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Japan Hotels and Resorts - Japan consists of several thousands of islands, of which Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku are the four largest. Japan's closest neighbours are Korea, Russia and China. The Sea of Japan separates the Asian continent from the Japanese archipelago. Japan's area is larger than, for example, Germany's and comparable to the one of Italy or California. Japan's northernmost islands are located approximately on same geographical latitude as Milan or Portland while her southernmost islands are about on the same latitude as the Bahamas. In other words, Japan's North South extension equals about the distance from Oslo to Naples. More than 50% of the area of Japan is mountainous and covered by forests. Japan is politically structured in 8 regions and 47 prefectures.

Due to the large North South extension of the country, the climate varies strongly in different regions. The climate in most of the major cities, including Tokyo, is temperate to subtropic and consists of four seasons. The winter is mild and the summer is hot and humid. There is a rainy season in early summer, and typhoons hit parts of the country every year during late summer. The climate of the northern island of Hokkaido is colder, and snow storms occur frequently during winter. In Okinawa, on the other hand, the mean temperature of January is a warm 16 degrees Celsius.

Intercontinental The Grand Yokohama 1-1-1 Minato-Mirai Nishi-ku Yokohama 220-8522 Japan Hotel Rating: Reserve Inquire View Rates

The Yokohama Grand Inter-Continental Hotel is located in a newly redeveloped area of yokohama called "Minato Mirai 21" which houses the Pacifico Yokohama convention center. This unique structure, in the shape of a sail on a yacht blown full by the wind, has become the symbol of the Minato Mirai 21 area. Blending European elegance with Japanese tradition, the hotel is the perfect place to stay or dine in Yokohama. Located at the historic port of Yokohama, 28 kilometres south of Tokyo, next to the Pacifico Yokohama Conference Centre.

ACCOMMODATION: 559 rooms and 41 suites - 26 non-smoking rooms - 3 rooms with disabled facilities. » Remote control TV » Movie and satellite channels » Direct-dial telephone » Bathroom telephone » Minibar » Tea/coffee making facilities » Laundry and valet service » 24-hour room service BUSINESS ROOMS & SERVICES » 20 Business rooms » PC data jack & trouser-presser » Another 2 Business rooms additionally equipped with fax machine, printer, copier, ergonomic chair, telephone with voice mail and dual line for e-mail on 26th business floor » Business Centre with fax machine, mobile phones, PC/printer, Internet and e-mail access » Secretarial Services RESTAURANTS » Karyu - serving Cantonese cuisine, in an informal setting. » La Vela - for exciting Italian food, in an informal setting. » Azur - for fine French food, in a formal setting. » Marine Café - all day dining, in a casual open air setting. » Nadaman Garden: Japanese style restaurant. » Ocean Terrace - all day dining. » Spicy J - Asian restaurant. » Starboard - music lounge. » Lobby Lounge » Room Service - 24 hours. RECREATION: Exclusive health club located on the 4th floor - Open daily with fully equipped gym, heated indoor swimming pool -Sauna and Jacuzzi - Esthetique salon. CONFERENCE & MEETING FACILITIES: Club Inter-Continental floors 14 meeting rooms - max. 760 theatre style, 460 classroom, 700 reception, 430 banquet. Ballroom: dimensions 36 m x 20 m with 6.8m ceiling height that can accommodate up to 700 guests reception style. SERVICES & FACILITIES » 24 hour front desk » Express check-out » Business centre » Fitness centre/spa » Indoor swimming pool »Restaurants/bar/lounge » Club Inter-Continental Floors » 14 meeting rooms » Beauty Salon » Concierge » Car rental » Shops » Covered parking for 1500 cars » Airport limousine bus transfers » The hotel cannot accept Carte Blanche or Discovery credit cards