What is a ryokan? A night at a Japanese inn explained
Ryokan means travel house: tatami instead of a bed, dinner and breakfast included, often an onsen. What to expect, what it costs and how to book it right.
Hakone ryokans with a private onsen
Which Hakone ryokans have a bath in every room, where only some rooms have one and where a private hire bath will do. With spring water details for every inn.
Ryokans with a Mt Fuji view at Lake Kawaguchi
Which ryokans let you see Mt Fuji from your room, where only certain room types have the view and what to watch for when booking.
Tattoos at onsen and ryokans
Where you can bathe with tattoos in Hakone and at Lake Kawaguchi, where cover sheets are enough and when your own room bath is the answer. With the rules quoted.