'Ryokan' A Hotel Choice for Authentic Japan Experience in Kyoto ♢ How my solo stay went

How to stay in Traditional Japanese Inn Ryokans and What to know before you make decision.

Ryokan is a traditional Japanese style inn, that you can enjoy unique Japanese experience. All the experience can be interesting and memorable, but it can be a difficulty for Internatinoal travelers. So today, I'd like to show you my solo stay at Japanese style ryokans in Kyoto, and show you what you can expect and what you might want to know, before you make decision for your hotels in Japan.

I booked very early and the price was about $250 for the first night, and
$150 for the 2nd night, both with two meals. The condition depens on the plan,
so please make sure what is included when you make reservations.

Gion Fukuzumi:

Higashiyamaso:

My favorite ryokan in Nara - Musashino:

Thank you for watching. Have a great Ryokan stay. :)

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[DTALep]

I’m going to Japan for the first time in April, and was planning on staying in a Ryokan in Kyoto, so this was very helpful, thank you very much!

[gixmgm]

I like it when you say that Ryokan also serves as the protector of the travelers, I hope I will get the same experience when I travel there in Nov this year. Thank you for the nice video.

[pjd]

Thank you. I'm very excited to go and enjoy Japan and Ryokan's. I"m an audio guy so i'm hoping to visit Accuphase, Luxman, Shindo Labs, Audio Note and Jazz Kissa plus many others.

[nsr]

I am so thankful i found you. Please post more!

[worldwidebear]

Well it looks like Ryokan is my type for sleep over in Japan. Thank for showing. 🙂

[sallywebb]

Your videos are great. Its good to watch a Japanese who speaks good English explaining the travel features. My second trip end of July I'm am very excited

[tessielimoct]

Thankful i found your video. Travelling this april-24. Want to try your recommendations. Theyre very helpful to us. Planning to keep on visiting Japan. You are your country's treasure promoting your country to tourists.

[nateshf]

My wife and I just stayed at a renovated (interior) old house that belongs to our friend's parents, tucked away in an alley by the Takase River along Kiyamachi-dori, just a few minutes walk from the busy Shijo-dori, but felt like worlds away. Our favorite area in Kyoto.

[briandevitt]

New subscriber from Ireland here.
Really enjoying your videos, they are very well put together and informative.
I hope to visit Japan when in the next year or two.

[kikkobro]

Great video, very helpful to see what a Ryokan experience is like, definitely have to check one out!

[Sanno]

Thanks a lot for this new video Kenchan. I am planning my accommodation in Japan and so the timing of your video is perfect. I will check the links that you‘ve provided. Thanks again!

[Erosknight]

Such a great Video! Traveling Solo to Japan in November. I was kind of nervous to be on my own in Kyoto and wasn't sure where I should stay but your video is inspiring me to stay at a Ryokan. Thank you for again. :D

[MrGhostsword]

I am planing my trip to japan, and following your videos help. Thank you so much for sharing.

[swissfoodie]

When you visit Japan, staying in a Ryokan for 2 nights is one of the absolute "must experience" in my opinion. Make sure that you choose an accommodation with: a japanese room (meaning tatami mats on the floor and you sleep on a futon), offering halfboard (so that you can enjoy a wonderful kaiseki dinner), and with an onsen (a japanese bath), preferably one with both an indoor and outdoor onsen.

Some Ryokans have shared toilets/shower, so if you dont like that, be sure to choose one where this is not the case.

Staying at a Ryokan is not cheap, but its a great experience, and I cannot recommend it enough ! If you are vegan or vegetarian, it will be difficult however to find a Ryokan that is suitable, as there is a lot of fish/seafood/meat/or fish based (with stock) products in the food.

[raydiane]

Japan is so clean and beautiful. I want to go there again. 💕💖👍👍

[sony]

I love this. I wish I knew about ryokan prior to getting a regular hotel. I might forfeit one of my days to try it in December

[pierrecaron]

When I was in Kyoto, I stayed at the Gojo guesthouse annex, and I bought my food at the Fresco, happy memories. Thank you.

[mukeshvig]

I just read about it the other day and 'Im still trying to figure out 'Ryokan'.
Thanks

[LatLong-]

Thank you for the info. I will be traveling to Kyoto next week (from a western country)😄.

[rachelsplanet]

I would sure like to try staying in a ryokan in future. A recommendation of ryokans and airbnbs or hotels that's mid-range price e.g. USD70 for solo or 2-4 pple and within walking distance to Lake Kawaguchiko station would be great!