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Accommodation Varieties - INI

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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[item.city-hotel]
code=01
slug=city-hotel
name=City Hotel
description=Accommodation located in urban areas, catering to business, tourism, and leisure purposes.
category=Hotel and Ryokan Business
priceRange=Mid to high price range
style=Western-style

[item.business-hotel]
code=02
slug=business-hotel
name=Business Hotel
description=Functional and affordable accommodation designed for business travelers.
category=Hotel and Ryokan Business
priceRange=Low to mid price range
style=Western-style

[item.resort-hotel]
code=03
slug=resort-hotel
name=Resort Hotel
description=Accommodation in natural settings like beaches, mountains, and highlands, emphasizing leisure and relaxation.
category=Hotel and Ryokan Business
priceRange=Mid to high price range
style=Western-style or Japanese-Western fusion

[item.ryokan]
code=04
slug=ryokan
name=Ryokan (Traditional Japanese Inn)
description=Traditional Japanese accommodation featuring tatami rooms, futon bedding, kaiseki cuisine, and hot springs.
category=Hotel and Ryokan Business
priceRange=Mid to high price range
style=Japanese-style

[item.minshuku]
code=05
slug=minshuku
name=Minshuku (Family-run Guesthouse)
description=Small-scale, homey accommodation run by individuals or families.
category=Hotel and Ryokan Business
priceRange=Low to mid price range
style=Japanese-style

[item.capsule-hotel]
code=06
slug=capsule-hotel
name=Capsule Hotel
description=Compact, low-cost accommodation where guests sleep in capsule-type private units.
category=Simple Lodging Business
priceRange=Low price range
style=Capsule-type

[item.hostel]
code=07
slug=hostel
name=Hostel
description=Budget accommodation with dormitory-style shared rooms, popular among backpackers.
category=Simple Lodging Business
priceRange=Low price range
style=Dormitory and private rooms

[item.guesthouse]
code=08
slug=guesthouse
name=Guesthouse
description=Small-scale accommodation with a homey, casual atmosphere, popular among foreign tourists.
category=Simple Lodging Business
priceRange=Low price range
style=Dormitory and private rooms

[item.minpaku]
code=09
slug=minpaku
name=Minpaku (Private Lodging)
description=Community-based lodging service offering parts of private homes for accommodation.
category=Residential Lodging Business Act
priceRange=Varied price range
style=Japanese, Western, or mixed style

[item.pension]
code=10
slug=pension
name=Pension
description=European-style B&B commonly found in mountain and highland resort areas.
category=Hotel and Ryokan Business
priceRange=Low to mid price range
style=Western-style

[item.cottage]
code=11
slug=cottage
name=Cottage
description=Standalone small house with self-service facilities including a kitchen.
category=Hotel and Ryokan Business
priceRange=Mid price range
style=Western-style

[item.camping]
code=12
slug=camping
name=Camping Site
description=Outdoor accommodation where guests stay in tents or camping vehicles.
category=Camping Site
priceRange=Low price range
style=Outdoor

[item.glamping]
code=13
slug=glamping
name=Glamping
description=New type of accommodation combining the ease of camping with hotel comfort.
category=Hotel and Ryokan Business
priceRange=Mid price range
style=Tent or dome-type

[item.shukubo]
code=14
slug=shukubo
name=Shukubo (Temple Lodging)
description=Accommodation attached to temples or shrines, featuring Buddhist vegetarian cuisine and meditation.
category=Hotel and Ryokan Business
priceRange=Mid price range
style=Japanese-style