{"id":41039,"date":"2024-11-10T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T01:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/?p=41039"},"modified":"2024-12-20T11:21:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T04:21:51","slug":"guide-to-japan-ryokans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/guide-to-japan-ryokans\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to Japan&#8217;s ryokans"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"41039\" class=\"elementor elementor-41039\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45a5c93 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"45a5c93\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dcf067 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5dcf067\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those seeking an authentic immersion into Japanese culture, staying at a ryokan &#8211; Japan&#8217;s traditional inn -offers a genuine glimpse into the country&#8217;s rich heritage.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b53cac e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9b53cac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d057d4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d057d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Found across Japan, particularly in rural settings, ryokans are known for their tatami-matted rooms, meticulously crafted cuisine, communal baths and impeccable hospitality. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guests are welcomed with <\/span><strong><i>omotenashi<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Japan&#8217;s signature warmth and care, while <strong>embracing local customs<\/strong> in peaceful settings, often surrounded by nature or historical architecture.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By observing the <strong>customs and etiquette of a ryokan<\/strong>, visitors can enjoy a tranquil retreat while immersing themselves in authentic local practices. Unlike conventional hotels, understanding these unique traditions enriches the entire experience.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore further to discover the essence of ryokans and what makes them so captivating.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63dca42 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63dca42\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43893d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"43893d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryokan-3-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41042\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryokan-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryokan-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryokan-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryokan-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-088abf1 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"088abf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/destinations\/japan\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74cfb6a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74cfb6a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69ff1a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"69ff1a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent-300x71.png\" 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">About EXO Travel<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c09365f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c09365f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe187f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe187f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What to expect<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The layout and facilities of a ryokan may vary, but here are some common elements to expect:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tatami rooms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Guest rooms are traditionally designed with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tatami <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mat flooring, low wooden tables and futon beds that are rolled out by staff in the evening. Sliding <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shoji <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doors separate the sleeping area from the bathroom and there is often a small sitting area overlooking a garden or courtyard.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Onsen baths<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Many ryokans have an onsen\u2014a natural hot spring bath\u2014or communal bathing area. These baths are either gender-segregated or, occasionally, private. Be sure to follow <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/japan-etiquette-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">proper onsen etiquette,<\/a><\/strong> explained in more detail below.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kaiseki cuisine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ryokans often serve <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kaiseki <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meals\u2014an elaborate, multi-course dinner that showcases local, seasonal ingredients. It\u2019s important to note that the menu is pre-set based on available ingredients and diners\u2019 preferences or dietary restrictions are not generally accommodated for. The meal is typically served in-room or in a communal dining space.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><br \/><br \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15786cc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"15786cc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87c7cd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"87c7cd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-34925\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60440ec e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60440ec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f747e21 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f747e21\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3028934 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3028934\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Etiquette and traditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing a ryokan is not just about accommodation; it\u2019s also about embracing customs and traditions. Here are some important points of etiquette to keep in mind:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><b>Keep quiet: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The atmosphere at ryokans is intended to be relaxing and peaceful. Guests are expected to keep their voices low at all times and refrain from using phones in public spaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b>Dress Code<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ryokans often provide guests with a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yukata<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a kimono-style robe) to wear during the stay. It&#8217;s appropriate to wear the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yukata <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">around the ryokan, including during meals and to the onsen. When wearing it, fold left side over right-\u00a0 reversing this is associated with funeral attire.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shoes off: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take off shoes when entering the ryokan and wear the provided slippers around the property.\u00a0 The slippers should be removed before stepping on tatami mats, in the room or dining room, and a separate pair of slippers are provided for use exclusively within the bathroom.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Onsen etiquette: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soaking in the onsen is a highlight of the ryokan experience. Bathing etiquette requires washing thoroughly before entering and it is common to bathe naked, with hair covered to prevent it from touching the onsen&#8217;s water. Use a quiet speaking voice or stay silent and avoid taking photos.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tattoos are traditionally not allowed at onsens- it is advised to check the specific rules, generally posted near the onsen entrance, beforehand to confirm.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f68cca6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f68cca6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51271f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"51271f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryokan-1-1-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41047\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryokan-1-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryokan-1-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryokan-1-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryokan-1-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56a41c1 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"56a41c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/partner\/partners-with-us\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Partner with EXO<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-169ea69 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"169ea69\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18ac0fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"18ac0fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent-300x71.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-34926\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d24a77d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d24a77d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc5bfd4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bc5bfd4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e9861b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4e9861b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryokan-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41044\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryokan-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryokan-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryokan-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ryokan.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8f9fb0 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c8f9fb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/destinations\/japan\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Japan insipration<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6d2ef5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c6d2ef5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7791c6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7791c6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Planning a ryokan stay<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When planning a Japan journey,\u00a0 it&#8217;s important to keep in mind that <strong>availability at ryokans can vary significantly<\/strong> and<strong> flexibility is required.<\/strong> Some properties book out well in advance, while others have shorter booking windows.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Additionally, certain ryokans may not accept children or accommodate strict dietary requests. 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