Kifuno Sato, Mimasaka

Kifu no Sato offers a variety of traditional Japanese rooms including Onsen Suites with private baths. Each room features tatami flooring, and many provide scenic views of the gardens. Rooms are equipped with essentials such as an LCD TV and a refrigerator.

The ryokan is home to the historic Yunogo Onsen, renowned for its healing mineral waters that have a history of over 1,200 years. Guests can enjoy both large public baths and private onsen baths attached to selected guest rooms. Visitors can also indulge in outdoor baths that offer picturesque views of the starry night sky.

Five dining halls provide a diverse choice of kaiseki cuisine that emphasizes seasonal and local ingredients. The chef prepares dishes highlighting flavors of the Seto Inland Sea and the mountains, with menus tailored to suit various preferences. Seasonal specials, including luxury fugu and Matsutake mushroom courses, are available throughout the year.

Kifu no Sato includes a therapeutic sauna heated to 45°C and lined with 13 types of mineral stones. A treatment room is available for massages, offering various body and facial treatments. The hotel encourages guests to maximize relaxation with multiple visits to the onsen facilities.

Traditional Japanese culture is celebrated through meticulous flower arrangements and seasonal decorations throughout the property. Guest rooms are designed to reflect tranquility, featuring artwork and scrolls that enhance the serene environment. The ryokan provides private dining options for small gatherings, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the local culinary tradition.

Dining: Seasonal kaiseki haute-cuisine

Accommodations: Onsen Suites with private baths

Wellness: Therapeutic sauna

Onsen: 1,200-year-old hot spring waters