{"id":94307,"date":"2022-06-06T12:45:30","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T03:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=94307"},"modified":"2023-04-21T14:44:12","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T05:44:12","slug":"accommodations-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/accommodations-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Accommodations in Japan: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Overnight Stay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The first thing to do before undertaking a trip is to plan it: looking for which airline to fly with, planning an itinerary or hiring a guide, thinking about what to add to the suitcase, and <strong>choosing your accommodation.<\/strong> There are a lot of accommodations in Japan, each one offering a unique experience. To help you find the accommodation of your dreams, here&#8217;s a guide to the different stays you can have while visiting Japan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc  is-style-outline htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#classic\">Classic Accommodations in Japan<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#hotel\">Hotel (\u30db\u30c6\u30eb)<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-luxury-hotels\">Luxury Hotels (\u9ad8\u7d1a\u30db\u30c6\u30eb)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-business-hotel\">Business Hotel (\u30d3\u30b8\u30cd\u30b9\u30db\u30c6\u30eb)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#hostel\">Hostel (\u30db\u30b9\u30c6\u30eb)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#resort\">Resort hotel&nbsp;(\u30ea\u30be\u30fc\u30c8\u30db\u30c6\u30eb)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#pension\">Pension (\u30da\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#guest\">Guest House&nbsp;(\u30b2\u30b9\u30c8\u30cf\u30a6\u30b9)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#camping\">Camping&nbsp;(\u30ad\u30e3\u30f3\u30d7)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#traditional\">Traditional Accommodations in Japan<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ryokan\">Ryokan (\u65c5\u9928)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#minshuku\">Minshuku Guesthouse&nbsp;(\u6c11\u5bbf)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#farm\">Farmstays in Japan<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-noka-minshuku\">Noka-Minshuku&nbsp;(\u8fb2\u5bb6\u6c11\u5bbf)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-noka-minpaku\">Noka Minpaku&nbsp;(\u8fb2\u5bb6\u6c11\u6cca)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#renting\">Rent a Traditional Japanese House<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#temple\">Temple Lodging<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#only\">\u201cOnly in Japan\u201d Accommodations<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#love\">Love Hotel (\u30e9\u30d6\u30db\u30c6\u30eb)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#capsule\">Capsule Hotel (\u30ab\u30d7\u30bb\u30eb\u30db\u30c6\u30eb)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#manga\">Manga Kissa (\u30de\u30f3\u30ac\u55ab\u8336)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#other\">Other accommodations in Japan<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#couchsurfing\">Couchsurfing (\u30ab\u30a6\u30c1\u30b5\u30fc\u30d5\u30a3\u30f3)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#airbnb\">Airbnb\u3000<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-is-airbnb-allowed-in-japan\">Is Airbnb allowed in Japan?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#volunteering\">Volunteering and exchange<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#night\">Night Bus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"classic\">Classic Accommodations in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a selection of &#8220;Classic&#8221; accommodations, such as hotels, hostels, camping, and more in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaHWIAQGYATG4AQfIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQKIAgGoAgO4Asjbx6IGwAIB0gIkNDUwYzVmM2YtODE1ZS00NGExLTg1NzctMjYxYjAyOGRiOWJl2AIF4AIB&#038;aid=304142&#038;ss=Japan&#038;ssne=Japan&#038;ssne_untouched=Japan&#038;lang=en-us&#038;src=index&#038;dest_id=106&#038;dest_type=country&#038;group_adults=1&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_children=0&#038;sb_travel_purpose=leisure&#038;nflt=review_score%3D90%3Breview_score%3D80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-96148 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27131320\/booking_com_accommodation_banner_02.jpg\" alt=\"booking.com banner for Voyapon, Japanese accommodation booking site\" width=\"900\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27131320\/booking_com_accommodation_banner_02.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27131320\/booking_com_accommodation_banner_02-500x156.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/27131320\/booking_com_accommodation_banner_02-150x47.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hotel\">Hotel (\u30db\u30c6\u30eb)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most classic option is to stay in a hotel. <strong>In Japan, there is a huge diversity<\/strong> with a wide range of prices depending on the quality and services. In Japanese hotels, you will usually get a Western-style room with a private bathroom. It may include a toothbrush, a variety of shampoos, bathrobes, or towels, among other things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hotel reception usually has <strong>24-hour service<\/strong> and may speak English, especially in Tokyo. These accommodations are perfect <strong>for those seeking Western comforts in Japan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Japanese hotels <strong>can be themed on well-known Japanese characters<\/strong>, such as <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/keio-plaza-tama.es.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">this Hello Kitty room<\/a> at the Keio Plaza Tama Hotel or the <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/tokyo-sunshine-city-prince-hotel\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Yuri on Ice room at the Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-id=\"35316\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20170255\/naeba_prince_007.jpg\" alt=\"The Naeba Prince Hotel Danran Room Hammock\" class=\"wp-image-35316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20170255\/naeba_prince_007.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20170255\/naeba_prince_007-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20170255\/naeba_prince_007-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20170255\/naeba_prince_007-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Naeba Prince Hotel at Niigata Prefecture.&nbsp;<em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/katherine\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Katherine Whatley<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"35929\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/20144518\/5b733097a22714da2ff97a3cfc4edfa9.jpg\" alt=\"Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Tokyo.\" class=\"wp-image-35929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/20144518\/5b733097a22714da2ff97a3cfc4edfa9.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/20144518\/5b733097a22714da2ff97a3cfc4edfa9-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/20144518\/5b733097a22714da2ff97a3cfc4edfa9-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Themed Prince Hotel room in Ikebukuro.&nbsp;<em>Photo: Seibu Holdings<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"654\" data-id=\"94309\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165346\/otsu_prince_hotel.jpeg\" alt=\"Japanese resort with ocean view\" class=\"wp-image-94309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165346\/otsu_prince_hotel.jpeg 984w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165346\/otsu_prince_hotel-500x332.