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 Toji-An Guest House by PolishChick
But some prices of accomodation can be stunning as well! That`s why I decided to put up this hostels name. No, I did not stay there. While in Japan me and my friends were the cheapest tourist Japan has ever seen. We stayed at friends` places, friends` friends` places, friends` family homes, in a tent in the bushes in the middle of nowhere and even in a sleeping bag in a bus station once!!! I`ve never experianced staying at a japanese hotel or hostel, but I would have stayed at this hostel if I hadn`t found my other no cost accomodation at my friend`s friend lol!!! So that`s why I`m putting it up. For Japan it`s pretty cheap, very nicely placed in Kyoto (close to the JR Kyoto station) and it was reccomended to me by some VT member. So somebody had stayed there and is still alive. Good luck!!! ;-)
Enjoy Kyoto!!!
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A recommendable place indeed, this hotel is clean and the staff very friendly. The location is not excellent, but it is definitely not far from the downtown, and the area is safe to walk even during the dark hours.
The furniture is anything but Japanese however, this is not a ryokan style place, rather it tries to be old european or maybe southern states.
But there are also Japanese style rooms that may be better...
I can't say there would be anything unique about the place - it is a nice place, as simple as that.
Oh, and there is a coin laundry, but then again, there always is. Theme: HotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 1-13-5 Ichiban-cho, Aoba-ku, SendaiPhone: 022-222-8100, fax 022-225-8100Directions: From the station it is about 15 minutes by foot. The tourist office in Tokyo will help with reservations if you want.Website: http://www.itcj.or.jp/facility/2/facil/204013.html
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 ryokan museum in okabe by cheesecake17
Both commonly referred to as Japanese inns, Ryokan are the Japanese equivalent of Western inns or hotels, and Minshuku are more like pensions or B&B's.
Ryokan
provide classic Japanese surroundings, attentive service, a full-course meal, and are usually located in tourist areas. Their price varies greatly, from around the ..4-5,000 yen to ten times that, but the average is probably around ..10,000
Minshuku
minshuku are family-run businesses, with the rented rooms being part of the owners' own home. They are often found in choice resorts and vacation spots, and feature moderate rates.
minshuku offer considerably fewer amenities than strictly professional establishments. Guests, for example, are expected to fold up their bedding in the morning and stow it away in a closet, just as a family member would.
Also they don't provide the kinds of courtesies you can expect from a hotel or ryokan, such as towels and yukata. Minshuku rates are about 6,500 yen, which includes two meals, usually served family style.
NOTE.....The 'per-person' bit is important to remember, because most prices in Japan for accommodation are quoted per person, not per room. Even if you tell them your group is two or three people, they will still repeat the per person price. It's not a bad deal, though, when you consider that you're getting two meals included
Minshuku, are often in the less traveled back streets or quieter rural areas.
The Ryokan are definitely more stylish, some going back hundreds of years, and are well worth the extra money.
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 The entrance by Pixiekatten
Clean rooms to a good price.
Friendly englishspeaking staff.
Good cooking facilities and big common area.
Busy but people follow the few rules there are.
No curfew, your room key opens the frontdoor. No set light out times.
Only 10-25min walk from city centre! Theme: HostelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: 418 Nayacho, Shichijo-agaru, Dotemachi-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto city, Japan 600-8142Phone: +(81)-753422444 Website: http://kshouse.jp/
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 by R.Dettmann
Those Capsule hotels are very cheap, about the price of a youth hostel, but here you got your own little room. I actually had nice dreams :)
I paid like 20Euro for the night.
You have TV and radio inside your box too!
This capsule hotel also had a sauna!
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When in Koyasan you have to stay at a temple. You get to follow the monks routines with an early morning meditation where all guests are welcome to join. Same before dinner.
Price includes 2 meals, breakfast and dinner.
I have never experienced anything more relaxing and peaceful.
A maginificent place to stay!
Beautiful garden.
Nice bath area.
Lovely food.
Fantastic people.
One night became two and would have become three if it wasn't rain that turned into snow!
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 Hotel postcard of Nikko Hotel,
near Narita airport by SLLiew
I was fortunate to know some Japanese well enough and stayed in different homes like home-stay. It was great but I had enough after 2 weeks as there is little privacy and I prefer hotel hot water free flowing shower than sharing a hot water tub with the entire family.
Hotels are needless to say expensive and small in size.
Ryokans are Japanese style accommodation and can be even much more expensive than business hotels as they may have gardens, meals served and you have to sleep on a futon (on the floor mat).
Minshuku are family run accommodations but mostly cater to local Japanese. Many accommodations outside of cities are adverse to cater to foreigners because fear of communication barrier resulting in misunderstanding. I spoke little Japanese then but it was good enough for me to stay anywhere although I hardly understood the long introduction of the available facilities by the welcoming receptionist.
Youth hostels are affordable for backpackers and students. Some youth hostels have no age limit and welcome foreigners though may restrict on the number of days of stay. Do not be surprise if Japanese and non-Japanese are separated in different rooms and Asian are separated from Caucasians when it comes to room sharing. It is just the Japanese way. Of course, you can still interact in the living and dining room area.
Although many have common public bath where modesty goes out the window, there is strictly no mixing of genders.
In Tokyo and larger cities, there are special Japanese accommodations like the love hotels and the capsule hotels. And I have seen in a major Tokyo MRT station, the homeless will start building their overnight beds with cardboards.
Thus the range of accommodations available to you. Theme: Other
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 Tatami Rooms by nicolettart |
Very conveniently located in Ikebukuro.
Owner speaks English, Japanese and Mandarin.
Rooms are Japanese and Western style, small but clean and adequate. All with ensuite. TV in room, but have to put in 100yen per hour.
2 people pay 9000yen for a room.
A nice restaurant across from this hotel have very very good chahan (fried rice) for less than 1000yen.
Near Ikebukuro station which is on the Yamanote Line.
Near major shopping centers and malls.
Becos Ikebukuro Station is so HUGE, it is easy to get lost. Do not wander on to street level by any exit or you will be lost. Get out at West Exit C5 or C6.
When you come up onto street level and see Hotel Clarion in front of you and Marui Department Store across the street, you are on the right track. Turn right immediately after Hotel Clarion. Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 171 32-4, 2-Chome Ikebukuro Toshima-ku Tokyo JapanPhone: (03)3989-8868~9Directions: Exit Ikebukuro Station from the West Exit C5 or C6.Website: http://changtee.com/
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 My friend Stef enjoying a
light meal in our ryokan by Gage17
Ryokans have Asian-style toilets (you must squat) and onsens (spa for bathing), both of which are unique experiences in their own right. Slippers are usually provided as is a yakata (robe).
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