AZUMA FARM Koiwai
1 Michelin Key
Founded by Fumitomo Hayase, formerly behind Aman Tokyo and Amanemu, Azuma Farm Koiwai is a 24-villa property on eight hectares of Koiwai Farm, a 3,000-hectare working estate at the foot of Mount Iwate in Tohoku. The region falls outside the established luxury travel routes around Japan, its identity shaped by Jōmon-period communities and an agrarian mountain culture that the classical ryokan aesthetic never touched. Designer Shiro Miura of Kyoto firm Rokkakuya walked the forest before a single line was drawn, marking which trees to fell and which to build around: the 22 Forest Villas and two Garden Villas use century-old red pine, Koiwai cedar and Iwate chestnut. Dining uses Koiwai produce alongside Sanriku coast seafood; a Nanbu ironware workshop and horseback rides through historic pastures are among the guest experiences.
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- Address
- 丸谷地68-77, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Founded by Fumitomo Hayase, formerly behind Aman Tokyo and Amanemu, Azuma Farm Koiwai is a 24-villa property on eight hectares of Koiwai Farm, a 3,000-hectare working estate at the foot of Mount Iwate in Tohoku. The region falls outside the established luxury travel routes around Japan, its identity shaped by Jōmon-period communities and an agrarian mountain culture that the classical ryokan aesthetic never touched. Designer Shiro Miura of Kyoto firm Rokkakuya walked the forest before a single line was drawn, marking which trees to fell and which to build around: the 22 Forest Villas and two Garden Villas use century-old red pine, Koiwai cedar and Iwate chestnut. Dining uses Koiwai produce alongside Sanriku coast seafood; a Nanbu ironware workshop and horseback rides through historic pastures are among the guest experiences.
Recognition history
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Michelin 1 Key
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Details
- Scenic
- Rustic
- Elegant
- Quiet
- Intimate
- Romantic Getaway
- Honeymoon
- Weekend Escape
- Anniversary
- Group Retreat
- Private Villa
- Garden
- Design Destination
- Panoramic View
- Private Dining
- Wi Fi
- Concierge
- Room Service
- Mountain
- Garden
- Wheelchair Accessible
Secluded, nature-immersive farm retreat with warm wooden architecture, soft lighting, and tranquil, contemplative atmosphere grounded in local craft traditions and rural Tohoku landscapes.