10/06/2026
In northern Japan, at the foot of Mount Iwate, one of the country’s most historic farms is home to Azuma Farm Koiwai.
Set within Koiwai Farm, an agricultural property with more than 130 years of history and over 3,000 hectares of fields, forests, and pastureland, the hotel is part of a landscape shaped over generations. Farmers gradually transformed a volcanic ash-covered plain into one of Japan’s most distinctive rural settings.
Behind the hotel is Adrian Zecha, founder of Aman and one of the most influential figures in luxury hospitality. His vision here takes a different direction: less focused on traditional luxury and more on a direct connection to the land, the seasons, and rural Japanese life.
Designed by architect Shiro Miura, the retreat features just 24 villas spread across an eight-hectare section of the farm. Wooden structures and handcrafted interiors are designed to blend into the landscape, allowing the forest, mountains, and fields to become a natural part of the stay.
More than a secluded hotel, Azuma Farm Koiwai offers a gateway into the culture of northern Japan. Guests can explore the farm’s fields, learn from local artisans, discover agricultural traditions, and venture into the little-explored mountain landscapes of the Tohoku region.
From Tokyo, the Shinkansen reaches Morioka in just over two hours, followed by a short transfer to the tranquility of the farm.
With just 24 residences and a concept deeply connected to nature, Azuma Farm Koiwai offers a distinctive way to experience northern Japan.