{"product_id":"japanese-inns-and-hot-springs-a-guide-to-japans-best-ryokan-onsen-paperback","title":"Japanese Inns and Hot Springs: A Guide to Japan's Best Ryokan \u0026 Onsen - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRob Goss\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAkihiko Seki\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Winner of The North American Travel Journalists Association's Excellence in Travel Journalism Award*\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRichly illustrated and exhaustively researched, \u003ci\u003eJapanese Inns \u0026amp; Hot Springs\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive guide to Japanese spas and hot springs known as \u003ci\u003eryokans\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this Japan travel guide you will find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 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)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A description of the special features of each ryokan and what is included in your stay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tips on how to choose the right ryokan for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Practical advice on how to book a stay and a detailed etiquette guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eAbove 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIndispensable tips on booking a Japanese ryokan that is right for you and reaching each property by train, bus and taxi are provided 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRob Goss\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning British writer and long-term Tokyo resident focusing on Japan, travel writing, and creative writing that ranges from short fiction to short-form poetry. His books include the NATJA award-winning guidebooks \u003ci\u003eTuttle Travel Pack: Japan, Tokyo: Capital of Cool\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJapan: a Traveler's Companion\u003c\/i\u003e. Rob has also contributed to books for Fodors, Insight Guides, Dorling Kindersley and Rough Guides, as well as for magazines including \u003ci\u003eTime, National Geographic Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e and 100 other publications around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769735086368,"sku":"9784805313923","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a747bddacf051fd119f31263c710bff5.webp?v=1780354983","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/japanese-inns-and-hot-springs-a-guide-to-japans-best-ryokan-onsen-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}