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A cave-like experience in Izumo

Hotel the Cliff in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, offers a distinctive experience with rooms built into the dramatic rocky cliff side, about 10 metres above the beach. Each of the eight private “cave” rooms features a private terrace with a hot tub, providing close-up views of the Sea of Japan. The Garb Cliff Terrace restaurant serves a seasonal seven-course dinner with panoramic views, enhancing the overall guest experience.

Onsen luxury in Sendai

Forest spa retreat

Reopening after extensive rebranding and renovation, Nol Hakone Myojindai Spa Hotel in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, provides a tranquil hideaway. The hotel features a natural onsen sourced from Miyagino, a thermal indoor pool, and a large outdoor wooden deck known as Totonoi Terrace, offering access to luxurious saunas and views of Mt Hakone.

Tropical luxury on Ishigaki Island

Hotel Condo Vivoviva on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, overlooks Taketomi Island and offers rooms with private infinity pools and ocean views. The hotel’s organised activities include snorkelling, diving, island hopping, and sunset cruises, along with a restaurant serving Okinawan cuisine and an extensive spa treatment menu.