In the heart of Saga Prefecture, on the island of Kyushu, where tradition and tranquillity converge, a new haven of luxury has opened, inviting Japanese culture enthusiasts and seekers of unique experiences.
Introducing Ureshino Yadoya, a newly opened green tea themed hotel that seamlessly blends the rich heritage of Ureshino tea with natural hot springs and sumptuous dining. Now that sounds like our kind of cuppa!
The good news is the five star Ureshino Yadoya ryokan offers an all-inclusive package: from delectable meals and beverages (is green tea-flavoured beer a thing?), with activity fees included, guests can revel in an extraordinary time without brewing up additional costs.
The luxury ryokan offers an all-inclusive package: from delectable meals and beverages, with activity fees included…
Each room boasts a 100 per cent natural hot spring, be it indoor or semi-open, allowing everyone to bask in therapeutic waters. Some rooms also offer private saunas, while others cater to pet owners, providing a truly inclusive experience.
Ureshino Yadoya takes particular pride in offering a tea ceremony led by exclusive tea masters, Shuichi Kitano and Hiroshi Tanaka, both revered Ureshino tea farmers. For those seeking a deeper connection with Ureshino tea, there’s a tea aroma sauna, and a dedicated tea bar.
Ureshino Yadoya also invites travellers to indulge in the gastronomic wonders of Western Kyushu. The menu supports local producers, reflecting the region’s rich culinary heritage.
Ureshino Yadoya clearly aims to be more than just another luxury retreat.
Click here to book your stay, and indulge in an extraordinary blend of tradition and modern luxury. All images courtesy of Ureshino Yadoya.
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After an 11-year absence, Hibiki 12 Years Old is returning to airport shelves as a new Global Travel Retail whisky exclusive. Duty-free is increasingly becoming a happy hunting ground for limited editions and hard-to-find whisky releases. A new entry on our wants-list is this Hibiki 12 Years Old, particularly notable as the expression has been…
The Mayfair Chippy has swapped cucumber sandwiches and cakes for oysters, crab and king prawns with its gloriously savoury ‘Afternoon Sea’. There are certain things we expect from a London afternoon tea. Finger sandwiches. Tiny cakes. Scones accompanied by the inevitable debate over whether jam or cream goes first. A towering platter of oysters, crab…
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In the heart of Saga Prefecture, on the island of Kyushu, where tradition and tranquillity converge, a new haven of luxury has opened, inviting Japanese culture enthusiasts and seekers of unique experiences.
Introducing Ureshino Yadoya, a newly opened green tea themed hotel that seamlessly blends the rich heritage of Ureshino tea with natural hot springs and sumptuous dining. Now that sounds like our kind of cuppa!
The good news is the five star Ureshino Yadoya ryokan offers an all-inclusive package: from delectable meals and beverages (is green tea-flavoured beer a thing?), with activity fees included, guests can revel in an extraordinary time without brewing up additional costs.
Each room boasts a 100 per cent natural hot spring, be it indoor or semi-open, allowing everyone to bask in therapeutic waters. Some rooms also offer private saunas, while others cater to pet owners, providing a truly inclusive experience.
Ureshino Yadoya takes particular pride in offering a tea ceremony led by exclusive tea masters, Shuichi Kitano and Hiroshi Tanaka, both revered Ureshino tea farmers. For those seeking a deeper connection with Ureshino tea, there’s a tea aroma sauna, and a dedicated tea bar.
Ureshino Yadoya also invites travellers to indulge in the gastronomic wonders of Western Kyushu. The menu supports local producers, reflecting the region’s rich culinary heritage.
Ureshino Yadoya clearly aims to be more than just another luxury retreat.
Click here to book your stay, and indulge in an extraordinary blend of tradition and modern luxury. All images courtesy of Ureshino Yadoya.
Wild Coming‑of‑Age Japanese fashion exhibition heads to Japan House London
Japan House London is set to turn heads this autumn with Tradition/Rebellion: Coming‑of‑Age Style in Kitakyushu, Japan, a new exhibition celebrating one of Japan’s most flamboyant fashion subcultures. Opening November 11 2026, the show brings the extraordinary style of Kitakyushu’s Coming‑of‑Age Ceremony to Kensington High Street, where platform sandals, fur‑trimmed kimono and gravity‑defying hair will…
Hibiki 12 Year Old Japanese whisky returns after an 11 year absence but you’ll have to fly to get one
After an 11-year absence, Hibiki 12 Years Old is returning to airport shelves as a new Global Travel Retail whisky exclusive. Duty-free is increasingly becoming a happy hunting ground for limited editions and hard-to-find whisky releases. A new entry on our wants-list is this Hibiki 12 Years Old, particularly notable as the expression has been…
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The Mayfair Chippy has swapped cucumber sandwiches and cakes for oysters, crab and king prawns with its gloriously savoury ‘Afternoon Sea’. There are certain things we expect from a London afternoon tea. Finger sandwiches. Tiny cakes. Scones accompanied by the inevitable debate over whether jam or cream goes first. A towering platter of oysters, crab…
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