Takahan

Location: Yuzawa 923 , Yuzawa, jp

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Ryokans

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free beach shuttle
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Family rooms
• Lift / Elevator
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Soundproof rooms
• Sauna
• Massage services
• Table tennis
• Ski storage
• Karaoke
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Kid meals
• Public Bath
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• 24-hour security
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Ski storage
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Ski-in/ski-out access
• Free wired internet
• Ski lessons on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Free beach shuttle
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Art gallery on site
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Japanese garden
• Ski lift privileges
• Snow sports gear
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

• Japanese Style Room, East, Mountain View

  3 Twin Futons

  161-sq-foot room with mountain views

  
  

  Layout - Separate tokonoma (alcove)

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - LCD television

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free bottled water

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Slippers and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Safe and highchair

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and tatami floors (woven mat)

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Bidet
  • Bottle of water
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Portable fan
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Child-size slippers
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Japanese Style Room, South 4 F, Mountain View

  4 Twin Futons

  323-sq-foot room with mountain views

  
  

  Layout - Separate tokonoma (alcove)

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - LCD television

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free bottled water

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Safe and highchair

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and tatami floors (woven mat)

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Bidet
  • Bottle of water
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Portable fan
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Child-size slippers
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• Japanese Style Room, South 3F

  5 Twin Futons

  323 sq feet

  
  

  Layout - Separate tokonoma (alcove)

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - LCD television

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and free bottled water

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Safe and highchair

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and tatami floors (woven mat)

  Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Bidet
  • Bottle of water
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Portable fan
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Child-size slippers
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

• 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.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Fax
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Shared toilet
  • Slippers
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Sauna
  • Tumble dryer
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Yukata
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Accessible by lift
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

