Translation guide
In Japanese, 'simple lodging' refers to budget-friendly, no-frills accommodation. The most common term is 民宿 (minshuku), a family-run guesthouse. Other options include 簡易宿所 (kan'i shukusho) for basic inns, 素泊まり (sudomari) for room-only stays, and ライダーハウス (raidā hausu) for motorcycle travelers. The choice depends on the type of lodging and context.
A small, often family-operated inn offering simple rooms and meals, typically in rural or coastal areas.
The standard term for a simple, family-run Japanese inn. Often includes home-cooked meals and a homely atmosphere.
I stayed at a simple lodging by the sea over the weekend.
A no-frills accommodation facility, often with shared facilities, legally classified as a simple lodging.
A legal term for basic lodging facilities, including hostels and budget inns. Often used in official contexts.
There are many simple lodgings in this area.
A lodging option where only the room is provided, without meals.
Staying overnight without meals. Common in inns and hotels as a budget option.
For a room only, it's 3,000 yen per night.
Very basic, cheap lodging for motorcycle tourists, often just a roof and futon.
A bare-bones shelter for motorcyclists, usually with minimal facilities. Common in Hokkaido and touring areas.
Rider houses in Hokkaido are basically room-only.
Any cheap, simple place to stay, often used in travel contexts.
民宿 (minshuku) is a simple, family-run guesthouse, often with shared facilities and home-cooked meals. 旅館 (ryokan) is a traditional Japanese inn, usually more formal, with tatami rooms, elaborate meals, and often hot springs. ホテル (hoteru) is a Western-style hotel. For 'simple lodging', 民宿 is the closest match.
Minshuku are more casual to stay at than ryokan.
Many minshuku and rider houses do not have online booking in English. It's common to call ahead or use Japanese booking sites. Some accept walk-ins, but it's safer to reserve, especially in peak seasons.
安宿に泊まって旅費を節約した。
I saved travel money by staying at cheap lodgings.