KAWAZU Auberge offers a unique blend of traditional Japanese culture and modern comfort, making it an attractive choice for foreign guests looking to experience deeper Japanese culture. Situated in a serene environment, it combines the tranquility of Japan with attentive service. The facility’s interior reflects traditional aesthetics with modern sensibilities, incorporating elements like tatami floors, wooden features, shoji screens, and verandas. Traditional materials, such as wavy glass windows and figured glass, are used, with designs and crafts unique to Japan enhancing the experience. The amenities are carefully curated to offer high-quality, authentic Japanese experiences. Organic skincare and haircare products, along with yukatas and towels, provide guests with a touch of luxury. The rooms feature alcoves, seasonal flowers, and hanging scrolls, creating the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese home. KAWAZU Auberge’s service goes above and beyond with a dedicated butler, available to one group per day. This personalized service caters to specific guest needs, including providing tourist information, handling special dietary requests, and offering transportation. This service ensures a tailored experience throughout your stay. Another highlight of the Auberge is its seasonal cuisine, which offers a taste of authentic Japanese food made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Guests can enjoy a variety of drinks, including sake, wine, beer, and whiskey, paired with meals, especially with the all-inclusive plan. The open-air bath, made from cypress wood, offers a relaxing and scenic experience. Guests can unwind while enjoying views of the changing seasons, surrounded by the fragrance of cypress. The bath, combined with a sauna and cold bath, ensures a complete relaxation experience focused on health and beauty.

At our hotel, we offer our heartfelt hospitality so that you can enjoy the finest gourmet cuisine while deeply experiencing traditional Japanese culture. Passion for cooking The most important thing in cooking is to bring out the original flavor of the ingredients to the fullest. Kawazu Auberge uses fresh local Gifu ingredients to deliver seasonal flavors throughout the year. We carefully prepare each dish that makes use of seasonal ingredients and expresses the nature and scenery of Japan. We value "dashi," the basis of Japanese cuisine, and are particular about creating dishes that allow you to feel the original flavor of the ingredients. For example, we offer seasonal menus such as fresh greenery and cherry blossoms in spring, fresh seafood in summer, mushrooms and chestnuts in autumn, and warm hot pot dishes and oden in winter, and strive to ensure that you can fully enjoy Japan's unique food culture. We also focus on beautiful presentation so that you can feel Japanese tradition and aesthetic sense through the food. We also focus on the beauty of the appearance so that you can enjoy the food not just as "food" but as **art**. Hospitality and Service At our auberge, we offer a private space limited to one group per day, and provide attentive service tailored to each individual guest. A dedicated butler will provide attentive support to create a special stay. We will support you with all the services you need during your stay, such as meal requests and tourist information, and will respond quickly and flexibly to your requests. During your stay, please relax in the open-air cypress bath. The open-air bath overlooking the tranquil garden is a space where you can experience Japanese hot spring culture while being surrounded by the scent of cypress. We also have a sauna and a cold bath, so you can enjoy even deeper relaxation by combining hot and cold baths.

KAWAZU Auberge is located in Sarutsume, Suemachi, Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, and is dotted with attractive tourist spots where history and nature blend together. ​By visiting during your stay, you can enjoy the local culture and scenery in greater depth. ​ Iwamura Castle Town – A townscape that evokes the atmosphere of the Edo period Iwamura Castle Town is a town that retains the atmosphere of the Edo period, with stone-paved streets and white-walled storehouses lined up. ​In particular, the view from the ruins of Iwamura Castle is spectacular, overlooking the entire town. ​You can also enjoy Iwamura's local cuisine and traditional crafts, making it the perfect place to experience history and culture. ​ Akechi Railway – A leisurely local train journey The Akechi Railway is a local railway that connects Ena City, Gifu Prefecture and Akechi Town, Aichi Prefecture, and offers a train journey through beautiful mountainous areas. ​In particular, it is popular with railway fans and nature lovers in the fall, as you can enjoy the autumn leaves from the train window. There are also steam locomotive trains and seasonal special trains, so you'll discover something new every time you visit. Nature and tourist spots around Mizunami There are many spots around Mizunami where you can enjoy nature. For example, Ena Gorge is a spectacular spot with a majestic canyon and clear streams, where you can enjoy boating and walking. There are also hot springs scattered throughout Mizunami, making it the perfect place to relax after a long day of travel. There is also a wide variety of local specialties and gourmet food, so you can enjoy the charm of the region through food.