Two Onko Chishin Properties Awarded One MICHELIN Key in 2025 MICHELIN Guide

We are honored to announce that two of our properties, SETOUCHI RETREAT by Onko Chishin and GOTO RETREAT by Onko Chishin, have been awarded One MICHELIN Key in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide hotel selection for Japan.

The MICHELIN Keys represent a new benchmark for remarkable stays, with MICHELIN Inspectors carefully evaluating hotels based on five universal criteria: excellence in interior design and architecture, quality and consistency in service, the hotel as an open door to the destination, consistency between experience and price, and individuality reflecting personality and authenticity.

One MICHELIN Key recognizes properties as “very special stays”—true gems with distinctive character and personality that provide exceptional service and experiences beyond similarly priced establishments.

Both properties have retained their One MICHELIN Key status from 2024, reaffirming our commitment to creating meaningful destination experiences that honor the unique character of each location while delivering world-class hospitality.

View the complete 2025 MICHELIN Key selection in Japan

SETOUCHI RETREAT by Onko Chishin

This intimate seven-suite luxury hotel opened in December 2015, born from the renovation of a former art museum under the supervision of its original architect, Tadao Ando. Embodying the concept of “Minimal Luxury,” the property features Ando’s refined concrete architecture, curated art installations throughout, and a dining experience centered on kaiseki cuisine highlighting seasonal Setouchi ingredients. Amenities include indoor and outdoor pools and Shikoku’s first authentic hotel spa.

Since opening, the hotel has garnered prestigious international recognition, including Five Red Pavilions in the MICHELIN Guide Hiroshima Ehime 2018 Special Edition, Best Luxury Small Hotel (Country Category) at The World Luxury Awards 2019, Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards 2019 & 2022, Best Design Hotel: Asia at Boutique Hotel Club 2023, and One MICHELIN Key in 2024.

Website: https://setouchi.by-onko-chishin.com/en/

GOTO RETREAT by Onko Chishin

Perched on cliffs overlooking volcanic lava coastline formed by Mount Onidake—a symbol of the Goto Islands—this 26-room property features ocean views and private open-air baths in every room. Interior designer Yukio Hashimoto centered the design concept on “The View,” allowing the endless seascape and ocean breezes to become the protagonist, with dramatic natural surroundings taking center stage throughout the property. Guests can experience wellness treatments featuring Goto camellia in the spa, alongside diverse activities that showcase the islands’ natural beauty within Saikai National Park. The property has received the 2023 Good Design Award, Interior Planning Award 2023 Grand Prize, 22nd IEIJ Lighting Design Award 2024 Grand Prize, and One MICHELIN Key in 2024.

Website: https://goto.by-onko-chishin.com/en/