Japanese Accomodation Information Start From CHEAPER TO HIGHER.

Japan offers a wide range of accommodation types. Lodgings come in both the typical Japanese and Western styles, as well as in unconventional forms such as capsule hotels and temple lodgings.

Prices range from less than 2,000 yen per person for a bed in a dormitory to more than 25,000 yen per person for a night at a first class hotel or ryokan. Note that hotel rates in Japan are often given as "cost per person" rather than "cost per room".

Below is a list of accommodation types found in Japan. One US dollar corresponds to roughly 100 yen. See the current yen exchange rates for a more precise conversion.

Japanese Style:Ryokan
6,000 to 30,000 yen per person
Ryokan are traditional Japanese style inns with Japanese style rooms and meals. A stay at a ryokan is recommended to all travelers to Japan as it gives you the opportunity to experience a traditional Japanese lifestyle.

Minshuku
4,000 to 10,000 yen per person
Minshuku are Japanese style "bed and breakfast" lodgings. They are usually family run, offer Japanese style rooms, and often include one or two meals in the price.

Western Style:Western Style Hotels
10,000 Yen to 50,000 yen per room
Western style hotels, including various international and Japanese hotel chains, can be found across Japan, especially in the larger cities.

Business Hotels
4,000 to 9,000 yen per person
Business hotels offer small, simple Western style rooms with snacks and drinks provided by vending machines. Some business hotel chains, such as APA Hotel, Super Hotel and Toyoko Inn, operate dozens of hotels across Japan.

Pensions
4,000 to 12,000 yen per person
Pensions are comparable to minshuku (see above), except that they offer rooms in Western style rather than in Japanese style.

Low Budget:Dormitories
1,500 to 3,000 yen per person
Dormitories, usually housed in older buildings, can mainly be found in large cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. Many dormitories offer women-only rooms.

Hostels
2,500 to 4,000 yen per person
Hostels offer lodging and meals at the lowest budget level. Japan Youth Hostels, a member of the International Youth Hostel Federation, operates more than 300 hostels across Japan.

Unique Lodgings:Capsule Hotels
3,000 to 4,000 yen per person
Mainly targeting a male clientele in need of nothing but a bed, capsule hotels accommodate their guests in small capsules. A television, a shared bathroom and coin lockers are usually provided.

Love Hotels
6,000 to 12,000 yen per room and overnight stay
Not meant as tourist lodgings, love hotels are visited by couples who wish to enjoy some undisturbed time together. Rooms at love hotels can be rented for 2-3 hours during the day or for an overnight stay.

Temple Lodgings
3,000 to 10,000 yen per person
It is possible for tourists to spend the night at some Buddhist temple lodgings (shukubo). One of the best places to experience a night at a temple is Mount Koya.

Longer stays:Weekly and Monthly Apartments
From 40,000 yen per month
Apartments and shared apartments, rented on a weekly or monthly basis (sometimes even on a daily basis), are among the most inexpensive ways of staying in Japan for an extended period. Several companies have emerged which specifically target foreigners in Japan.

Comfortable Accommodations in Tokyo at Reasonable Rates

Comfortable Accommodations in Tokyo in a Cheap Price:New visitors to Tokyo and Japan have understandable concerns when it comes to finding a hotel. Can I find a hotel in my budget? Will it be clean and safe? Will the staff speak English? Fortunately the JCHA (Japan City Hotel Association) exists to address these concerns and assist US and English speaking visitors in finding the right hotel to suit your needs.

The Kanto Branch of the association has many member hotels in the Tokyo area and many more throughout Japan. A wide variety of hotels and accommodations can provide suitable facilities for the single traveler, vacationing families, or business events complete with conference rooms. The association specializes in three-star class hotels which are surprisingly affordable. Though some five-star luxuries may be absent, you won't be sacrificing cleanliness, safety, or friendly service which can be found at any of their member hotels.

Founded in 1971, the JCHA aims at providing safe and comfortable accommodations at reasonable rates by helping reasonably priced hotels to improve their facilities and services. By helping them to offer better services and more conveniences, JCHA intends to contribute to developing tourism in Japan and consequently promoting international friendship.

Hotels in Tokyo - Take a Visit and know which Hotel is best for you

Hotels in Tokyo:It's not uncommon to hear that the Japanese make foreign visitors feel very welcome. This is not only witnessed in the hospitality of citizens but the business community as well. Case in point - The Japan Tourist Hotel Association, a non-profit organization. The association has many member hotels across Japan dedicated to providing foreign guests with a clean, friendly place to stay. All members subscribe to a set of standards provided to ensure reliable and qualified services for guests.

There are two basic types of lodging available:

* Ryokans - Japanese style hotels, sometimes called traditional inns. Ryokans vary from small, family-run inns to large Japanese style hotels.

* Western Style Hotels - Perhaps a more familiar environment. These hotels range from budget to luxury with the majority falling into the budget-business class.

We recommend looking for traditional Ryokan style inns. A hotel may be a nice place to sleep but a Ryokan can be a lesson in Japanese culture and a lot of fun. Turn your lodging into an experience you'll tell friends about when you return home.

There are more than member 70 hotels in Tokyo alone. A brochure from the association provides rates and many details on each. Much of this information can also be found on their website in English. Accommodations in the Tokyo area are listed by location and by price to help you find the right place quickly.

Within Tokyo separate listings are provided for the following locations: Nihonbashi, Yaesu, Kanda, Ochanomizu, Kamata, Haneda, Shiba, Shinagawa, Yotsuya, Shinanomachi, Hongo, Bunkyo, Shinjuku, Ogikubo, Ryogoku, Ueno, Asakusa, Sugamo, Otsuka, Tama, Tachikawa, Sagami-ko, Ohshima, and Hachijojima.

Visit the Tokyo Branch of The Japan Tourist Hotel Association on the web to learn more.

Day & Overnight Tours From Tokyo

Day & Overnight Tours From Tokyo - So you're staying in Tokyo and there's plenty to see and and do. Wish you had someone to show you around? Someone who will show you the sights and have you back in the evening -or- take you on an overnight adventure and really get away from the city. Good news, you do. That someone is JALPAK and no one knows Tokyo and the surrounding area better.

These tours are affordable and we stand by what we always say - You can see more in one day, for less money, on a professional guided tour than if you tried to do it yourself. Tours with JALPAK start at under $50 for an afternoon or under $100 for a full day of adventure with discounts for children available. Prices are subject to change so be sure to contact JALPAK for accurate information. One thing we like about JALPAK's brochure and website information is prices published in US dollars, no guesswork or calculators required.

If a day excursion from Tokyo is what you seek then think about the Kamakura Walking Tour. See the great Buddha at the Hase Kannon Temple and more on this walk. On the Nikko - World Heritage tour visit the Toshogu Shrine, a beautiful structure built in the 17th century as a mausoleum for the 1st Shogun. Other day tours include; Okutama Walking & Sake Tour, Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour, Full Day Edo Park Tour, Tokyo Night Life Tour, Kabuki Night Tour, and of course there are more tours of Tokyo City itself.

Overnight tours from Tokyo include a Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour where, aside from seeing the great mountain, you'll get a boat cruise on Lake Hakone and a soak in an onsen (natural hot spring). How about a Shinkansen Tour where you'll visit Hakone and Kyoto on the famous bullet train.

Tour packages include more than we have mentioned here and may vary due to weather or seasonal changes. Be sure to visit JALPAK on the web to get all the details.