Sekitei, Hiroshima, Japan
A must for the landscape gardener in all of us, this garden ryokan stands high on a gentle hill, with a central ornamental garden that embeds the five maisonettes. Each has been cleverly arranged to offer views over Miyajima across the water, without compromising on privacy, and embraces Japanese-style living with luxurious cedar-wood baths that give some of the best views. Fine meals are served with fresh fish and locally sourced seasonal ingredients, and the hospitality is second to none.