Average sales revenue per room at ryokans in Japan FY 2012-2018
In recent years, ryokan are growing in popularity, boosting sales to around 11.8 million Japanese yen per guest room in fiscal year 2018. Ryokan are Japanese style inns furnished in a traditional manner, with rooms covered with tatami mats and sliding doors. Guests usually sleep on a futon (bedding) put directly on the tatami floor.