Japanese Inns and Hot Springs

Sip some whisky and enjoy an armchair tour of 40 of Japan's top traditional inns and hot springs, or plan an upcoming trip with the help of this book's practical travel tips. -- Bento Box Magazine One of the special experiences when traveling to Japan is staying at a traditional inn (ryokan). This guide provides specifics on 40 ryokan around the country. Each one is different, but typically they feature rooms with communal hot spring baths (onsen) and kaiseki meals that highlight regional ingredients. --Library Journal More etiquette advice--e.g., never step on a tatami mat while wearing shoes or slippers--is found in Japanese Inns and Hot Springs by Rob Goss, with photos by Akihiko Seki, which highlights 40 traditional ryokan (inns) and onsen (hot springs --Publishers Weekly For planning a memorable getaway, the abundant images by veteran photographer Akihiko Alan Seki coupled with Rob Goss's detailed text will be a tremendous help. -- Kyoto Journal 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. --Buddhism Now Japanese Inns and Hot Springs takes readers on a trip around Japan, stopping at 40 of the country's best ryokan. Aiming to make your stay as pleasurable as possible, the book offers tips on travel, easy-to-follow advice on booking a stay, and a helpful etiquette guide geared toward English speakers. -- My Modern Met Japanese Inns and Hot Springs by Akihiko Seki and Rob Goss is a lusciously photo-illustrated tour of 40 choice properties. While ryokan throughout the country are represented, over half of the selections here are within a short distance of Tokyo or Kyoto, making it easy to combine an inn-stay with a city-centered vacation. -- Passport Magazine