Ryokans are traditional-style Japanese inns that typically offer traditional tatami mat rooms, beautiful gardens, and ...

One of the most unique experiences you can have on a visit to Japan is staying in a ryokan, or traditional inn. There’s ...

Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...

and experiencing traditional Japanese culture, like ryokan inns and hot-spring bathing away from the crowds. Where to start? It might not be the first thing you would think of doing in Japan ...

Nestled in the hills of the city’s Higashiyama ward, a short walk from the famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the brand’s first Japanese outpost is a modern-day update of the classic ryokan inn.

Despite the stiff levy, the traditional Japanese-style structure, which forms part of the premises of the ryokan inn Ochiairo, was fully booked during the year-end and New Year holidays.