Inn and Hotel Day (Yado no Hi)

What Is Yado no Hi?

August 10th is "Yado no Hi" (Inn and Hotel Day) in Japan, established in 1992 at the initiative of the Youth Division of the National Ryokan Hotel Health Sanitation Business Cooperative Federation. The date comes from a pun on "ya (8) do (10)," meaning "lodging."

Why Was This Anniversary Established?

The anniversary was born from a wish to encourage the use of lodging facilities and to express gratitude to guests who stay there.

• The organizations behind it: three ryokan industry groups -- the Japan Ryokan Association, the International Ryokan Federation, and the National Ryokan Health Sanitation Business Cooperative Federation -- jointly designated this date as "Yado no Hi"
• Events: industry-wide campaigns are held around August 10th each year, including special rates offering rooms for "810 yen"
• The fireworks project: initiatives like "yado hanabi," in which inns across the country launch fireworks, also help make travel memories more special

The Ryokan and Hotel Industry's Environment

The ryokan and hotel industry, which supports hot spring resorts and tourist destinations across Japan, plays an important role in regional economies. Yado no Hi is an opportunity both to express gratitude to these accommodations and to rediscover the appeal of travel and lodging itself.

Tips for Marking This Day

• Plan a trip to an inn you've had your eye on
• Check out industry campaigns like "Yado no Hi Week"
• Send a message of thanks to a favorite ryokan or hotel
• Look back on memories of an inn that left a lasting impression on you

Gratitude for the Inns That Shape Our Travel Memories

An inn that soothes the fatigue of travel and offers a taste of the extraordinary is an essential part of what makes travel memories what they are. Let August 10th be a day to give thanks to the inns that have hosted you, and start dreaming up your next trip.