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A million miles from the “love hotels” and the uncontrolled urban sprawl, tucked away in the back streets of Kyoto, one can find the Tawaraya Hotel, an oasis for the seeker of the quintessential expression of Japanese hospitality. One could be forgiven for not even noticing the low-level building, as there is little on the outside to suggest the
... See moreAndrew Juniper • Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence
Tenzan is in the classic style, with its beautiful outdoor pools and traditional style building (website is all Japanese, so for more details ask at Yumoto tourist information centre). (◙ www.tenzan.jp ☼ 11am-8pm, ¥1100 adults/¥650 children, ₸250-0312)
Tom Fay • Must-See Japan (2020 Edition): The complete insider's guide to seeing the best of Japan in one trip
Dinosaurs, UFOs and fairytale castles: @FrancoisProst has photographed the facades of over 100 of Japan's roadside hotels. The resulting series is a love letter to the cute and kitsch landmarks that dot Japan’s highways.
The origins of such hotels date back to the Edo Period, but the fantastical structures and gaudy... See more
instagram.comImperial Hospitality
Adria L. Imada • Aloha America: Hula Circuits through the U.S. Empire
- Shimo-Kitazawa A maze of narrow streets, that look completely unchanged from the 50’s or 60’s. No ugly skyscrapers here.
Matthew Baxter • Super Cheap Japan: Budget Travel in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima and Surrounding Areas (Super Cheap Guides Book 1)
ARCHITECTURE GUIDE – This guide is designed to encourage you to swap some of Japan’s well-trodden sights for a more creative option; where modern architecture rises from remote parks, houses are shaped like faces and hotels have design at the forefront. Do something different on your next trip to Japan and add a few of these architectural locations... See more
instagram.comThe Genius of Japanese Carpentry: Secrets of an Ancient Woodworking Craft
Tokyo to visit Rokuyosha, a…
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