A relaxing experience surrounded by nature at " 100-Year Forest Hotel Shiori " in Nishiawakura Village , Okayama Prefecture

Okayama Prefecture Official Tourism Site

This Mori hotel is located in the beautiful Nishiawakura Village , surrounded by "hundred-year-old forests" in northern Okayama Prefecture , where approximately 93% of the area is forest. The beautifully designed building blends naturally with the surrounding mountains, the recycling-based restaurant uses fresh ingredients from the Mori, and the luxurious opportunity to relax away from digital devices... A quality time spent fully enjoying the bounty of nature will surely become an unforgettable memory of your trip. Why not experience this special lodging, like a bookmark (a marker placed in a book) that you'll want to tuck into an important page of your life?

• Table of Contents
• A long-awaited opening in May 2024 in Nishiawakura Village, surrounded by a "hundred-year-old forest"
• Luxurious premium cottage in a single-story style
• Stylish two-story maisonette style
• Extensive amenities and attentive service
• Single-use building ideal for solo travel and workcation
• Circulation concept restaurant "Morinokoe"
• "Mori Drops Course" supervised by a Michelin Guide one-star chef
• "Shabu-shabu course" where you can fully enjoy the delicious flavor of meat
• Breakfast is a Western-style plate with homemade jam
• You can also enjoy a natural hot spring foot bath on the premises!
• Guest benefits: Free use of the full-scale hot spring facility

A long-awaited opening in May 2024 in Nishiawakura Village, surrounded by a "hundred-year-old forest"

"100-Year Forest Hotel Shiori Shiori" opened on May 16, 2024, as a new tourist hub for Nishiawakura Village. Built on the site of the former Awakura-so National Guest House, a beloved local destination for nearly half a century since 1971, this resort hotel features a completely new concept. The hotel's spacious grounds, surrounded by Mori in every direction, offer six buildings, including rooms for two to six people, perfect for families and groups, as well as single rooms (private rooms) ideal for solo travelers and business travelers. The hotel is also suitable for workcations (combining work and vacation) and corporate training. Each room is named after a traditional Japanese color, inspired by the beautiful hues found in the Mori.

Luxurious premium cottage in a single-story style

There are three premium cottages, which are considered the highest quality suites: Benikakesora, Shinonome, and Moegi.These are single-story guest rooms facing the beautiful river.

The living space, equipped with a wood-burning stove, and the bedroom, equipped with a large king-size bed, are designed as an open, integrated space with no partitions. The natural warmth of the wood is a comfortable feeling, creating a luxurious and high-quality space. Outside the large windows, there is a spacious terrace (outdoor deck) where you can enjoy a special moment while feeling the natural beauty of the Mori.

On the terrace connected to the bathroom, there is also a full-scale tent sauna the terrace, the clear Shioya River flows, so in the summer you can cool down your body after a sauna session in the cold water of the river.

Stylish two-story maisonette style

There are two two-story maisonette (multi-story housing) types: "Hiwada" and " Midori Chitose ."

The maisonette type has high ceilings and an open space. The living room and bedroom are separated into the first and second floors, so even if you are traveling as a group or family, you can enjoy a comfortable stay with a reasonable amount of privacy.

The bedroom is on the second floor and is equipped with two large queen-size beds. The high windows offer a beautiful view of the quiet village and a luxurious experience of falling asleep while gazing at the starry sky.

Extensive amenities and attentive service

The guest rooms are also well-equipped with amenities (supplies and services) and cutlery (tableware). In addition to tea bags, Japanese tea and black tea are also provided, as well as coffee beans, a mill (a device for grinding beans) and a coffee dripper, so you can enjoy freshly ground, freshly brewed, authentic coffee. The refrigerator also has several types of alcoholic drinks as well as a Toyotomi selection of non-alcoholic drinks. All of this is included in the room rate, so you can enjoy it freely without worrying about additional costs.

Single-use building ideal for solo travel and workcation

The single-use building "Yamabuki" has five private rooms with shared spaces. It is extremely convenient for solo travelers, workcations, and business travelers visiting Nishiawakura Village for corporate training or inspections.

The simple yet cozy single rooms offer a peaceful and secluded escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Toilets, bathrooms and showers are shared.

