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  How to enjoy staying at a RYOKAN
Enjoy the Real Japan at a RYOKAN, A Four-Language Guide

This book clearly explains how to relax and enjoy a stay in a ryokan and introduces you to elements of Japanese culture and customs in four languages; English, Korean and Chinese (traditional and simplified ideographs). We hope you will find it a useful partner during your stay at a ryokan.
1.(PDF: 1.4 MB)
2.Introduction(PDF: 1.0 MB)
3.How to Use This Booklet(PDF: 2.0 MB)
4.A Traditional Japanese Room(PDF: 0.5 MB)
5.Entering the Room(PDF: 0.9 MB)
6.In your Room(PDF: 2.2 MB)
7.Going to the Communal Bath(PDF: 1.3 MB)
8.Japanese Bath Etiquette(PDF: 1.2 MB)
9.Japanese Food(PDF: 1.1 MB)
10.Eating Dinner (PDF: 1.9 MB)
11.Sleeping on Futon(PDF: 1.1 MB)
12.Enjoying your Stay(PDF: 2.3 MB)
13.Self-help Guide 1 (Useful Japanese phrases)(PDF: 0.7 MB)
14.Self-help Guide 2 (Useful Japanese phrases)(PDF: 0.5 MB)
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