Otani Mountain Villa ๐๏ธโจ๏ธ
A Century-Old Japanese Hot Spring Inn ๐ฎ Otani Mountain Villa is located in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Its origins can be traced back to the 1881 "Otani-ya," belonging to the Otani family. ๐๐ Nestled beside the Oginogawa River, it is a secluded retreat and is considered the premier inn at the southernmost tip of Honshu. ๐ฟโจ Under the management of the fourth-generation president, Mineichi Otani, the annex "Oginokan" was added in 2006. ๐๐It has not only attracted many travelers who are willing to spend a fortune ๐ but has also been favored by the Emperor and Prime Ministers. Even Russian President Putin has visited at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Abe. ๐ฅ Accommodation Options ๐ Otani Mountain Villa features 98 rooms built along the Oginogawa River. The rooms include open-air bath suites, Japanese-style Western houses, traditional tatami rooms, and Western-style houses. ๐๐Surrounded by mountains, they offer beautiful views of lush greenery. ๐ ๐ก Oginokan has 18 rooms equipped with private hot springs. The interior design is inspired by the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, and each room comes with a private bar, home theater, courtyard, and library, providing a luxurious VIP experience. ๐ #Tokyo #LuxuryHotSpringInn ๐๐