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KOBE: The b Kobe ¥¥ NARA: Nara Hotel ¥¥¥
Western-style Western-style
2-11-5 Yamate-dori, Chuo-ku, 1096 Takabatake-cho, Nara-shi,
Kobe-shi, Hyogo 650-0011 Nara 630-8301
Tel (078) 333-4880 Tel (0742) 26-3300
∑ http://theb-hotels.com/the-b- ∑ narahotel.co.jp
kobe/jp Built in 1909, the older of the two
Within walking distance of the buildings here has Meiji-era
station, this design hotel has chic Western-influenced interiors.
and well-equipped rooms.
OSAKA: First Cabin ¥
KURASHIKI: Capsules and Love Hotels
Ryokan Kurashiki ¥¥¥ 4-2-1 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi,
Ryokan Osaka 542-0076
4-1 Honmachi, Kurashiki-shi, Tel (06) 6631-8090
Okayama 710-0054 ∑ first-cabin.jp/locationlist/osaka.
Tel (086) 422-0730 html
∑ ryokan-kurashiki.jp Capsule hotel meets boutique
Immaculate tatami-mat or wood- design at First Cabin. There are A simple, comfortable room at Ekoin
floored rooms in a converted large communal baths and Temple, Mount Koya
Edo-era warehouse. No children. English-speaking staff.
KOCHI: Hotel No.1 ¥
MATSUE: Minamikan ¥¥¥ OSAKA: Dotonbori Hotel ¥¥ Business
Ryokan Business 16-8 Nijudai-machi, Kochi-shi,
Tamatsukuri, Tamayu-cho, 2-3-25 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Kochi 780-0843
Matsue-shi, Shimane 699-0201 Osaka-shi, Osaka 542-0071 Tel (088) 873-3333
Tel (0852) 62-0331 Tel (06) 6213-9040 ∑ hotelno1.jp/kochi
∑ kasuien-minami.jp ∑ dotonbori-h.co.jp A budget option with basic but
High-end ryokan with fine dining, Easily recognized by the Easter clean singles and doubles, plus a
a sumptuous garden, outdoor Island-like heads outside, the women-only floor.
baths, and spa treatments. Dotonbori has basic but spotless
rooms. Amenities include Wi-Fi, KOTOHIRA: Sakuranosho
MIYAJIMA: Iwaso Ryokan ¥¥¥ free bike rental, and a library. Kotohira Grand Hotel ¥¥¥
Ryokan Ryokan
Momijidani, Miyajima, Hatsukaiichi- OSAKA: Granvia Osaka ¥¥¥ 977-1 Kotohira-cho, Nakatado-gun,
shi, Hiroshima 739-0522 Western-style Kagawa 766-0001
Tel (0829) 44-2233 3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Tel (0877) 75-3218
∑ iwaso.com Osaka 530-0001 ∑ sakuranosho.jp
Dating from the 1850s, this Tel (06) 6344-1235 Elegant rooms, attentive service,
historic, hospitable, and refined ∑ granvia-osaka.jp and a prime location at the foot
inn is aging gracefully. This contemporary hotel above of Mt. Zozu and Konpira Shrine.
Osaka station offers smart single,
MATSUYAMA: Hotel Check-in ¥
DK Choice twin, and double rooms. The Business
Granvia Suites, on the top floor,
MOUNT KOYA: feature breathtaking views of the 2-7-3 Sanban-cho, Matsuyama-shi,
Ekoin Temple ¥¥¥ city. There are also several good Ehime 790-0003
Minshuku restaurants and bars. Tel (089) 998-7000
497 Koya-san, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, ∑ checkin.co.jp/matsuyama
Wakayama 648-0211 TSUWANO: Meigetsu ¥¥ Standard single, double, and
Tel (0736) 56-2514 Ryokan family rooms in an excellent
∑ ekoin.jp Uomachi, Tsuwano-cho, Kanoashi- location, near Matsuyama castle.
One of about 40 temple gun, Tottori 699-5600
lodgings in Koya-san, this one Tel (0856) 72-0685 DK Choice
is special because guests can This ryokan is housed in an over
take part in the early-morning 100-year-old building, providing MATSUYAMA: Dogo Kan ¥¥¥
temple rituals, including a the perfect setting for very Ryokan
spectacular fire ceremony. traditional service and well- 7-26 Dogo, Takou-cho,
Rooms are fairly spartan, but prepared local cuisine. Matsuyama-shi, Ehime 790-0841
the monks – who offer free Tel (089) 941-7777
meditation and sutra writing ∑ dogokan.co.jp
classes – are friendly, and some Dogo Kan offers a modern
speak English. Vegetarian meals. Shikoku take on the classic ryokan. The
Japanese decor incorporates
CAPE ASHIZURI: Ashizuri greenery throughout to create
NARA: Ryokan Seikanso ¥¥ Kokusai Hotel ¥¥¥ a calm atmosphere. Rooms are
Ryokan Resort either Western or Japanese in
29 Higashikitsuji-cho, Nara-shi, 662 Ashizurimisaki, Tosa-Shimizu-shi, style, and the kaiseki (haute
Nara 630-8327 Kochi 787-0315 cuisine) dinners are centered
Tel (0742) 22-2670 Tel (0880) 88-0201 around the daily catch from
∑ nara-ryokanseikanso.com ∑ ashizuri.co.jp the Seto Inland Sea. Facilities
The ryokan experience on a This well-run onsen resort has both include a beauty salon, lounge
budget: nice tatami rooms, but Japanese- and Western-style bar, and a footbath in the lobby.
communal baths and no dinners. rooms. Excellent seafood served.
For more information on types of hotels see pages 298–301
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