Average operating expense ratio of ryokans in Japan FY 2012-2018
In fiscal year 2018, the average ratio of operating expenses to sales revenue of ryokans in Japan amounted to a record low of 10.8 percent, implying that less sales revenue is needed to cover operating expenses. 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.