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165346\/otsu_prince_hotel-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165346\/otsu_prince_hotel-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Otsu Prince Hotel at Shiga Prefecture. <em>Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/clementine\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Cl\u00e9mentine Cintr\u00e9<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-gapless is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-style-editorskit-rounded ek-linked-block ek-linked-block-animate\" style=\"min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#00b3b5\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"984\" height=\"654\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-94309\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165346\/otsu_prince_hotel.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165346\/otsu_prince_hotel.jpeg 984w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165346\/otsu_prince_hotel-500x332.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165346\/otsu_prince_hotel-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165346\/otsu_prince_hotel-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"htoc-book-your-stay-at-otsu-prince-hotel\"><strong>Book your stay at Otsu Prince Hotel \u2192&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6776&#038;awinaffid=735177&#038;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fjp%2Fotsu-prince.en-gb.html\" class=\"editorskit-block-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-style-editorskit-rounded ek-linked-block ek-linked-block-animate\" style=\"min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#00b3b5\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-35316\" alt=\"The Naeba Prince Hotel Danran Room Hammock\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20170255\/naeba_prince_007.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20170255\/naeba_prince_007.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20170255\/naeba_prince_007-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20170255\/naeba_prince_007-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20170255\/naeba_prince_007-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"htoc-book-your-stay-at-naeba-prince-hotel\"><strong>Book your stay at Naeba Prince Hotel  \u2192&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6776&#038;awinaffid=735177&#038;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fjp%2Fnaeba-prince.en-gb.html\" class=\"editorskit-block-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-luxury-hotels\">Luxury Hotels (\u9ad8\u7d1a\u30db\u30c6\u30eb)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As in many countries, Japan has luxury hotels that <strong>offer unique experiences<\/strong> such as private spas, extra hairdressing services, and swimming pools, as well as impeccable service and <strong>large rooms <\/strong>with all the amenities. For example, in Tokyo, there are the Shinjuku&#8217;s <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/park-hyatt-tokyo.es.html?label=gen173nr-1DCAEoggI46AdIClgEaEaIAQGYAQq4AQfIAQzYAQPoAQH4AQKIAgGoAgO4AurK3YkGwAIB0gIkOGM1NTEyMzctZGExNy00MTA5LTgwMzItNTdlMTMzYWMwNWZi2AIE4AIB;sid=3ba1cde00ff0932ba38ecaf40af1c663;all_sr_blocks=17981017_327150168_2_42_0;checkin=2021-10-01;checkout=2021-10-02;dest_id=-246227;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;highlighted_blocks=17981017_327150168_2_42_0;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;sr_pri_blocks=17981017_327150168_2_42_0__4330400;srepoch=1631020414;srpvid=e26e5cfe1e9e0147;type=total;ucfs=1&amp;#hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Park Hyatt<\/a> for $300\/per night or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6776&amp;awinaffid=735177&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fjp%2Fhilton-tokyo-odaiba.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Hilton Tokyo Odaiba (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Hilton Tokyo Odaiba<\/a> for $200\/per night. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165555\/victoriano-izquierdo-park-hyatt-min-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Luxury Hotel in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-94310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165555\/victoriano-izquierdo-park-hyatt-min-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165555\/victoriano-izquierdo-park-hyatt-min-500x334.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165555\/victoriano-izquierdo-park-hyatt-min-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165555\/victoriano-izquierdo-park-hyatt-min-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165555\/victoriano-izquierdo-park-hyatt-min-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165555\/victoriano-izquierdo-park-hyatt-min-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165555\/victoriano-izquierdo-park-hyatt-min.jpeg 2001w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Park Hyatt luxury hotel in Shinjuku. <em>Photo:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@victoriano?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Victoriano Izquierdo<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-business-hotel\">Business Hotel (\u30d3\u30b8\u30cd\u30b9\u30db\u30c6\u30eb)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Business hotels are perfect for those who don&#8217;t want to spend so much money. There are several hotel chains, such as <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/dormy_inn\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Dormy Inn<\/a>, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/toyoko_inn\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Toyoko Inn<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/route_inn\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Route Inn<\/a> offering affordable rooms covering all the basic needs in many Japanese cities. Its prices are much cheaper, about $40-$80\/night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These hotels were made to be convenient, are well-located in central areas, and are<strong> close to train stations<\/strong>. Nevertheless, their rooms are usually smaller than a European hotel, so don&#8217;t be surprised if you have a feeling of a lack of space.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165924\/business-hotel-beppu-1024x680.jpeg\" alt=\"business hotel in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-94311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165924\/business-hotel-beppu-1024x680.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165924\/business-hotel-beppu-500x332.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165924\/business-hotel-beppu-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165924\/business-hotel-beppu-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165924\/business-hotel-beppu.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Business Hotel in Beppu. <em>Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/clementine\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Cl\u00e9mentine Cintr\u00e9<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hostel\">Hostel (\u30db\u30b9\u30c6\u30eb)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want even more economical accommodations, you can try a western or Japanese-style hostel. In this accommodation, <strong>you may share all the facilities with other travelers<\/strong>, including bathrooms and rooms (usually separated by gender). They tend to be quite dynamic, as the usual clients tend to be young people. It is the ideal place for solo travelers who want to meet people. <strong>Prices range from $10-$40\/per night.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165942\/hostel-toshiko-1024x487.jpeg\" alt=\"hostel in japan\" class=\"wp-image-94312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165942\/hostel-toshiko-1024x487.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165942\/hostel-toshiko-500x238.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165942\/hostel-toshiko-1536x730.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165942\/hostel-toshiko-150x71.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23165942\/hostel-toshiko.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Japanese-style hostel. