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Ryokan vs. hotel vs. capsule hotel: which is for you?
The main accommodation types explained, with what each really costs and feels like.
Last reviewed · Sep 2026
| Type | Typical price / night | What you get | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business hotel | ¥8,000–18,000 | Compact private room, en-suite, reliable chains (Dormy Inn, Toyoko Inn, APA) | Most first-timers |
| Capsule hotel | ¥3,500–7,000 | Pod bed, shared baths, lockers; usually single-sex floors | Solo, one or two nights |
| Ryokan | ¥25,000–100,000+ (per person, often with dinner & breakfast) | Tatami room, futon, onsen, kaiseki dinner | A special night or two |
| Minshuku | ¥8,000–15,000 pp | Family-run inn, simpler ryokan | Rural areas |
| International hotel | ¥40,000+ | Western-sized rooms and service | Comfort, families |
Ryokan basics
- Arrive by the check-in time (often 3–5pm) — dinner is served at a set time
- Wear the yukata provided; left side over right
- Shoes off at the entrance, slippers off on tatami
- Ryokan often price per person, not per room