ryokan
This registered tangible cultural asset is now closed to the public, which is an absolute shame.
Besides being cute, these felines also lend a paw in running their respective establishments.
Stretching from Tohoku to Kyushu, these are the top picks for when you need a soak and a break from modern stress.
With lots of tour-like features and educational experiences, you’ll learn a lot and have fun, too!
The sleeping mat has to get folded up before it gets put away, but who should do the folding?
It may not be the only reason, but part of the plan is that green tea and wagashi will help keep you safe during your stay.
The inn is actually an upgraded traditional Japanese house that’s continuously served as a residence for officials for more than 400 years.
Japanese onsen ryokan adapts to the new normal after being in business for over 1,300 years.
Learn what it feels like to be a novelist with an editor hounding you about your manuscript!
Area will offer great opportunities to learn about the local culture, as well as the wonderful world of kimono craftsmanship.
Hot spring town ryokan lets guests try out the experience of owning a cat so they can learn if they want a permanent pet of their very own.
It looks like a breakfast at a fancy ryokan inn, but all this food came from a humble 7-Eleven and cost about 10 bucks.
Less than $US40 a night gets you two luxury meals and a room with a private rotenburo bath attached.