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Traditional Accommodation
Minshuku
Japan’s own version of bed and breakfasts, minshuku are old Japanese houses that have been transformed into lodgings and are run by local
families. They are commonly seen in the rural areas, such as in hot spring towns, mountains, countrysides, seasides and ski resorts.
Accommodation Features
Most minshuku have fewer and smaller rooms compared to ryokan and shukubo, but they also feature tatami floors, sliding doors, and closets
for futon and luggage storage.
Bedding
Upon check in, guests may find the mattresses, comforters, and pillows stored in their room’s closet. They just have to set all the bedding out
on the floor at night for sleeping. When leaving to sightsee in the morning, they may put their bedding back in the closet or let the staff do it.
Bathroom
Shared bathrooms and toilets are the norm at minshuku. This style of accommodation also has Japanese baths which guests can use throughout
the duration of their stay.
Food
Food may or may not be included in the price of booking a room at a minshuku. Those that provide breakfast and dinner generally have
common dining rooms where all guests who have elected to include meals to their reservations may eat at particular times of the day. They
typically serve Japanese and local specialties.
Reservations
Japanese Guest Houses offers an English reservation service for guests wanting to book at minshuku.
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