Average return on assets of ryokans in Japan FY 2012-2018
In fiscal year 2018, the average return on assets of ryokans in Japan decreased to 1.3 percent, indicating the decreasing profitability of assets managed by businesses. Ryokans are Japanese style inns furnished in a traditional manner, with rooms covered with tatami mats and sliding doors. Guests usually sleep on a futon (bedding) put directly on the tatami floor.