Ryokan workers share the little things they appreciate travelers doing before check-out, and the things they’d rather you skip.
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Free perks and beautiful design features make this more like a ryokan than a business hotel.
The 2011 anime series Hanasaku Iroha and its film are now streaming on YouTube for free for residents of Japan with proceeds going towards aid.
Negative reaction to unfair comparison between ryokan and hotel experiences prompts video takedown.
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.
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