Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse, the Chicest of Hotels in the Japanese Countryside

While the majority of travellers are content to visit solely Japan’s major sites, for those who wish to immerse themselves in an authentic Japan, a visit to the countryside is imperative. In the region of Yamagata, best known for its three sacred mountains, the Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrace, has taken its chances, avoiding settling in a big city, but rather in the middle of paddy fields, aiming boost the economy of a region still relatively  unknown to tourists. Suffice to say that calm and quiet is one of its major selling points.

It is also important to note the impeccable service and optimal comfort at the 143-room hotel, warmly decorated with wood, and designed by the famous Japanese architect Shigeru Ban. A fitness room, a library, a restaurant with fresh and local products, and hot springs make the stay at Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrace both chic and elegant.