06-24-2009, 11:56 PM
In rural areas i always went to the small tourist office and asked for a cheap Minshuku. As there are not so many tourists you will usually not need any reservation and this places can be very cheap (3000-3500 without food for a private room and around 5000 with food). Its very enjoyable if you speak a bit Japanese but it is also possible withouth Japanese, but more difficult.
just make clear that you dont need a bed or your private Shower/toilet, othewise they will recommend only Hotels to you!
There is also a Japanese Ryokan association with wich you should be able to book in many places.
Back home after 1 year work and travel in Japan and 3 month in Korea: www.teglas.asia (text is in German, but see the pictures!)
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