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.
Shikoku Island is the smallest of Japan's four main islands, and if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing escape then Shikoku Island is the perfect place to visit. The island offers beautiful scenery, a slow-paced lifestyle, and a number of interesting sights such as castles, a ancient Buddhist pilgrimage, and arts and crafts. Visitors will need at least a week to visit the four prefectures on Shikoku - Ehime, Kagawa, Kochi, and Tokushima.
Welcome to the Shodoshima Kokusai Hotel. This Ryokan Hotel has 138 Japanese and combined Japanese and Western-style rooms, and each room has its own private toilet and bath. Each room also has a view of the surrounding Seto Inland Sea. There are indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only) at the Shodoshima Kokusai Hotel, and a swimming pool is also available. Fresh, seasonal Japanese-style seafood dishes are served to the guests in the hotel restaurant. C...
