At the low end of the price range are:

- youth hostels


- basic japanese inns such as:

Japanese Inn Group ryokans

random Google find

Nothing fancy there, usually an older building in a lower-rent neighborhood with a small tatami room, but prices are hard to beat (~Y5,000 for a single). Dress warmly.

- capsule hotels, if desperate... similar or lower price, but you must check out daily.

- 'long stay' rates at 'love hotels', if truly desperate... good for illegal aliens with no ID

- 'business hotels' (scroll down)

- moving up, tourist class hotels you'll find on any booking engine.

- lesser international class hotels start around $100 a night for a single


[This message has been edited by monahos (edited 10-11-2003).]