noun
An inn or hotel in Japan offering traditional Japanese cuisine and furnishings, and usually a large communal bath.
Origin of ryokan
Japanese ryokan from Middle Chinese l&istroke;ə´ kuan` inn ly&schwabreve;´ journey, travel ( also the source of Mandarin l&udiecaron; ) kuan` guesthouse, to lodge ( also the source of Mandarin gu&acaron;n )