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Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Besso Ao no Za
Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan · Tsuruga · High Luxury
Ao no Za opened in May 2019 on the shore of Lake Shikotsu, the caldera lake near Chitose, with 25 suites of 100 square metres or more, each with an open-air onsen facing the water. The lobby's eight-metre stratified art wall marks time flowing from Jomon culture through the Ainu to the present, and Jomon art runs through the interiors. Private jet transfers can be arranged from Sapporo.
- 25 rooms
- Opened 2019
- Neighborhood: Lake Shikotsu
- Rooms from 1,076 sq ft (100 m²)
About Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Besso Ao no Za
- Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Bessou Ao no Za opened in May 2019 with 25 suites of at least 100 square metres, all facing Lake Shikotsu.
- Every suite has a private open-air onsen bath facing the lake, and an indoor jetted bath.
- An eight-metre stratified art wall in the lobby symbolises time flowing from Jomon culture to Ainu culture and the present.
- Private jet transfers are offered, and its sister spa resort on the same lake is Mizu no Uta.
- Entry-level rooms start at 1,076 sq ft (100 m²).
History
AO no ZA opened in 2019 as Tsuruga's villa-scale besso on Lake Shikotsu inside Shikotsu-Toya National Park. All-suite inventory with private outdoor onsen, Jomon art curation, and private jet transfers, set apart from sister spa hotel Mizu no Uta.
Restaurants and bars
- Bar Lounge "青藍 Seiran" — Bar
- Lounge "青陽 Seiyo" — Bar
Experiences
- Indigo Dyeing workshop — Free workshop introducing traditional indigo dyeing; guests dye a handkerchief or t-shirt. 14:00-17:00, reservation needed in advance.
- Ainu Traditional Dress photo shoot — Guests wear traditionally made Ainu clothing for a photo shoot in the hotel or nearby; the hotel can drive them to a chosen location. 08:00-22:00.
- Japanese Tea Ceremony — Casual introduction to a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in an area of the hotel. 14:00-17:00, must be reserved in advance.
Amenities
- All-suite villa inventory
- Private outdoor onsen baths
- Private jet transfers
- Jomon art curation
- Caldera lake setting
- Spa
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