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toshiko\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Toshiko Sakurai<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resort\"><strong>Resort hotel<\/strong>&nbsp;(\u30ea\u30be\u30fc\u30c8\u30db\u30c6\u30eb)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These hotels, located near the mountain or the beach, are aimed at <strong>contemplative tourism<\/strong> for guests who prefer a quiet vacation or <strong>families with children<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resort rooms in Japan <strong>offer all kinds of amenities<\/strong> such as shampoo, soap, free coffee, and tea, as well as incredible sights. Half board is usually included for meals at their restaurants. Besides, they have many leisure activities like <em>onsen<\/em>, souvenir shops, karaoke, and game centers, and for an extra fee, you can also do activities near the resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, <strong>foreign tourists don&#8217;t stay in these accommodations<\/strong> unless they want to do a specific activity, such as diving or skiing, but they are very popular among the Japanese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"94313\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170028\/resort-amanohashidate-1024x681.jpeg\" alt=\"resort in japan\" class=\"wp-image-94313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170028\/resort-amanohashidate-1024x681.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170028\/resort-amanohashidate-500x332.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170028\/resort-amanohashidate-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170028\/resort-amanohashidate-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170028\/resort-amanohashidate-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170028\/resort-amanohashidate.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> A resort in Amanohashidate. <em>Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/clementine\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Cl\u00e9mentine Cintr\u00e9<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"94314\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170028\/resort-shimane-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"banquet hall in japan\" class=\"wp-image-94314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170028\/resort-shimane-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170028\/resort-shimane-500x334.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170028\/resort-shimane-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170028\/resort-shimane-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170028\/resort-shimane-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170028\/resort-shimane.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A resort in Shimane Prefecture. <em>Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/clementine\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Cl\u00e9mentine Cintr\u00e9<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As an example of a resort, we have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/suginoi-hotel.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Suginoi Hotel in Beppu (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Suginoi Hotel<\/strong> in <strong>Beppu<\/strong><\/a> (Oita Prefecture), with hot springs, swimming pools, bowling, and game centers. There is also Luigans Resort in <strong>Fukuoka city<\/strong>, which has a swimming pool and is located near the beach. They offer yoga or beauty treatments, and they have an aquarium and a park nearby. There are also luxury resorts such as <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/luxury-travel-beppu-oita\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>ANA Intercontinental Beppu Resort &amp; Spa<\/strong><\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/luxury-travel-beppu-oita\/\" class=\"ek-link\"> <\/a>located also in Beppu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices tend to be between $100- $300\/per night, expert the high-end hotels, which can reach $1000\/per night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1363\" data-id=\"75015\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02193636\/20201121-DSC_0106-HDR-Luxury-Oita.jpg\" alt=\"stylish onsen resort in beppu, japan\" class=\"wp-image-75015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02193636\/20201121-DSC_0106-HDR-Luxury-Oita.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02193636\/20201121-DSC_0106-HDR-Luxury-Oita-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02193636\/20201121-DSC_0106-HDR-Luxury-Oita-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02193636\/20201121-DSC_0106-HDR-Luxury-Oita-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02193636\/20201121-DSC_0106-HDR-Luxury-Oita-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1363\" data-id=\"75018\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02194059\/20201121-DSC_0180-Luxury-Oita.jpg\" alt=\"oita landscape\" class=\"wp-image-75018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02194059\/20201121-DSC_0180-Luxury-Oita.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02194059\/20201121-DSC_0180-Luxury-Oita-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02194059\/20201121-DSC_0180-Luxury-Oita-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02194059\/20201121-DSC_0180-Luxury-Oita-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02194059\/20201121-DSC_0180-Luxury-Oita-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1363\" data-id=\"75022\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02194354\/20201120-DSC_9887-Luxury-Oita.jpg\" alt=\"night view of onsen bath in japan\" class=\"wp-image-75022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02194354\/20201120-DSC_9887-Luxury-Oita.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02194354\/20201120-DSC_9887-Luxury-Oita-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02194354\/20201120-DSC_9887-Luxury-Oita-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02194354\/20201120-DSC_9887-Luxury-Oita-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02194354\/20201120-DSC_9887-Luxury-Oita-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">The incredible ANA Intercontinental Beppu Resort &amp; Spa. <em>Photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toddfong\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Todd Fong<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pension\">Pension (\u30da\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are traveling to onsen areas or ski resorts, you might not find western hotels. If you want to stay in a low-budget western-style accommodation, consider trying a <a aria-label=\"pension (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/ja.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E3%83%9A%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">pension<\/a>. These guesthouses are western-style buildings <strong>run by families<\/strong>. They usually have a few rooms and bathrooms, and they can be private or shared. They also include dinner and breakfast served in the pension dining room, made with local products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you have<strong> <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/jpa.org\/?page_id=6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">a list of pensions<\/a><\/strong> located in various prefectures (in Japanese), that usually costs between $50-$90. We visited <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/homestyle-accommodations-iiyama-city\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Refre Inn Fukuza<\/a> in Iiyama (Nagano Prefecture).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" data-id=\"79121\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/24172548\/Iiyama-refre-breakfast-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"japanese breakfast at refre inn pension in nagano\" class=\"wp-image-79121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/24172548\/Iiyama-refre-breakfast-1-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/24172548\/Iiyama-refre-breakfast-1-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/24172548\/Iiyama-refre-breakfast-1-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/24172548\/Iiyama-refre-breakfast-1-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/24172548\/Iiyama-refre-breakfast-1-1-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Refre Inn&#8217;s homemade food using local ingredients. