Ryokan and Minshuku (Japanese-style hotels) are quickly booked up.
Even Japanese people have difficulty getting reservations.
Early reservations are recommended.
What is a Ryokan and Minshuku (Japanese-style hotels) ?
In Japan, there are Japanese-style hotels called ryokans and minshuku.
At a Japanese-style hotel, you can experience true Japan.
The rooms have tatami mats, and you sleep on futons at night.
It’s a completely different experience than sleeping on a bed.
For us Japanese people, the style of sleeping on tatami mats and futons is very relaxing and to sleep well.
The Japanese-style hotel has a hot spring. They offer Japanese-style breakfast and dinner. Hot springs and meals are also part of the fun of staying at a Japanese-style hotel.
However, recently it has become difficult to make reservations for Japanese-style hotels.
Why is it difficult to make reservations?
The number of overseas travelers to Japan is increasing every year.
New hotels are being built every year in Japan.
Western-style hotels have become common in Japan as well.
Most of the newly built hotels are Western-style hotels.
Japanese-style hotels are popular, but new construction is rare. (Almost none.)
As a result, it has become difficult to get reservations.
If you would like a Japanese-style hotel,
I recommend making reservations early.
