Your job is to simply to fill out the reservation request form , e-mail it to us, and we will begin looking for a ryokan for you. Ryokans are a very special kind of lodging, found no where else in the world except here in Japan. Their history goes back hundreds of years, and some ryokans are still being operated by the descendants of the original owners. Staying at a ryokan will take you back in time and let you experience genuine Japanese hospitality. The best time to make a reservation is in the off-season.
Weekdays are also better than weekends, and try to avoid local festivals if possible.
We have a database of ryokans which are very friendly and receptive, and they will do everything in their power to accommodate guests even during their busiest times of the year. A Japanese ryokan is a traditional Japanese hotel, and both dinner and breakfast are included in your bill. This is why guests are charged on a per person basis instead of on a room basis. Even though the price may seem a bit high, the service, meals, and accommodation at a typical Japanese ryokan are well worth the money. A cheaper alternative to a ryokan is a minshuku.