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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 7:40 pm
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Originally Posted by chamade
I believe at a ryokan you leave a tip in an envelope for the maid at the end of your stay, not the beginning.
From what I read, the custom was/is to give the Nakai-san an envelope containing a tip after she brings the guests to their room and prepares tea - i.e. at the beginning of the stay.

In any case, it appears not to be common practice AFAICT.
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