About Ryokan Japan

Ryokan Japan is a small independent guide to Japanese inns for travellers who want to know what a stay is really like before paying for it.

How we research

• We haven't stayed at the ryokan we cover, unless a page says otherwise.
• We watch guests' own videos and credit each one. If a video comes from someone who sells stays, or a channel that earns from booking links, we say so.
• We read the low reviews, and report how common they are, so a few bad nights don't look typical.
• We compare the same plan at every ryokan on a page, on the same date, with taxes included.
• We date what we check. Prices and rules change, so confirm before you book.

How we earn money

When you book through a Trip.com link on this site, Trip.com pays us a commission. You pay the same. No ryokan can pay to appear here or to change what we write.

Contact

Spotted a mistake, or stayed somewhere we cover? Write to hello@ryokanjapan.net.