There is a beautiful ocean view right in front of Yuigahama Beach in Kamakura, a city that is also a popular tourist destination, as well as Modern Ryokan Kishi-ke where you can take in the beauty of Japanese gardens. Let us refresh our minds by participating in various Japanese cultures within this accommodation that seeks to fulfill the abundance of our hearts. Chisoku is the concept of accommodation in Kishi-ke. In the course of our daily lives, it is difficult to focus on ourselves. Chisoku is the Buddhist Zen concept of noticing a satisfied mind, which refers to focusing on the present moment while noticing the seasons, people, and changes. Chisoku also means to become aware of the lack while observing one's own inner self. This implies facing one's present circumstances and accepting them as they are. In addition to sightseeing, eating, and sleeping, the trip that Kishi-ke undertakes entails experiencing the culture of the region, interacting with people, and living as if he were residing there. The Chisoku should be found at a time when you feel your own culture and have gathered your thoughts.

Kishi-ke’s Washitsu, which won the Good Design Award in 2019, is a place where guests can savor meals and cultural experiences. In the interior, you can observe a Japanese garden consisting of two sections, a Zen garden, which reflects the atmosphere of mountains and water, and a 5mm thick water garden that you can walk on barefoot. You can find happiness even in the smallest things if you sit on a wide veranda wearing a yukata, feel the change of the seasons, and indulge in contemplation. The ocean view of Sagami Bay can be seen on the other side of the garden. Several tables and chairs can be found in front of the window, so you can eat and drink tea while enjoying the breathtaking view. There is a bedroom and a cypress bath on the second floor. Organic bathroom amenities are also recommended for a leisurely bathing experience. In addition, ceramics, tableware, pots, and traditional decorations that reflect Japan's unique way of thinking are known as Wabi Sabi, which appreciate gold, rust, simplicity, etc., and recognize the beauty in them, all of which are uniquely decorated by skilled artisans.

Kishi-ke’s Washitsu, which won the Good Design Award in 2019, is a place where guests can savor meals and cultural experiences. In the interior, you can observe a Japanese garden consisting of two sections, a Zen garden, which reflects the atmosphere of mountains and water, and a 5mm thick water garden that you can walk on barefoot. You can find happiness even in the smallest things if you sit on a wide veranda wearing a yukata, feel the change of the seasons, and indulge in contemplation. The ocean view of Sagami Bay can be seen on the other side of the garden. Several tables and chairs can be found in front of the window, so you can eat and drink tea while enjoying the breathtaking view. There is a bedroom and a cypress bath on the second floor. Organic bathroom amenities are also recommended for a leisurely bathing experience. In addition, ceramics, tableware, pots, and traditional decorations that reflect Japan's unique way of thinking are known as Wabi Sabi, which appreciate gold, rust, simplicity, etc., and recognize the beauty in them, all of which are uniquely decorated by skilled artisans.

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