Snow, Onsen and Crab!

[VPS]

Me too!
I booked a ryokan famous for their full course crab dinner, at an eye watering price I might add....

yes but the memories will way outlive the cost

 

[rbjhan]

yes but the memories will way outlive the cost

Yes!
Also because I've been looking at London hotels, everything Japanese feels very reasonable now

 

[VPS]

Yes!
Also because I've looking at London hotels, everything Japanese feels very reasonable now

I've just been looking at London hotels too and horrified and very annoyed that my friend had to give up his flat in London. He'll be back in a few weeks but I need it sooner than that

 

[rbjhan]

I've just been looking at London hotels too and horrified and very annoyed that my friend had to give up his flat in London. He'll be back in a few weeks but I need it sooner than that

I've decided Premier Inn is my new best friend

 

[elanshin]

Yes!
Also because I've been looking at London hotels, everything Japanese feels very reasonable now

I had the same problem after NYC. My friend's sister (who lives in NYC) comes back home now and doesn't flinch at 300-500AUD a night hotel, they're "good value".

 

[rbjhan]

I had the same problem after NYC. My friend's sister (who lives in NYC) comes back home now and doesn't flinch at 300-500AUD a night hotel, they're "good value".

It's all about what you are used to isn't it.
If you say A$300 per night I convert that into 30K Yen in my head and went "oh I could book a ryokan with this money and that includes a nice room, onsen, dinner and breakfast!"