6 Unique yet Affordable Hotels in Tokyo
Even in Tokyo, you can still find a great selection of unique and affordable places to lay your head—if you know where to look!
Stay in a Luxurious 160-Year-Old Farmhouse
Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture at this 160-year-old 'ryokan' in Hida-Takayama.
Grace & Ryosuke at the 'Ryokan'
Our favorite Texan in Tokyo heads to Tochigi to try her first 'ryokan' experience—and we've got the video here!
This Ryokan Has an Onsen You Can Stand In
Feel the water rush up from below in this 1.25-meter-deep hot spring carved out of solid rock!
An Otaku's Dream Home
Let your geek flag fly in an affordable boarding house in Tokyo that welcomes anime, manga and video game fanatics.
Full Japanese Breakfast, Miniaturized
What kind of food will you eat at a ryokan? Check out this cute, miniature version of a meal to get some pointers!
Top 10 Best Ryokan of Japan
If you're looking for traditional Japanese-style lodging, look no further than these ten Japanese inns.
Charming Traditional Ryokan in Gero
This charming and magnificent ryokan, with its in-room 'kaiseki' dinner, is a great reason to venture into the hills above Gero.
5 Reasons to Stay at Hakone Ginyu
Known as one of Japan’s top 'ryokan,' Hakone Ginyu is the perfect combination of modern and traditional. Here are five reasons to hang your hat up here for a few nights!
Spend the Night at the Bat Cave Apartment
Loaded with Batman paraphernalia, we imagine this is where Bruce Wayne would stay if he were to fly over to Japan's capital on the Batjet.
Because Ninja Need Naps Too!
This themed capsule hotel in Yokohama offers ninja a place to lay down their heads.
Stay in a 120-Year-Old Kyoto House
In Kyoto, a 120-year-old house has been renovated into a beautiful, nostalgic image of timeless Japan.
5 Unique Date Destinations in Tokyo & Beyond
These unique date destinations and experiences would surely make your heart melt, and create memories you'll never forget.
The Poster Spring for Japan Rail
Located deep in the mountains of Miyagi, this hot spring hotel is all about healing. Its outdoor 'onsen' is so picturesque that it's been featured in posters for JR.
8 Accommodation Options in Japan
So, you're planning your first trip or long-term move to Japan and you’re afraid you’ll end up under a bridge, alone and cold, unable to find a roof? This article is for you!
