"A 1920s villa on the wild eastern edge of Yufu provided the raw material for Kamenoi Besso, which, after a thorough restoration and renovation at the hands of architect Schri Kakinuma, is now a beautifully realized 20-room ryokan. It’s set on a substantial parcel of land at the foot of Mount Yufu, with views of gardens and forests at every turn. The interiors marry Japanese and European styles, making liberal use of Danish design furniture alongside traditional local crafts. Rooms come in both tatami and Western styles. While Western-style breakfast is available, dinner is exclusively Japanese." - Tablet Hotels