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toddfong\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Todd Fong<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" data-id=\"79117\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/24172401\/Iiyama-refre-owners-1.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese inn owners\" class=\"wp-image-79117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/24172401\/Iiyama-refre-owners-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/24172401\/Iiyama-refre-owners-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/24172401\/Iiyama-refre-owners-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/24172401\/Iiyama-refre-owners-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/24172401\/Iiyama-refre-owners-1-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Refre Inn owners.<a href=\"Todd Fong\" class=\"ek-link\"> <\/a><em>Photo:<\/em><a href=\"Todd Fong\" class=\"ek-link\"><em> <\/em><\/a><em><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toddfong\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Todd Fong<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"guest\"><strong>Guest House<\/strong>&nbsp;(\u30b2\u30b9\u30c8\u30cf\u30a6\u30b9)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as shared houses, this kind of accommodation in Japan is affordable if you stay one month or more in a city. It consists of <strong>renting a (usually) private and furnished room<\/strong>. The rest of the house is shared with the other housemates. There is also often a cleaning service for the common areas. You can find different companies dedicated to renting these seasonal accommodations to foreigners, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyocityapartments.net\/apartment-list?field_reference_number_value=&amp;field_area_tid=All&amp;field_property_type_tid=2&amp;field_rent_value=300000&amp;field_apartment_type_tid=All&amp;field_size_integer_value=&amp;sort_by=field_availability_tid&amp;field_reference_number_value=&amp;field_area_tid=All&amp;field_property_type_tid=2&amp;field_rent_value=250000&amp;field_availability_tid=All&amp;field_apartment_type_tid=All&amp;field_size_integer_value=#scrollto\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Fontana<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakura-house.com\/es\/about\/guest-house\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Sakura House.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The price varies greatly depending on the location and the size of the room, but you could find shared houses for $500 per month in a Tokyo neighborhood or even $300 per month if the room is shared.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170353\/shared-house-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"shared house in japan\" class=\"wp-image-94315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170353\/shared-house-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170353\/shared-house-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170353\/shared-house-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170353\/shared-house-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170353\/shared-house-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170353\/shared-house-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170353\/shared-house.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Room in a guest house. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toshiko\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Toshiko Sakurai<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"camping\">Camping&nbsp;(\u30ad\u30e3\u30f3\u30d7)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an adventurous spirit, and you want to travel all over Japan, <strong>you can consider staying at a campsite<\/strong>, as there are many spots suitable for camping in nature. You can read our article about <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/guide-to-camping-in-japan\/\" class=\"ek-link\">how to camp in Japan<\/a>, but if you are already convinced, we recommend you rent <strong>private transport<\/strong> to travel more freely. One option is to <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/camper-van-japan\/\" class=\"ek-link\">rent a camper van<\/a> or a car. There are several options, but remember to check beforehand how to <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/american-driver-japan\/\" class=\"ek-link\">drive in Japan<\/a> and its requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" data-id=\"85945\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/06174219\/camping_mount_fuji-1024x1536-1.jpeg\" alt=\"camping with mount fuji in japan\" class=\"wp-image-85945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/06174219\/camping_mount_fuji-1024x1536-1.jpeg 853w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/06174219\/camping_mount_fuji-1024x1536-1-333x500.jpeg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/06174219\/camping_mount_fuji-1024x1536-1-683x1024.jpeg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A person camping near Mount Fuji. <em>Photo:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@tak_tag?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Takahiro Taguchi<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" data-id=\"85946\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/06174222\/camping_japon-1024x1536-1.jpeg\" alt=\"nighttime camping in japan\" class=\"wp-image-85946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/06174222\/camping_japon-1024x1536-1.jpeg 853w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/06174222\/camping_japon-1024x1536-1-333x500.jpeg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/06174222\/camping_japon-1024x1536-1-683x1024.jpeg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Camping in Japan is a good lodging option. <em>Photo:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@_______life_?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Syuhei Inoue<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"traditional\">Traditional Accommodations in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section, you will learn about traditional Japanese accommodations, perfect for experiencing Japanese culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ryokan\">Ryokan (\u65c5\u9928)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/ryokan-traditional-japanese-accommodation\/\" class=\"ek-link\">ryokan<\/a> (\u65c5\u9928) is the <strong>quintessential Japanese lodging<\/strong>. The rooms in this traditional hotel, which can be mid-range or high-end, have tatami floors, sliding doors, and <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/futon-why-japanese-sleep-floor-japan\/\" class=\"ek-link\">futons<\/a>. They offer an unparalleled dinner and breakfast, usually <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/kaiseki-cuisine-japanese\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><em>kaiseki<\/em> food<\/a>. A ryokan is a mix of Japanese culture and gastronomy with relaxing touches with its hot springs. They are usually located <strong>in quiet and natural spots<\/strong>, although little by little the concept is changing towards the cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the ryokan we have visited are <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/tensui-ryokan-private-onsen-hita-oita-japan\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Sanso Tensu<\/strong>i<\/a> in Hita (Oita Prefecture), <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/waita-onsen-kumamoto2\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Zenzo ryokan<\/strong> <\/a>in Kumamoto Prefecture, <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/yonezawa-onsen-ryokan\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Onogawa Onsen Kajikaso<\/strong><\/a> in Yonezaka (Niigata Prefecture) or <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/fukushima-iizaka-onsen-ryokan\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Nakamuraya ryokan<\/strong><\/a> in Iizaka Onsen (Fukushima Prefecture) <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/tag\/ryokan\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">among others<\/a>. Their prices vary greatly depending on the quality of the establishment. There are inexpensive ryokans from $80 per night, while luxury ryokans can reach up to $1000 per night.