Ryokan: Japan's Finest Spas and Inns
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (644 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0804838399 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Unclear purpose, unclear text, good pictures I really wanted to like this book. I love Japan, have visited several times, and will go back again soon. The art, culture, and architecture appeal to many worldwide and do not need to be further explained by me here.However, this book cannot decide what it wants to be. The text, aside from a useful introduction regarding onsen etiquette, reads like a cheap tour guide, with incomplete sentences like "abundant trees in all their stalwart magnificence." Great, that's picturesque, what it doesn't really say anything. If this was intended to be a haiku version of a guidebook, perhaps that would be attractive, in its own way. But the text will . Ronin said Makes A Good Guidebook. If you are adding a Japanese bath or details to your home, this book is full of excellent examples that will inspire your creativity. If you are visiting Japan and plan to travel around and explore onsen and ryokans, this is a great book with beautiful photos that will give you a good idea of what to expect. This is a the big problem with most of the big name travel books, they mention the places but you never get to really see what they are like."The Japanese Spa" is divided in 5 geographical regions:1) Around Tokyo"Makes A Good Guidebook" according to Ronin. If you are adding a Japanese bath or details to your home, this book is full of excellent examples that will inspire your creativity. If you are visiting Japan and plan to travel around and explore onsen and ryokans, this is a great book with beautiful photos that will give you a good idea of what to expect. This is a the big problem with most of the big name travel books, they mention the places but you never get to really see what they are like."The Japanese Spa" is divided in 5 geographical regions:1) Around Tokyo2) Kyoto & NaraMakes A Good Guidebook If you are adding a Japanese bath or details to your home, this book is full of excellent examples that will inspire your creativity. If you are visiting Japan and plan to travel around and explore onsen and ryokans, this is a great book with beautiful photos that will give you a good idea of what to expect. This is a the big problem with most of the big name travel books, they mention the places but you never get to really see what they are like."The Japanese Spa" is divided in 5 geographical regions:1) Around Tokyo2) Kyoto & Nara3) Central JapanMakes A Good Guidebook Ronin If you are adding a Japanese bath or details to your home, this book is full of excellent examples that will inspire your creativity. If you are visiting Japan and plan to travel around and explore onsen and ryokans, this is a great book with beautiful photos that will give you a good idea of what to expect. This is a the big problem with most of the big name travel books, they mention the places but you never get to really see what they are like."The Japanese Spa" is divided in 5 geographical regions:1) Around Tokyo2) Kyoto & Nara3) Central Japan4) Northern Japan5) Southern JapanI have persoanlly stayed at both Hiragiya and Seikoro in Kyo. ) Northern Japan5) Southern JapanI have persoanlly stayed at both Hiragiya and Seikoro in Kyo. ) Central JapanMakes A Good Guidebook Ronin If you are adding a Japanese bath or details to your home, this book is full of excellent examples that will inspire your creativity. If you are visiting Japan and plan to travel around and explore onsen and ryokans, this is a great book with beautiful photos that will give you a good idea of what to expect. This is a the big problem with most of the big name travel books, they mention the places but you never get to really see what they are like."The Japanese Spa" is divided in 5 geographical regions:1) Around Tokyo2) Kyoto & Nara3) Central Japan4) Northern Japan5) Southern JapanI have persoanlly stayed at both Hiragiya and Seikoro in Kyo. ) Northern Japan5) Southern JapanI have persoanlly stayed at both Hiragiya and Seikoro in Kyo. ) Kyoto & NaraMakes A Good Guidebook If you are adding a Japanese bath or details to your home, this book is full of excellent examples that will inspire your creativity. If you are visiting Japan and plan to travel around and explore onsen and ryokans, this is a great book with beautiful photos that will give you a good idea of what to expect. This is a the big problem with most of the big name travel books, they mention the places but you never get to really see what they are like."The Japanese Spa" is divided in 5 geographical regions:1) Around Tokyo2) Kyoto & Nara3) Central JapanMakes A Good Guidebook Ronin If you are adding a Japanese bath or details to your home, this book is full of excellent examples that will inspire your creativity. If you are visiting Japan and plan to travel around and explore onsen and ryokans, this is a great book with beautiful photos that will give you a good idea of what to expect. This is a the big problem with most of the big name travel books, they mention the places but you never get to really see what they are like."The Japanese Spa" is divided in 5 geographical regions:1) Around Tokyo2) Kyoto & Nara3) Central Japan4) Northern Japan5) Southern JapanI have persoanlly stayed at both Hiragiya and Seikoro in Kyo. ) Northern Japan5) Southern JapanI have persoanlly stayed at both Hiragiya and Seikoro in Kyo. ) Central JapanMakes A Good Guidebook Ronin If you are adding a Japanese bath or details to your home, this book is full of excellent examples that will inspire your creativity. If you are visiting Japan and plan to travel around and explore onsen and ryokans, this is a great book with beautiful photos that will give you a good idea of what to expect. This is a the big problem with most of the big name travel books, they mention the places but you never get to really see what they are like."The Japanese Spa" is divided in 5 geographical regions:1) Around Tokyo2) Kyoto & Nara3) Central Japan4) Northern Japan5) Southern JapanI have persoanlly stayed at both Hiragiya and Seikoro in Kyo. ) Northern Japan5) Southern JapanI have persoanlly stayed at both Hiragiya and Seikoro in Kyo. old dude said Great photos, good narrative. This book is a semi-advertising book for a number of high end Ryokan, traditional Japanese inns. This is the best way to stay when you visit Japan, however be advised due to the high level of personal service in these inns their price to stay is quite a bit higher than in a western style hotel. The book seems to cover inns throughout the country with gorgeous photos and "puff piece" narrative.
. She is a contributing writer for the New York Times, International Herald Tribune and Art News magazine. He and his wife travel all over Japan and Asia in search of the ultimate healing and relaxation experience.American writer and editor Elizabeth Heilman Brooke lives in Japan and is an ardent student of Japan's natural and cultural heritage. Akihiko Seki was born in Tokyo in 1939
For those fascinated by Japanese culture and design, this book is an absolute delight.. For those planning a visit to an onsen, this book provides contact details and information on the number of rooms, type of facilities and food, as well as vital information on travel and booking procedures and whether English is spoken. With over 180 color photographs and extensive commentary, this book showcases the beauty of Japanese inn, or ryokan.Featured are both old and new-from inns with a history dating back a thousand years to modern inns with the latest facilities that nonetheless capture the spirit of old Japan. The photographs showcase the resorts at their best, and accurately express the unique architectural design of each ryokan.Each chapter begins by introducing the area surrounding the inns and their spas, or onsen, and provides a background of its local history, culture and traditions, as well as the natural environment. The text provides information on the design and development of each ryokan, and descriptions of the owners and their clientele. Each of the properties has been handpicked by the authors for their strong design aesthetic, commitment to service and purity of their spring waters
. She is a contributing writer for the New York Times, International Herald Tribune and Art News magazine. About the AuthorAkihiko Seki was born in Tokyo in 1939, and graduated from Keio University with a bachelor's degree in Economics in 1963. He and his wife travel all over Japan and Asia in search of the ultimate healing and relaxation experience.American writer and editor Elizabeth Heilman Brooke lives in Japan and is an ardent student of Japan's natural and cultural heritage