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Japanese Inns and Hot Springs: A Guide to Japan's Best Ryokan & Onsen - Softcover

Goss, Rob

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9784805313923: Japanese Inns and Hot Springs: A Guide to Japan's Best Ryokan & Onsen
Softcover
ISBN 10: 4805313927 ISBN 13: 9784805313923
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

Richly illustrated and exhaustively researched, Japanese Inns & Hot Springs is the definitive guide to Japanese spas and hot springs known as ryokans.

It presents the finest ryokans in Japan, from historic properties like Hiiragiya in Kyoto and Kikkaso in Hakone to luxury retreats like Zaborin in Hokkaido and Tenku-no-Mori in Kyushu.

In this Japan travel guide you will find:

  • The 40 best Japanese ryokan and onsens for English-speaking visitors (including 13 in the Tokyo area and 11 in and around Kyoto and Nara)
  • A description of the special features of each ryokan and what is included in your stay
  • Tips on how to choose the right ryokan for you
  • Practical advice on how to book a stay and a detailed etiquette guide
Above all else this ryokan guide reveals the enduring traditions of Japanese hospitality, a rich heritage reaching back a thousand years to the time when Japan's hot spring bathing culture took root. The beautiful properties in this book also illustrate the unique design sensibility for which Japan is so justly renowned.

Indispensable tips on booking a Japanese ryokan that is right for you along with a detailed etiquette guide to staying at a ryokan and bathing in an onsen, as well as descriptions of the special features of each of the inns featured.

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About the Author

Rob Goss is a Tokyo-based writer creating award-winning books and stories for media around the globe. His books include the NATJA Award-winning pair, Travel Pack Japan and Tokyo: Capital of Cool, as well as the recently released Japanese Inns & Hot Springs. He has also worked with clients ranging from major international publications like National Geographic Traveler and TIME magazine to independents such as Roads & Kingdoms and globally recognized brands as diverse as Lexus, Cathay Pacific, Omega, Toyota, Garuda, and Delta.

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Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
4805313927
ISBN 13 
9784805313923
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
240
Rating
  • 3.78 out of 5 stars
    27 ratings by Goodreads