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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Traditional Japanese inns combine local customs with carefully considered comfort and service]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Seasonal ingredients, natural hot springs, and traditional architecture define the ryokan experience]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ From mountain retreats to coastal stays, ryokans reflect the character of their surrounding regions]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Modern ryokans preserve Japanese traditions while adapting to the needs of contemporary travellers]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Ryokans evolved from roadside inns into refined stays centred on Japanese hospitality, seasonal food, bathing and traditional design]]></image:caption>
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