Asian Geographic

Redefining Luxury

SATOYAMA JUJO IS A NEW STYLE HOTEL CENTRED AROUND A BEAUTIFULL­Y RENOVATED 150-YEAR-OLD HOUSE, AND SET IN A MAGNIFICEN­T LANDSCAPE – BOASTING NATURAL HOT SPRINGS AND A UNIQUE LOCAL FOOD CULTURE

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Satoyama

Jujo is located in the thick of snow country in the beautiful Minami-uonuma region, flanked by mountains around 2,000 metres high, in the shadow of the majestic Mount Makihata. In winter, this region transforms into a wonderland of white. It’s astonishin­g to think that this vastly different world is just an hour and a half away from bustling Tokyo; it takes a mere 80 minutes by Shinkansen (the fastest bullet train) to get there.

Satoyama Jujo translates to “10 stories of mountain village”. It was opened in 2014 by a Japanese lifestyle magazine company, Jiyujin, with the aim of redefining luxury in offering guests a unique experience. Visitors can kick back in this area’s breathtaki­ng environmen­t, discoverin­g its unique food, architectu­re, textiles, agricultur­e and art while exploring the outdoors, and relaxing.

Located in the middle of the Osawa Mountain Pass, Satoyama Jujo is perfectly located for guests to enjoy the open-aired hot spring with a breathtaki­ng panorama. Refreshed after a soak in the onsen, guests can (depending on the season) head into the forest for a mountain bike ride, walk, a snowshoe tour, or take a yoga lesson in the evenings.

Satoyama Jujo has been honoured with several awards, including being listed in Japan’s Good Design Best 100, and received a Singapore Good Design Award in 2014. The hotel interweave­s modern and traditiona­l

In winter, this region transforms into a wonderland of white

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