Located on a vast hill in Taki Town, Mie Prefecture,VISON / VisonAt night, the scenery completely transforms. The hotel area is designed with the concept of "play in the wilderness, learn in the wilderness," offering accommodations that connect mind and body with the natural environment, with the concept of "play in the wilderness, learn in the wilderness." There are six detached villas where guests can enjoy a private stay.VillaThe hotel building consists of 155 rooms in total, with 9 different room types available.HOTEL VISON", and each building is designed by a different creator, and the complex consists of 4 buildings with 40 rooms.Inn Vison"We offer accommodations with different atmospheres that can be enjoyed in various situations."
As the daytime hustle and bustle subsides, the surroundings are enveloped in moonlight and gentle illuminations. The lights that highlight the outlines of the buildings create a fantastical nighttime setting.
The hotel building stands on a mountain slope, offering stunning views of Taki's natural beauty from every room.
You can enjoy the ever-changing natural scenery depending on the season and time of day, and spend a truly enriching time.
Relying on the faint light reflected on the water basin, I proceeded along the walkway to the hot spring facility.
The extraordinary setting soothes the mind.
The farm area where we were stayingHACIENDA VISON / Hacienda VisonWe traveled by car from there and headed to a hot spring facility that uses the power of medicinal herbs to soothe the mind and body.HonsoyuGuests can also enjoy the hot springs free of charge at any time during their stay, which is another great benefit.
"Honso-yu" is a hot spring facility located on a small hill.
"Honso-yu" is a herbal bath developed through a collaboration between Mie University and Rohto Pharmaceutical, incorporating the medicinal herb culture cultivated in this region since the Edo period. Using plants grown in the facility's own herb fields and surrounding areas, you can enjoy a herbal bath that changes with the seasons.
You take off your shoes at the entrance and leave them in the shoe box in front of you.
After your bath, we recommend visiting the adjoining "Honsoyu Cafe." They offer original drinks that generously use seasonal fruits, such as fermented drinks made with fruit and rice koji. A drink that lets you taste the natural sweetness and tartness of the fruit will soothe your body.
In the shop in front of the reception desk, Hironobu TsujiguchiThey sell sweets supervised by the chef and original amenities from Honsoyu, offering a selection of items that make you want to take this relaxation home with you. Day-use bathing is available at Honsoyu, but the price varies depending on the day of use and age. Since it's free for hotel guests, we presented our hotel key at the front desk, verified our room number and name, and entered.
【Fee】
Adults (junior high school age and older): 1,200 yen on weekdays, 1,500 yen on weekends and holidays.
Children (ages 3 to elementary school): 600 yen on weekdays, 700 yen on weekends and holidays.
Children under 3 years old: Free
The rest area at Honsoyu is a healing space that feels as if you've wandered into a bamboo forest. It's a place where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while savoring the pleasant afterglow of your bath. With tatami mats covering the floor and bamboo reaching towards the ceiling, the space seems to reflect the natural beauty of the mountains surrounding "VISION." Bathed in gentle light, this place is so beautiful that you'll want to stop and linger, making it the perfect meeting spot for couples.
Passing through the curtain and proceeding further, you will reach the bathroom.
Since the men's and women's baths switch daily, you can enjoy different atmospheres by visiting in the evening and in the morning.
The changing room features coin-free lockers and a powder room where you can dry your hair and touch up your makeup. However, skincare products such as cleansers, lotions, and hairbrushes are not provided, so it's a good idea to bring your own. After your bath, refresh yourself with the cold water from the water dispenser.
Koin no Yu (indoor bath)
Here, based on Vison's unique concept of "72 Microseasons of Herbal Medicine," you can enjoy a remarkable 72 different herbal baths throughout the year. In the outdoor bath "Mizukagami no Yu," the sky and the green of the trees are reflected in the water basin, and at night, the moon quietly reflects its image. On this particular day, being the day after the Mid-Autumn Festival, the full moon peeked out from between the clouds in the sky, and as I enjoyed the pleasant breeze of the outdoor bath, I was drawn in by its beauty, enveloped in soft steam, and warmed to the core of my body.
Koin no Yu (outdoor bath)
Herbal medicine, which developed in China, was introduced to Japan during the Edo period. Taki Town in Mie Prefecture, where "VISON" is located, has a long history of deep ties with medicinal herbs, having produced herbalist Noro Genjo, among others. "Honso-yu" is a healing experience that incorporates this history and wisdom into modern lifestyles. It is one of the most popular facilities among the many at "VISON".
The gentle autumn breeze felt soothing on my body, still warm from the bath, and I cooled down while gazing at the full moon illuminating the quiet night sky.
Surrounded by medicinal herbs and light, this evening offers deep healing for both mind and body, allowing you to fully enjoy the unique "time of balance" that only "Honso-yu" can provide.
I return to the hotel with a warm feeling in my heart, gazing at the illuminated "VISION." The light, shining in the silence, gently guides the traveler.
Next episode preview: Breakfast with freshly baked bread from bakery cafe "Mariage de Farine"
Next time, first thing in the morning,VISIONBakery cafe insideMariage de FarineI went to buy freshly baked bread from " andHACIENDA VISON / Hacienda VisonWe will deliver breakfast to you in the private garden of room "102 Málaga".
HOTEL VISON
Address: Vison, Taki-cho, Taki-gun, Mie Prefecture 519-2170No. 6721
TEL: 0598-39-3090
https://vison-hotels.com/
