Translation guide
The person who runs or manages an inn. In Japanese, the term depends on the type of inn (traditional ryokan vs. Western-style hotel) and context.
The innkeeper greeted us at the entrance.
The female owner/manager of a ryokan, often the wife of the owner. Very common and culturally specific.
The innkeeper (female) personally brought the food.
A more general term for the master of any lodging, including inns.
The innkeeper was very kind.
The person who manages a hotel, often in a professional capacity.
The keeper of a tavern or inn in a medieval or fantasy setting.
Archaic or literary term for an innkeeper, often used in period pieces or fantasy.
The innkeeper served ale to the adventurers.
旅館 (ryokan) is a traditional Japanese inn with tatami mats, futons, and often meals included. ホテル (hoteru) is a Western-style hotel. The term for innkeeper changes accordingly.
Ryokan innkeepers often wear kimono.
When speaking directly, you can use ご主人 (goshujin) for a male innkeeper or 女将さん (okami-san) for a female innkeeper. Adding さん is polite.
The innkeeper could speak English.