The beauty, subtlety, serenity, and harmony inherent in Japanese aesthetics—
the delicate sensibilities inherited from traditional Japanese architecture—
are layered onto Hokkaido’s natural character.

The five buildings nestled in the satoyama landscape of Asarigawa Onsen blend into the natural environment with ever-changing seasonal expressions,
creating a distinctive compositional beauty.
Even the time spent moving from one building to another
is part of the unique stay experience offered by the storehouse buildings.

For the rebrand reopening in February 2026,
Mr. Nakayama, who oversaw the original design at the time of opening,
renovated and newly added select areas of the property, including the guest rooms and the large public bath.

28th Hokkaido Architecture Award / Jury Special Prize

An architect from Hokkaido.
He has designed numerous luxury residences and accommodation facilities,
primarily in Hokkaido, including Zaborin and Sansui Niseko in Niseko,
Boro NOGUCHI Noboribetsu in Noboribetsu,
Boro NOGUCHI Hakodate in Hakodate,
and Ryotei Gunrai in Esashi,
among many others.

Influenced by Katsura Imperial Villa and Kyoto architecture, his design philosophy is characterized by buildings in which a commitment to Japanese spirituality
and a refined sense of proportion
can be felt throughout.

His architecture, which stays close to Hokkaido’s natural character
and harmonizes with nature, is highly regarded,
and he has received numerous awards in Japan and abroad.