Takachiho Hanare no Yado Kamigakure

Set on an elegant Japanese-style property, this ryokan features 8 detached guest rooms across 4 villas, thoughtfully spaced for a relaxed stay. Rooms, themed around the beauty of nature, range from modern Japanese-Western rooms to Western rooms with Simmons beds and soothing traditional tatami rooms, each with its own distinct character. Every room comes with a private bath, so you can soak whenever you like, another big plus. The bathwater uses sacred spring water drawn from Tamatare Falls in Takachiho Gorge.

The cuisine is also highly regarded, featuring plenty of local Takachiho ingredients. Highlights include Takachiho Beef, a premium brand that won the Prime Minister’s Award at a national competition, along with fresh yamame trout and crisp seasonal local vegetables. You can also choose from a rich lineup of Miyazaki shochu, carefully selected from local distilleries. Breakfast is equally indulgent, with a colorful basket of small side dishes and Hinohikari rice grown in Takachiho, letting you savor the region’s bounty to the very last bite. Enjoy a truly luxurious escape in myth-filled Takachiho.