Feel the energy nurtured by nature through your five senses.
From the mountains and forests to the soil and people,
our hotel offers a healthy, sustainable stay that is kind to the mind,
body, and planet.
A microcosm of the Earth
in the courtyard
Experience the charms of Nara steeped in history.
Indulge in a fermented thermal wood bath.
We are a sustainable, recycling-oriented hotel.
The timber we use were grown in southern Nara’s Yoshino region
with the oldest history of afforestation in Japan.
Not only the building materials, interior decor,
and objects but also wood powder and rice bran create a unique healing experience
that begins with a fermented thermal wood bath using natural fermentation heat.
Fermented thermal wood bath
Warm yourself from the inside out
ASHIYOKU Dome
Heat is generated by Japanese cypress powder,
thanks to the wonders of natural fermentation by microorganisms.
No heating sources such as electricity or gas are used.
Warm cypress powder helps promote blood flow of the legs,
effectively helping to reduce swelling and coldness.
The dome is filled with the scent of carefully selected solid Japanese cypress from Yoshino, Nara.
Feel like you are “forest bathing,” a Japanese practice of finding calmness and relaxation amongst the trees.
Japanese cypress powder compost
and circular agriculture
The fermentation powder used in the ASHIYOKU Dome is repurposed
as fermentation compost and transferred to the Naramachi Farm.
Our 100% natural additive-free compost is used to cultivate soil for farming
and realize safe, pesticide- and chemical-free gardens.
Seasonal edible flowers and vegetables (Yamato yasai) are cultivated
and add color to your meals.
BIOYARD has five free-range Yamato Nikudori chickens,
which are a symbol of safety and security.v
Their lively presence in the courtyard brings nostalgia and peace to the atmosphere.
Spaces featuring natural timber from the mountains of Yoshino
A retreat that feels like a forest bathing getaway
Spaces featuring natural timber from the
mountains of Yoshino
A retreat that feels like a forest bathing getaway
From the exterior to the guest rooms and restaurant,
Yoshino cedar and cypress are utilized throughout the hotel,
creating a relaxing atmosphere in every space.
Experience the warmth of wood with all five senses
together with the unchanging and serene landscape of Nara.