Apart from its bustling cities, Japan is home to some of the most stunning spring scenery you will find.

Here are our 2 top recommended hotels where you can experience cherry blossoms, clean air and alpine views .

Lalaca Ryokan, Hakone,
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The superb Lalaka hotel is situated in the historical Hakone Onsen area, which became famous during the Japanese Edo period as one of the 5 major boulevards in Japan. With a good choice of traditional Japanese and Western rooms, combined with various museums and sightseeing spots in the area, many tourists love to come here throughout the year to witness the natural surroundings changing with the seasons.  

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Nanzanso Izunagaoka Ryokan , Mt Fuji area
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Nanzanso which opened in 1907 is a quaint historic Japanese hotel beloved by many authors. The Nobel Prize winning author Yasunari Kawabata stayed at this hotel during Taisho Era (1912-1926) and the detached guest houses still retain the romantic hot spa atmosphere from this period. There are 3 different types onsen bath directly conducted from 2 natural springsLocated in a 6.5 acre site, and surrounded by pine trees and Japans beloved cherry blossom tree, he Hotel Nanzanso Izu-Nagaoka provides traditional ryokan-style facilities that exude the old Taiso and Showa-style atmosphere.

Our Nanzanso Izunagaoka page gives more info.