Quick Overview

Location: Shuzenji Onsen, Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture

(Relais & Châteaux)

Best For: Japan purists, luxury cultural travelers, honeymooners, ryokan collectors

Travel Studio Quick Take

A sanctuary of refined Japanese elegance, Asaba Ryokan has been welcoming guests since the 15th century. This intimate, family-owned Relais & Châteaux property offers an immersive cultural retreat, featuring traditional tatami-style rooms, kaiseki dining, a Noh stage over a lotus pond, and serene onsen baths. Ideal for clients seeking authenticity, heritage, and peace, it's one of the most iconic ryokans in Japan

Ideal For (Advisor Selling Tips)

Honeymooners and couples seeking a romantic cultural retreat
Sophisticated travelers interested in Japanese art, architecture, and cuisine
Clients combining Tokyo and Kyoto, looking for a quiet interlude
Japan connoisseurs wanting an authentic ryokan with elevated service
Wellness seekers and those drawn to onsen bathing traditions

Signature Experiences & Highlights

Evening Noh theater performances on the floating stage
Multi-course kaiseki dinners using seasonal local ingredients
Private and communal onsen baths with natural hot spring water
Zen gardens, bamboo groves, and a koi pond offering total tranquility
A legacy of hospitality passed down through generations

Advisor Note

“Asaba is one of Japan’s most revered ryokans, where centuries of tradition meet understated luxury. For clients looking to slow down between Tokyo and Kyoto, this is a rare opportunity to live and breathe Japanese culture at its purest.”

Travel Studio Amenities

Daily breakfast for two people per room
$100 USD Hotel Credit (per stay) or credit applied towards one of hotel’s exclusive activities or experiences through Travel Studio.
Upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)
Personalized Welcome Letter to guest (from their Travel Advisor)
Access to additional exclusive hotel activities that can be booked through Travel Studio (Payable options)