“Konichiwa,” the slight, kimono-clad woman behind the hotellobby counter said softly. In broken English, she added, “Welcometo the Ryokan Shigetsu.” Jet-black hair was coiffed perfectly atop her head; ...

Part of the experience of staying in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese guesthouse, is the relief you’ll feel as soon as you walk in the door. It’s a mindset shift, the opportunity to fully switch to a ...

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An American tourist’s confusion over a missing bed in her Japanese hotel room has ignited both mockery and sympathy online. TikTok creator Autumn Anderson (@somethingicanholdonto) was traveling abroad ...

There are no beds in any of Japan’s 50,000 traditional hotels called ryokans. Instead, a futon kept in the closet and laid out at night on the tatami mat on the floor is where you'll sleep. These ...

I’m walking through my hotel room at the Kayotei in Yamanaka Onsen, Japan, and I can’t find my bed. The suite – one of just 10 – is stunning and huge. Four separate rooms are kept apart by sliding ...

One of the oldest forms of Japanese hospitality is getting more attention from global brands, and cross-pollinating across the Pacific. Colin Nagy is a marketing strategist and writes on ...

Before we plunge into the lovely world of ryokans, let’s talk about simplicity. If you’re expecting gilded suites and over-the-top extravagance, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Ryokans are the ...

When traveling in Japan, a big part of the appeal of staying in a ryokan, or traditional inn, is that spending the night in one gives you a taste of classical Japanese culture. With an elegant ...

TOKYO, Sept 29 (KUNA) -- Ryokan are traditional Japanese inns, known for their hospitality, relaxed atmosphere and Japanese-style architecture. Ryokan are said to date back to the 8th century, and ...