At the heart of the publication are two key traditions: the onsen and the sento. Onsen are natural hot springs... Sento, on the other hand, are public bathhouses that use heated tap water.
"I think this place is extremely special and so unique in terms of the design," says Wren. Even the materials used to build itâold-growth redwood that's difficult to get ahold of todayâare one of a kind.
Having a private onsen in your suite is a true luxury. It lets you unwind whenever you please in the comfort of your room. I found myself using the onsen whenever I had downtime, which I wouldn't have normally done in a communal space.