Wear yukata with left side over right
Ryokan provide a yukata (cotton robe) to wear during your stay. The left side always goes over the right—the opposite direction is reserved for the deceased.
Do's
- Wrap the left side of the yukata over the right
- Tie the sash (obi) at the waist
- Wear it to dinner, breakfast, and around the inn
Don'ts
- Don't wrap right over left—it's only for funerals
Tips
An easy way to remember: think 'left over right, alive and well.'