You can choose to stay in the familiar comforts of a western-style hotel, or enjoy the comfort and personal attention of a traditional Japanese inn. By taking time to search out some of the nation's less-publicized types of lodgings, you're sure to find clean and comfortable places to stay that suit your pocketbook. Almost hotel staffs can speak English. Don't worry about language problem.

The accommodation charge is subject to a consumption tax of 5%. First class hotels also impose a 10 to 15% service charge as well.

Tipping is not customary except at top luxury ryokan, where a guest will tip a maid when she first serves tea in the room.

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As mentioned hotels, have you heard about Japanese Love Hotel? A love hotel (ラブホテル, rabu hoteru?) is a type of short-stay hotel found in Japan operated primarily for the purpose of allowing couples privacy to have sexual intercourse. Love hotels can usually be identified using symbols such as hearts and the offer of a room rate for a "rest" (休憩, kyūkei) as well as for an overnight stay.