Founded in 1489 along the Katsura River in Shuzenji, Asaba is one of Japan's most venerable and celebrated ryokans, with over 500 years of traditional hospitality. Member of Relais & Châteaux, this iconic hot-spring sanctuary combines minimalist Japanese architecture with modern Scandinavian design elements. Set amidst lush bamboo forests, serene gardens, and a tranquil koi pond, Asaba features an authentic 19th-century Gekkeiden Noh stage built over the water, where classical Japanese performing arts are periodically staged. Guests experience restorative onsen hot springs fed by natural mineral waters and indulge in seasonal multi-course Kaiseki cuisine served directly to their private rooms.
The primary culinary experience at Asaba, where guests are served multi-course traditional Kaiseki dinners inside their private rooms. Menus change seasonally to highlight fresh Izu seafood, local mountain vegetables, sweetfish, and premium Wagyu beef, presented artfully on handcrafted ceramics.
An intimate spa overlooking the Noh stage, offering bespoke body massages and holistic wellness treatments blending Eastern therapeutic principles, Western massage, and European marine cosmetics.
A natural outdoor thermal hot spring bath set against bamboo groves and rock formations, filled with alkaline thermal waters known to soothe muscles and rejuvenate skin.
Separated public gendered bathing halls constructed out of aromatic Japanese Cypress (Hinoki) wood, fed continuously by natural hot spring mineral waters.
Reservable private deep soaking hot spring tubs available for guests seeking intimate or family bathing experiences surrounded by peaceful garden views.
