Name: Takahan
Address: 949-6101 Niigata, Yuzawa, Yuzawa 923 , Japan, Yuzawa 923, Niigata, 949-6101, Japan
Rating: 8.9

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Ryokan Takahan

Ski-to-door.

949-6101 Niigata, Yuzawa, Yuzawa 923 , Japan –

*8.6* Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)

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Friendly staff, convenient for skiing. Traditional Japanese experience.

Johndhk, Hong Kong

excellent , professional , helpful and friendly staff.

Winokada, Thailand

Location is great. The shuttle is available. Large room Japanese onsen and yukata traditional dress is perfect. Staffs are nice and helpful.

Khwanta, Thailand

Most famous and historical hot spring ryokan(Japanese hotel) in this area. Nobel prize owner Kawabata Yasunari(川端康成/かわばたやすなり）did his famous Snow Country(Yukiguri) in this hotel. Hotel hosts some events to introduce their culture to visitors. It was pounding Japanese rice cake (mochi) the night we stayed. Surprising delicious, one of the best fillings I have ever had. First floor (2nd floor for visitors) has a spacious library. They play free movie every night too.

Shih-chang, Taiwan

Onsen. Buffet breakfast. Ambience. View. Staff. Location. Price.

Ginop, Australia

They are very nice people and it’s perfect place to relax and enjoy onsen

Nayelli, Mexico

Nice staff and very unique atmosphere - library, museum and onsen were excellent.

Zim, USA

Huge room with great view over the town and mountains. Onsen was amazing and staff were helpful.

Guy, Israel

Feel amazed. Accidentially dropped to this historical hotel, fell surprised. Services and cleanliness are great. Breakfast are good. Very reasonable price. I will recommend this hotel to friends.

Leung, Hong Kong

The staff were just incredible, really going above and beyond trying to help. One even offered to drive us to another ski resort at 7pm in the evening to go night skiing! The room was fantstic- above our expectations. The best place we stayed in in all our time in Japan. The view is unbeatable.

Julia, United Kingdom

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Very comfy beds

What guests loved the most:
“Friendly staff, convenient for skiing. Traditional Japanese experience.”

Johndhk Hong Kong
“excellent , professional , helpful and friendly staff.”

Winokada Thailand
“Location is great. The shuttle is available. Large room Japanese onsen and yukata traditional dress is perfect. Staffs are nice and helpful.”

Khwanta Thailand
“Most famous and historical hot spring ryokan(Japanese hotel) in this area. Nobel prize owner Kawabata Yasunari(川端康成/かわばたやすなり）did his famous Snow Country(Yukiguri) in this hotel. ”

Shih-chang Taiwan
“Onsen. Buffet breakfast. Ambience. View. Staff. Location. Price.”

Ginop Australia
“They are very nice people and it’s perfect place to relax and enjoy onsen”

Nayelli Mexico
“Nice staff and very unique atmosphere - library, museum and onsen were excellent.”

Zim USA
“Huge room with great view over the town and mountains. Onsen was amazing and staff were helpful.”

Guy Israel
“Feel amazed. Accidentially dropped to this historical hotel, fell surprised. Services and cleanliness are great. Breakfast are good. Very reasonable price. I will recommend this hotel to friends.”

Leung Hong Kong
“The staff were just incredible, really going above and beyond trying to help. One even offered to drive us to another ski resort at 7pm in the evening to go night skiing! ”

Julia United Kingdom

Yasunari Kawabata wrote his famous novel, Snow Country, in the Japanese rooms at Takahan. Offering hot-spring baths, Thai massages and karaoke, the ryokan is 5 minutes from Gala Yuzawa Train Station on the free shuttle.

Tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon beds create a traditional atmosphere in the rooms at Takahan Ryokan. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, and the attached bathroom comes with a bathtub.

Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort and Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort are both about a 5-minute walk away. Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway is about a 5-minute drive, and JR Echigo Yuzawa Station is 0.9 miles away. On-site parking is free.

Guests can enjoy the hot sauna or unwind in the massage chair at the relaxation room. Coin-operated laundry machines are provided, and the lobby has free Wi-Fi.

