Ryokan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Ryokan
Ryokan have catered to weary travellers since at least 705 AD, which is when the oldest hotel in the world,Nishiyama Onsen KeiunkaninYamanashi, was founded. Another old ryokan calledHōshi RyokaninKomatsuwas founded in 718 AD, and is the world's second oldest hotel. Such inns also served travelers along Japan's highways. A night at a ryokanfor onewith two meals starts at about ¥8,000 and goes up into the stratosphere. ¥50,000 a nightper personis not uncommon for some of the posher ones, such as the famous KagayaWakura Onsennear Kanazawa. Take the time to research options to choose what's best for you; for the same price, the cheapest room at an upscale ryokan is likely a better deal than the most expensive room at a modest one, as the shared facilities would be nicer. Rates without meals ar
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