイナーであるタラ・ バーナードが担った。スタイリッシュな雰囲気の中に感じられる開放 感と温かみは、アーバンリゾートの趣。特に 1 階ロビーから2階ラ ウンジにかけてのデザインは、建築好きやホテル好きの心をくすぐり そうだ。朝と夜で異なる顔を見せるバー & レストラン「UPSTAIRZ Lounge,Bar,Restaurant」では、ミシュラン 1 つ星を獲得したシェフが 監修する料理が供される。ライフスタイルや審美眼を極めたい人にこそ 滞在してほしい。
What we love
• A space with designs that allow for both a luxurious and comfortable time • The restaurant that provides two different atmospheres day and night • A highly popular afternoon tea set for lovers ● 上質かつ快適さを楽しむことできる空間デザイン ● 朝と夜、2 つの顔を見せるレストラン ● スイーツ好きに大人気のアフタヌーンティー
tjThe complete article can be found in Issue #282 of the Tokyo Journal.
