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sanji
Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:14 pm


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I think it is pretty difficult to compare ryokan in Kyoto and Izu.

In Kyoto, you probably can expect some of the best food, best service in a very historical place.

On the other hand, ryokan in Izu can provide some of the best onsen experience in the country.

So you can guess that the type of stay will be very different, whether you prefer to stay in a rather large city or in the countryside. Whether you intend to enjoy a traditional dinner or soak in an onsen at night...

Personally, I prefer to stay in an (expensive) ryokan in a rather isolated place: if I go to Kyoto, I prefer to enjoy a maximum time outside visiting temples. On the other hand, enjoying a long and early dinner in a remote place is perfect... especially if I can soak at night in a nice rotenburo.

Someone on this forum visit Fujiyoshi recently, and loved it! Another amazing ryokan, in my opinion, is Honke Bankyu in Yunishigawa. A little far from Izu, though...

sanji
