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By Noboru Okumura / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

13:32 JST, October 27, 2025

Located on a castle town street in Otaki, Chiba Prefecture, Oya Ryokan is a cultural asset that doubles as a traditional Japanese inn — and guests and locals alike love it for that reason.

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