Designs inspired by the subak, a traditional irrigation system
In Bali, there exists a water management culture known as "Subak," where neighbors share water. For over a millennium, starting from the 9th century, this culture of communal support has nourished stunning rice field terrace through community collaboration.
The Primitive Beauty of Ubud
In Bali, it is believed that people can live happily by maintaining harmony between gods and humans, among people, and between people and nature. The landscapes of rice fields and the activities therein symbolize these values.
The Subak flowing through the site
Within the HOSHINOYA Bali premises, water is drawn from the neighboring village's "Subak" (irrigation channel), a UNESCO World Heritage. It offers a tangible experience of the water irrigation system that nourishes the rice terraces of Ubud.
Listening to the sound of water
The Subak flowing through the garden in the public spaces gracefully represents Ubud's water blessings. Wherever you are within the premises, you'll be serenaded by the pleasant sounds of water.