A quietly enchanting nine-room ryokan in Shuzenji Onsen, Izu, whose name says it all: akari (light) and kaori (fragrance). Original lamps cast a warm glow through interiors that double as an art gallery, while a drift of sandalwood keeps things grounded in old Japan. Traditional materials, modern sensibility, wildflowers in corners. Small, considered, and utterly transportive.




AKARI et KAORI can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Japan trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Japan trips featuring AKARI et KAORI or get advice and suggestions from one of our Japan specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at AKARI et KAORI start from around $120, or US$120, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Come face to face with adventure, intoxicating scenery & long-held traditions on this little-seen peninsula.