Koshi no yado Takashimaya

Dinner served in your room and breakfast was outstanding. Staff was so nice and attentive, they even helped dry our wet shoes from the snow. They left a card and some socks for souvenirs, it was incredibly touching and thoughtful. Highly recommend this beautiful place to stay.

Nearby area does not have many shops/attractions, but it not a concern as we recommend to stay in the lodging the whole day.

食事と温泉が抜群に良かった。文化財に囲まれた環境、ウェルカムドリンクが良かった。

廊下が寒かった。

This was our first experience of staying in a Ryokan and we absolutely loved it. A beautiful traditional building with a spacious room - there were 4 of us as we were travelling with our children aged 19 & 21 and were happy to share a traditional room, which was set up with futons for us whilst we had our meal in a private dining space. The hospitality was excellent - staff were very attentive and helpful and the traditional Japanese evening meal and breakfast were amazing. We had hired a car to get there and it was easy to find and parking was also easy. If you don’t have a car the staff will arrange a lift to and from the station and it is well worth the journey. We would absolutely go there again and not hesitate to recommend it to anyone wanting to experience traditional Japanese hospitality.

We loved everything! One small piece of feedback for staff would be that some foreign guests not familiar with the etiquette of an onsen might find it helpful to be provided with some written guidance in the room to help them ensure they followed correct expectations.

食事やお風呂が良かったのはもちろんですが、スタッフの皆さんのおもてなしに感動しました。

些末な事ですが、男風呂にヘアブラシが欲しいところです。

We have stayed at many onsens around Japan over the years but this place is the very best of any we have stayed! It is a historic building that has 200 + years of history. Even the Japanese emperor stayed here a long time ago. On arrival the building looks a bit old but you quickly learn that it is nothing to be concerned about. Staff members, both old and young are exceptional and carry on the traditions of Japanese hospitality. The food, both breakfast and dinner was exceptional. Great variety of traditional Japanese cuisines. Every meal different items (except rice of course :>) . The natural spring hot tub just outside the room was very spacious. Temperature is adjustable by yourself. Truly a great place to spend 3 nights or more. Neighborhood walking also pleasant.

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The place is quiet, very well kept, beautifully decorated, the onsens are amazing, and the food! Omg the food! *Edit: And yes!! The Niigata area is beautiful and the Museums with Jomōn history are stunning! But the most impressive part is the kindness of the hosts and team of Takashimaya, they are very generous.

A little far from the station, but they offer a shuttle. But some visitors might find its location not very convenient. For us was perfect, we rented a car

Historically registered traditional ryokan. Authentically crafted and designed buildings, beautifully decorated interior spaces, comfortable tatami guest room (we stayed in the Hiiragi room with private open-air onsen cedar bath), and peaceful surrounding garden.

Loved everything!