By Deborah Dera
Located in the Okayama Prefecture of Chugoku in Japan, the city of Kurashiki is home to more than a half million people. The city is popular amongst tourist and historians looking to get a glimpse of what life was like during the 17th century, when the city was under Tokugawa rule. Once a bustling farm town, the city is now a historic epicenter filled with incredible museums, displays of architecture, restaurants, and--of course--hotels.
Ryokan Kurashiki
The Ryokan Kurashiki hotel is a gorgeous establishment reflecting traditional Kurashiki architecture. The hotel consists of a beautiful mansion house as well as three smaller rice and sugar storehouses that have since been converted into housing units. The rooms are simple yet at the same time stylish and elegant. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and scenery, a stay at the Ryokan Kurashiki is one you're bound to remember.
Ryokan Kurashiki
4-1 Honmachi Kurashiki City
Okayama Japan 710-0054
Tel: 81 86 422 0730
http://www.ryokan-kurashiki.jp
Kurashiki Station Hotel
Its advantageous location in front of Kurashiki Railway Station makes the Kurashiki Station Hotel one of the most convenient hotels in the city. Many of this exciting city's most popular attractions are within a five-minute walk of the hotel. The hotel offers basic accommodations in single, twin, double, semi double and triple rooms and offers special deals to guests who book restaurant reservations at the same time.
Kurashiki Station Hotel
8-2 Atikurashiki City
Okayama Japan 710-0055
Tel: 086 425 2525
http://www.kurashiki-sh.co.jp
Yoshii Inn
Yoshii Inn was modeled after a traditional Japanese ryokan, or old-style inn. The Yoshii-ryokan features white walls and black roof tiles, all symbols of what life was like when the city of Kurashiki was ruled by the Tokugawa Shogunate. The inn, with its excellent customer service and accommodations, is a splendid representation of what life was like more than 150 years ago.
Yoshii Inn
1-29 Honmachi, Kurashiki-shi
Okayama Japan 710-0054
Tel: 810 86 422 0118
http://yoshii-ryokan.com
Kurashiki Kokusai Hotel
The Kurashiki Kokusai Hotel is one of the more luxurious hotels in the Kurashiki area. The beautiful interior features hardwood floors, ancient paintings and wood prints, and a myriad of artistic displays designed to portray the city's incredible cultural heritage. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the Ohara Museum and several other historic attractions.
Kurashiki Kokusai Hotel
1-1-44, Chuo, Kurashiki
Okayama-ken Japan 710-0046
Tel: 81 86 422 0011
http://www.kurashiki-kokusai-hotel.co.jp
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About the Author:
Deborah Dera has been writing part-time for more than five years but in September of 2008 took the plunge into the world of full-time writing with several online content providers. She earned her associate's degree from Camden County College and furthered her education by taking classes through Thomas Edison State College in New Jersey.
