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Reasons To
Visit Japan

  • City life

    Modern and exciting cities make up much of the Japanese landscape, encapsulated by sleek bullet trains, flashing neon lights and dizzying skyscrapers. Scratch the surface to find hidden temples, preserved samurai quarters and local markets.

    City life

  • Food

    From delicate sashimi to prime grade steaks washed down with a local beer or a cup of hot sake, every mouthful you try in Japan will certainly be memorable and more often than not, delicious.

    Food

  • Ryokan accommodation

    A stay in a Japanese ryokan inn is an unbeatable opportunity to experience true Japanese hospitality, including kaiseki cuisine, hot onsen baths and sleeping on a tatami mat.

    Ryokan accommodation

  • Scenery

    Although the image of Japan is that of skyscrapers and flashing neon, most of the country is rural, rugged and mountainous, providing excellent walking and hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter.

    Scenery

  • Temples & shrines

    Kyoto alone has over 1600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines paying homage to a number of different deities and gods. Enter the through the large torii gate and contemplate.

    Temples & shrines

  • Traditional culture

    From tea ceremonies and flower arrangements to lavish Geisha attended kaiseki banquets, Japanese culture is the most refined and elaborate in the world.

    Traditional culture

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Accommodation in Japan: Jijuden Guesthouse

Jijuden Guesthouse, Kyoto
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Our Rating: First Class

Jijuden Guesthouse

Kyoto

The Jijuden opened in summer 2008 and blends the modern with the traditional seamlessly. The exterior of the building dates back to the early 1920s and was originally a retirement villa for an army general.

The main house is home to the breakfast room, tea room and library, where guests can relax and unwind, looking over the traditional garden. Traditional tea ceremony can be arranged in the tea house for a small extra cost. There are just seven rooms split over two floors here, creating an exclusive and intimate atmosphere. Although built in a Japanese style the rooms are all western twin rooms (no doubles) each with a unique theme based on traditional Japanese colours. All rooms look out at and indeed open onto the central Japanese garden. Second floor rooms have views of the rolling Kyoto hillside.

The owner, Yoko, sources materials from Kyoto markets and takes her influences from the B & B culture she experienced whilst travelling around Europe. She has a fine eye for design and decor and also understands that her guests are happy to come and go as they please during their stay, ensuring just the right amount of care and attention is paid to them. Since only breakfast is served here, rooms also have small kitchenettes should you want to try cooking up some Japanese noodles for yourself!

The hotel is located near to famous Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji), which is in the north of Kyoto. Whilst not the most central location in the city, the guesthouse has good bus links for sightseeing in different parts of Kyoto and also rental bicycles for hire during your stay. The surrounding area is peaceful and residential and should make for a relaxing stay.

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