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My first impression of Hotel Gajóen Tokyo was that I’d arrived at a very chic gallery instead of a hotel – there seemed to be artworks …
My first impression of Hotel Gajóen Tokyo was that I’d arrived at a very chic gallery instead of a hotel – there seemed to be artworks everywhere. In fact, it’s well known locally for its temporary exhibitions, which are clearly popular as there were people waiting to go in every time I walked past. The hotel also hosts high-society weddings, and there’s always a queue for high tea overlooking the peaceful riverside garden at the weekend.
Their suites (it’s an all-suite boutique hotel) have every luxury you could hope for, including a personal steam room in every bathroom, and come in a range of styles from classic Japanese to western. I’d asked for a room with windows facing Mount Fuji – and was lucky enough to get a clear day on my stay and had the most amazing view.
The hotel is ideally located alongside a riverside walk lined with patisseries and small shops, so I was able to run off my jet lag with a jog along the path and felt at home instantly. When I was ready to explore further afield, it was just a short distance to a station with excellent connections to Tokyo’s other major sightseeing areas.
Your journey will start with one of our UK team – someone like Richard, who's travelled extensively in Japan. They’ll shape your ideas into the trip of a lifetime. But they won't do it alone. They'll draw on the expertise of our contacts on the ground, connecting you to the people who'll make your holiday one you'll always remember - the tea devotee who'll introduce you to the ceremony surrounding Japan's national drink, the noodle guru who'll teach you how to make the perfect bowl of soba and the ryokan owner who'll tutor you in the relaxing art of the onsen.
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