Stay in a Ryokan
Do you want to have an authentic experience and see how a Japanese
person sleeps? Stay a few nights in a ryokan, a kind of traditional inn
from the Edo period. Ryokans are a good alternative to the classic hotels,
sometimes being more comfortable, cheaper and interesting. At the
entrance you are welcomed by a host which will invite you to take of your
shoes and gives you a yukata, an kind of kimono worn mostly on
summers. Rooms don’t have doors, but sliding screens. In a ryokan you
sleep on a tatami made out of bamboo and a futon.
Relaxing at an Onsen
After a full day of sightseeing, it’s time to relax at an onsen. It is a kind of
spa, more precisely a public bath with thermal springs. In Tokyo you can
try Oedo Onsen Monogatari, which recreate the atmosphere of the Edo
period. Here you have numerous thermal springs and saunas, arranged
both in the interior and in the huge courtyard. A traditional onsen has
two different sections: one for men and one for women, separated by a
fence.
Karaoke
You could tell that Karaoke is the national sport of Japan. This
entertainment is so popular that there are over 100.000 karaoke rooms
across the country. Rent a room, choose your favourite music and sing!
Meanwhile you can order some drinks or snacks to enjoy.
Visiting Kyoto temples
A visit to Kyoto is a must, after all we’re talking about the most beautiful
and traditional city in Japan! You will have the impression that you are
back in the time of samurai and geishas. Here are the most temples in
Japan, namely 500 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines.