February 11 2011

Traditional Japanese Hotels

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Ryokan

If you’re looking for something more traditional …

The Ryokan are traditional Japanese hotels which provides the customer with a traditional breakfast service, yukata (Japanese summer kimono) for the convenience of guests and of course those who sleep on futon. Some have Ryokan Onsen (hot spring) where you can relax.

Staying in a Ryokan is a unique experience and very satisfying. Although it is often somewhat expensive and hard to find without leaving the cities.

This accommodation is highly sought after by the Japanese on holiday, so in high season is practically impossible to find a room without a reservation. However, in cities such as Kyoto is possible to find a typical Ryokan without having to travel to rural areas.

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December 13 2010

Accommodation in Japan

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Accommodation in Japan

In Japan you can find different types of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. However, being an Asian country so unique, we recommend being advised prior to booking a hotel during your stay.

Hotels:
* They are divided into categories as follows: economic, Standard, first and luxury.
* There is no certification by stars.
* The buildable square foot is very expensive, so the rooms are usually small.
* Japan has its own style, therefore you should not think ever in the “lap of luxury.”

Ryokanes:
* The real ryokanes are always superior, not to be confused with the japanese never inn or minshukus.
* The service is exquisite and authentically Japanese, often family businesses, some with more than 200 years of history.
* Price is including Japanese breakfast and dinner is usually served in the room.
* Remember that there are no beds, sleeping on a futon (mattress that is placed directly on the mat).

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