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170757\/ryokan.jpeg\" alt=\"traditional japanese  room\" class=\"wp-image-94317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170757\/ryokan.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170757\/ryokan-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170757\/ryokan-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170757\/ryokan-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23170757\/ryokan-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A room in a ryokan room. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/estelle\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Estelle<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-gapless is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-style-editorskit-rounded ek-linked-block ek-linked-block-animate\" style=\"min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#00b3b5\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-66085\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/04003114\/onsen_Ryokan7_1-1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/04003114\/onsen_Ryokan7_1-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/04003114\/onsen_Ryokan7_1-1-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/04003114\/onsen_Ryokan7_1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"htoc-book-your-stay-at-sanso-tensui\"><strong>Book your stay at Sanso Tensui \u2192&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6776&#038;awinaffid=735177&#038;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fjp%2Fsanso-tensui.html\" class=\"editorskit-block-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-style-editorskit-rounded ek-linked-block ek-linked-block-animate\" style=\"min-height:200px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#00b3b5\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-54389\" alt=\"Yamakawa Zenzo Ryokan, Kumamoto, Japan\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/12180714\/DSC_8041.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/12180714\/DSC_8041.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/12180714\/DSC_8041-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/12180714\/DSC_8041-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/12180714\/DSC_8041-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"htoc-book-your-stay-at-naeba-prince-hotel1\"><strong>Book your stay at Naeba Prince Hotel  \u2192&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6776&#038;awinaffid=735177&#038;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fhotel%2Fjp%2Fyamakawa-zenzo.html\" class=\"editorskit-block-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"minshuku\">Minshuku Guesthouse&nbsp;(\u6c11\u5bbf)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have enough budget to pay a ryokan, <strong>an economic alternative is a <em><a href=\"https:\/\/ja.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E6%B0%91%E5%AE%BF\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">minshuku<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. Similar to a bed &amp; breakfast, this Japanese-style lodging offers a traditional experience for a lower price. Their rooms are usually more simple than those of a ryokan, but in many of them, <strong>you will have similar experiences<\/strong>, such as wearing a yukata, having dinner and breakfast included, and onsen bath. This type of accommodation is more homely, as they are usually run by families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some minshuku we have stayed at are <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/igloo-village-kamakura-iiyama\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Flora Togari<\/a>&nbsp;in Iiyama (Nagano Prefecture),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/takahamal-minshuku-guesthouse-near-kyoto\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Warakuso<\/a>&nbsp;in Takahama (Fukui Prefecture) and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/akita-semboku-guest-house\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Yodel<\/a>&nbsp;in Semboku (Akita Prefecture). Their prices can range from $30 to $100 per night.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/26152238\/iiyama_kamakura-29_20200219.jpg\" alt=\"Tatami room at Flora Togari\" class=\"wp-image-60636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/26152238\/iiyama_kamakura-29_20200219.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/26152238\/iiyama_kamakura-29_20200219-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the rooms at Flora Togari in Iiyama. <em>Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toddfong\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Todd Fong<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"farm\">Farmstays in Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re keen on experiencing Japanese life through the lens of a farming lifestyle, consider a farmstay in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-noka-minshuku\"><strong>Noka-Minshuku<\/strong>&nbsp;(\u8fb2\u5bb6\u6c11\u5bbf)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like the idea of the <em>minshuku, <\/em>but you also want to live a rural experience, stay in a <em><strong>noka-minshuku<\/strong>. <\/em>The lodging system is similar, since the ryokan, the minshuku, and the noka-minshuku need the same license. But the difference lies in <strong>the rural experience that you will share with some Japanese farmers. <\/strong>You will be able to do some activities in the countryside, you will cook with them, and do many other daily ctivities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some <em>noka-minshuku<\/em> we visited are <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/oita-noka-minshuku-kitsuki\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Tokutoku Sanso<\/a>&nbsp;in Kitsuki<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(Oita Prefecture) and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/murakami-farmer-stay-snowshoeing\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Zaigomon<\/a>&nbsp;in Takane<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(Niigata Prefecture). The price varies depending on the area or the activities you want to do, but the average is around $60-$80\/per night including meals. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Takane_farmstay_15-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"traditional japanese living room in japan\" class=\"wp-image-35069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Takane_farmstay_15.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Takane_farmstay_15-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A&nbsp;<em>noka-minshuku<\/em>&nbsp;in Niigata Prefecture. <em>Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/joachim\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Joachim Ducos<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-noka-minpaku\"><strong>Noka Minpaku<\/strong>&nbsp;(\u8fb2\u5bb6\u6c11\u6cca)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also the option of a <em><a href=\"https:\/\/ja.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E6%B0%91%E6%B3%8A\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>noka-minpaku<\/strong><\/a><\/em>, similar to the <em>noka-minshuku<\/em>,  but this requires other types of licenses. In a <em>minpaku<\/em>, you get to share the part of a house with a family, and you will experience different activities, above all related to nature and culture. As they are determined by the local government, the rates are different in each area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I could experience a <em>noka<\/em>&#8211;<em>minpaku <\/em>at the <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/farmstay-izumi-traditional-home\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Yuyuan samurai house<\/a> with Mr. Katsuhiko and Mrs. Sachiko in Kagoshima Prefecture. There they showed me their private vegetable garden, its most precious Buddhist temple in the area, and we cooked dinner together. