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 organization behind it: it was established at the call of the Youth Division of the National Ryokan Hotel Health Sanitation Business Cooperative Federation (Zenryoren), with the aim of promoting the appeal of Japanese inns, especially ryokan
• Yado no Hi Week: every year from August 3rd to 17th, ryokan and hotels across Japan run a variety of projects and campaigns during "Yado no Hi Week"
• Yado hanabi: inspired by Yado no Hi, "yado hanabi" (inn fireworks) and local events are held across the country from summer into autumn

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.

Hospitality Unique to Ryokan

A ryokan is an inn built mainly around Japanese-style rooms and facilities, such as tatami rooms and futon bedding. Having the staff lay out and put away your futon, or bring meals to your room, is part of the hospitality unique to ryokan.

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.