A classification of various types of accommodation including hotels, ryokan, and minshuku.
Overview
Accommodation Varieties
Accommodation varieties consist of legal classifications based on the Inn Business Act and general classifications by business type and service content. In Japan, there are three legal categories: hotel and ryokan business, simple lodging business, and boarding house business, each offering different features and services. In recent years, new forms of accommodation such as minpaku (private lodging) and glamping have emerged, leading to increasing diversification.
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| code | slug | name | description | category | priceRange | style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | city-hotel | City Hotel | Accommodation located in urban areas, catering to business, tourism, and leisure purposes. | Hotel and Ryokan Business | Mid to high price range | Western-style |
| 02 | business-hotel | Business Hotel | Functional and affordable accommodation designed for business travelers. | Hotel and Ryokan Business | Low to mid price range | Western-style |
| 03 | resort-hotel | Resort Hotel | Accommodation in natural settings like beaches, mountains, and highlands, emphasizing leisure and relaxation. | Hotel and Ryokan Business | Mid to high price range | Western-style or Japanese-Western fusion |
| 04 | ryokan | Ryokan (Traditional Japanese Inn) | Traditional Japanese accommodation featuring tatami rooms, futon bedding, kaiseki cuisine, and hot springs. | Hotel and Ryokan Business | Mid to high price range | Japanese-style |
| 05 | minshuku | Minshuku (Family-run Guesthouse) | Small-scale, homey accommodation run by individuals or families. | Hotel and Ryokan Business | Low to mid price range | Japanese-style |
| 06 | capsule-hotel | Capsule Hotel | Compact, low-cost accommodation where guests sleep in capsule-type private units. | Simple Lodging Business | Low price range | Capsule-type |
| 07 | hostel | Hostel | Budget accommodation with dormitory-style shared rooms, popular among backpackers. | Simple Lodging Business | Low price range | Dormitory and private rooms |
| 08 | guesthouse | Guesthouse | Small-scale accommodation with a homey, casual atmosphere, popular among foreign tourists. | Simple Lodging Business | Low price range | Dormitory and private rooms |
| 09 | minpaku | Minpaku (Private Lodging) | Community-based lodging service offering parts of private homes for accommodation. | Residential Lodging Business Act | Varied price range | Japanese, Western, or mixed style |
| 10 | pension | Pension | European-style B&B commonly found in mountain and highland resort areas. | Hotel and Ryokan Business | Low to mid price range | Western-style |
| 11 | cottage | Cottage | Standalone small house with self-service facilities including a kitchen. | Hotel and Ryokan Business | Mid price range | Western-style |
| 12 | camping | Camping Site | Outdoor accommodation where guests stay in tents or camping vehicles. | Camping Site | Low price range | Outdoor |
| 13 | glamping | Glamping | New type of accommodation combining the ease of camping with hotel comfort. | Hotel and Ryokan Business | Mid price range | Tent or dome-type |
| 14 | shukubo | Shukubo (Temple Lodging) | Accommodation attached to temples or shrines, featuring Buddhist vegetarian cuisine and meditation. | Hotel and Ryokan Business | Mid price range | Japanese-style |