Soaring interest in Japan has inspired new hotels that honor the city’s history.

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Nara Japan offers beauty, history and deer encounters, and is especially gorgeous during cherry blossom season.

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The fastest and most direct way to get from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto is to take the JR West Airport Express HARUKA train. The trip takes about 75 minutes and costs 3,600 yen (about $32).