There are places where every detail is chosen with an almost ritualistic level of attention. In high-end hospitality, quality is a daily promise: it is measured, monitored, and confirmed year after year.

And that's exactly why we're happy to share some important news: two iconic Japanese hotels that collaborate with warew have been recognized as Five-Stars by Forbes Travel Guide 2026 .

For warew, being present in hotels and spas of this caliber means something very concrete: the brand is selected where the experience must be impeccable, consistent, and coherent. And it is also a strong signal for those who choose us every day.

You often ask us for suggestions on where to find warew in Japan, or where to stay during your vacation: so here are some excellent suggestions for your trip that will accompany you with the experience and quality of warew.

Palace Hotel Tokyo + evian SPA TOKYO: warew at the heart of the spa experience

The Palace Hotel Tokyo is a staple in the Forbes Travel Guide 2026:

• Five-Star Hotel for the 11th consecutive year

• Five-Star for evian SPA TOKYO for the 3rd consecutive year.

And this is where the news becomes even more significant for us: warew is present in evian SPA TOKYO and appears within the treatment proposal, at the time of writing within a ritual designed to accompany the change of seasons towards spring.

The seasonal warew treatment is offered from March 1st to May 31st 2026 and combines:

• a back treatment designed to promote a feeling of deep relaxation,

• a facial with attention to the eye contour,

• and the use of warew as part of the spa experience.

When a brand enters a Five-Star spa, it also enters a certain way of understanding wellness: precise, essential, built on detail. We are proud that warew has been chosen right here, in one of the most demanding contexts in the world.

Travel Notes – Tokyo (Palace Hotel Tokyo / Marunouchi)

Where is it located?
Marunouchi, in the elegant heart of Tokyo, overlooking the Imperial Palace area: an area that alternates greenery, water, and contemporary architecture with a surprisingly calm energy.

Why go there?
It is one of Tokyo's finest experiences for those seeking quiet luxury, impeccable service, and a spa destination.

How to live it in warew style

• Book the spa at an “off” time (morning or late afternoon): the city seems to slow down with you.

• After your treatment, take a short stroll to the gardens and water areas around the Imperial Palace: a few minutes that will instantly change your pace.

• If you're traveling for work, it's the right place to reconnect with your body and regain a sense of order.

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO: Five-Star also for the Thermal Spring SPA

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO also announced a remarkable achievement in the Forbes Travel Guide 2026:

• Thermal Spring SPA gets Five-Star rating for the first time

• The hotel confirms Five-Star for 5 consecutive years.

Here, warew is present as an in-room amenity , offered in travel-size format to guests: a direct, daily encounter, designed for guests who know quality well and recognize it at first use.

Travel Notes – Kyoto (HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO / Nijo area)

Where is it located?
Centrally located, opposite Nijo Castle , one of the most important sites in historical Kyoto.

Why go there?
It's a secluded and sophisticated Kyoto: perfect if you like the city when it's quiet, with slow pace and attention to detail.

How to live it in warew style

• Kyoto is at its best early in the morning: wake up early and visit the Nijo area while the city is still quiet.

• Return to the hotel for a spa break: the contrast between walking and the spa makes the day lighter.

• Keep the evening simple: a basic dinner and an early return. Kyoto rewards those who don't rush.

What does all this tell us about warew?

These awards also speak to the context in which warew is chosen: hotels and spas where products must be reliable, elegant in feel, consistent over time.

In the case of evian SPA TOKYO, warew is included in the narrative of the treatments themselves and enhanced in the seasonal proposal: a positioning that is very important to us.

The Japanese offering and the one we propose in Europe are on the same wavelength, without filters: warew wants to offer all customers around the world an experience that stands out for quality, authenticity and respect for the customer, in line with omotenashi hospitality.