From the Edo period (1603–1868), Japanese inns already had this style.
Travelers stayed at different inns like hatago or honjin, depending on their social class.
A typical layout had a dirt-floor entrance (doma), tatami rooms, sliding doors, and a garden or veranda.
Interestingly, many inns had outdoor wooden tubs just outside the room — similar to today’s “private open-air baths.”
Bathing outside, while enjoying nature, was already part of the experience.
And here’s a little bonus!
In Japan, you’ll often find these face-in-hole photo boards — only in Japan! 😂
Just stick your face in, and voilà! You’re someone else.
A fun, quirky tradition you’ll spot at tourist spots everywhere.
Tomorrow’s post is all about a cozy Japanese izakaya!
And stay tuned for the last photo — it’s a fun one! 🐶
by Suspicious-Zone-6745