What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
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Kuroyu Onsen The Japanese government has launched a campaign to promote domestic travel on July 22nd and Japanese Guest Houses is registered for the campaign. Here’s what you need to know to enjoy it. What is the Go To Travel Campaign? The Go to Travel campaign is a Japanese government initiative encouraging domestic travel to help boost the economy. Travelers will receive a 35% di
Zen Gardens in Kyoto A visit to Kyoto will not be complete without Zen gardens. This video introduces three temples with beautiful Rock gardens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cth4hWkrQT4&feature=youtu.be Zuihoin in Kyoto Ryoanji:The most famous one but it can be crowded around its rock garden.This simple and remarkable garden measures 25 meters (82 feet) from east to west and 10 m
Travel Stories Our guests and our team members continuously travel around Japan. These articles present the experiences in Japan they would like to share. A Ryokan ExperienceStaying in a Ryokan at Miyajima, Hiroshima PrefectureBy Andrew Daniel, Ontario, Canadaread more Buddhist Temple Overnight in KoyasanStaying at a Shukubo (Buddhist Temple) in Koyasan is a unique
Japan's Climate We will not pretend to predict the exact weather in Japan but here are some guidelines that will help you select the best time of year to travel to Japan. 4 Seasons Spring is a comfortable season. Although it can often come with strong winds, it is considered the best time to visit Japan because the cherry blossom season takes place in most regions of the country an
Staying at a Japanese Ryokan is an experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. Each ryokan is unique so you need a ryokan expert that you can trust to guide you on your selection and to ensure that your reservation is made just the way you want it. Japanese Guest Houses carefully curates and maintains a personal relationship with each of our ryokans. We do this so we know
