Experience a Traditional Japanese Ryokan with the Shangri-La Tokyo

Shangri-La Hotel TokyoEver wanted to knowledge Japanese onsen (natural hot spring baths) while staying in a normal ryokan (Japanese inn)? Leave it to a luxe Shangri-La Tokyo to harmonise a distinctive informative knowledge for guests. With a Asaba Package, you can bed down in urban character at Tokyos Shangri-La for one night, prior to being whisked away to Asaba Ryokan, a lush motel dating from a 17th century, surrounded by a bamboo timberland as well as pond not distant from Tokyo. After a resting two-hour sight ride, check into Asaba Ryokan for a nights stay where youll have unlimited access to a indoor as well as outdoor onsen. Available until Dec 31, 2010 as well as labelled from JPY 160,000 for dual nights, a package includes accommodations at both a Shangri-La Tokyo as well as Asab Ryokan, return tickets upon a Odoriko Train in between Tokyo Station as well as Shusenji Station, transfers to a ryokan, a Kaiseki Dinner at a ryokan with a potion of Champagne, as well as breakfast.


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