Staying at a Traditional Japanese Inn | Ryokan & Onsen Etiquette | japan-guide.com

 Ryokan are more than just a place to sleep, they are also a unique opportunity to experience the traditional Japanese lifestyle and hospitality, incorporating elements such as tatami floors, futon beds, Japanese style baths and local cuisine.

What a Family-Owned Ryokan is Like (Traditional Japanese Inn & Hot Springs)

Japan is famous for it's ryokan's (traditional Japanese inn and hot springs). A large part of that is the omotenashi, or the hospitality, that you receive. We go to Northern Ibaraki to visit Toshimaya Tsukihama No Yu, a family-owned ryokan that's been in operation for 113 years and is being passed on to the sixth generation.