Heat and rising prices cut Kaike Onsen ryokan guests by 20%

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Extreme heat and rising prices have cut guests by about 20% at a Kaike Onsen ryokan, with travel now seen as a luxury. Guests increasingly book room-only (sudomari) or meal-only plans instead of full-board stays. Overall reservations have fallen, and traveling groups are smaller, mostly coming from nearby San'in and San'yō regions. Manager Kawashiri says they will adapt for next year, but as Silver Week approaches in September, ryokan operators face tough decisions on how to attract customers.


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