Nao Yamamoto is the editor of Best Japan Stay. Based in Japan, comparing ryokan by baths, meals, and access — not star ratings. Every pick is researched, never paid.
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.
