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It's
not uncommon to hear that the Japanese make foreign visitors feel very
welcome. This is not only witnessed in the hospitality of citizens but the
business community as well. Case in point - The Japan Tourist Hotel
Association, a non-profit organization. The association has many member
hotels across Japan dedicated to providing foreign guests with a clean,
friendly place to stay. All members subscribe to a set of standards
provided to ensure reliable and qualified services for guests.
There are two basic types of lodging available:
- Ryokans - Japanese style hotels, sometimes called traditional
inns. Ryokans vary from small, family-run inns to large Japanese style
hotels.
- Western Style Hotels - Perhaps a more familiar environment.
These hotels range from budget to luxury with the majority falling into
the budget-business class.
We recommend looking for traditional Ryokan style inns. A hotel may
be a nice place to sleep but a Ryokan can be a lesson in Japanese culture
and a lot of fun. Turn your lodging into an experience you'll tell friends
about when you return home.
There are more than member 70 hotels in Tokyo alone. A brochure from
the association provides rates and many details on each. Much of this
information can also be found on their website in English. Accommodations
in the Tokyo area are listed by location and by price to help you find the
right place quickly.
Within Tokyo separate listings are provided for the following
locations: Nihonbashi, Yaesu, Kanda, Ochanomizu, Kamata, Haneda, Shiba,
Shinagawa, Yotsuya, Shinanomachi, Hongo, Bunkyo, Shinjuku, Ogikubo,
Ryogoku, Ueno, Asakusa, Sugamo, Otsuka, Tama, Tachikawa, Sagami-ko,
Ohshima, and Hachijojima.
Visit the Tokyo
Branch of The Japan Tourist Hotel Association
on the web to learn more.
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