Stay in a Ryokan
Japan has its fair share of luxury hotels – the Park Hyatt in Tokyo being a case in point – but for a more traditional accommodation experience, you should try and spend at least one night in a ryokan. These traditional inns are constructed in the old-fashioned Japanese manner, with tatami flooring and sliding rice-paper doors. Ryokans also tend to feature common bathing areas – often using natural hot spring water (if in an onsen area) – though recently some high-end ryokans have been arriving on the scene with private bathing facilities. On arriving you’ll be provided with a yukata to wear and a futon on which to sleep, which staff will unroll for you during the day. Food is usually traditional and of a high standard. While of course they can’t offer the same standards of comfort as a star-laden hotel, ryokans ooze character and a night in one is a experience you’ll want to make part of any stay in Japan.
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