| The accommodation cost in Japan is very | | | | difficult to locate if you don not know |
| expensive. Self-service travelers may find | | | | Japanese. Therefore, if you want to find a |
| that Japan gets the highest accommodation | | | | better priced one, it is better to find a |
| charges in the world. In addition to the | | | | friend who know Japanese to book the room for |
| language problems, it would be quite | | | | you. |
| difficult for many travelers to travel in | | | | |
| Japan. This article introduces six types of | | | | Ryokan (Japanese Styles Motel) |
| accommodations available in Japan which gives | | | | |
| travelers to have a more in-depth | | | | Ryokan has a better facility than Minshuku |
| understanding on Japan's accommodation | | | | with a slightly higher charge. It is usually |
| services. | | | | located around the railway station in towns |
| | | | but most of the staffs would not know |
| There are totally about 80,000 accommodation | | | | English. Accommodation cost would be around |
| facilities for travelers in Japan which could | | | | JPY 3,000 to 5,000 not including meals. You |
| be classified as Japanese style and western | | | | may contact an organization called "Japanese |
| style. Most of the low price accommodation | | | | Inn Group" which provided English information |
| will not provide private toiletry and | | | | about its franchised Ryokan. |
| bathroom and have to share publicly. Besides, | | | | |
| most of the owners do not know English. In | | | | Capsule Hotel |
| general, the check in time would be around | | | | |
| 15:00-16:00, and the check out time is 10:00. | | | | Capsule Hotel is the same as its name; the |
| | | | room is just like a capsule or a box with 3 |
| Youth Hostel | | | | meter long and 1 meter high, providing TV, |
| | | | small safe and a small desk. Your luggage has |
| There are about 400 Youth Hostel in Japan, | | | | to be kept in the storeroom separately. Most |
| and most of them are private-owned. Resident | | | | of the Capsule Hotels are for male only, but |
| must be the member of the Youth Hostel or | | | | now starting to accepts female guests. |
| otherwise they have to pay a higher charge. | | | | Capsule Hotels are usually located at the big |
| In general, the accommodation cost would be | | | | city downtown with room charges at around JPY |
| around JPY 3,000 to 3,500 per night depending | | | | 3,000 to 4,000. You have to consider whether |
| on the location and facilities. Most of the | | | | you could cater yourself in such a compact |
| Youth Hostel provides breakfast and dinner | | | | area before you make the reservation. |
| with separate charges since the room has no | | | | |
| kitchen facilities. It is suggested to | | | | Business Hotel |
| contact your local Youth Hostel Association | | | | |
| and book the Youth Hostel in Japan in | | | | There are many Business Hotels for local |
| advance. Otherwise, you have to pay a higher | | | | traveled businessmen. The hotel room is quite |
| charge for on-site booking, and remember you | | | | compact but with private bathroom facilities. |
| have to bring your photo to become member. | | | | The room charge is ranging from JPY 6,000 to |
| | | | 7,000. Most of the Business Hotels locate at |
| Minshuku (Living with Family) | | | | downtown, railway station or subway station |
| | | | and you may find their pamphlets at the |
| Minshuku is a family style accommodation, and | | | | railway station counter. |
| it has a higher charges compared to Youth | | | | |
| Hostel, at around JPY 4,000-6,000 per night | | | | Western Style Hotel |
| including breakfast and dinner. Most of the | | | | |
| Minshuku have around 10-20 living units, and | | | | Western Style Hotels are located at the |
| most of them are located at resort areas or | | | | downtown of all major cities with room rates |
| small town. Many of the Minshuku are | | | | starting at JPY 6,000 not included meals. |
| franchised with unique logo but it is quite | | | | |