Massage& Esthetic Treatment Japanese-style Hotel "Ryokan" What is a Ryokan?   How to choose a Ryokan Okami, the Landlady The Fee System & Prices   Photo Gallery     Origins and History of the Japanese Ryokan (PDF)     The wonders of Japanese Architecture & the Japanese Garden (PDF)     An Invitation to the Profound Taste of Japanese Cuisine (PDF)   Now You Stay in a Ryokan Receiving Guests   Prelude to Relaxation   To Your Guestroom   Guestrooms of the Ryokan   After Settled Down in Guestroom   Japanese-style Garden   Onsen, Hot Springs   Open-air Hot Spring Bath   Private Open-air Hot Spring Bath   Yukata   Dinner   Massage & Esthetic Treatment Comfortable Slumber   Breakfast   Checking-out     How to use Chopsticks (PDF)     The four Seasons and the Seasonal Calendar of the Japanese Ryokan (PDF)     Glossary of Terms Related to the Japanese Ryokan (PDF)   How to enjoy staying at a RYOKAN   Ryokan Experience by Expatriates     Massage& Esthetic Treatment Massage and services with therapeutic benefits Some ryokans strive to preserve traditions while also introducing new changes. For instance, the latest relaxation facilities and services can be found at ryokans which are sensitive to the needs of their guests. Treat yourself to exquisite relaxation away from the stresses of daily life. Massage has traditionally been available at ryokans, with a massager visiting your guestroom. In recent years, however, an increasing number of ryokans have introduced various new facilities and services with greater therapeutic benefits. Some ryokans have opened beauty salons, with full-time beauticians. Quite a few ryokans also welcome male guests for esthetic treatment. A full-time beautician   Foot care and reflexology are well received by female guests.   A soothing treatment - blissful moments in the quiet of the evening         Popular among female guests - aromatherapy   The latest trend among ryokans across the country is to offer spa relaxation that combines a hot spring bath with air bubble bath facilities. < Last | Next >