          About 40 minutes to Amami station from Nanba.      
A Ryokan is probably a place where visitors can come closest to the
traditiostyle of Japanese home life.
Guests will sleep on a comfortable Futon (mattress) laid out on the floor of a
Tatami (straw matted) room which functions as a living room during the day and as a bedroom at night.  
Take your shoes off as you walk in the entrance, and put on slippers. The
slippers are used for walking inside the Ryokan. For short strolls near the Ryokan, you can use the Ryokan sandals or Geta (wooden clogs). 
A Yukata (Kimono-like robe) is provided for each person. This can also be worn
as a pajama. You can also leave your room wearing the Yukata. Besides wearing it in the Ryokan, you may use it to go for a walk outside your Ryokan. During cold periods there is a Tanzen (outer robe) to wear over the Yukata. Always wear it over the Yukata.  How to use an Onsen.
Do not use soap in the bath tub. The tub water is not for one person but for
everyone. Place all of your clothing in the basket, clean yourself with soap outside the tub. After washing off the soap, step into the bath tub. Relax your strained nerves and muscles. 
Washoku (Japanese-style meals).
A visit to a Ryokan always includes dinner and breakfast. You will have the
opportunity to eat Washoku. Please adopt the Japanese-style and use Waribashi (disposable chopsticks). Price includes dinner and breakfast, however, there is no reduction for meals not taken. |
