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Sekitei
Hatsukaichi-shi, Japan · Independent · High Luxury
Sekitei began in 1901 as an anago-meshi shop, conger eel rice, before it became a twelve-room ryokan on the Miyahama Onsen hillside. It faces Miyajima, island of UNESCO Itsukushima Shrine, one of Japan's Three Views since 1643. The 5,000-square-meter garden ranked fourth in a 2024 American survey of Japanese gardens. Michelin has given the house Two Keys.
- 12 rooms
- Opened 1964
- Neighborhood: Miyahama Onsen
About Sekitei
- Began in 1901 as an anago-meshi (conger eel rice) restaurant before becoming a 12-room ryokan.
- Faces Miyajima and UNESCO Itsukushima Shrine, one of Japan's Three Views since 1643.
- 5,000-square-meter garden ranked fourth in a 2024 American survey of Japanese gardens; MICHELIN Two Keys (2025).
History
Sekitei opened in 1901 as an anago-meshi restaurant in Miyahama Onsen, Hatsukaichi, and later became a twelve-room ryokan on the hillside facing Miyajima. Itsukushima Shrine across the strait has been one of Japan's Three Views since 1643. The 5,000-square-meter garden ranked fourth in a 2024 American survey; Michelin awarded Two Keys in 2025.
The setting
11 km from Miyajima Public Aquarium. Overlooks Onoseto Strait.
Experiences
- Miyajima sightseeing — Luggage delivery lets guests stroll and sightsee around Miyajimaguchi without heavy bags; an Anagomeshi Ueno affiliate shop holds baggage.
- Wine and Japanese sake pairing — Pairing option offered with stay plans.
- Spa treatment options — Spa treatments available as a stay plan option.
Amenities
- Spa
- Onsen
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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