There are a host of ryokans in Shibu Onsen town – here’s my pick of the Shibu Onsen best ryokans [private onsens, great food, ...

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

The traditional ryokan inn temporarily closed due to the ... the open-space lobby with a high ceiling comes into view. The stage with a red floor is situated in the center, on which Emiko Sato ...

a luxurious 21st century take on a traditional ryokan (Japanese inn), complete with an outdoor hot spring on the top floor. Because of differences in building codes between Japan and Hong Kong ...