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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Kyoto is the Japan of the imagination: a city of grand palaces, ornate shrines and exquisite gardens, mercifully spared from the bombing of World War II that razed other Japanese cities.
This small modern hotel is ideal for those wanting a convenient location in the city. Away from the railway station area, the hotel is close to the main entertainment and shopping districts...
The Hatanaka Gion in Kyoto is located close to Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. It spreads over the wooded hillside, making it a peaceful retreat from the frenetic downtown area.
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...
A member of the Design Hotels group, the 13 rooms at Screen have been individually conceptualised by Japanese and international designers and each in a unique style. All rooms are spacious...
This newly renovated hotel is part of the famous Hyatt chain and the latest addition to Kyoto's luxury accommodation options. Located on the eastern side of Kyoto close to the...
From the outside this hotel is not much to write home about, but once inside our reasons for choosing the Okura Hotel as our preferred central hotel become more apparent. The rooms...
This famous historic inn, over 300 years old, is commonly regarded as simply the best ryokan in Japan. The word ‘simply’ has particular relevance here, as the charm lies in its understated...
The Yoshikawa Ryokan in Kyoto is one of a small group of much sought-after Japanese inns. The service is refined, with both breakfast and dinner served in your room by a kimono-clad...
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