Park Hotel TokyoTokyo
Built in 2003, this 273-room hotel in Tokyo’s Shiodome culture and business district offers a peaceful oasis from the busy city. Hotel facilities and amenities include several restaurants, bars, and lounges; a salon, flower shop, and gift shop; Internet access; and professional “pillow fitters” to help guests achieve a restful night’s sleep. Serenely decorated guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer and other typical amenities.
3 nights
Nunohan HotelLake Suwa
A traditional Japanese-style inn (ryokan), Nunohan Hotel has been welcoming guests for 150 years. Amenities include a restaurant and a Japanese garden; guest rooms have private bath and feature a futon on a tatami mat for sleeping.
1 night
Hida Hotel PlazaTakayama
Centrally located near the railway station and a five-minute walk from Miyagawa morning market, the 283-room Hida Hotel Plaza features several restaurants, lounges, and a sake bar; beauty salon; gift shop; indoor swimming pool, spa, and sauna; Internet access; and a roof-top pool with commanding views of the northern Japanese Alps. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, refrigerator, TV, and phone.
1 night
Nikko KanazawaKanazawa
Conveniently located within walking distance of some of Kanazawa’s most popular sights, the 260-room Nikko Kanazawa combines a refined European atmosphere with the beauty of the four seasons. Hotel amenities include several restaurants, lounges, and bars; and an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, and Jacuzzi. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, Internet access, TV, and phone.
2 nights
ANA Hotel KyotoKyoto, Japan
Despite its contemporary exterior, ANA Hotel Kyoto offers guests traditional Japanese hospitality inside. The 301-room hotel, well located across from Nijo Castle, has several restaurants and a bar; a health club with indoor pool, spa tub, and sauna; beauty salon; and gift shop. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe; mini-bar, mini-fridge, TV, and phone.
4 nights
Hotel Granvia HiroshimaOptional Tour Extension
Connected to JR Hiroshima Station, the Hotel Granvia Hiroshima offers direct access to several of Hiroshima’s most popular sites, including Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island. The hotel offers five restaurants, bar, and lounge; laundry and dry cleaning services; hair salon; gift shop; Internet access; and safe deposit boxes. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone.
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