Hotels & Luggage(5 guides)

Capsule Hotels in Japan: Rules and What to Expect

How capsule hotels in Japan work for tourists: check-in steps, gender-separated floors, luggage rules, curfews, and what is and isn't allowed.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Hotel Cancellation Rules in Japan: When You Get Charged

How hotel cancellation rules work in Japan, when fees start, and how to cancel by phone or through a booking site to avoid charges.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Coin Lockers and Luggage Storage in Japan: Sizes and Costs

Where to store your luggage in Japan: coin locker sizes and prices, how to pay, and what to do when lockers are full.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Airbnb in Japan: Why Listings Look Different (Minpaku Law)

Why Airbnb and short-term rentals are limited in Japan, how the minpaku law works, and how to check a listing's registration number before booking.

Updated: 2026-06-13

Staying at a Ryokan: A First-Timer's Guide

How a Japanese ryokan works step by step, from check-in and yukata to the shared bath, kaiseki dinner, and futon bedding, with simple do and avoid tips.

Updated: 2026-06-13