When do you take your shoes off in Japan?
At any entrance where the floor steps up — homes, ryokan, many restaurants, temples and some clinics. The raised lip is the signal. Leave shoes pointing back towards the door and change into the slippers provided.
Where this answer comes from
- Remove shoes at the entrance Ryokan, traditional inns, and most homes have a clear line between outdoor and indoor…
- Different slippers for different rooms Ryokan often provide separate slippers for the bathroom. Switch into them when entering…
- Tatami rooms need bare feet or socks Tatami mats are delicate woven straw. Slippers, shoes, and luggage should not touch them.
Say it in Japanese
Show the card to the staff. The Japanese, how to read it, and the recorded voice.