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.
Ibaraki Prefecture is located in the Kanto Region of Japan, on the Pacific coast. It takes about 1 hour by limited express train to get to Mito, the capital of Ibaraki Prefecture, from Tokyo. It is also quite convenient to Narita International Airport. The most famous tourist attraction in Ibaraki Prefecture is Kairakuen garden, known as one of the three best Japanese-style landscape gardens in the country. There is also an abundance of natural sights for travelers to enjoy, including Fukuroda Falls, considered to be one of the most beautiful in Japan.
