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 ...

The Tohoku region of Japan is synonymous with the great 17 th-century writer Matsuo Basho — whose journey into the north of his country was recorded in his masterpiece, The Narrow Road to the Deep ...

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 ...

Ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn that offers guests a unique and immersive experience of Japanese culture and hospitality. These establishments have a long history and are known for their warm ...

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American tourists who shy away from Japan after hearing stories about the country`s $200-a-day hotel rooms have another alternative: the traditional ryokan, or Japanese inn. Those who have not ...

Set in a thickly wooded valley, Ginzan is a picture-perfect Japanese town. Snow falls gently on the tiny wooden bridges that cross the gushing river. Old-fashioned gas lamps glow in the early evening ...

MAEBASHI/NIIGATA: More ryokan Japanese-style inns in hot spring resorts nationwide are no longer offering dinner for their overnight guests and are encouraging them to eat at nearby restaurants ...

As Japan struggles to contain the spread of the coronavirus, officially named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization, the local economy is being hit hard, with businesses at popular tourist sites ...