| We have various types of accommodation facilities that
meet tourists’ desires to experience Japanese culture, see
a Japanese house and so forth. Where would you like to stay?
Various types of accommodations
Hotel
Generally, the term “hotel” in Japan refers to Western-style
accommodation facilities with Western-style guest rooms equipped
with beds. Large hotels in city centers are called “city
hotels,” while hotels with numerous tatami rooms in tourist
areas and hot spring resorts are referred to as “tourist
hotels.” In addition, there are “business hotels”
targeting business people in urban areas, which are small in size
and offer low prices.
Fully enjoying Japan in the customary style of wearing yukata
in a tatami rooms
Ryokan
Ryokan are Japanese-style accommodation facilities and
fees include dinner and breakfast in most cases. Guest rooms have
tatami floors and yukata are typically available. You can walk
around in a yukata when inside ryokan. In such accommodation facilities,
guests sleep on futons instead of beds. Please note that ryokan
employees enter the guest rooms to prepare the futons.
The attraction is homey hospitality.
Minshuku
Minshuku are accommodation facilities that are like ordinary
private houses which have been opened to the public, allowing
you to enjoy the homeliest of atmosphere. Toilets and bathrooms
sinks are for communal use in many of such facilities. Although
you cannot expect the service to be as sophisticated as that at
a hotel, you will receive simple yet heartwarming hospitality.
How about staying at a capsule hotel to have a story from
your trip?
Capsule hotel
This is a simplified hotel with rows of capsule-shaped beds instead
of rooms. Capsules are for sleeping purposes only and each capsule
is large enough for an adult to sleep in. Each capsule is equipped
with a lamp, a small TV, a radio, and the like, which can be operated
while you remain flat on your back. These hotels are located in
urban areas and featured by their low prices. Many capsule hotels
also have large common baths and saunas. Although these are unique
to Japan, most of capsule hotels are for men only. |
