What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
From Tokyo: Take the Shinkansen Bullet Train from Tokyo train station to Atami train station. At Atami train station, change to the Izukyu train line and continue to Shimoda train station. It is a 2 hour and 45 minute train ride. From Shimoda train station, it is a 10 minute taxi ride to the Daichinoiro Kagetsutei. There is a free shuttle bus service to the ryokan from Shimoda Train station, but advanced reservations are needed for this service.
273-2 Rendaiji
Shimoda-shi
Shizuoka-ken
静岡県下田市蓮台寺273-2
