ryokan

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Experiential Travel Along the Coast Niigata and Yamagata

Feb 25, 2025
BY Derek Yamashita

Arigato Travel is proud to announce a new series of multi-day tours that highlight local crafts and immersive experiences exclusive to Niigata and Yamagata prefectures. All tours begin in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, and conclude in Sakata City, Yamagata. These tours are designed alongside local guides for travelers […]

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Step Back In Time With A Trip To Kinosaki, Japan’s Renowned Tattoo-Friendly Onsen Town

Sep 15, 2024
BY Vincent Van Patten

Imagine it’s 1300 years ago in the year 724 AD, the Nara era of Japan. You’ve heard whispers of Kinosaki, a small town nestled along the Sea of Japan. Word has it a Buddhist priest named Dochi Shonin prayed for one-thousand days in order to help […]

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Guide to Ryokan – Japanese Traditional Inns

Sep 18, 2023
BY Maddy Vandelden

A ryokan can be compared to a Japanese-style inn, complete with amenities and a calming atmosphere. The oldest ryokan in Japan was founded in 705 and they have been a staple for travelers ever since! Just like back then, there are simple inns that have many […]

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Interview with Ryokan Hiyoshi: A Traditional Japanese Inn in Saitama

Apr 9, 2023
BY Lewis Amer

With tourists from all over flooding back into Japan recently, we’re sure that those of you reading this will be itching to get on the next plane to join them yourselves and here at Arigato Japan we’re certainly hoping you’ll do just that! But once you […]

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Yutorelo Tsuwano, a Japanese traditional ryokan to stay in Shimane Prefecture

Mar 31, 2023
BY Jessica Iragne

Tsuwano, often called “Little Kyoto,” is a charming area in Shimane Prefecture located just along the border with Yamaguchi Prefecture. Surrounded by nature, it is known for its picturesque main street lined with Edo-era buildings and Koi ponds, and also for its river and other attractions […]

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Interview with KAI Kinugawa, a modern hot spring ryokan in Tochigi

Nov 26, 2022
BY Ida Johansson

KAI Kinugawa is a modern hot spring ryokan where traditional Japanese hospitality meets contemporary luxury. Situated 2 hours by train from Tokyo, this gem in the Tochigi prefecture provides the perfect get-away for those seeking a break from the fast-paced atmosphere in Tokyo. We had the […]

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