A night in a traditional hotel

Kinugawa Royal Hotel is a traditional Japanese hotel. 
We arrived pretty early after visiting Edi Wonderland, booked in, and chose our ukata and robes.
Students look great wearing these around the hotel.
After a short rest, we gathered for a traditional dinner. I was very impressed with the variety of food many of our students are now eating and the conduct in a big dinning room, where they were the only children. 
I look forward to hearing how they slept in the traditional sleeping quarters. 








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  1. Amelie's Mum3 October 2024 at 11:31

    I love this. What an awesome hotel experience for everyone to try.

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  2. John (Amelie's dad)3 October 2024 at 13:05

    Great to hear that the group gets exposed to the variety of Japan experiences: from the fun parks to the day-to-day life (with the homestays and school visits) to the traditional ways of living.

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  3. John (Amelie's dad)3 October 2024 at 13:09

    Had to make sure I read that right when you wrote that the kids are eating a variety of foods now! That's more great news - wonders never cease!

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  4. The WiNeera Selwyns (Deyzels Whanau)3 October 2024 at 15:44

    Now thats pretty cool. You all look very flash in your robes.

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