Japan’s 58,000 specialty inns, known as ryokan, welcome visitors to a quality of peaceful hospitality not found anywhere else on earth. Specious and immaculate, often oriented around a central garden, ryokan foreo the hustle-bustle of city life and introduce the calming atmosphere of quiet gracious relxation. Spare and tasteful in its decor, each guest room serves as eating and visiting space, later transformed to a sleeping room with the addition of a futon and warm coverlets. As with hotel rooms, ryokan style ranges from elegant to quite modest.
The 10-day Globus tour Discover Japan has an upgrade opportunity for $350 per person for twin/triple and $630 for single
Immerse yourself in the Japanese culture and hospitality in a ryokan (Japanese Inn) on Day 7 in Kyoto. Your ryokan features traditional touches—tatami mat floors, a thin sleeping mattress on the floor, and the chance to experience a Japanese-style bath—as well as the modern convenience of a private bathroom. Includes: Transfers to/from ryokan from/to hotel in Kyoto; traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast. Space is limited and should be requested at the time of booking.
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