Taste seafood freshly caught from the Sea of Japan and see the mountains of Hokuriku draped in the fiery colours of autumn.

The Hokuriku Region lies to the northwest of Tokyo along the Sea of Japan, backing on to the spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Japanese Alps. This is one of Japan's most celebrated locations for seafood and gourmet dining, with Kanazawa in particular considered one of the very best places to eat in all Japan. Its majestic mountain landscapes and beautiful historic sites make it one of Japan's most popular locations for seeing the autumn colours, as do the natural thermal waters of its hot spring towns like Kaga Onsen.

An unforgettable journey into the northern mountains and beyond: experience Tohoku in Autumn.

Designed by architect Yoshiji Takehara, the hotel's rooms are spread across seven traditional townhouses dating back to the last century, reinterpreted and transformed into comfortable, modern spaces while losing nothing of their original soul, but providing all the facilities modern visitors expect. But the choice of its location was a fundamental part of the design. Otsu is a 20 minute drive from the overcrowded tourist hotspots of central Kyoto and is often overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbour. Bringing visitors here helps to support the regions outside the tourist hotspots and reinvigorate commerce, but also to give visitors a glimpse of the hidden charm that can't be found in the over-travelled centres. 

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I started TokudAw because I wanted the world to experience Japan as it really is; to have the most enriching and authentic experience they can of one of the world's most fascinating cultures, the brilliant and inspiring, but also the everyday, and everything between.

The perspective I bring to travel, and share with our guests, is unique. It's one that draws on my other professional life in science and education. To me Japan is not just Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Crossing, Mt Fuji, Kyoto or seasonal flowers, it is the home of my other professional life in science and education.

Travel brings together mind and body. It is at once a physical and a psychological, even spiritual experience. Many tours will show you the sights, but TokudAw is the only place you will find the complete package, the art, and the science: an experience of the true Japan, and a deeper understanding into eating and living healthily for a long and fruitful life.

Arrive at the slopes fresh and ready for action

There's a much quicker and more comfortable way to reach your mountain resort. Booking one of our private ski transfers eliminates the public transport ordeal and lets you get underway as soon as you land. Drop your bags, skis, boards and boots in one of our comfortable private cars and ride directly to the doorstep of your resort in peace. You can spend the journey catching up on some sleep or making plans for all that powder with your group, and arrive rested and ready to go. It can be a long journey, and if you'd like to break it up with a stop for lunch at a local restaurant or some sightseeing along the way, this can be factored into your trip.

We want our guests to get the most out of their trip to Japan and its world class ski resorts, and our ski transfers offer the simplest and most stress-free way to do it.