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KYOTO STATION AREA: HIMEJI: Grand Vrio Hotel ¥¥
DK Choice Matsubaya ¥¥ Business
CITY CENTER: Hiiragaya ¥¥¥ Ryokan 210 Nishino-machi, Sanzaemonbori,
Ryokan Nishi-iru, Higashitouin, Himeji-shi, Hyogo 670-0940
227 Nakahakusancho, Fuyacho Kamijuzuyamachi-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Tel (0792) 84-3311
Anekoji-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 600-8150 ∑ himejicastlehotel.co.jp
Kyoto 604-8094 Tel (075) 351-3727 Modern no-frills hotel with
Tel (075) 221-1136 ∑ matsubayainn.com simple rooms and a handy
∑ hiiragiya.co.jp A simplified ryokan experience, location near Himeji castle.
Enjoy traditional Japanese-style without onsen or evening meals,
accommodation at its most but with great hospitality and a HIROSHIMA: World
refined and sophisticated in traditional atmosphere. Friendship Center ¥
this 19th-century building that Budget
is full of character. The kaiseki- WESTERN KYOTO: 8-10 Higashi Kanon, Nishi-ku,
ryori (haute cuisine) dinners, Shunkoin Temple ¥ Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 733-0032
the finely honed levels of ser- Budget Tel (082) 503-3191
vice and hospitality, and the 42 Myoshinji-cho, Hanazono, ∑ homepage2.nifty.com/
garden views from the indivi- Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8035 wfchiroshima
dually designed tatami-mat Tel (075) 462-5488 Friendly Japanese-style hostel
guestrooms combine to make ∑ shunkoin.com with an international vibe.
the Hiiragaya one of Japan’s Simple shukubo (temple Singles and twins available.
most unforgettable ryokan. accommodation) run by the
friendly, bilingual vice abbot, HIROSHIMA: Hotel Sunroute ¥¥
who also offers meditation Business
CITY CENTER: The Screen ¥¥¥ classes. Rooms are fitted with 3-3-1 Ote-machi, Naka-ku,
Boutique traditional tatami mats. Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 730-0051
640-1 Shimogoryomae-cho, Tel (082) 249-3600
Teramachi Marutamachi-sagaru, ∑ sunroutehotel.jp/hiroshima
Nakagyo-ku 604-0995 Located near Hiroshima’s main
Tel (075) 252-1113 Western Honshu attractions, rooms have stylish
∑ screen-hotel.jp decor compared to the average
Asian design meets Scandinavian business hotel.
style at The Screen. Rooms feature DK Choice
iPod docks and Bose DVD players. ISE: Hoshidekan ¥¥
The champagne lounge and AMANOHASHIDATE: Ryokan
candlelit rooftop lounge are Genmyoan ¥¥¥ 2-15-2 Kawasaki, Ise-shi, Mie 516-0009
standout features. Ryokan Tel (0596) 28-2377
32-1 Monju, Miyazu-shi, Kyoto ∑ hoshidekan.jp/
EASTERN KYOTO: 626-0001 In a charming wooden building
Hyatt Regency, Kyoto ¥¥¥ Tel (0772) 22-2171 with antique furnishings, this
Deluxe ∑ genmyoan.com ryokan serves macrobiotic fare
644-2 Sanjusangendo-mawari, From its mountainside perch, using local seasonal produce.
Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, this hotel offers sweeping views
Kyoto 605-0941 across the Amanohashidate KOBE: ANA Crowne Plaza ¥¥
Tel (075) 541-1234 land bridge and Miyazu Bay. Western-style
∑ kyoto.regency.hyatt.com/en/ Along with English-speaking 1 Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi,
hotel/home.html staff, it also provides refined Hyogo 650-0002
A stylish design hotel with a hospitality, elegant tatami Tel (078) 291-1121
renowned spa, good restaurants, rooms, hot-spring baths, and ∑ anacrowneplaza-kobe.jp
and exceptional levels of service. highy rated kaiseki-ryori (haute Modern rooms with soft tones
cuisine) at night. in a tower that offers superb city
EASTERN KYOTO: Kinmata ¥¥¥ views. Numerous dining options.
Ryokan
Shijo-agaru Gokomachi, Nakagyo-
ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-8044
Tel (075) 221-1039
∑ kinmata.com
Intimate setting in a charming
old wooden townhouse. A
kaiseki-ryori (haute cuisine) dinner
is included in the room rate.
KYOTO STATION AREA:
Tour Club ¥
Budget
362 Momijicho, Higashi-nakasuji,
Shomen-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku,
Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 600-8345
Tel (075) 353-6968
∑ kyotojp.com
Popular ryokan-style hostel near
Kyoto station. Both dorms and
private rooms are available. Ryokan Kurashiki, an indulgent retreat in a converted Edo-era warehouse in Kurashiki
Key to Price Guide see page 302
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