Relais & Châteaux is an association founded in 1954, comprising approximately 540 leading luxury hotels and restaurants worldwide, all privately owned or family-run by hotel owners and chefs.

Membership requires a rigorous screening process, and the association is known as a symbol of high-end hospitality.

From the vineyards of Napa Valley to the Provence region of France, the countless stunning beaches stretching along the Indian Ocean, and the traditional hot spring resorts of Japan, members of Relais & Châteaux welcome you to many countries and regions around the world, inviting you to experience the wonderful lifestyle and attractions rooted in local culture and environment.

In Japan, there are 20 registered hotels and restaurants, including the Senjuan resort.

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Established in 1954, Relais & Châteaux is a non-profit organization comprising 580 carefully selected hotels and restaurants worldwide.

Supported by independent hotel owners and chefs who share a strong belief in living in harmony with local communities, preserving the richness and diversity of culinary cultures, and fostering genuine relationships with guests, Relais & Châteaux is present all over the world, from the vineyards of Napa Valley to the Provence of France, the countless stunning beaches along the Indian Ocean, and even the traditional hot spring resorts of Japan.

It is these unique experiences, allowing guests to feel the distinctive culture and history of each place, and the memories that can only be created there, that draw people in.

The members of Relais & Châteaux are committed to preserving and nurturing the richness and diversity of culinary cultures and the hospitality traditions that the world is proud of.

In 2014, UNESCO declared the vision of 20 Relais & Châteaux to be actively involved in protecting local history and the environment.

Established in 1954, Relais & Châteaux is an association of 580 unique hotels and restaurants worldwide, owned and operated by independent entrepreneurs – often families – who are passionate about their craft and deeply committed to building warm, lasting relationships with their customers.

Present on five continents, from the vineyards of Napa Valley to Provence and the beaches of the Indian Ocean, Relais & Châteaux invites people around the globe to enjoy extraordinary culinary journeys, discover the unique art of living ingrained in each local culture, and share an unparalleled, unforgettable experience.

Members of Relais & Châteaux protect and promote the richness and diversity of culinary and hospitality traditions around the world, ensuring their continued flourishing. They are also committed to preserving local heritage and the environment, as outlined in the association's Vision presented to UNESCO in November 2014.