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Kyoto, Japan: A cure for the soul and the senses
Cleanse your spirit and your mind with a trip to Japan's angelic former capital.
By Will Aitken
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Hot-spring bath at the Sagamiya Ryokan
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Sustenance So much soul-cleansing can leave you feeling peckish. Stop for espresso and a large piece of chocolate-and-lemon-mousse cake at Cafe Terrazza, close to the end of the Path of Philosophy.
Wash the world away Leave the Shinkansen at the seaside resort of Atami, about an hour and a half before you reach Tokyo. At the very edge of town is the seven-storey Sagamiya Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn and spa. Soothe your spirits in the orchid greenhouse and public, private and in-room onsen (hot-spring baths). Linger over a traditional 32-course kaiseki dinner. Originally a light meal that accompanied tea ceremonies, kaiseki features tiny, detail-conscious courses of fresh, seasonal ingredients garnished with tree leaves or flowers. The next morning, get up early, fix a cup of green tea and watch the sun rise over sparkling Sagami Bay.
Photo courtesy The Westin Miyako Kyoto
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