If an establishment has the word “Hotel” in the name, can it still be classified as a ryokan?
Establishments are legally bound to naming themselves either hotel or ryokan depending on the ratio of Japanese-style rooms to Western-style rooms. Despite this, the difference is not always that clear: there are certainly numerous establishments that have the word “hotel” in their names that come complete with plenty of Japanese-style rooms, hot spring baths and the atmosphere of a traditional inn.
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