Fodor's Japan (Full-color Travel Guide)
Language: English
Pages: 864
ISBN: 1101879718
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
In 2015 Japan will become the 11th most popular destination for US travelers. Over a million Americans visit each year to experience this land of exquisite beauty, and recent fluctuations in the yen have made it more of an affordable destination than ever. In stunning full color, Fodor's Japan illustrates the country's eternal draws, from ancient temples and gardens and the deliberate pace of the tea ceremony, to the dizzying, frenetic pulse of its high-tech cities.
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�12000 | 1245 Sengoku-hara | 0460/84–8675 | www.fujimien.com | No credit cards | 21 Japanese-style rooms with bath, 5 Western-style rooms with bath | Some meals. Fuji Go-ko (Fuji Five Lakes) To the north of Mt. Fuji, the Fuji Go-ko area affords an unbeatable view of the mountain on clear days and makes the best base for a climb to the summit. With its various outdoor activities, such as skating and fishing in winter and boating and hiking in summer, this is a popular resort area for families
Kyoto. Until the end of the 12th century, the city flourished under imperial rule. The city’s nobility, known as “cloud dwellers,” cultivated an extraordinary culture of refinement called miyabi. But when imperial power waned, the city saw the rise of the samurai class, employed to protect the noble families’ interests. Ensuing clashes between various clans led to the Gempei War (1180–85), from which the samurai emerged victorious. The bushido, or warrior spirit, found a counterpart in the
129 rooms, 3 suites | No meals. Nara-machi Ryokan Seikanso. $ | B&B/INN旅館静観荘).--> | Of the many inexpensive, small ryokan in Nara-machi, this family-run establishment is the best pick for its spotless rooms and attentive service. The quiet neighborhood contributes to the inn’s relaxed atmosphere. Simple accommodations overlook a large central garden. For those interested in local history, sit down for a chat with Mr. Shigeki whose family has owned the building for three generations. This place
www.ukishima-garden.com. Where to Stay Hotel Royal Orion. $$$ | HOTELホテルロイヤルオリオン).--> | You couldn’t ask for a better in-town lodging than this elegant, nicely furnished hotel. Just north of the Makishi monorail station where Kokusai-dori gets suddenly quieter, the Hotel Royal Orion’s nine floors of sturdy accommodations are the perfect place to spend a night on your way through Naha. Standard twin rooms have cozy semi-double beds with rather bland decor; deluxe rooms have opulent bathrooms and
vegetables, mincemeat, and egg) in this airy modern restaurant near Morioka Station. Evening meals feature meat barbecued at the table. | Average main: �3000 | 9–3 Morioka Ekimaedori | 019/606–1067. Where to Stay Fujisan Ryokan. $$$$ | B&B/INN藤三旅館).--> | The main reason to stay here is have the opportunity to steep in the venerable Namari Onsen, which has a high ceiling and a round shape that resembles nothing so much as a giant inkwell. The water in the hot spring, however, is clear and mild,