TOKYO, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Kyoto City Council has passed and enacted an amendment to the accommodation tax ordinance to raise the tax imposed on hotel and ryokan guests. The highest tax bracket ...

Experience a fusion of ancient hospitality and modern luxury across three historic Japanese regions, offering volcanic hot springs, imperial suites, sake tasting, and more.

According to hotel general manager Fukuo Tamagawa, 65, the floating stage has been in place since the ryokan opened in 1989, used to welcome guests with samisen performances. "Honestly ...

Hoshinoya Tokyo, 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 ...

This will mark the first time a Japanese hotel company opens a traditional ryokan inn featuring hot spring baths in the United States, according to the company’s announcement on Oct. 17.