Terms of Service

Japan Ryokan Guide is a curated informational resource dedicated to helping travelers discover traditional Japanese ryokans. The Site provides descriptions, photographs, videos, and links to third-party booking platforms.

We do not sell, book, or arrange accommodations. All booking functionality is provided by third-party platforms (such as Booking.com and Expedia) through affiliate links. We are not a travel agency, tour operator, or booking platform.

Japan Ryokan Guide participates in affiliate programs, including the Booking.com and Expedia affiliate programs. When you click an affiliate link on our Site and make a booking, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial decisions or ryokan selections. All ryokans are chosen based on quality, authenticity, and relevance to international travelers.

In accordance with applicable advertising disclosure requirements, including guidelines from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Japan’s Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations (景品表示法), we clearly identify affiliate relationships throughout the Site.

We make every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information about ryokans, including pricing, amenities, policies, and photographs. However:

• Information may change without notice and may not reflect current conditions
• Prices displayed are approximate and may vary based on dates, room types, and availability
• Photographs may not represent current facilities
• Amenities and services are subject to change by the ryokan operators

Always verify details directly with the accommodation or booking platform before making a reservation.

The Site contains links to third-party websites and services, including Booking.com, Expedia, TikTok, and Instagram. These links are provided for your convenience.

• Clicking an affiliate link takes you to a third-party platform governed by its own terms and privacy policy
• We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party website
• Links to third-party sites do not constitute endorsement or guarantee of their services
• We recommend reviewing the terms of service and privacy policy of any third-party site before use

All original content on this Site — including text, design, logos, layout, and code — is owned by Japan Ryokan Guide. All rights reserved.

Third-party content

Photographs of ryokans are sourced from the official websites of the respective establishments and are used for informational purposes. Copyright of these photographs remains with the original rights holders. Embedded videos from TikTok and Instagram are displayed via their official embed functionality and remain the property of their respective creators and platforms.

Permitted use

You may view, download, and print pages from the Site for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not modify the content and retain all copyright notices.

Prohibited use

• Reproduce, redistribute, or republish content without written permission
• Use content for AI or machine learning training purposes without authorization
• Frame, mirror, or create derivative works from the Site
• Scrape or use automated tools to collect data from the Site

If you believe your copyrighted material has been used on this Site without authorization, please contact us at the address below and we will promptly investigate and take appropriate action.

The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, completeness, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components, or that any defects will be corrected.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Japan Ryokan Guide and its operator shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to:

• Your use of or inability to use the Site
• Any information provided on the Site
• Bookings made through third-party platforms accessed via our affiliate links
• Any loss, damage, or inconvenience arising from accommodations, including cancellations, refunds, or quality issues
• Actions or omissions of third-party websites or service providers

Any disputes regarding bookings, cancellations, refunds, or accommodation quality must be resolved directly with the booking platform or accommodation provider.

When using the Site, you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Site's operation
• Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access or collect data
• Circumvent or disable any security features
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Use the Site in any manner that could damage or overburden our infrastructure

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Japan Ryokan Guide, its operator, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court (東京地方裁判所).

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: legal@japanryokanguide.com