Average personnel expense ratio of ryokans in Japan FY 2012-2018
In fiscal year 2018, the average ratio of personnel expenses to sales revenue of ryokans in Japan rose to 34 percent, implying an increasing share of sales revenue needed to cover personnel 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.