"A 10-room ryokan in Yamanaka where everything feels rooted in nature and craftsmanship: onsen baths fed by natural mineral springs, multi-course kaiseki menus built mostly from surrounding organic produce, and ingredients with clear provenance—from duck-tended rice paddies to hand-harvested midwinter nori. Tatami-floored rooms with private onsen and an impressive collection of antique tansu, scrolls, and pottery add to the artisanal atmosphere." - Yukari Sakamoto, Adam H. Graham