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/15094215\/1Rural-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Farmstaying in Izumi, Kagoshima, Japan\" class=\"wp-image-59522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/15094215\/1Rural-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/15094215\/1Rural-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/15094215\/1Rural-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/15094215\/1Rural.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My experience at Izumi was unforgettable!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"renting\"><strong>Rent a Traditional Japanese House<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are traveling <strong>in a large group or with your family<\/strong>, you can go back in time by staying in a <em>machiya<\/em>&nbsp;o&nbsp;<em>kominka<\/em>. Both are traditional-style accommodations that can be rented fully. Despite this, they have some differences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Machiya<\/em><\/strong> are centrally located houses, evenly aligned on a street. <strong>Its front side used to be a shop and the back area of the house is where the family used to live.<\/strong> Nowadays, some of them are accommodations. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/niigata-murakami-machiya-byobu-exhibition\/\" class=\"ek-link\">One famous machiya<\/a><\/em> is located in Murakami (Niigata Prefecture).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Kominka<\/em> are old wooden houses that have been restored <\/strong>following traditional Japanese techniques and rules such as not using nails. We have stayed at <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/ojika-island-yanoya-guesthouse\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Yanoya kominka<\/a> on Ojika island (Nagasaki Prefecture) and <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/traditional-japanese-experience-hamamatsu\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Atagoya<\/a>, a marvelous <em>kominka <\/em>in Hamamatsu (Shizuoka Prefecture).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10120748\/20200929-DSC_4272-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"interior of japanese house\" class=\"wp-image-72656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10120748\/20200929-DSC_4272-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10120748\/20200929-DSC_4272-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10120748\/20200929-DSC_4272-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10120748\/20200929-DSC_4272-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10120748\/20200929-DSC_4272.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yanoya kominka on Ojika. <em>Photo:<a href=\"http:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toddfong\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\"> Todd Fong<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"temple\">Temple Lodging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last traditional accommodation that we want to recommend to you is called <em>shukubo<\/em> (\u5bbf\u574a), which means <strong>temple lodging<\/strong>. Whether you are a pilgrim or a curious traveler, you can stay one night at a Buddhist temple in Japan. You can participate in different activities such as meditation with the monks in the early morning or participate in its sutra copying sessions. Moreover, <strong>this is a perfect option <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/japan-for-vegetarians-vegans\/\" class=\"ek-link\">for vegans<\/a><\/strong>, as you can enjoy the <em>shojin ryori<\/em>, the Buddhist monks&#8217; vegetable-based cuisine. Like in many other lodgings, you will sleep in a futon, share bathrooms and the price will include a vegan dinner and breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most well-known places to stay is in <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/mount-koyasan-japanese-temple-stay\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Koyasan&#8217;s Buddhist temple<\/a>, where there are 51 <em>shukubo<\/em>. Prices may vary depending on the location, but range between $50 and $100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"94319\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173650\/peninsule-kii-wakayama-koyasan-shukubo-4-1024x681.jpeg\" alt=\"vegan cuisine in japan\" class=\"wp-image-94319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173650\/peninsule-kii-wakayama-koyasan-shukubo-4-1024x681.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173650\/peninsule-kii-wakayama-koyasan-shukubo-4-500x332.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173650\/peninsule-kii-wakayama-koyasan-shukubo-4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173650\/peninsule-kii-wakayama-koyasan-shukubo-4-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173650\/peninsule-kii-wakayama-koyasan-shukubo-4-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173650\/peninsule-kii-wakayama-koyasan-shukubo-4.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"621\" data-id=\"94318\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173648\/peninsule-kii-wakayama-koyasan-shukubo-3-1024x621.jpeg\" alt=\"traditional banquet with japanese food in japan\" class=\"wp-image-94318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173648\/peninsule-kii-wakayama-koyasan-shukubo-3-1024x621.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173648\/peninsule-kii-wakayama-koyasan-shukubo-3-500x303.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173648\/peninsule-kii-wakayama-koyasan-shukubo-3-150x91.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173648\/peninsule-kii-wakayama-koyasan-shukubo-3.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Experience of staying in a&nbsp;<em>shukubo<\/em>&nbsp;in Koyasan. <em>Photo: Left: Mich\u00e8le Cintr\u00e9 \/ Right: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/claudia\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Claudia Mitsubori<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"only\">\u201cOnly in Japan\u201d Accommodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you can find these hotels in many countries, they are particularly popular in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"love\">Love Hotel (\u30e9\u30d6\u30db\u30c6\u30eb)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Love hotels<\/strong> are commonly known as dark places where lovers fulfill their inner fantasies. But realities go beyond this. They are also economical accommodation for long-distance couples or for travelers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These<strong> hotel rooms can be rented either hourly or all night,<\/strong> with some rented for several nights. The only requirement to stay in this hotel is to be over 18 years old, and in some establishments, you will be asked to be accompanied by another person. They are usually <strong>located near train stations<\/strong> and inside the rooms, you will find all the essentials, and you can even order food. In Tokyo, there are many love hotel areas such as Shibuya and Uguisudani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways to stay in a love hotel: make an <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/love-hotel\/region\/jp\/tokyo.es.html?aid=898409&amp;label=affnetawin-index_pub-735177_site-_pname-IGLOOO_plc-_ts-convert-a-link_clkid-6776_1653815426_706ed42f2a27f71776b5e400cf04e4da&amp;awc=6776_1653815426_706ed42f2a27f71776b5e400cf04e4da&amp;utm_source=affnetawin&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_term=index&amp;utm_content=735177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">online reservation through a hotel search engine<\/a> (you will identify them because in the title it says \u201cadult-only\u201d), or go to the hotel directly and ask for a room. We recommend you to make a reservation in advance as you might not find room the day you will need them.