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Kofuyuden Beniya
Awara, Fukui Prefecture, Japan · Independent · Core Luxury
Originally founded in 1884 and known for hosting the Imperial Family, the historic ryokan was destroyed by fire in 2018 and rebuilt in 2021 by architect Tetsuo Kobori. It remains one of the region's most exclusive destinations, famous for its 'Imperial Crab' and traditional sukiya-style aesthetics. The new structure utilizes a 'breeze-catching' design and sustainable geothermal heating while preserving the soul of the original tangible cultural property.
- 17 rooms
- Opened 1884
- Neighborhood: 温泉四丁目
- Rooms from 566 sq ft (53 m²)
- Architect: Tetsuo Kobori Architects
About Kofuyuden Beniya
- Entry-level rooms start at 566 sq ft (53 m²).
History
Originally founded in 1884 and known for hosting the Imperial Family, the historic ryokan was destroyed by fire in 2018 and masterfully rebuilt in 2021 by architect Tetsuo Kobori. The new structure utilizes a 'breeze-catching' design and sustainable geothermal heating while preserving the soul of the original tangible cultural property. It remains one of the region's most exclusive destinations, famous for its 'Imperial Crab' and traditional sukiya-style aesthetics.
The setting
1.7 miles from United States Capitol. 2.1 miles from White House.
Restaurants and bars
- Beniya kaiseki (in-room dining) — Room service · kaiseki
Experiences
- Kaiseki dining in the guest room — Kaiseki cuisine focuses on a wide variety of seasonal local ingredients and is served in the guest room.
- Partly open-air hot spring baths — All 17 guest rooms have partly open-air baths supplied by natural hot spring water directly from the sources.
- Traditional craft workshops in the Tannan area — Journey to the Tannan area, a short distance from Beniya, to experience traditional crafts such as Echizen washi paper, lacquerware and forged blades.
Amenities
- Private semi-open-air hot spring baths in all guest rooms
- Traditional kaiseki breakfast and dinner served in-room
- Underfloor heating powered by geothermal hot spring energy
- Public indoor and outdoor communal baths (Onsen)
- Lobby lounge with views of a meticulously designed Japanese garden
- Seasonal Echizen crab dining experiences (Imperial Family offering)
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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