September 24, 2012

Fujioto Ryokan - Traditional Japanese Inn


Located in Tsumago, surrounded by Japanese style gardens. The inn's restaurant serves famous local cuisine that has been enjoyed since the time of the Samurai and Shogun.

The Menu
Tasting plate of local specialities
Grilled Trout (Char)
Shinsyo
Salmon Sashimi
Hoba-miso
Shinsyu Beef Steak
Seasonal Soured Pickles
Seasonal Boiled Vegetables
Tempura
Local chicken Osuimono soup
Gohei-mochi
Today's Dessert

 Non of the rooms have en-suite bathroom facilities, and in the traditional Japanese fashion, bathing and toilet facilities are shared. It has a Hinoki Bath, made from the famous scented Kiso Valley Cypress wood.

Photos of Fujioto Ryokan, Tsumago Japan 2012 © Joe Mendonca

Tsumago Post Town has been carefully preserved to capture the atmosphere and lifestyle of the Nakasendo towns visited by the Daimyo and his entourage during the Edo Period. Tsumago s 5 minutes by taxi and 10 minutes by bus from Nagiso station on the Chou line, 25 minutes by bus from Magome post town, and 4 hours from Tokyo by car/train


Links:
Fujioto Ryokan
Fujioto Ryokan - Tripadvisor