ryokan
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- noun
- /rjōˈkän/
- The Houshi Ryokan in Hokuriku, Ishikawa, northwest of Tokyo, is one of the oldest ryokans in Japan.
- ryokan, a traditional inn
- ryokan, a traditional Japanese
- Staying at a ryokan
Examples
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At the ryokan in Kyoto, we enjoyed soaking in the communal baths after a long day of exploring the city.
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If you are lucky enough to stay in a ryokan in this area, you are likely to see some photos from back in the day adorning the walls of the hotel.
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For an authentic and Zen-like Japanese night, try a ryokan.
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Its elegant sukiya-style rooms are designed according to Japanese architectural ideals, and the ryokan's legendary hot spring, or onsen, is reputed to have curative properties.
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During our trip to Japan, we stayed at a lovely ryokan that served delicious local cuisine and featured traditional tatami-matted rooms.
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The authentic experience of sleeping on futons in a ryokan made our visit to Japan truly memorable.
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Etymology
The word ryokan comes from Japanese parts ryo- meaning 'travel' and -kan meaning 'building' or 'inn', so it literally means a 'travel inn'. That's why a ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn with tatami rooms, shared baths, and local meals.