<B>Richly illustrated and exhaustively researched, <I>Japanese Inns & Hot Springs</I> is the definitive guide to Japanese spas and hot springs known as <I>Ryokans</I>.</B><BR><BR>It presents the finest Ryokans in Japan, from historic properties like Hiiragiya in Kyoto and Kikkaso in Hakone to luxury retreats like Zaborin in Hokkaido and Tenku-no-Mori in Kyushu. <BR><BR><B>In this Japan travel guide you will find:</B><ul><li> The 40 best Japanese ryokan and onsens for English-speaking visitors (including 13 in the Tokyo area and 11 in and around Kyoto and Nara)</li><li> A description of the special features of each ryokan and what is included in your stay</li><li> Tips on how to choose the right ryokan for you</li><li> Practical advice on how to book a stay and a detailed etiquette guide</li></ul>Above all else this Ryokan guide reveals the enduring traditions of Japanese hospitality, a rich heritage reaching back a thousand years to the time when Japan''s hot spring bathing culture too