The 19-room, 266-foot-long “floating” ryokan, guntû, is best described as a cross between a traditional Japanese ryokan and a luxury yacht. Designed by architect Yasushi Horibe, this [...]

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We consider a ryokan stay (a traditional Japanese inn) to be the quintessential cultural immersion experience and essential activity on any Japan private tour!  Originally dating back [...]