And with its carefully poised design, this Japanese ryokan-referencing house does just that. Ellie Stathaki is the Architecture & Environment Director at Wallpaper*. She trained as an architect at the ...

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

For the past two decades, a traditional "ryokan" inn in southwestern Japan has been spreading its hospitality more broadly than most, dedicating more than half of its rooms to give shelter to stray ...

What is a ryokan hotel? Ryokan are traditional Japanese hotels characterized by their unique architecture and in-house spas. The locations typically feature tatami floors, sliding doors and ...

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 ...

which forms part of the premises of the ryokan inn Ochiairo, was fully booked during the year-end and New Year holidays. The guesthouse, called Shakunage, is a three-story wooden house with 547 ...