Japan Golden Route

The best way to sample the accommodation is by booking an escorted tour and we have a great selection of tours on offer covering all the seasons, and great price ranges from small to large groups plus we can organise a private individual tour tailored just for you. We can arrange anything from traditional accommodation to modern luxury accommodation Japanese style inn 'RYOKAN' Ryokan are authentic old-style Japanese hotels and inns where long-held traditions are still observed. Staying in a Ryokan offers all visitors a wonderful opportunity to taste the true flavour of traditional Japanese life, including Japanese-style bathing, traditional clothing, futon bedding and authentic cuisine. Ryokan are characterised by a high quality of service, including a personal maid in many establishments. Prices vary from budget to luxury options. Most of the ryokan has onsen, a Japanese hot spring bath . Onsen is communal but if you don't like the idea, book a room with a private onsen, hire a similar facility by the hour or use the en-suite facility. Always check before booking. Temple stay 'SHUKUBO' Temple lodging or shukubo, as it is known, is a lovely way to experience a quieter, simpler, more spiritual life, and a temple stay also offers you the opportunity to learn more about their religion by experiencing temple life first hand. All temples have different expectations of visitors. Some require visitors to rise early with the monks for morning chanting or to help with temple chores, whilst others leave guests to decide how involved they wish to become in temple life. It is best to clarify these details before making a reservation. Temple facilities are generally very simple, however many have constructed special facilities to accommodate visitors and include vegetarian food. The most famous place for shukubo is Mount Koya near Osaka, where about 50 temples offer lodgings. Hotels Resorts & Spa’s There are a wide range and varying level of hotels and resorts throughout Japan. The cities have western-style hotels, with many of the familiar chains represented. Staff will speak English and you will find all of the amenities one would expect in any luxury hotel including TV, air conditioning, room service, health and spa facilities and quality restaurants. Many also offer business centres. GOLDEN ROUTE You would have seen I had mentioned the Golden Route in another blog, you will find around the world different palaces offer their golden routes, like USA they have the Golden triangle and the same in India who also offer the golden triangle these are tours trips that include amazing places while learning about the countries culture and history so an ideal way of learning. Well in Japan the Golden Route is the most popular tourist route for first time visitors and is highly recommended. This route will give you an understanding of Japanese history, culture and everyday life. It will take you from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo to Kyoto, the ancient capital and true heart of Japanese tradition. Staying or visiting a traditional ryokan and you might even get a chance of soaking in a hot spring in Hakone giving you a taste what it is really like to be a true Japanese person, while Hiroshima and the stunning Miyajima island will surely capture your heart leaving you with unforgettable memories. Along the way you will travel by the famous bullet train, and this route includes all kinds of fascinating activities packed into your tour.   To book and find out more about the Golden Route tour, please do contact me: Call : 01323 844630 Mobile : 07913 304716 Email : debbie@designertravel.co.uk