Ryokan Takasagoya Ryokan
990-2301 Yamagata, Zao Onsen, Zaoonsen 23, Japan – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 177 reviews)
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Dinner was fabulous. Family members were super-helpful with travel advice. The three free public baths are within easy walking distance - one is just across the street. Hope to stay again some day.
JapanBreakfast was good. They had to prepare vegetarian breakfast for us. It was very kind of them to prepare the breakfast. All the staff/house members are very understanding. They do not hesitate to go an extra mile to help the tourists. The accessibility of onsen right in front of the ryokan is a bonus. The onsen was something special experience, although I have been to other onsen's this one was special. All the attractions/sports are accessible from the ryokan by foot, this is great for people traveling by public transport.
IndiaHost was amazing - very fun and friendly. Doesn't speak much English but her family and other people there did so that was totally okay. Lots of pleasant surprises like rolling out our futons for us and cleaning the snow off my car. The food was spectacular, make sure you get the dinner. If you're looking for an authentic stay in a ryokan with warm reception, this is it!
JapanThe Takasagoya Ryokan is a seventh generation run Ryokan. With the sixth and one remaining fifth generation still working there. The family are very welcoming and lovely. The Takasagoya Ryokan is only a three min walk from the bus terminal and a five min walk to Lawson convenient store & another minute past you will find the Zao Chuo Ropeway (Gondola No 3).
Australia1) The dinner is very good, basically two meals in one. I was so stuffed after I finished it. 2) The room is quite spatial. 3) Location is good. Very close to both the bus station and the gondola. 4) The host is nice and helpful. English is okay here, which is not the case in many other places I've stayed in Japan.
TaiwanThe dinner is good. The staff is very nice. The room is clean and tidy.
Hong KongThank you for taking good care of each of my family. We had a really wonderful experience here. The place is clean and comfortable, the food (dinner & breakfast) is awesome, and each staff is friendly and willing to help. We do hope to visit here some day in the future.
TaiwanVery nice traditional ryokan, very friendly and helpful staff.
United KingdomExceptionally friendly staff, who were very accommodating of special requests (they provided a delicious vegetarian breakfast!). Little things make this place perfect, such as the owner offering to drive us to the ski slopes. Wholly recommend!
United KingdomLocation is very convenience, 5 minutes from bus station, 15 second from an on-sen and 10 minutes from ropeway. The host family are very nice and amiable especially the two little hosts. An on-sen is practically next door and we use it every day during our stay. Traditional Japanese breakfast is what we look for when staying in Japan, but might not be suitable for people who are not very familiar with the taste. Same as the wonderful set dinner. The futons and blankets are very clean and comfy. Our room is for 4 which might be a bit tight but is up to Japanese standard. For us 2 it is big enough.
Thailand
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Colette
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Sagar
India
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Sam
Japan
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Andrew
Australia
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Te-yu
Taiwan
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Mei
Hong Kong
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琪
Taiwan
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George
United Kingdom
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Richard
United Kingdom
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Yuttadech
Thailand
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Set in Zao Onsen, 0.8 miles from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Takasagoya Ryokan offers accommodation with ski-to-door access and free private parking. With free WiFi, this 3-star ryokan offers a ski pass sales point. The ryokan features family rooms.
The units in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a shared bathroom, rooms at Takasagoya Ryokan also have a city view.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast.
Guests at Takasagoya Ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zao Onsen, like skiing.
The nearest airport is Yamagata Airport, 16.8 miles from the ryokan.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
This is our guests' favourite part of Zao Onsen, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Situated in the best rated area in Zao Onsen, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Asian
Free private parking available on-site
Ski-to-door
Public Bath
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See what guests loved the most:
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Colette
Japan“Dinner was fabulous. Family members were super-helpful with travel advice. The three free public baths are within easy walking distance - one is just across the street. Hope to stay again some day.”
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Sagar
India“Breakfast was good. They had to prepare vegetarian breakfast for us. It was very kind of them to prepare the breakfast. All the staff/house members are very understanding. They do not hesitate to go an extra mile to help the tourists. The accessibility of onsen right in front of the ryokan is a bonus. The onsen was something special experience, although I have been to other onsen's this one was special. All the attractions/sports are accessible from the ryokan by foot, this is great for people traveling by public transport.” Read more
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Sam
Japan
“Host was amazing - very fun and friendly. Doesn't speak much English but her family and other people there did so that was totally okay. Lots of pleasant surprises like rolling out our futons for us and cleaning the snow off my car. The food was spectacular, make sure you get the dinner. If you're looking for an authentic stay in a ryokan with warm reception, this is it!” Read more
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Andrew
Australia“The Takasagoya Ryokan is a seventh generation run Ryokan. With the sixth and one remaining fifth generation still working there. The family are very welcoming and lovely. The Takasagoya Ryokan is only a three min walk from the bus terminal and a five min walk to Lawson convenient store & another minute past you will find the Zao Chuo Ropeway (Gondola No 3).” Read more
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Te-yu
Taiwan“1) The dinner is very good, basically two meals in one. I was so stuffed after I finished it. 2) The room is quite spatial. 3) Location is good. Very close to both the bus station and the gondola. 4) The host is nice and helpful. English is okay here, which is not the case in many other places I've stayed in Japan.” Read more
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Mei
Hong Kong“The dinner is good. The staff is very nice. The room is clean and tidy.”
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琪
Taiwan
“Thank you for taking good care of each of my family. We had a really wonderful experience here. The place is clean and comfortable, the food (dinner & breakfast) is awesome, and each staff is friendly and willing to help. We do hope to visit here some day in the future.” Read more
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George
United Kingdom“Very nice traditional ryokan, very friendly and helpful staff.”
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Richard
United Kingdom
“Exceptionally friendly staff, who were very accommodating of special requests (they provided a delicious vegetarian breakfast!). Little things make this place perfect, such as the owner offering to drive us to the ski slopes. Wholly recommend!”
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Yuttadech
Thailand“Location is very convenience, 5 minutes from bus station, 15 second from an on-sen and 10 minutes from ropeway. The host family are very nice and amiable especially the two little hosts. An on-sen is practically next door and we use it every day during our stay. Traditional Japanese breakfast is what we look for when staying in Japan, but might not be suitable for people who are not very familiar with the taste. Same as the wonderful set dinner. The futons and blankets are very clean and comfy. Our room is for 4 which might be a bit tight but is up to Japanese standard. For us 2 it is big enough.” Read more
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Languages spoken: Japanese
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Zao Onsen Ski Resort0.4 miles
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Zao Ropeway0.4 miles
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Lina World4.8 miles
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Yama-dera Temple10.2 miles
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Train Kaminoyama-Onsen Station6.5 miles
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Train Yamagata Station6.7 miles
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Yamagata Airport16.9 miles
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Sendai Airport28.4 miles
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Shonai Airport55.5 miles
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 7 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Takasagoya Ryokan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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FAQs about Takasagoya Ryokan
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Room options at Takasagoya Ryokan include:
- Family
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Takasagoya Ryokan (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Private parking
- Parking
- Free parking
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Guests staying at Takasagoya Ryokan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
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Takasagoya Ryokan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Skiing
- Public Bath
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Yes, Takasagoya Ryokan is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Takasagoya Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Takasagoya Ryokan is 250 yards from the centre of Zao Onsen.
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Check-in at Takasagoya Ryokan is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
