Tomoko Kato·4d agoWhy Do Japanese Ryokans Have Set Dinner Times?As someone who loves traveling freely, I discovered an unexpected kind of hospitality in the carefully planned evenings of Japanese inns.
Japan in the Details·5d agoHotel vs. Ryokan in Japan: Which Should You Book for Your First Trip?From sleeping arrangements and traditional meals to prices and location, discover which type of stay fits your Japan trip best.A response icon1A response icon1
Masahiro from NAGANO·Nov 3Utsukushigahara Onsen: Matsumoto’s 1,300-Year-Old Hot SpringOnce the private retreat of Matsumoto’s lords, this quiet spa town sits just outside the city, at the foot of the mountains.
Japan in the Details·Oct 23Wait… Where’s the Bed? The Little Surprises of Staying at a Japanese RyokanThe little moments of wonder, confusion, and unexpected charm that can make your first ryokan stay unforgettable.
Mamishito·Sep 29Like Goshuin, but at a Ryokan: What Is Omoide-cho?A former ryokan worker explains how guests can have their own notebook turned into a keepsake of their stay
Mamishito·Sep 287 Mistakes Ryokan Staff Notice — But Won’t Tell YouA former ryokan worker on the quiet rules of Japanese inns, and why nobody corrects you
Japanese Life·Aug 19What Japanese People Are Actually Doing at an Onsen RyokanJapan has its own distinct version of a “hotel stay,” and the onsen ryokan is the clearest example of it. The core difference from a…
KOMOREBI 🇯🇵·Jul 27How to Choose a Ryokan in Japan: 5 Things Japanese Travelers Actually Look ForWhen you start browsing ryokan, you quickly come across a long list of appealing phrases: hot springs, rooms with private open-air baths…
Yaseen Hijazi·Apr 22What’s it like staying at a traditional Japanese ryokan?The ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn that features tatami mats, futon beds, and many other features of a traditional cultural…
Nicolas Adam·Apr 16Dans la vallée de la rivière Ōsawa, le temps n’a pas la même vitesseAu sud de la péninsule d’Izu, loin des façades de Tokyo et des itinéraires pressés, une vallée s’ouvre dans la forêt.
