Artisan Craftsmen

Tobe ware elegance: how Japanese hot spring inns curate porcelain perfection

Discover how luxury hot spring inns in Ehime use authentic Tobe ware porcelain—from Edo-period kilns to modern ryokan tables—and learn to evaluate quality, visit studios, and appreciate this traditional Japanese craft.

Japanese craftsmanship woven into luxury hot spring stays

Discover how Japanese craftsmanship elevates luxury hot spring inns, from yuki tsumugi textiles and kutani ware ceramics to edo kiriko glass and bamboo crafts, and learn how to choose ryokan that genuinely support traditional artisans.

Inshu-ju Kagenaga: artisan sword heritage woven into luxury Japanese hot spring stays

Discover how the inshu-ju Kagenaga ethos shapes artisan-focused Japanese hot spring stays in Tottori, from curated sword antiques and local crafts to ethical displays and immersive ryokan experiences.

by Maëlle-Julie Dubois