Tohoku, Japan — Est. 1847
Where Mountains Whisper and Time Stands Still
A sanctuary of natural hot springs, kaiseki artistry, and the quiet grandeur of Japan's untouched north. Kumonoue has welcomed guests for over 170 years.
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Tohoku, Japan — Est. 1847
A sanctuary of natural hot springs, kaiseki artistry, and the quiet grandeur of Japan's untouched north. Kumonoue has welcomed guests for over 170 years.
Our Story
Perched at 800 meters in the mountains of Tohoku, Kumonoue — meaning "above the clouds" — has been a refuge for poets, artists, and seekers of stillness since the Edo period. Every beam, every stone, every ritual carries the weight of generations.
Here, hospitality is not a service. It is a philosophy passed down through six generations of the Murakami family. Each guest becomes part of a story that began nearly two centuries ago.
Accommodations
Each suite opens to the mountains, blending tatami warmth with understated modern comfort. No two rooms share the same view.
60m² · Garden view · Private engawa · Tatami living
85m² · Mountain panorama · Private rotenburo · Modern-Japanese
Natural Hot Springs
Fed by three volcanic springs at depths of 1,200 meters, our mineral-rich waters have drawn travelers for centuries. Bathe beneath ancient cedars as seasons paint the mountains around you.
Sulfur, iron, and alkaline — each with unique therapeutic properties for skin, joints, and circulation.
Our signature outdoor bath overlooks Gassan peak. Snow bathing in winter is an experience without parallel.
Reserve one of four private baths for an intimate experience, available to couples and families.
Four Faces of Tohoku
Tohoku transforms dramatically with each season, offering guests a reason to return throughout the year.
Culinary Art
Our head chef, trained in Kyoto's most revered kitchens, interprets Tohoku's abundant harvests through the lens of traditional kaiseki. Every course is a meditation on place and time.
Foraged mushrooms, wild sansai greens, and mountain stream iwana trout — ingredients impossible to find elsewhere.
Tohoku produces Japan's finest sake. Our sommelier curates pairings from local breweries, many unavailable outside the region.
The menu changes entirely with each season, ensuring no two visits offer the same culinary journey.
A traditional Japanese breakfast served in your room: grilled fish, pickled vegetables, miso, and freshly steamed rice.
Begin Your Journey
Reserve directly for the best rates and exclusive amenities including a complimentary private onsen session and seasonal welcome gift.
Or call us directly: +81 (23) 694-5555