Ryokan - So-So Japanese

If you have a chance to stay good Ryokan in Japan and you are not too conservative, it'a good place and you can enjoy it very much.

It's your choice if you do want to stay Western style hotel as usual though.

Ryokan's is a Japanese style hotel. Tatami room and put Futon for sleep. Hot spring Ryokan is much better. You can enjoy "naked" communication with others. But please do not ware swim suite when you go there.

Nihon-cha, Japanese tea

At Ryokan, everything is arranged when you are out of the room. When you arrive, you can sit on Tatami and enjoy Japanese tea and local snacks. After you go back from dinner, you would see the room is organized and Futon is ready for sleep, even you lock the door. You don't have to be surprised.

What should I do?

As I mentioned, usually Futon is prepared during your dinner, but they could come when you are in the room. Fortunately or unfortunately, usually lady is in person of charge.

Can you imagine that when you were relaxing alone in your room, someone suddenly knocked the door saying "Sisurei shimasu (excuse me)" and you found (young) lady wearing Kimono standing?

Then, next thing you see was that she was preparing Futon in front of you.

This is real story that we arranged Ryokan for one of our guest (European). When he got the situation, he was panicked and called us, "What should I do?!"

The answer is:

(1) Don't touch her

(2) No need to give her tip

(3) Just say "Thank you"

You see what you should do?

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