Gestalten • ONSEN AND RYOKAN OF JAPAN
Coffee table book
Onsen and Ryokan of Japan
Traditional Spa and Bathing Culture
256 pages
Hardcover, stitch bound.
REF. 94873
21x26cm
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Experience the timeless tranquility of Japan’s onsens and ryokans, where tradition, design, and wellness harmonize.
Rooted in centuries-old traditions, Japan’s onsens and ryokans are living expressions of harmony where nature, design, and the human spirit converge. These retreats embody a culture devoted to serenity, ritual, and the timeless art of hospitality.
Onsen and Ryokan of Japan invites readers on a captivating journey through these tranquil spaces, revealing their architectural elegance, cultural depth, and rich traditions. With stunning photography and eloquent narratives, the book explores how these retreats balance heritage with modernity, offering an inspiring resource that celebrates the essence of Japanese design and the pursuit of a contemplative way of living.
Book publishing is actively and constantly reimagined by Gestalten. An extensive range of titles that not only enriches the reader's life, but also promotes ongoing engagement with the surrounding creative landscape.
Gestalten’s origin story began with a focus on the aesthetic, particularly that of graphic design and, over the last two decades, the scope of both its content and its expertise has widened.
Today, using a myriad of observations of culture, people, art, and other intimate, inspirational informants, Gestalten documents and anticipates vital movements in architecture, visual culture, design & fashion, escapism, food & beverages, travel, and contemporary art.
