Viseu Ryokan - Hospedaria Japonesa & Spa

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Recognized as one of the oldest types of accommodation in the world, ryokan have always been associated with the hospitality of their owners. In these traditional inns, where samurai, merchants and nobles once stayed, every effort is made to make their guests feel as welcome as possible. A hallmark of millenary and so intense Japanese culture, the ryokan is the materialization of omotenashi (おもてなし): a feeling deeply rooted in the Japanese people, which goes far beyond hospitality and which, for the Japanese, refers to the act of serving well that comes from the heart! When arriving at a Ryokan the differences from western hotels are evident. Guests are awaited by a friendly receptionist who provides a pair of typical slippers to circulate in the common areas of the unit. In the rooms, nothing is left to chance and the Japanese atmosphere of leisure and relaxation is guaranteed through amenities such as tatami flooring or comfortable futons. A yukata is also waiting for you – the traditional Japanese outfit that resembles a kimono – and which you can wear during your stay, not only inside your room but also in the common areas of the unit, such as the SPA. Inspired by the traditional Onsen – Japanese thermal baths – at the Viseu Ryokan SPA you can find a sauna, hydromassage bath and massage service. The calm and relaxing atmosphere promises to be a refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In what will be the first Ryokan in Portugal and one of the first in the world outside Japan, we are looking for a perfect balance between Japanese culture and customs and our own history. Taking shape in a house over 300 years old, located in the historic center of Viseu, Viseu Ryokan aims to be a perfect symbiosis of traditions and, therefore, we chose to remain faithful to the many architectural lines of this century-old house and keep visible the old stone walls, where endless stories accumulate and which now take on a new life.