Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo Offers Enchanting Japan Excursions

Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo's unique position above Tokyo Station puts it at the heart of the modern, sophisticated city. Enchanting Excursions offers guests the opportunity to explore the best of Japanese local tradition by supplementing their stay in Tokyo with bullet train journeys around the country.

The "Express Explorations" one-day trips and “Overnight Opulence” stay options offer exclusive opportunities to explore. Packages include trips to: Gion, where guests will partake in local traditions such as dining with entertainment provided by geisha; Hakone, a trip to bathe in the hot springs; and the Izu lagoon to relax in the onsen baths among the mountains of the Izu Peninsula.

To ease the traveler's journey, the hotel's complimentary Meet and Greet service will personally escort guests directly to and from Tokyo Station's platforms, where guests can catch a bullet train directly to the far corners of Japan smoothly and precisely. The Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo concierge can customize each excursion to match the guest's personal interests and preferences.

Express Explorations - One Day Trips

1. Hakone Hot Spring Harmony – from Â¥25,500 (approx. US$327)
Bathe in Japanese onsen, explore valleys around Mount Fuji and eat lunch at a luxury ryokan

2. Gion Geisha Art Enlightenment – from Â¥114,500 (approx. US$1,468)
Explore ancient Kyoto with a professional guide-chauffer and enjoy Kyo-kaiseki with maiko on Friday evening
Overnight Opulence - Pair your trip to Tokyo with a stay in a traditional Ryokan

1. Izu Lagoon Tranquility – from Â¥45,000 (approx, US$577)
Journey to a one-night relaxation hideaway in the tranquil onsen village of Shuzenji

2. Kyoto Culture Ambience – from Â¥76,000 (approx. US$974)
Soak up Kyoto culture at a Japanese style inn with citron baths and Kyo-kaiseki

3. Ryugin Ryokan Radiance – from Â¥123,000 (approx. US$1,577)
Experience the essence of Kyoto exclusively at a private ryokan with a modern touch

Reservations can be made by e-mail at reservations.slty@shangri-la.com. Enchanting Excursions reservations can be made from 1 October 2012, and will be available from 15 October 2012. For further information, please contact the hotel at (81 3) 6739 7888, or visit www.shangri-la.com.