Bettei Otozure

Floor-to-ceiling windows face the mountains of Yamaguchi Prefecture, which is a long way from anywhere by design. Bettei Otozure is a ryokan reconsidered for people who appreciate both tatami floors and mid-century furniture, and the combination sits more comfortably than it has any right to. Suites have private outdoor baths; communal ones are available too. It holds a Michelin Key. No guests under 13, which keeps the mood exactly where it wants to be.