Japanese Guest Houses: Ryokan, minshuku, hotels

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If you are staying in Japan for a medium-long time, renting a room in a guest house is a economical way. Although most of apartment rooms are unfurnished in Japan, rooms in a guest house are usually furnished. In a guest house, tenants share some facilities, such as bathroom, kitchen, living room, and so on. Living costs of cities in Japan tend to be expensive. You can save some money by staying in a guest house in Japan.

As guest houses are sometimes called "gaijin (foreighners) house" in Japan, mostly foreighers uses guest houses. Meet great people and have a good time in Japan.

 

Capsule Hotels in Japan

Capsule hotels are unique accommodations developed in Japan. It usually costs about $25 to $40 per night. Since it's cheap, mainly business men who couldn't go home stay at capsule hotels. Also, capsule hotels are popular among foreign travelers.

 

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