Awara, Japan
Beniya Kofuyuden
Built on the ashes of a 140-year-old inn destroyed by fire in 2018, Beniya Kofuyuden is a 17-room ryokan in Awara, Fukui, designed by architect Tetsuo Kobori to carry the form's traditions into contemporary practice. Awara's hot springs feed the onsen baths, in-room tubs, and underfloor heating. Rates start at $735 per night, and the property holds a Michelin 1 Key (2024).