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prices of these hotels vary but can cost from $50 to more than $100 per night.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173717\/pexels-aleksandar-lovehotel-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"night district scene in japan\" class=\"wp-image-94320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173717\/pexels-aleksandar-lovehotel-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173717\/pexels-aleksandar-lovehotel-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173717\/pexels-aleksandar-lovehotel-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173717\/pexels-aleksandar-lovehotel-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173717\/pexels-aleksandar-lovehotel-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173717\/pexels-aleksandar-lovehotel-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173717\/pexels-aleksandar-lovehotel.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A love hotel at the end of a street in Tokyo. <em>Photo:&nbsp;<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/es-es\/@apasaric?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Aleksandar Pasaric<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"capsule\">Capsule Hotel (\u30ab\u30d7\u30bb\u30eb\u30db\u30c6\u30eb)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The world-famous capsule hotels are<strong> small capsules<\/strong> that serve as accommodation. These accommodations are also located near train stations, often used by people who have missed the last train. Capsule hotels can also be helpful if you don&#8217;t want to get up early the next day: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/travel-guide-japan-international-airport\/\" class=\"ek-link\">if you have to go to an airport<\/a> early in the morning, stay in one of them, and you will be able to sleep longer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the capsule, there is a futon\/mattress, an alarm clock system, a small TV, an internet connection, and a door or curtain to separate you from your neighbors. <strong>Don&#8217;t eat or drink inside the capsule so as not to bother anyone<\/strong>, and instead use outer relaxation and lounge areas. There are washing machines and shared bathrooms. Many of the hotels are <strong>segregated by sex.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, in many capsule hotels, you are only allowed to stay one night. Even if you can book several in a row, you will most likely be checked in and out every day. Therefore, we recommend using these hotels once for the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices are usually not very high, about $40 per night, depending on the place and the type of amenities offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"94322\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173832\/capsule_hotel_toshiko2-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"capsule hotel in japan\" class=\"wp-image-94322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173832\/capsule_hotel_toshiko2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173832\/capsule_hotel_toshiko2-375x500.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173832\/capsule_hotel_toshiko2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173832\/capsule_hotel_toshiko2-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173832\/capsule_hotel_toshiko2-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173832\/capsule_hotel_toshiko2-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173832\/capsule_hotel_toshiko2.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A room full of capsule rooms. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toshiko\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Toshiko Sakurai<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"94321\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173832\/capsule_hotel_toshiko-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"interior of capsule hotel in japan\" class=\"wp-image-94321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173832\/capsule_hotel_toshiko-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173832\/capsule_hotel_toshiko-375x500.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173832\/capsule_hotel_toshiko-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173832\/capsule_hotel_toshiko-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173832\/capsule_hotel_toshiko-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173832\/capsule_hotel_toshiko-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23173832\/capsule_hotel_toshiko.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Detail of a capsule room. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toshiko\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Toshiko Sakurai<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"manga\">Manga Kissa (\u30de\u30f3\u30ac\u55ab\u8336)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/what-you-should-know-manga-cafe-japanese\/\" class=\"ek-link\">economical and Japanese style alternative is to stay in a manga caf\u00e9 or <em>manga kissa<\/em><\/a>. It consists of a space with <strong>many books and unlimited internet<\/strong> where you can spend your day, or even all night, reading while having a drink. Its private rooms are small cubicles that often have a desk and a reclining seat, a tatami floor, or a mat. There are also double or family rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This accommodation is designed for those who only stay one day in the city. Prices vary depending on the area, but usually, 8 hours of accommodation are about $15 to $30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-id=\"78916\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/22200331\/mangacafe_Lucia_16.jpg\" alt=\"A public espace of a manga kissa in Tokyo\" class=\"wp-image-78916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/22200331\/mangacafe_Lucia_16.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/22200331\/mangacafe_Lucia_16-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/22200331\/mangacafe_Lucia_16-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/22200331\/mangacafe_Lucia_16-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-id=\"78908\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/22200024\/mangacafe_Lucia_01.jpg\" alt=\"Some private rooms include a computer with a screen and a movie player.\" class=\"wp-image-78908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/22200024\/mangacafe_Lucia_01.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/22200024\/mangacafe_Lucia_01-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/22200024\/mangacafe_Lucia_01-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/22200024\/mangacafe_Lucia_01-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">A common area of the manga caf\u00e9 (left) is a small room to sleep in (right). <em>Photos: <a href=\"http:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/lucia\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Luc\u00eda Tsujiguchi<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other\">Other accommodations in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are the above accommodations still not appealing? Consider these other accommodation options in Japan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"couchsurfing\">Couchsurfing (\u30ab\u30a6\u30c1\u30b5\u30fc\u30d5\u30a3\u30f3)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.couchsurfing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Couchsurfing <\/strong><\/a>is a modern alternative for those who want cultural immersion and <strong>almost free lodging. <\/strong>Currently, the Couchsurfing website asks for a contribution to register: $13.99 per year or $1.99 per month. Within this site, there are hosts that offer their sofas, beds, or empty spaces to travelers. You have to contact them and wait for their approval. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/couchsurfing-in-japan-what-to-consider\/\" class=\"ek-link\">For more information about Couchsurfing, check out our article!