Takahan
Yuzawa 923
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Why people book this hotel
“Staff were wonderful and drove us into Yuzawa for dinner and picked us up afterw…”
“Also love every staff is super friendly and there is movie night too”
“Great location, brilliant views, friendly helpful staff, everything good”
“There shuttle bus from ryokan so we can easily go to station”
“Historic ryokan with wonderful display of Yasunari Kawabata’s room and other mem…”
“The view is so beautiful, we can enjoy it whole day from balcony of our room”
“Onsen bath, a vast japanese style room with tatami matt and futon, and nice brea…”
Overview
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 1.5 km 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.
Traveller reviews
Sylvie-Erica
couple
October 16, 2024
Historic ryokan with wonderful display of Yasunari Kawabata’s room and other memorabilia. Staff were wonderful and drove us into Yuzawa for dinner and picked us up afterwards.
Jan
solo_traveller
April 25, 2024
“I loved my stay at Takahan. For anyone interested in the writing of Yasunari Kawabata this is a very special place. You”
Great location, brilliant views, friendly helpful staff, everything good!
Eli
family_with_children
April 18, 2024
“Comforting”
The place is perfect for us after a long trip to chill and enjoy proper onsen. Also love every staff is super friendly and there is movie night too
Stephen
extended_group
March 24, 2024
“Fantastic ryokan style hotel with exceptionally helpful staff”
The staff at this hotel were absolutely superb and extremely helpful carrying luggage and ski gear etc. Absolutely loved the onsen every day and also appreciated the complimentary Shamisen performance one evening. Bus service to town also very good.
Ronnalin
extended_group
February 10, 2024
Comfy , snow, dinner
Apple
family_with_children
February 1, 2024
It’s a hotel that full of historic atmosphere along with wonderful hot spring, delicious food amazing view and hospitable staffs.
Phan
family_with_children
December 3, 2023
“It is the most wonderful japananese ryokan we ever stayed”
The view is so beautiful, we can enjoy it whole day from balcony of our room. This ryokan with a rich history. There are cozy common living room with piano and museum. The onsen is good. There shuttle bus from ryokan so we can easily go to station. Last but not least, Staff are very friendly & helpful
Elaine
solo_traveller
March 14, 2023
I loved everything about this hotel. The people, the service, the location. They picked me up from the train station with very warm welcome. Knowing I wanted to ski, they drove me to the rental place and then to the ski resort, even gave me a convenience note in 3 languages for me show other people to make call for me to notify the host to pick me up. They carried my skis, they gave me slippers....and given the language barrier, the host even drove me to the station and helped me to buy my train tickets. When the hotel restaurant was fully booked, the host booked me a restaurant outside and even drove me there back and forth. I could go on with all the heart warming details that made me felt home, it is the highest service level that I have never seen anywhere else. And most amazing was, I lost my credit card, a few hours later the host told me that someone text him that they found my credit. So someone has been looking around and checking which hotel I was in. I was literatelt stunned when I received my credit card back. With this super friendliness and integrity, I think I can learn a lot from Japanese people and their culture. So very big appreciation for Takahanand the lovely hosts. I will surly recommend this hotel and return myself in the future. Thank you!
Agnes Brite
extended_group
February 28, 2023
“Good Quality Stay”
Staff is very welcoming and polite. Food is tasty and alot of varieties. Onsen is good, female bath has outdoor onsen, which is a blast! Should include an outdoor onsen for male bath too.
Tossapon
extended_group
February 13, 2023
“Totally recommended. Love the hotel environment and their staffs. Will come back again for Ski”
Tossapon
extended_group
February 13, 2023
“Totally recommended. Love the hotel environment and their staffs. Will come back again for Ski”
Tossapon
extended_group
February 13, 2023
“Totally recommended. Love the hotel environment and their staffs. Will come back again for Ski”
Tossapon
extended_group
February 13, 2023
“Totally recommended. Love the hotel environment and their staffs. Will come back again for Ski”
Naran
couple
December 28, 2022
“Great onsen bath hotel after snowboarding/skiing.”
Onsen bath, a vast japanese style room with tatami matt and futon, and nice breakfast. The onsen bath opens from 14:00 to 9:30 the next day. Basically the whole night.
Robbie
solo_traveller
November 27, 2022
“Wonderful hospitality and incredible food”
Robbie
solo_traveller
November 27, 2022
“Wonderful hospitality and incredible food”
Robbie
solo_traveller
November 27, 2022
“Wonderful hospitality and incredible food”
Robbie
solo_traveller
November 27, 2022
“Wonderful hospitality and incredible food”
Facilities
Activities
Sauna, Skiing, Massage, Table tennis, Karaoke, Hot spring bath, Public Bath, Temporary art galleries, Movie nights, Full body massage, Massage chair
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Lift, Safety deposit box, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Street parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Services
Shuttle service, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Vending machine (drinks), Shuttle service (free), Laundry, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Ski
Ski storage, Ski school, Ski pass vendor, Ski-to-door access
Transport
Ski Shuttle
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
The sauna is a top feature of this family room. The family room includes a shared bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned family room offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, tatami, a safe deposit box as well as mountain views. The unit has 4 futons.
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