The common space at Yamabuki, where you can see the beautiful courtyard from the large windows, has a wood-burning stove in the Chuo and chairs, sofas, tables, and other items arranged with ample space, making it a comfortable working space. It also comes equipped with a simple kitchen, making it a warm space where guests can socialize while enjoying snacks and drinks.

Circulation concept restaurant "Morinokoe"

Located in the common building, the restaurant "Morinokoe," available exclusively to guests, is a unique restaurant that sincerely embraces the "food assets" (the idea of ​​valuing ingredients as assets) that are born from the Mori that have been carefully nurtured over many years.The restaurant is characterized by its environmentally friendly concept, which aims to promote the natural circulation of the Mori by using new knowledge and cooking techniques to effectively utilize local "food assets" and growing them sustainably.

"Mori Drops Course" supervised by a Michelin Guide one-star chef

The signature dinner menu (specialty) is the "Mori Drops Course." Guests can enjoy authentic cuisine overseen by Chef Daisuke Sato of the French restaurant "meli melo," which has been awarded one star in the prestigious Michelin Guide. This luxurious course meal makes generous use of the finest beef raised in the region, including locally-branded Awakura beef steak, Awakura beef rice, beef tartare, and beef served with a chilled fruit salad.

*Menu contents are subject to change.

"Shabu-shabu course" where you can fully enjoy the delicious flavor of meat

In addition to the "Mori no Shizuku Course," there are a Toyotomi variety of courses available that allow you to savor the delicious flavor of local meat in a variety of styles. The photo shows the "Shabu-shabu Course" (serves 2). You can also choose from other courses to suit your taste, such as the "Sukiyaki Course," "Daisen Chicken Hot Pot Course," and "Barbecue Course."

*Menus and course contents are subject to change.

Restaurant Morinokoe has a relaxed, semi-private dining room style, where you can enjoy a leisurely meal in a chic and elegant atmosphere.

Breakfast is a Western-style plate with homemade jam

Breakfast is a Western-style meal, beautifully presented on a single plate with fresh salad, toast, fried eggs, sausages, bacon, and more. The yogurt is served with the hotel's homemade jam, making for a luxurious morning.

*Menu contents are subject to change.

You can also enjoy a natural hot spring foot bath on the premises!

The hotel also has a foot bath using hot spring water on its grounds, which you can use at any time during your stay. It's the perfect way to soothe your travel fatigue. Because it's a cold spring (a naturally occurring cold hot spring), it's kept pleasantly cool in the summer and heated to a comfortable temperature in the winter.

Guest benefits: Free use of the full-scale hot spring facility

Don't miss the day-trip hot spring facility "Yutopia Golden Spring," located just a two-minute drive from "100-Year Forest Hotel Shiori." Hotel guests can enjoy free use of the facility with their room key card, at no extra charge. In addition to the open-air bath, where you can enjoy fireflies, beautiful autumn leaves, and snowy scenery depending on the season, the facility also has a medicinal bath (hot spring using medicinal herbs) and a sauna.

Yutopia Golden Spring

707-0503 2072-6 Kageishi, Nishiawakura Village, Aida District, Okayama...

Nishiawakura Village is a beautiful village surrounded by lush Mori . Established in a village that has adopted a long-term forest conservation plan called the "100-Year Forest Concept," the 100-Year Forest Hotel Shiori is a special inn where you can spend a luxurious and high-quality stay while immersed in the village's abundant nature. Why not escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and the busyness of digital devices for a while and enjoy a truly relaxing stay?

[100-Year Forest Hotel Shiori Shiori]

Address: 1220 Kageishi , Nishiawakura Village , Aida District , Okayama Prefecture

TEL: 0868-75-3412 Check-in from 15:00, check-out 10:00 Accommodation fee (1 Tomari, 2 meals/1 person): *Example (varies depending on accommodation plan)

・Premium Cottage "Mori Drops Course" from 32,000 yen (for 6 people)

・Maisonette "Mori Drops Course" from 27,000 yen (for 6 people)

・Premium Cottage "Sukiyaki or Shabu-shabu Course" from 27,000 yen (for 6 people)

・Maisonette "Sukiyaki or Shabu-shabu course" from 22,000 yen (for 6 people) etc.

Parking: Available (28 spaces)

Note: Pick-up and drop-off available from stations within Nishiawakura village

100-Year Forest Hotel Shiori Official Website