Reasons To Visit Japan
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From tea ceremonies and flower arrangements to lavish Geisha attended kaiseki banquets, Japanese culture is the most refined and elaborate in the world.
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Hakone itself is situated in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park which also encompasses Mt Fuji, Fuji Five Lakes and the Izu Peninsula. On a clear day Mt Fuji can be viewed from as far away as Tokyo.
The first Western style hotel in all Japan, the Fujiya was originally built for foreign travellers at the end of the nineteenth century, and is now made up of several different buildings all...
Located closer to the main station of Hakone Yumoto than other accommodation options and next to a flowing river, the Ichinoyu Honkan ryokan provides a simple taste of a traditional Japanese...
The first Western-style hotel in all Japan, the Fujiya was originally built for foreign travellers at the end of the nineteenth century. The hotel is made up of different wings...
The Gora Kadan offers great views of the Hakone National Park. Its rooms are designed in the tatami-style and the décor is sympathetic to the natural surroundings.
Like most resort hotels and inns in Hakone, the Gora Tensui Ryokan prides itself on its hot spring facilities and there are rooms with private outdoor hot spring pools as well as public...
The Hyatt Regency and Spa Resort is located in the Hakone National Park. Its rooms are well equipped with all modern amenities.
Hakone Ginyu is a fine example of a traditional ryokan inn. Its rooms are spacious and very well equipped, and there are public spas with open air baths on each floor.
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