Japan, land of the rising sun, basks in a wealth of inspirational natural beauty.
Volcanic hot springs sprinkled amongst majestic mountain ranges and the rugged coastline have been sought out for their soothing waters for millennia. The graceful countenance of Japanese geisha echoes the serenity of bamboo forests, lush valleys and lost horizons.
Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo, presents Enchanting Excursions, an extension of our Meet & Greet service that whisks you away for an overnight stay or one-day experience of Japanese culture and relaxation in a luxurious traditional ryokan.
EXPRESS EXPLORATIONS
One-day trips to evoke the exoticism of the Orient.
Hakone Hot Spring Harmony
Sprinkled across the lush green valleys to the west of Mount Fuji lay the enticing natural volcanic waters known as the “Hakone Seventeen Spas.” Bathe in the onsen of a former imperial family retreat at ryokan Hakone Gora Kadan and dine with a luxury kaiseki multi-course lunch.
Starting from JPY 25,500
www.gorakadan.com
Gion Geisha Art Enlightenment
Explore the hometown of Japan’s true artisans, the iconic geisha, with your own private chauffeur and tailor-made route to the sites of the Golden Pavilion and Kiyomizu Temple.
In the evening enjoy geisha entertainment while tasting the finest Kyoto cuisine before returning on bullet train to the Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo.
Starting from JPY 114,500
*Available on Fridays
OVERNIGHT OPULENCE
Wake up to new horizons of bliss in a classical ryokan.
Izu Lagoon Tranquillity
In the tranquil onsen village of Shuzenji lies a timewarp via a remarkable Mon gate and the pebbled Genkan path. Combine simplicity and elegance at ryokan Asaba where the crystal clear waters of a lagoon lay at the foot of lush greenery and hot spring baths lie indoors and outdoors.
Starting from JPY 45,000
www.ryokancollection.com
Kyoto Culture Ambience
Kyoto, Japan's ancient imperial capital, is a city lost in time. Located right next to the 656AD Yasaka Shrine, Yuzuya is in an ideal location for visiting Kyoto's prime attractions. With the ambience of a traditional Japanese inn, soak in yuzu (citrus) baths, perfect for slow relaxation after sightseeing by rickshaw, and take the opportunity for a seasonal kaiseki dinner in an elegant yukata.
Starting from JPY 76,000
www.yuzuyaryokan.com
Ryugin Ryokan Radiance
The newly opened small luxury ryokan Ryugin offers the ultimate Kyoto exclusivity with just two rooms available for those seeking privacy in the old capital. Uniquely designed to radiate a genuine feeling of classical Kyoto with a modern-era touch, Ryugin embodies the Japanese concept of relaxation and fine local cuisine to create a new sense of
Kyoto food and culture.
Starting from JPY 123,000
www.kyoto-ryugin.com
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