Numazu Club
Minimalist Japanese luxury. Sukiya architecture meets contemporary design. Quiet, unhurried, deeply Japanese without being precious about it.
Check in before 18:00 or you'll miss dinner — the kitchen stops accepting guests after that cutoff
Why It Matters
One of only a handful of properties in Japan where guests sleep and dine inside or adjacent to a nationally registered Tangible Cultural Property. Architect Akira Watanabe's final building, using ancient wood-and-rammed-earth construction. Michelin Guide selected. Only 8 rooms total.
Numazu Club is two buildings in one: a 1907 sukiya-style teahouse — a registered National Tangible Cultural Property that somehow survived World War II intact — and a sleek 8-room villa designed in 2006 by architect Akira Watanabe as his final project. The villa's rammed-earth walls are made from Fuji River sand and soil, its roof lined with raw Yoshino cedar, and a still water basin fed by Mt. Fuji springwater sits at the heart of it all. Eight rooms, one restaurant in a century-old cultural landmark, and a spa running on groundwater from one of Japan's purest sources. Look, this is not a ryokan and not quite a hotel — it's something rarer.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Deluxe Japanese Room
A 56 sqm room blending traditional Japanese elements into a modern, sophisticated space. Tatami floor sleeping area with staff-prepared futon mattresses, plus an indoor bath that smells of cypress wood. Views of the water basin and pine grove through full-height windows.
Futon mattresses (staff-prepared at bedtime) · 56 sqmDeluxe Twin Room
Also 56 sqm, the twin takes a slightly different cultural angle: a dining space modeled on the traditional Japanese doma (an earthen-floored entryway), two semi-double beds with a sofa, and a bathroom made entirely of cypress wood. No television in this room by design.
Two semi-double beds · 56 sqmMaisonette Suite
The largest and most flexible room at 100 sqm across two floors. First floor has a living area and small room for reading or tea — with views of the water basin right outside the windows. Internal staircase leads to the second-floor bedroom with twin beds. A futon on the first floor allows up to four guests, though it's best for two. The split-level layout makes it well-suited for extended stays.
Twin beds (2nd floor) + futon mattresses (1st floor) · 100 sqmSuite with Terrace (Open-air Bath)
A 67 sqm Western-style suite with a terrace and private open-air bath. Separate living room and sleeping areas. Referenced in booking channels as 'Numazu Suite with Terrace & Western-style Room with Open-air Bath.' Details from secondary booking sources — confirm directly with the property.
Double or twin (confirm with property) · 67 sqmSuperior Balcony Room
A second-floor room bathed in warm light with a queen-size double bed and a spacious balcony overlooking the pine grove. The balcony has a private open-air bath — soaking outside while looking out at the pines is the move here.
Queen double · 49 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Staff walk guests through the 1907 sukiya-style teahouse — including the shogi room and the intricate master carpentry details (Yakusugi cedar, naguri finishes, ajiro and korimen ceilings). Typically offered at checkout on request. Free.
Numazu Port is about a 10-minute walk from the property. Multiple fresh sushi restaurants and a fish market are at the port. A good option for guests who want to supplement the hotel's Chinese-focused dining with local seafood.
The property sits inside Senbon Matsubara, a centuries-old black pine grove. Walking the forest paths along the coast offers a rare, very quiet slice of coastal Japan. A 2-minute walk reaches Senbonhama Beach.
The communal spa baths can be reserved privately, allowing mixed-gender use for couples or small groups. Gendered areas are the default (men's on 1st floor, women's on 2nd), but private booking bypasses this.
A themed relaxation program built around tea and Zen philosophy, launched in February 2026. Limited to one group per day — essentially a private experience. Book directly with the property as availability is extremely limited.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Central water basin fed by Mt. Fuji springwater, surrounded by Senbon Matsubara pine grove. The building's silhouette reflects on the water surface throughout the day.
Entire facility is non-smoking. Designated outdoor smoking areas may be available.
The property does not have a swimming pool.
No dedicated gym or fitness center on-site.
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