Thursday, June 24, 2010

Imperial Hotel offers getaway in Japan Alps

TOKYO —

The Imperial Hotel’s romantically secluded Kamikochi Imperial Hotel, a multi-gabled, red-roofed, timber-sided alpine style lodge designed in 1933, offers travelers of all ages and tastes an ideal Japan Alps destination for the summer season in Japan. The 74-room hotel is currently open for the season, through Nov 8.

Deep in a verdant, forested corner of the Chubu Sangaku National Park and surrounded by views of the majestic mountain scenery, the architecturally distinctive Kamikochi Imperial features well-equipped guestrooms and suites with all contemporary conveniences, a rustic cocktail lounge, dining room and fireplaced lobby.

The hotel is within walking distance of all of Kamikochi’s most beautiful spots, including the pristine Azuma River and Kappa Bridge, the picturesque Tashiro Pond and the magical and enchanting, boulder-studded Taisho Pond hidden among the trees. The Imperial also provides a convenient, comfortable base from which to explore the many levels of hiking trails winding throughout the glorious nearby peaks, all of which are in an area where further development has been strictly prohibited for many years.

Accommodations start at 28,350 yen per night for a double bedded room, tax included. Deluxe rooms with balconies starts from 40,950 yen. In progress now through July 16 and from Sept 1 to Oct 1 and Oct 24 to Nov 8, the Kamikochi Imperial is offering special, attractively priced packages that include a lavish French or Japanese “kaiseki” dinner (either of which normally 14,700 yen per person), breakfast, a complimentary welcome drink and tax and service charges at the rate of 32,000 yen per night for a standard twin room; 35,000 yen for a somewhat larger standard twin; or 38,000 yen for a standard twin accommodation with a private balcony. These special rates are per person based on double occupancy.

Advance reservations for peak dates are recommended, and may be made by calling the Kamikochi Imperial directly at 0263-95-2006. Nearby are the castle town of Matsumoto and the well-preserved folk village of Hida-Takayama.

http://www.japantoday.com/category/travel/view/imperial-hotel-offers-getaway-in-japan-alps

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