The little town of Atami- meaning hot sea- is famous for its many onsen- which are volcanic hot springs reputed for their medicinal virtues. Overlooking Sagami Bay- the Hotel Horai transports you into ancestral Japan. Built according to the traditional rules of ryokan architecture- your pavilion is full of typical details- with sliding rice paper paneled doors- exotic wood furnishings- futon bedding- tokonoma -alcoves designed specially to hold vases- tatami straw mats- hinoki-cypress wood bathtub and windows looking out into the Zen garden. Amongst the bamboos and bonsais- the Nanki Bunko gourmet restaurant serves a delicious selection of French and Japanese dishes.