Madoka no Mori is home to just twenty guest suites, each offering the luxury of a private open-air bath, supplied with natural hot spring water that flows continuously from its original source—a traditional Japanese bathing style known as gensen kakenagashi.
Situated along a peaceful covered walkway, every room is uniquely designed, with its own distinct view and atmosphere. Yet all are unified by one essential element: the generous and refined use of wood, crafted by the hands of Hida artisans—a lineage of master carpenters from the Hida region of central Japan, renowned for their architectural expertise dating back over 1,300 years.
The wood used throughout Madoka no Mori once stood for decades, even centuries, deeply rooted in the earth. Now, within these tranquil rooms, the wood continues to live and breathe, exuding a quiet strength and natural warmth.
The scent of aged wood calms the spirit, and while you remain indoors, you may find yourself slowly drawn into harmony with the forest beyond.
Perhaps this sensation arises from the subtle resonance, the dialogue between the timbers of your room and the living trees just outside.
In Hida tradition, it is said that wood lives for a human lifetime. We invite you to sit with that quiet presence, and share a moment with this wood that has endured the passage of time—carrying in its grain a silent memory, whispering its own story.