Nao Yamamoto– Author –

Nao Yamamoto is the editor of Best Japan Stay. Based in Japan, Nao compares ryokan and hotels by what actually matters to overseas travelers — private baths, meal plans, and how easy a place is to reach. This site started because English guides rarely explain the difference between a public onsen and a private one. Every pick here is researched and curated; no property can pay to be featured.