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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.

Kyoto Takaragaike Prince Hotel Japan Takaragaike Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-8505 Japan Hotel Rating: Reserve Inquire View Rates

The unique, curved form of the Kyoto Takaragaike Prince Hotel blends harmoniously with the surrounding beauty of the Kyoto Mountains. Reflecting the creative genius of famed architect Togo Murano, the hotel offers spacious accommodations to both international and domestic guests in an atmosphere of total relaxation. This rustic resort features an authentic Sukiya-style teahouse in a sculptured Japanese garden, reflecting the very essence of Kyoto elegance. It is perfect for entertaining clients and holding special meetings. With its abundance of hills, trees and rivers, fall is the best season to visit the Kyoto Takaragaike Prince. Plan early.

ACCOMMODATION: 322 rooms - Room types: Twin, Double, Suite - One- and two-bedroom suites available - Hair dryer available in all rooms - All Nippon Air (ANA) Mileage program accepted. Spacious guest rooms are situated around a central courtyard with a circular hallway for maximum quiet and privacy. Each room features tastefully understated design and natural lighting. Twenty-one suites and seven two-bedroom suites are available. RESTAURANT & BAR »Beaux Sejours Restaurant - Enjoy breakfast, lunch buffet and dinner course menus with a view of the center garden. »Washoku Japanese Restaurant - Famous for its tasty dishes, this authentic Japanese restaurant specializes in sushi and tempura for lunch and dinner. A course menu is featured at lunch and dinner. »Tohen Chinese Restaurant - Savor outstanding Chinese cuisine in a quiet, refined setting. »JapaneseTeahouse - For something different, experience lunch or dinner at our Sukiya-style teahouse set in a beautifully landscaped Japanese garden. Traditional course menus (Kaiseki). Reservations required. »Main Bar - A well-stocked bar in a cozy, elegant setting. »Lobby Lounge - Our informal lounge is a good place to relax with cocktails and friends. SERVICES & FACILITIES: Wedding facilities include a photo studio, dressing room, beauty salon - Souvenir shop - Business Service Center - Parking. We offer a Business Service Center for the convenience of our guests. Fax machine - Copier - Personal computers. BANQUET ROOMS: Each of our seven reception halls has a separate entrance and its own distinctive interior decoration. All are ideal for banquets, parties and other gatherings for groups of all sizes. For larger events, there are the two-story Prince Hall and the Gold Room.