In pursuit of the noble spirituality and sense of aesthetics passed down by the Japanese since antiquity, Shinsho-an was built by Kyoto craftsmen and famous carpenters of the sukiya (tea house) style of Japanese architecture. There are just four meticulously crafted guest rooms. The carefully selected timber that forms Shinsho-an comes from only wood grown in the natural world over great lengths of time, chosen by seasoned connoisseurs. This natural wood is processed meticulously by master carpenters and builders to form the pinnacle of Japanese architecture. The grace, texture, and luster of this wood increase in quality and beauty over time. A stay inside this hotel heals with the scent of wood and immerses you in a mysterious sense of peace and tranquility. Shinsho-an hopes to be a charming hotel that provides warm hospitality and high-quality spaces that will fill you with a sense of relaxation, as though you’ve come home.