kusushiQui is a new two-room lodge in Shima Onsen, created by Kashiwaya Ryokan. It’s more than just a place to stay, it’s a place designed to offer a different way of experiencing the mountains, the hot springs, and yourself.
A quiet night.
The sound of the river.
The scent of incense.
A table filled with food from the mountains.
kusushiQui.
Awakening what dwells within.
Do you ever feel like you want to leave it all behind?
To forget the stresses of society?
To feel the air on your skin, to take in the smell of the leaves, to experience new tastes?
To remember who you are, as a human being?
You should listen to these feelings.
Maybe, you are being called to kusushiQui.
At KusushiQui, a new dwelling in Shima Onsen by Kashiwaya Ryokan, you can have these kinds of experiences.
At kusushiQui, you are not just a guest, but a dweller, like the rest of us.
The dwellers of kusushiQui pick wildflowers to decorate our home.
We collect herbs and tea leaves from the riverside.
Sometimes we just sit by the window, taking in the view, doing nothing at all.
kusushiQui is perfect for those who want to experience a different kind of Japanese culture. Japanese people have a long history of living together with nature. Feeling the changes of the weather, watching the seasons come and go. Eating whatever the rivers and mountains give to them each day. Spending time with themselves, and with the world around them.
At kusushiQui, you can experience this often overlooked side of Japanese culture, in a brand new building overlooking the Shima River. Each room has a balcony, a garden, and a private onsen. During your stay, you can explore the dwelling, go out into the nature of Shima Onsen, enjoy specially prepared local meals, and participate in the everyday life of the dwellers of kusushiQui.
Please watch this video to see more of kusushiQui.
kusushiQui opens on August 11th, 2026. Mountain Day in Japan.
Reservations:
– https://kusushiqui.com
We hope you will join us.
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