Samurai Tour Accommodation - Autumn 2012
Sunday 14th October, 2012 to Monday 29th October, 2012
16 day tour to experience Japan's ancient world
Mercure Hotel, NaritaHotel Convenient to both the airport and Narita city, the Mercure Narita is a modern, stylish establishment. With 248 rooms, an indoor pool, gym, and squash court, as well as a restaurant and bar, the Mercure Narita is an excellent place to recover from your flight, and is highly popular with in-the-know airline staff on stopovers. |
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Mercure Hotel, TokyoHotel In the heart of Tokyo's shopping area, the Mercure Ginza is within walking distance from Ginza Dori and Harumi Dori shopping streets, the Kabuki Theatre and the Tsukiji fish markets. The subway station underneath the hotel provides access to all attractions and sights in Tokyo. The Mercure Hotel Ginza Tokyo offers a distinctive French flair and state-of-the-art technology. The Mercure Hotel boasts over two hundred rooms and numerous facilities, including a swimming pool, squash court, and gym. |
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Azuma Ryokan, Sado IslandJapanese style ryokan hotel This ryokan is located on the coast in Nanuaua Kaihin National Park. Looking over the Sea of Japan, you get marvellous views of the sunset. You can stroll to the coast along a promenade in the massive garden. The ryokan is renowned for its seafood kaiseki dinners. |
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Hanaya Ryokan, TsumagoMinshuku The Hanaya is a small family run ryokan with a 300 year history located on the outskirts of Tsumago. All the rooms are Japanese style and the bathing and toilet facilities are shared among the guests, but separated by sex as is usual in these wonderful old inns. They have seasonal homemade cuisine which is served throughout the year. There is a new annex which is an international house and hosts many foreign customers. The annex houses the Japanese bath which is open 24 hours. |
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Toba Hotel, IseHotel Facing the narrows across Ise Bay, the Toba International Hotel offers a selection of rooms ranging from traditionally Japanese to strictly western. Ocean-view rooms offer a stunning outlook over the water, while those with mountain views take in the verdant hills. All guests can appreciate the water from the terrace area, and there are also spa treatments to complement the hotel's open-air hot spring. Several restaurants, serving Japanese and French cuisine are available. |
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Ichijo-in Temple, Mt KoyaBuddhist Temple Near the centre of Koya-san's temples, Ichijo-in is located at the heart of Shingon Buddhism, making for a unique overnight experience. A number of the temple's 37 rooms are newly refurbished, and all are comfortable and Zen-like. The dinner of fresh, seasonal shojin-ryori, or Buddhist cuisine, is considered to be one of the best on Koya- san. |
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Nikko Princess, KyotoHotel The hotel Nikko Princess is located in the centre of Kyoto City, close to both the station and business and shopping areas. Most major sights are only a short ride away. The hotel's 216 guest rooms are very comfortable and equipped with all the modern conveniences. The hotel offers a variety of dining options, in its Japanese, French, and Chinese restaurants. |
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