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Japanese character: りょうかん － 旅館
Number of Ryokans in Japan: 55, 567
Snapshot: Get charged for 1 night and get 2 meals, tatami mats, pure Japanese atmosphere
A Ryokan is a tradition Japanese Inn, of which approximately 55,567 exist in Japan. Ryokan history dates back to the Edo period (1603-1867) when the shogun created places of rest (ryokan) for daimyo (overlords) to rest and eat on long journeys. The daimyo would travel in large numbers, making it difficult to sustain their power and energy; the shogun created 5 major highways (gokaidou) for the purpose of keeping the overlords well fed and energized.
Ryokans in Japan are known for their high quality of service and their pure Japanese atmosphere and service.
According to the Japan Ryokan Association (JRA), as of March 2006, there were approximately 55,567 Ryokans in Japan with the capacity for 418,529 guests and over 850,000 rooms; 14,000 of which belong to the JRA.
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