Room Types in Japan

Twin Room – 2 beds in a single room. This is the most popular room type in Japanese hotels. There may also be an option for an Extra, which is a hideaway sofa or roll-in bed for accommodating a third guest.

Double Room – A room with 1 bed large enough for two people. This room doesn’t have the option of adding an extra bed. The size of the room is typically smaller than a twin room.

Queen Room – A Double room with a Queen size bed.

King Room – A Double room with a King size bed.

Single Room – A room with 1 twin-sized bed for 1 person only.

Meanwhile, the types of rooms you encounter in traditional accommodations such as a ryokan differ from western style hotels:

Japanese Room – This room has futon bedding large enough for one person each. Japanese rooms may or may not have an attached bath and toilet.

Wayoshitsu – This is a Japanese room with at least 1 bed, and will be listed as a “Western Sleeping Area” in your tour quote. These rooms may or may not have an attached bath and toilet, and may or may not have a private hot spring bath.