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- noun Plural form of
ryokan .
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It features tips from the likes of David Lynch, James Murphy and Javier Peres, as well as some handsome photographs of traditional Japanese inns, called "ryokans."
NYT > Home Page By YURI CHONG 2011
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It features tips from the likes of David Lynch, James Murphy and Javier Peres, as well as some handsome photographs of traditional Japanese inns, called "ryokans."
NYT > Home Page By YURI CHONG 2011
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However Kyoto is also famous for traditional Japanese guest houses called ryokans, and some of these have now been recognised in the new Michelin guide as essential places to eat.
News On Japan 2010
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Kyoto is filled with tiny hotels and Japanese inns (ryokans).
The Art You Can Eat 2009
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Where to stay If you want to stay in one of Kyoto's traditional ryokans, book ahead; the price of a room usually includes dinner and the owner will need to organize the meal.
Breaking Away 2009
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The ryokans and Japanese-style snack bars of Taipei are authentic — and inexpensive.
Taiwan’s Take on Traditional Japan Jeffrey timmermans 2009
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In the middle, there were two pamper-me-fancy ryokans and a five-night stay at the Park, which was very nice.
Last night in Tokyo barbylon 2007
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In the middle, there were two pamper-me-fancy ryokans and a five-night stay at the Park, which was very nice.
Last night in Tokyo barbylon 2007
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Being served in a room by kimono-clad women is a tradition at ryokans.
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The small town has many onsen ryokans and we took a cab to ours.
Tuna Toast Tokyoastrogirl 2006
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