Dog and owner relaxing at Japanese inn stun Twitter: “So surreal”; “They paid the same rate?”
Traveling with your dog is a special time. It’s satisfying to see your dog relaxing in a pet-friendly hotel or 旅館 ryokan (Japanese inn). The…
Ryokan
Luxury Japanese inn: Rent out an entire kominka house built 400 years ago in the Sengoku Period
Operated by Tanaka Co., Ltd., Shōya no Sato Kominka Tanaka 庄屋の里 古民家たなか, is a luxury ryokan inn built on a 1,000 tsubo (nearly 4,000 sq….
Peeking behind the scenes at a hot spring inn and other everyday aspects of Japan
Many aspects of Japanese entertainment and culture are famous worldwide—Pokemon, Dragonball Z, and a host of other animes are universally recognized. Sushi restaurants are popular…
A hot spring with a view: Izu weekend hideaway offers discounted “girls only” deal
At this time of year, what could be more welcome than a long soak in a hot bath? Kisshō Caren (吉祥 Caren) is a ryokan…
Experience All the Charm of Japan in a Traditional Ryokan Hotel
Along side trending pop culture, promotional campaigns for tourism in Japan tend to focus on a smorgasbord of more traditional aspects of Japan. What they…
Rent a Cat Companion When You Stay at This Traditonal Japanese Ryokan Inn
Cat cafes have been a staple of Japanese cities for many years now. A feline presence has been scientifically proven to reduce stress and in…
Go Glamping Japanese Style With This Traditional Japanese Hotel Room On Wheels
Most tourists who visit Japan want to spend at least one night in a traditional Japanese hotel and eat at a traditional Japanese restaurant to…
Traditional Japanese Inn Has Self-Parking Slippers and Self-Rearranging Furniture
Few countries in the world can rival Japan when it comes to the application of robotics and automation in daily life. Automated toilets and self-opening…
Japanese Hot Springs Town With Taisho Era Charm Is An Otherworldly Winter Wonderland
A wintry coat of snow can make the best sightseeing spots of Japan even more appealing, as we’ve seen in Kyoto, for example. However, in…
New Japanese Drifting Hotel Lets You Explore The Setouchi Inland Sea
While Japan has its share of gimmick hotels such as the now famous Robot Hotel with velociraptors, many seek to take advantage of their unique…
Traditional Japanese Inn Hopes To Stay In Business By Offering Facility For Cosplay Photoshoots
Even for a traditional Japanese inn that’s as relaxing and charming as Koma No O in Okayama Prefecture, it’s not easy staying afloat amongst the…
Vacation Like An Imperial King At The Heian Period-Themed Inn
One of the most exciting parts about planning a big trip abroad is choosing the best accommodation. Sure, you might not plan on spending the…
Affordable All-In-One Japanese Inn Lets You Sample Bits Of Japanese Culture To Get Ready For A Real Journey
First-time visitors of Japan may have so many items on their “to-do” list that they find themselves overwhelmed with cultural and entertainment options. Even with…