Hotel Mume

We have just arrived at Hotel Mume in Kyoto, and we are literally blown away by the place. It was described as 'possibly the best boutique hotel in the world' by the Lonely Planet guide, which is why we booked it, but we were still overwhelmed when we arrived.

It feels like a true honeymoon destination, so different from the buzzing streets of Tokyo.

Its the attention to detail that makes this place so special. No big entrance, just a bright red door down a little side street. There wasn't even a doorbell. We just stood there and someone came to greet us. And they knew exactly who we were!

They took us through to a traditional dining area, which looked out to a small river lined with cherry blossom trees. They prepared us Japanese green tea, whist they took us through a map of the local area, and recommended where to visit over the next couple of days.

The hotel owners are so welcoming here, and genuine too. They were so excited that Leanne had researched the area, and praised the itinerary she had pulled together.

And we are now in our room. The Butterfly Room. It's so traditional and the attention to detail really stands out here.

Leanne is all smiles and very excited...