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174015\/couchsurfing-2048x1365-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"couchsurfing in japan\" class=\"wp-image-94323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174015\/couchsurfing-2048x1365-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174015\/couchsurfing-2048x1365-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174015\/couchsurfing-2048x1365-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174015\/couchsurfing-2048x1365-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174015\/couchsurfing-2048x1365-1-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174015\/couchsurfing-2048x1365-1-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174015\/couchsurfing-2048x1365-1.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With Couchsurfing, you will be able to live with locals. <em>Photo:&nbsp;<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/es-es\/@teona-swift?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Teona Swift&nbsp;<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"airbnb\">Airbnb\u3000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/airbnb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Airbnb<\/a> is a <strong>renting system of rooms or houses for travelers<\/strong>. In order to stay in one of these accommodations, you have to register on the website, contact the host and wait for their approval. There is a system of reviews that you can use to guide you in choosing your accommodation. It is <strong>a good option for families or people that want to stay in a private house<\/strong> during their stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-is-airbnb-allowed-in-japan\">Is Airbnb allowed in Japan?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, this platform has had problems in some cities. As far as Japan is concerned, since 2018 there are new laws to legalize Airbnb, which oblige hosts to register and obtain a license. During that year all unlicensed apartments were deleted and right now only those that comply with the new regulations appear.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174046\/joseph-albanese-airbnb-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"japanese airbnb\" class=\"wp-image-94324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174046\/joseph-albanese-airbnb-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174046\/joseph-albanese-airbnb-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174046\/joseph-albanese-airbnb-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174046\/joseph-albanese-airbnb-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174046\/joseph-albanese-airbnb-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174046\/joseph-albanese-airbnb-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174046\/joseph-albanese-airbnb.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can rent an apartment for more privacy. <em>Photo:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@jpa?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Joseph Albanese<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"volunteering\">Volunteering and exchange<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are websites that gather all those people who need help in farms, hotels, and other establishments. In exchange, they <strong>offer free accommodation<\/strong> (and sometimes food). Currently, it is necessary to have a valid residence in Japan to do some types of volunteering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.workaway.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Workaway<\/a>: To be able to contact the hosts, you will have to pay $43 per year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldpackers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Worldpackers<\/a>: To be able to contact the hosts, you will have to pay $49 per 15 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helpx.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">HelpX<\/a>: To be able to contact the hosts, you will have to pay 20\u20ac every two years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"94325\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174103\/workaway2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174103\/workaway2.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174103\/workaway2-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"94326\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174106\/workaway3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174106\/workaway3.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174106\/workaway3-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Workaway in Ehime Prefecture. <em>Photo: Tai D<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"828\" data-id=\"45376\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/14192733\/Haguro-Dewasanzan-Yamabushi-1-7.jpg\" alt=\"volunteer in japan\" class=\"wp-image-45376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/14192733\/Haguro-Dewasanzan-Yamabushi-1-7.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/14192733\/Haguro-Dewasanzan-Yamabushi-1-7-500x324.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/14192733\/Haguro-Dewasanzan-Yamabushi-1-7-1024x663.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There are many types of volunteering: from helping out on a farm to doing chores in a hostel. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/derek\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Derek Yamashita<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"night\">Night Bus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to travel and save money, <strong>moving around Japan by night bus<\/strong> is a good alternative. The <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/tokyo-shikoku-overnight-bus\/\" class=\"ek-link\">night buses<\/a> are adapted so that users can sleep at night on the bus and wake up the next morning at their destination. With the same ticket price, you can have \u201cone-night accommodation\u201d for free. Of course, the comfort of the bus can&#8217;t be compared to a bed, so this is recommended for people who can sleep anywhere or people with a lot of energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"914\" height=\"1280\" data-id=\"57121\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/07100058\/untitled-1_20191126-2.jpg\" alt=\"overnight bus in japan\" class=\"wp-image-57121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/07100058\/untitled-1_20191126-2.jpg 914w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/07100058\/untitled-1_20191126-2-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/07100058\/untitled-1_20191126-2-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/07100058\/untitled-1_20191126-2-1097x1536.jpg 1097w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A bus at Hiroshima&#8217;s station. <em>Photo: <a href=\"http:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toddfong\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Todd Fong<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"94327\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174532\/hernan-nightbus-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"interior of overnight bus in japan\" class=\"wp-image-94327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174532\/hernan-nightbus-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174532\/hernan-nightbus-281x500.jpeg 281w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174532\/hernan-nightbus-864x1536.jpeg 864w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174532\/hernan-nightbus-150x267.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/23174532\/hernan-nightbus.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A night bus from the inside. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/hernaninjapan\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Hern\u00e1n in Japan<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With this variety of accommodations in Japan, you can now decide what type of lodging that&#8217;s right for you. 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