"Housed in a 146-year-old former private residence on Ikuchijima, this 22-room property reinterprets the traditional ryokan with rice paper screens, cypress wood bathtubs, and courtyard-facing gardens. Meals emphasize seasonal local ingredients—such as octopus and Omishima wild boar—served on antique plates from the estate’s original owners, and the operation is working toward relying solely on renewable energy." - Jennifer Flowers