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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: Nishiitoya-Sanso

Deluxe Japanese room, Nishiitoya-Sanso, Kamikochi
Deluxe Japanese room, Nishiitoya-Sanso, Kamikochi
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Nishiitoya-Sanso

Kamikochi

This is a modern, chalet style hotel situated on the picturesque Azusa River with the towering Japanese Alps as a backdrop. There are both Western and Japanese style rooms, some of which have private bathrooms.

However, if you venture to the public baths you will treated to fantastic views of the mountains while you soak and there is also a sauna. The food is excellent, using traditional ingredients for contemporary recipes and presented with typical Japanese elegance.

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