Zaborin 坐忘林 Ryokan
Japanese inn · Kutchan ·
Villas with private hot springs, minimalist design, kaiseki dinners
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76-4 Hanazono, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0084, Japan Get directions
Villas with private hot springs, minimalist design, kaiseki dinners
76-4 Hanazono, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0084, Japan Get directions
"A tranquil Two-Key Michelin, high-end ryokan of unrivaled luxury, with 15 private villas—each boasting indoor and outdoor onsens—and a free shuttle to the slopes or town." - Brent Rose
"As a modern ryokan, it embraces updated or even radical design, architecture, and luxuries while still drawing its appeal from onsen baths, kaiseki dinners, and a connection with the countryside." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Tucked into a birch forest near Niseko, Zaborin redefines the ryokan: discreet luxury across 15 villas each with private indoor and open-air onsens fed by natural springs, quietly exquisite design (clean lines, washi lighting, panoramic forest views), and a multi-course dinner that blends kaiseki artistry with seasonal storytelling." - Jonnie Bayfield
"Communal onsen, or hot springs, are a hallmark of Japanese culture, but at Zaborin your plunging in the hot volcanic spring water can be done in the privacy of your serene forest-facing villas; each of the only 15 rooms comes equipped with its own indoor and outdoor private baths. When you’re not lingering in the waters, linger over a robatayaki omakase meal." - Fiorella Valdesolo
"A luxury ryokan about 15 minutes from Niseko, notable for its design-forward approach and private hot springs, offering a tranquil, refined alternative to busier slope-side hotels." - Jessica Chapel