5 Eco-Friendly Next-Gen Sustainable Hotels in Japan

POINT 1

Meals made with carefully selected ingredients, centered on pesticide-free vegetables grown on the hotel's own farm and seasonal ingredients from nearby Ikeda Town.
Made without chemical seasonings or additives, with a gentle flavor that makes your body happy.
The rice used for the onigiri is reportedly grown using the pressed residue left after extracting the Kamitsure extract to enrich the soil.

POINT 2

Bedding and towels that use organic cotton throughout.
The pillowcases, dyed with domestic chamomile grown without pesticides, create a natural look, and the soft feel of organic cotton helps you sleep soundly through the night.

POINT 3

"Kamitsurenoyu," generously infused with Kamitsure extract extracted from domestically grown, pesticide-free chamomile, is one of its signature features.
The soft amber-colored bath is exceptionally relaxing. They also introduced a wood-chip boiler made by crushing local dead wood and thinned timber, reducing CO₂ emissions.
Walking barefoot, you can enjoy the warmth of the underfloor heating and the feel of the Japanese red pine floor.

POINT 1

A space designed by Shigeru Ban, where you can enjoy a rice-field view instead of an ocean view.
You can look out over the farmland that symbolizes this area, and the beautiful contrast of greenery all around and the blue sky is captivating.
Because it is designed so you can feel the presence of the rice fields no matter where you are, it also feels wonderful to spend time as if you were always in nature. The rooms are simple and comfortable, making good use of the warmth of wood, and the furniture through to the headboards is made from sustainable materials.
You'll likely be hooked after just one stay.

POINT 2

Dishes focused on locally sourced, locally consumed ingredients so you can savor the bounty of Yamagata Prefecture's nature.
A restaurant with the theme of "Farm to Table," bringing seasonal ingredients to guests in their freshest state. The vegetables used are grown on the hotel's own farm, with a strong focus on cultivation standards.
It's great to see agriculture that is kind to both the body and the environment!

POINT 3

The appeal lies in facilities that let everyone enjoy themselves naturally, such as an open-air hot spring bath with natural flowing water pumped from 1,200 m underground and a library stocked with more than 2,000 carefully selected books.
It is used not only by visitors from outside the prefecture but also by many local guests, contributing to regional revitalization.

POINT 1

When you enter the hotel, you are welcomed by a spacious, open lobby.
The interior and fireplace, reminiscent of a resort terrace area, instantly give you a sense of escape from the everyday. The rooms feature calming-color interiors designed so each guest can relax naturally and comfortably.
As a hub for ethical consumption, it offers skin-friendly sheets and towels, organic coffee, and more, which is wonderful.

POINT 2

The carefully selected amenities use the original organic cosmetics "NEMOHAMO," formulated with the natural power of plants 그대로.
They are silicone-free and contain no petroleum-based cleansing ingredients, with whole ginseng—known as a medicinal herb—turned into an extract and blended in. They seem to moisturize both skin and mind. Also, to reduce plastic waste and conserve resources, they do not provide amenities such as toothbrushes or hairbrushes.

POINT 3

Meals focused on things that are good for the body.
At "Cafe Restaurant&Bar Hyssop," they offer sensory-friendly menus centered on herb-rich dishes and creative non-alcoholic cocktails. At the restaurant "ERUTAN," you can enjoy delicate, vegetable-forward cuisine.
Both restaurants let you savor nature's bounty while enjoying food that is gentle on both mind and body!

POINT 4

Inside "GOOD NATURE STATION," there is also a market area selling foods and organic cosmetics packed with delicious, body-friendly items, plus many activities such as zazen meditation experiences, morning yoga, and trail activities that promote mental well-being, so it seems easy and enjoyable to live a lifestyle that naturally keeps both the planet and yourself in mind!
A hotel that makes you want to stay here for your next staycation.

POINT 1

They focus on ingredients, centering on pesticide-free vegetables from their own garden, and use produce from trusted growers made through safe, sustainable methods.
Under the concept of "vegetable Italian," you can enjoy more than 50 kinds of vegetables in the way that tastes best at that moment. They also offer BIO wine made in Hokkaido and local cheese, so for dinner, you will definitely want to enjoy the pairing with wine as well.

POINT 2

There is no TV in the rooms because they want guests to enjoy the sounds of nature and the quiet atmosphere.
In everyday life, it's easy to become overwhelmed by information, but here you are sure to be able to relax from the heart.

POINT 3

Amenities carefully selected by the owner couple with a focus on quality.
In addition to amenities that are kind to the environment and the local community, they offer amenities using honey that is also gentle on our bodies, as well as aroma bath essences in a choice of scents.
Providing only what is truly needed is also a sustainable point.

Address: Shikauchi Farm, Nakafurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido

HP: https://www.erbastella.com/

instagram: @erbastella

POINT 1

Actions you take inside the facility lead to donations of meals for children in Africa.
This facility, which promotes sustainability as its theme, has created a system that naturally circulates benefits back into society through stays and dining.
The actions you can take within the facility are small things like buying specific drinks or onigiri sets, opting not to use amenities, or not having sheets and towels changed, so anyone can contribute without strain, which is great!

POINT 2

In the cafe lounge, you can enjoy a rare specialty coffee made with fair trade beans purchased from contracted farmers in Colombia. In a modern space made with concrete and wood that still feels warm somehow, you can relax while imagining a different kind of experience from the usual.

POINT 3

A stylish yet extraordinary bar where guests can spend a fulfilling time.
This space is also equipped with a projector, making it perfect for events or as a rental space.
And amazingly, part of the sales is donated! You can really feel the attention to detail—so lovely!

Address: 1-3-3 Higashikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

HP: https://kikka-jp.book.direct/ja-jp

instagram: @hostel_kikka

Staying at sustainable hotels and resorts, which are now drawing attention around the world, is sure to have positive effects not only on the natural environment but also on the health and lifestyle of the local community and ourselves.
We hope you all enjoy sustainable travel full of such appeal!