What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
A Ryokan Experience Staying in a Ryokan at Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture by Andrew Daniel, Ontario, Canada My parents and my aunt and uncle were visiting Japan for the first time, and I thought the best way for them to experience Japan was to stay at a ryokan. On our trip to Hiroshima, we stayed at a ryokan on the island of Miyajima. It was advertised as a minshuku but it was actually a ryok
How to Put on a Japanese “Yukata” Accommodations in Japan generally include a yukata (Japanese Cotton Robe) for you to wear around the ryokan, outside for an evening stroll or as PJ’s. If you decide to wear your yukata outside then we recommend you borrow a pair of geta (wooden shoes) to complete your look. If it is cool outside there will also be tanzen which is a short jacket. When yo
Ryokan Customs Most Important Points Remove Your Shoes at the Entrance Enjoy Your Room Aesthetics Bathe Before Dinner and Change into a Yukata (get into the ryokan spirit) If you are staying at a nice ryokan and it is your first time at a ryokan, this description of ryokan customs will give you a better idea of what to expect. Of course, this will vary from ryokan to ryokan. When you
Selecting a Japanese Ryokan Inn If you are thinking about staying at a Japanese ryokan, here is a list of questions and answers which may help you better plan your stay: Where do you want to go and what you do want to see? This question will really determine the locations you should visit. Do you want to see modern Japan like Tokyo and Osaka, cultural Japan like Kyoto and Nara, Old Japan like
Japanese Carpentry Japanese carpentry has a history of over 1,000 years. Though in western construction we tend to separate architect/designer from the constructor, in Japan the carpenter is also the architect. Japanese carpentry is known for its ability to create everything from temples to houses to tea houses to furniture without the use of any nails, screws, or power tools. This is done throu
Kyoto [ destination area name ] The ancient capital of Japan for over 1,000 years, Kyoto remains the most historically important city in Japan. At first glance, Kyoto appears to be like any other Japanese city. It is a sprawling metropolis with a population of over 1.5 million people, and it possesses prosperous industrial and technological sectors. However, with a good map in hand and some pl
Ryokan Name Style: Traditional Ryokan Price: A, B, C, D Guest Rating: GUEST REVIEWS Address (English) Marukyu Ryokan 1146 Shuzenji Izu-shi,Shizuoka-ken Address (Japanese) Marukyu Ryokan 1146 Shuzenji Izu-shi,Shizuoka-ken MAP & DIRECT
Sample Routes - 10 Day Tour in Japan 10 Day Tour Starting From Tokyo Day 1 - Tokyo Land at Narita Airport and take the train to Tokyo. Rest and recover from your flight (and please do not worry about rushing to your ryokan to be in time for dinner - after sitting in an airplane for 12 hours and eating the entire time the last thing you will want to do is have more to eat. Choose the "breakfast
