Resorts & Retreats Awards 2023

Jun22596 14 | LUXlife Magazine Most Relaxing Scenic Resort Experience 2023 - South Japan It’s no secret that Unzen is world renowned for its serene hot springs and breath-taking scenery, and its allure is simply irresistible to even the most well-travelled individuals. If you’re looking to retreat to a secluded mountain resort, outfitted with a harmonious blend of Japanese and Western architecture, you needn’t look further than Unzen Kyushu Hotel. By combining hot spring rooms with an array of atmospheric amenities, this resort allows guests to treat their senses to the natural beauty of Unzen’s mountainous majesty. From the moment guests approach the enchanting entrance of Unzen Kyushu Hotel, they’ll be greeted by the classic motifs that first made it so notably unique. Though small, its front lobby masterfully marries Japanese and Western styles in order to let the ‘old and new resonate’. This is accomplished through a combination of the area’s most beautiful stone and wood grains, which ultimately lend to the natural atmosphere of the resort. And, as if that wasn’t the best way to start your route to relaxation, every guest will be offered a beautiful blend of tea as a welcoming gift. As a result of its site consisting of four buildings, namely the entrance, the accommodation building, the restaurant building, and the detached building, Unzen Kyushu Hotel boasts a stunning courtyard space for guests to experience following their check-in. Its selection of azaleas, dogwoods, maples, alongside various types of foliage and fauna, serves to sweep travellers’ minds into absolute bliss, all whilst giving them a taste of the four seasons of Unzen. Partnered with the sound of water and the pleasant mountain breeze, this provides guests with a truly tranquil experience unlike any other. If travellers are looking for a room that fully captures the mountainous views, then Unzen Kyushu Hotel’s accommodation building is easily the best choice. Every guest room faces the Jigokudani of Unzen, and each boasts a semi-open-air bathroom with a sulfur spring that’s simply bursting with atmosphere. Its marvellous terrace serves as a means for guests to connect with their natural surroundings in new and exciting ways, whilst remaining comfortable no matter what. By combining traditionally Japanese futon mattresses with Western style beds, regardless of a traveller’s nationality, they’ll be able to enjoy a lavish night’s sleep in whichever way they choose. Despite the simple

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