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<p>Perched above the sacred Pakerisan River in a forested area east of Ubud, this intimate retreat by Japan’s Hoshino Resorts immerses guests in Bali’s natural beauty and rich artistic heritage. Just 30 villas have been carefully arranged in a village-inspired setting, where resort architect Rie Azuma has seamlessly blended traditional Balinese craftsmanship with a Zen-like aesthetic.</p>
<p>Japanese design elements such as <em>shoji</em> screen doors create a pleasing contrast with intricate woodcarvings made by local artisans. Each villa offers direct access to three canal-like swimming pools recalling the island’s traditional <em>subak</em> irrigation system, and features a private terrace with a thatched-roof gazebo. All guest accommodations provide at least 198 square meters of well-appointed living space. Elsewhere on the verdant grounds — the creation of talented landscape designer Hiroki Hasegawa — a boardwalk leads to Café Gazebo, a series of breezy pavilions that appear to hover above the jungle.</p>
<p>It’s an alluring spot to enjoy a leisurely breakfast as the surrounding forest awakens, as well as afternoon tea treats served with Indonesian herbal drinks. Close by, the open-air restaurant tickles the palate with a 10-course set menu that combines French and Balinese flavors with a Japanese twist.</p>
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<p>Dishes include tofu and-sesame fruit salad and chicken confit with black olive <em>sambal matah</em>. Deep relaxation awaits at the spa, located just down the hillside from the main resort and accessible via a custom-built funicular. Here, travelers can soak up the soothing sounds of the jungle as gifted therapists deliver Balinese treatments, including a variety of body scrubs and massages that make use of organic ingredients.</p>
<p>Complimentary on-site activities range from sunrise yoga sessions and guided walks through nearby paddy fields to workshops in making Balinese batik and <em>canang sari</em> offerings. For those wanting to step out, the resort runs a free shuttle service to Ubud, putting guests in easy reach of the art galleries, boutiques, and myriad other attractions of Bali’s cultural heart.</p>
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