A Japanese breakfast and traditional multi-course kaiseki dinner are served at the dining room.

This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more

What is a ryokan?

A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature public baths, multi-course dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travellers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation in therapeutic mineral springs.
What are the major differences between a ryokan and a hotel?

Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is simply a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just an accommodation place to sleep. In Japan, many travellers journey long distances solely for the purpose of relaxing in a hot spring bath and feasting on a traditional multi-course dinner – thus making staying at a ryokan an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon beds, instead of Western beds and carpeting. In addition, you remove your shoes at the entrance of the accommodation, or before you enter the room. Modern ryokan may serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while a more traditional ryokan serves in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms may come with a private bathroom, while others will only have a shared public bathroom.
What is a kaiseki meal?

Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodied in beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Each of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multi-course Japanese dinner is prepared in such a way that highlights the unique textures, colours, and flavours of the featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Served most commonly at special restaurants and ryokan, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-sized appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
What is a yukata?

Yukata is a casual summer kimono typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans offer guests yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it is common to see guests strolling through the neighbourhood in their yukata. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for relaxing and sleeping in.
How to wear a yukata

First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a shirt. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is levelled at your ankle. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
What is a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?

Onsen (literally ‘hot spring’) is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
Bathing procedures and etiquette

At a public bath – onsen or not – guests are expected to shed all their clothes in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you must not put towels in the water.
Why are tattoos not allowed?

While tattoos have become more popular among the youth of Japan, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you may still be refused admission to public baths and swimming pools. Small tattoos may be covered up using waterproof plasters, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Yuzawa! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.2 for two-person stays.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Free private parking available on-site

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Public Bath, Hot spring bath

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Property surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort
0.2 miles
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort
2.2 miles
Iwappara Ski Area
2.4 miles
Maiko Snow Resort
2.8 miles
Kagura Ski Resort
7.2 miles
Tanigawadake
9.6 miles
Naeba Ski Resort
10.7 miles
Hoshi Onsen Chojukan
14.2 miles
Takaragawa Onsen
15.3 miles
Urasa Station
16.7 miles

Restaurants and markets

保よし Restaurant
0.6 miles
のぐちハーツ Supermarket
0.9 miles
水屋 Cafe/bar
0.9 miles
雪あかり Market
4.7 miles

Natural beauty

ＧＡＬＡ湯沢スキー場 Ski lift
0.5 miles
魚野川 River
1.9 miles
大源太湖 Lake
6.8 miles
飯士山 Mountain
8.1 miles

What travellers love about this location

“Location is great. The shuttle is available. Large room Japanese onsen and yukata traditional dress is perfect. Staffs are nice and helpful. ”

Khwanta

Thailand

9.5

“Onsen. Buffet breakfast. Ambience. View. Staff. Location. Price.”

Ginop

Australia

“Friendly staff, convenient for skiing. Traditional Japanese experience.”

Johndhk

Hong Kong

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15:00 - 18:00

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Until 10:00 hours

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Takahan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Dinner must be reserved 1 day in advance.

To use the free shuttle, call upon arriving at Gala Yuzaka Train Station. A free return transfer can be reserved at the front desk.

Please note that guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

“Most famous and historical hot spring ryokan(Japanese hotel) in this area. Nobel prize owner Kawabata Yasunari(川端康成/かわばたやすなり）did his famous Snow Country(Yukiguri) in this hotel. Hotel hosts some events to introduce their culture to visitors. It was pounding Japanese rice cake (mochi) the night we stayed. Surprising delicious, one of the best fillings I have ever had. First floor (2nd floor for visitors) has a spacious library. They play free movie every night too.”

Shih-chang

Taiwan

“Feel amazed. Accidentially dropped to this historical hotel, fell surprised. Services and cleanliness are great. Breakfast are good. Very reasonable price. I will recommend this hotel to friends.”

Leung

“The staff were just incredible, really going above and beyond trying to help. One even offered to drive us to another ski resort at 7pm in the evening to go night skiing! The room was fantstic- above our expectations. The best place we stayed in in all our time in Japan. The view is unbeatable.”

Julia

United Kingdom

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