明けました、おめでたう

一月も半分過ぎました。一年の１/２４が過ぎたわけです（泣
２月は箱根に行くことになりそうです。

Thank you for contacting Japanese Guest Houses. I hope we can help you find the perfect ryokans for your trip.This e-mail is NOT a reservation confirmation - it is only anestimate. If you wish to make a reservation please let us know. Once a reservation has been made and confirmed for you, we will send you a reservation confirmation e-mail and a reservation number. Below is information about prices and availability only. We contacted Kinokuniya Bekkan in Hakone Area which I am happy to say has a vacant Japanese style room with a private bath (not a hot spring bath) and toilet for you from Saturday, February 4, 2006 and checking out on Sunday, February 5, 2006 (1 night) for 2 adults. The per person rate including a traditional Japanese dinner and a Japanese breakfast is 20,000 yen plus a 5% tax and a hot spring tax of 150 yen per person per night. Your total bill including tax will come to about 42,300 yen.If you have a special meal request please remind the staff atthe ryokan when you are checking in.->Attention: Your reservation has not been confirmed. The above information is only an estimate. If you would like to reserve this room please let me know and we will forward your credit card and other information to the ryokan which you included when you filled out the request form. After you have sent me your permission to reserve this room, you will receive your reservation confirmation number and other important check-in information. Thank you.Please make sure that the above calculations and information are correct.Ryokan: Kinokuniya BekkanCheck In: February 4, 2006Check Out: February 5, 2006Nights: 1 nightGuests: 2 adultsPer Guest Rate: 20,000 yenEstimated Total Bill: 42,300 yenCheck in is at 14:00-17:00 and you can leave your bags at the front if you arrive early.Check out is at 10:00.Breakfast is served at 8:00 - 8:30.Front Gate is closed and locked at .Arrival Time: Let us know your arrival time so the ryokan staff can be there to greet you. If they do not know your arrival time there might not be anyone there to greet you and check you in. Parking: Also, let us know if you are planning to drive or take public transportation. Ryokans only have a limited amount of parking and some do not have any parking. Cell Phone: If you have a Japanese cell phone please let us know the number. This way we can contact you and then let the ryokan know your estimated arrival time if you are running late.->Your credit card will be used to hold the room if you decide to make a reservation but you must pay them in cash. Please keep in mind that Japanese banks are not open on weekends.Only Japanese yen is accepted and you cannot pay in othercurrencies.For more information about Japanese culture and staying in a ryokan please see the following web pages:Ryokan Overviewhttp://JapaneseGuestHouses.com/about/ryokan/index.htmCustoms and Traditions at Ryokanshttp://JapaneseGuestHouses.com/about/ryokan/customs.htmhttp://JapaneseGuestHouses.com/about/ryokan/stay.htmHow to Put on a Yukata (cotton kimono)http://JapaneseGuestHouses.com/about/ryokan/yukata.htmWeather in Japan:http://weather.yahoo.com/regional/JAXX.htmlFor information about transportation in Japanhttp://JapaneseGuestHouses.com/about/travel/transportation.htmKeep in mind that the ryokan will not hold your room without a credit card number. The information in this e-mail is accurate at the time it is sent but the open room might get taken before we have a chance to send your credit card information.You are responsible for all cancellation fees if you cancel your reservation. Japanese Guest Houses cannot act as an intermediary. Please make sure you understand the cancellation policy athttp://JapaneseGuestHouses.com/about/cancellation.htmand terms/conditions athttp://JapaneseGuestHouses.com/about/terms.htm.->If you cancel your reservation, we will send you an officialcancellation notice. If you do not receive our official cancellation notice, please contact us again as soon as possible. Thank you.To get information about train pricing and routes please take a look at "Japanese Traffic Guide" at http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/norikae/. All you need to do is put your nearest station in the first box and your destination in the second and it will tell you how to get there, the amount of time it will take and how much money (roughly) it will cost. It is a very useful tool.If you are planning to stay at a ryokan in another destination (i.e. Kyoto, Takayama...) please keep in mind that you must e-mail us at least 5 business days (Monday to Friday Japan time) prior to your planned stay. Reservations must be made at least 3 business days (Monday to Friday Japan time) before your planned stay. We operate on Business Days Only (Monday to Friday, Japan Time) and we are closed on weekends.Thank You,Francisco TenaGuest Relations***Japanese Guest HousesCreate Your Own Japanese Experiencehttp://JapaneseGuestHouses.com/