Be it during the transitional periods of autumn or spring or the fully fledged summer or winter seasons, mountains offer magical oases around the world. The vast, towering landscapes provide regenerative atmospheres where travelers can disconnect from daily habits and reconnect to themselves and their natural surroundings. These six members of Design Hotels are idyllic retreats nestled amongst some of the world’s most stunning mountains, everywhere from Japan to Georgia, Greece, and Switzerland.
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Rice paddies, forests, and mountains envelop Satoyamo Jujo, located in a 150-year-old building in the city of Minami-Uonuma in the Japanese region of Niigata. Sited in
JAPAN
Rice paddies, forests, and mountains envelop Satoyamo Jujo, located in a 150-year-old building in the city of Minami-Uonuma in the Japanese region of Niigata. Sited in
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