Just as there are many different ryokan room prices, there are also many different types or styles of ryokans. No two ryokans are the same, and the quality of ryokan varies dramatically. On the low end of the scale is what we call a “standard ryokan” and at the upper end of the scale is […]
Tag: hotel
Japanese Ryokan
I found this useful information about Japanese Ryokan so I thought I would pass it on. What is a Ryokan? A typical ryokan is an Japanese-style inn. Like a Western-style inn, maintaining the special, atmosphere and appearance is more important than providing the latest modern conveniences. A ryokan is for […]
Finding a place to stay in Japan
Whether you’re visiting Japan on vacation, or you’ve moved here for longer than a few months, you will need to find a place to hang your hat at the end of the day. For those of you who are on vacation your best bet will be to decide on your hotel and to make your […]