Staying At A Traditional Japanese Ryokan - Ikumatsu Kyoto
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Comfort is something that we really value when traveling, so sleeping on the floor doesn't typically sound like an ideal option... especially on vacation. We were, however, intrigued enough to stay at a traditional Japanese Ryokan, so we left our cozy bed at the Brighton and booked one night to check it out. The rooms in the 200-year-old building have been arranged in an authentic Japanese style with tatami mats and decorated with antiques and collectibles.
One night here was enough. A lot of Ryokans have onsens which probably give them more of a spa like environment. I might consider that someday, but I'll stick to regular hotels for awhile.
The people at Ikumatsu are really accommodating and friendly. Your breakfast is included with the stay. We shared one traditional Japanese breakfast and one "American" breakfast which consisted of scrambled eggs and cold cut ham. After eating, we tried on the yukatas they left for us (with instructions) in our pink room. The experience and serene atmosphere definitely made up for the poor night's sleep. - Mina
Next Stop: Osaka!
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Stunning photo's of you two! Beautiful. And the slippers are so cool, to they walk comfy? And maybe a weird question, but I was thinking of that Alex is long, does he bump his head a lot in Japan? :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karlijn - you're very kind. I didn't wear the slippers long enough to determine if they're comfortable or not.
DeleteNot a weird question, Alex is tall and he complains more about the short beds than bumping his head.