Sushi Blog — ryokan

Why people love to bathe in onsen in Japan

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People love to bathe in onsen or natural hot springs in Japan. This explains why there are thousands of ryokan or Japanese style hotels featuring onsen. These are the places to visit to relax and recuperate from stressful work days. The guests are treated like king or queen during the entire stay.  No Yu, a family-owned ryokan has been in operation for 113 years.

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Ryokan for antique lovers

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Hannah takes the viewers on a unique Ryokan in Tokyo. Ryokan is basically a hotel that comes with Japanese hospitality and hot springs or a large bath house for the guests to share.  What is different about this particular Ryokan is that the facility is filled with antique.  It is rather an antique shop with sleeping rooms.

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Skip Hotels - Stay at Ryokan in Japan

Posted by Sadao Sasaki on

Staying at a Ryokan, a Japanese style inn can easily be the number one thing to do on the must-do list if visiting Japan for the first time. The authentic cultural experience at a Ryokan includes lounging in a yukata, a comfortable Japanese pajama, relaxing in a hot spring while enjoying the natural surroundings, and the highlight is an amazing Kaiseki Ryori, beautiful and delicious full course meals.  The guests will receive VIP treatment.

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