I am planning and saving for a trip to Japan in the next year or two. My husband and I do not want to stay in a traditional western hotel (where's the fun in that?) so, a homestay does sound wonderful ... But, how is the privacy? How many different people stay with one family? Do they offer tours of Japan?

Also, are there any traditional Japanese hotels? I have been looking and looking on the internet for one but they all seem to be typical American-like hotels.

Thanks for the help