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Ryokan Shinsen
Takachiho, Miyazaki, Japan · Independent · High Luxury
Ryokan Shinsen stands in Takachiho, the mountain town of Miyazaki where Japanese myth says the sun goddess Amaterasu hid in a cave, and where a gorge with a waterfall is the morning walk. Its detached sukiya villas have private strolling gardens, and dinner is a kaiseki built on Takachiho beef, the town's famed local breed.
- Rooms from 323 sq ft (30 m²)
About Ryokan Shinsen
- Ryokan Shinsen offers detached sukiya-style villas with private Japanese strolling gardens in Takachiho, Miyazaki.
- Kaiseki dinner is built on Takachiho beef, a local breed prized in Miyazaki.
- Takachiho Gorge and the sites of the Amaterasu myth are nearby.
- Entry-level rooms start at 323 sq ft (30 m²).
History
Ryokan Shinsen sits near Takachiho Gorge in Miyazaki as the highland's luxury inn: detached sukiya villas, private strolling gardens, and a kitchen known for Takachiho-gyu beef kaiseki beside the sun-goddess landscape.
Experiences
- Kaiseki dinner in private dining rooms — Seasonal Kyoto-style kaiseki using Miyazaki seasonal ingredients and water-focused preparation, served in private rooms.
- Japanese garden strolls — A Japanese garden on the grounds offering seasonal scenery through the year.
- Takachiho sightseeing — Nearby Takachiho Gorge (高千穂峡) and the area's Japanese mythology sites, known as the 'homeland of the gods'.
- Takachiho Shrine — Shrine nearby, described as having a history going back 1,200 years.
- Takachiho Kagura — Listed among sightseeing attractions nearby.
- Sommelier-matched wine pairing — The landlady, a qualified sommelier, attends to guests herself, offering champagne and wines matched to the cuisine.
Amenities
- Detached sukiya villas
- Private Japanese strolling gardens
- Takachiho-gyu kaiseki
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