yes, its ok if you have the code. Most hotels and ryokan I have been to didn't even run the cc at check in and I did not need it for the reservation. The international chains will require a cc as their standard procedure however....

Aloha!

Thank you HawaiianTraveller, that's reassuring. "Double check three times" is my motto :-)

Thanks again!

I've had the same experience - most hotels don't ask for a cc number. A small ryokan did once and when I canceled I made sure I got a confirmation from them.

Enjoy!

Thank you Mara!

Thank you for the tip studioreddot!