Monday, April 8, 2013

RYOKAN 旅館


If you travel in Japan, you cannot miss traditional Japanese-style inns: “ryokans”. Of course, many different styles of ryokans exist and you will find them everywhere in Japan. Click on the link below so as to find the ryokans of your dreams!!!!



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Typical room
Outdoor onsen
Indoor onsen

Here below a first glimpse of different styles of ryokans...







Ryokans have been an important part of Japanese culture for centuries. Historically, they were built for travelers who traveled from the capital city of Edo (current capital: Tokyo) to the Imperial Palace in Kyoto. Samurais were ones of the travelers who rested before continuing their difficult and long journey.

A samurai fighting a ninja in front of a ryokan...

Enjoy your lunch!!! 

If you wish to live a wonderful experience in a typical Japanese atmosphere, do not hesitate!
You will sleep on “futons” put on “tatamis” mat flooring, wear traditional clothes as "yukatas" (garments made of cotton for both men and women : different from “kimonos” made by silk), “obis” (sashes), “getas” (sandals)... take a bath in an “onsen”...

Yutakas for men and women

Enjoy it!! 

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