[Take off your watch and relax at this travel destination] THE HIRAMATSU HOTELS & RESORTS Atami

This restaurant is run by Hiramatsu, the company behind Restaurant Hiramatsu, one of Japan's leading French restaurants. Following on from Kashikojima, it opened on the hills of Atami in October 2016. It is part hotel, part inn, part auberge, and promises a peaceful, relaxing, and extraordinary stay in a space that harmonizes a variety of Japanese and Western elements. Located within easy walking distance from the city center, it is said that many guests make spontaneous same-day reservations.

An inn that ticks away time with a scenic beauty that combines the past and present, Japanese and Western.

　Once you pass through the trees, you'll see the elegant exterior of the inn, reminiscent of a long-established ryokan. Everyone will be left breathless as you take off your shoes and are guided to the check-in area. A complete change from the mountain scenery, the unobstructed view of Sagami Bay stretches out before your eyes, offering a spectacular view of Hatsushima, the Izu Peninsula, Oshima, Miura Peninsula, and the Boso Peninsula. The sky and sea change every moment, especially at dusk and as the sun rises, making it difficult to take your eyes off them. Gazing out from the bathtub, you'll feel as if you're immersed in the moment with your whole body. If you stay during or around a full moon, be sure to see the mysterious moon path that appears on the surface of the sea.

　There are only 13 guest rooms. The dining room, located just off the entrance, and the Matsu no Ma and Ume no Ma rooms on either side are built in the sukiya style by master carpenter Kinoshita Koichi. Below that, two floors of Western-style guest rooms have been added. All rooms offer views of the ocean and are equipped with hot spring baths from Atami's famous hot springs. The hotel is filled with artwork by Kataoka Tamako, who continued to paint Mount Fuji, paintings by Joan Miro, calligraphy and furnishings by Inoue Yuichi, and antiques and Scandinavian furniture scattered throughout, making it feel like a museum. With a fusion of Japanese and Western styles, it's easy to see why it's advertised as a "European inn."

　As you sit down for dinner, a match is struck and the candles are lit. The magical atmosphere creates a magical feeling, almost like being transported to a magical world. The head chef, Kenya Miura, previously trained at Restaurant Hiramatsu Paris. He has been living in Atami for three years. Food, after all, is about people. Through careful daily efforts, he has become well-versed in local ingredients. While focusing on Shizuoka cuisine, such as seasonal fresh fish from the Sagami Sea, local Fujiyama Wagyu beef, and yuba from Jyuan, he also flexibly incorporates ingredients from around Japan and the world. His French cuisine complements the historic sukiya-style space and the stunning views from the dining room. With an excellent selection of wines and cheeses, comfortable hospitality, and a top-notch restaurant firmly rooted in Atami, the restaurant has established itself as a leader in the region.

　It's within easy reach of the city center, yet completely untouched by everyday life. Who would have thought that such a luxurious and high-quality stay could be possible in Atami?

THE HIRAMATSU HOTELS & RESORTS Atami

1993-237 Atami, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture ☎0557-52-3301
Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 11:00 Total 13 rooms
Rates for two people sharing a room with two meals start from 92,100 yen
(Consumption tax, service charge, and bathing tax included)