• Yasuyuki (10/5): - 料理のおいしさ、清潔な温泉、送迎やアメニティの交換などのホスピタリティ、全て素晴らしかったです。 特に料理は素材の良さを活かしながら、和食の素晴らしさを感じられる満足度の高いものでした。 越後湯沢に宿泊の際はとても強くお勧めします。
• Kana (10/5): - スタッフの方のホスピタリティが最高 湯上り処の設備が良い 館内はキレイで良い匂いがする また泊まりたいです
• Ko (10/5): - Proximity to Gala Ski Hill, friendly staff
• チカコ (10/5): - お料理も美味しく、お風呂も最高でした。
• Ruei Wen (9/5): -
• Guest (10/5): exceptionnel - とても素晴らしいですね。 - Le service est d'une grande gentillesse et d'une prévenance exceptionnelle, l'Onsen est spacieux et accueillant, le site est calme et reposant. Une grande bibliothèque est à la disposition des visiteurs, ce qui est rare et que j'ai beaucoup apprécié et finalement le musée de Yasunari Kawabata est fascinant. Je compte revenir dans la région d'Echigo-Yuzawa et il est probable que je retourne à Takahan. サービスはとても親切で、細やかな心配りが素晴らしかったです。温泉は広々としていて快適で、施設全体が静かで落ち着いた雰囲気に包まれていました。大きな図書館が利用できるのも珍しく、とても気に入りました。そして、川端康成記念館は非常に魅力的でした。越後湯沢の地域にはまた訪れたいと思っており、再び高半に宿泊する可能性が高いです。
• HYEONHEON (10/5): - 전통이 살아있고 잘 정리된 역사가 있는 료칸이었습니다. 직원분들도 매우 친절하셨고 식사도 훌륭했습니다.
• SATOSHI (4/5): - 朝食ビュッフェで、ご飯が無くなったのですが、追加がされずにカスカスの物が提供されただけでした。 他にも、フルーツが無くなっていたのですが、追加されませんでした。 夕食に日本酒の飲み比べが無料提供されていたのですが、飲んでいないお酒が無くなっても、追加されませんでした。
• Pachara (9/5): Superb -
• Eddie (10/5): - 什麼都不錯沒有不滿意。
• Jakub (8/5): The stay was really great and memorable. Had great time, taking amazing baths and having great views - I really liked the mood of the place and how spacious it was. Available smoking spot, shuttles to travel to the city.
• Sylvie-erica (9/5): Superb - 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.
• Verified traveler (10/5): 温泉がとても良い - 温泉は源泉掛け流しで、アルカリ性の硫黄泉。肌がつるつるになります。夕食も頂いたのですが、自家製のふのり蕎麦やわらびの煮物など地味があり美味しい。駅から遠いのが難点でしたが、送迎サービス延長中で温泉街に出るのも楽で助かりました。サービスもにこやかで、改装工事が終わったら、また伺いたいと思います。
• Verified traveler (10/5): 本が沢山並んだアンティークな感じがいい。 - よく見ていないのでよく分かりませんが、駐車場が停められる台数が少ない上、他のホテル専用駐車場もあるので、どこが高半の駐車場か分かりにくかった点がありました。初めて来た方は恐らく迷ってしまうのではないかと思います。私はバイクで向かいましたが、駐車場を案内する方はいましたので助かりました。 あと、チェックインの受付は外国の方に対応していただきました。まだ日本語と接客に慣れていない部分があったのか全体的に館内の説明が不十分でした。荷物も結構あったのですが、持つのを手伝ってくれる方がいなかった、エレベーター前まで案内した時、ボタンを荷物一杯の私に押させる等、受付の対応、サービスにつきましては星5の内、星2とさせてください。一方で食事はとても満足しました。案内、提供する方も丁寧で、食事も新潟ならではのもので、良かったです。以上の事から、接客、サービスは星3にしました。 施設もとても綺麗で、本が沢山並んだアンティークな感じがとても好きでした。 ありがとうございました。
• Verified traveler (10/5): 何度でも入りたい温泉 - リニューアル工事中のため黒い網に囲まれていたのがとても残念でしたが、それ以外は大満足でした。 温泉がとても良かったです。硫黄温ですが、無色透明に近く。でも入るととろりとする感じ。指の傷が回復しました。温度も心地よく、ずっと入っていたかったです。 雪国のDVDも面白かったですが、2時間以上は少し長かったです。(飲物を持って観れば良かった) 資料館も丁寧にご説明頂き興味深かったです。 お食事も大変美味しく、ちょうど良い量で良かったです。 全国の温泉を巡っていますが、またもう一度行きたいと思えるお宿でした。
• Jan (10/5): 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 (8/5): 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 The bathroom light is kinda to shabby for my liking but overall it has been a great experience
• Stephanie (10/5): - We enjoyed the rich history and culture of this resort. Every single staff member was excellent, warm, very helpful. Highly recommend everyone to experience this resort. We will stay again and again
• Stephen (9/5): 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. Nothing - liked everything here.
• Richard (10/5): - Very friendly staff, between hotel shuttle and ski rental shuttles, can pretty much catch rides everywhere. Nice to walk back to hotel, very safe.
• Stasia (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ronnalin (10/5): Exceptional - Comfy , snow, dinner
• Chia Ying (10/5): We enjoy the time stay here - Historical hotel. People are very very nice. Very good service, all our family had good time. The food is also very good. Local source, prepared with the heart. The only thing is I suggest hotel use locker for the snowboard storage.
• Andrew (8/5): Hidden Gem - This was the unexpected highlight of the trip. We booked here as our first location option at gala was full, and what a surprise it was. It's very Japanese for a westerner but a beautiful experience. Very warm and clean.
• Florence S Y (10/5): - 在越後湯沢駅有shuttle bus也可以打電話給酒店去車站接送，去gala場也有接送。房間舒適又大，居高臨下風景優美，公共室內onsen是通宵開放，但open air 的只有for女性，温泉水在這家酒店充滿歴史典故，在大堂還有有關的小小博物館。晚上沒訂包晚餐的一定要予先買定吃的，因為印象中酒店方圓幾百米都沒便利店
• Apple (10/5): Exceptional - It’s a hotel that full of historic atmosphere along with wonderful hot spring, delicious food amazing view and hospitable staffs. None.
• Sherry (10/5): Exceptional -
• ショウコ (10/5): - スタッフ言うことなし。素晴らしいし温かい！ 料理は豪華で美味しい！お客が喜ぶようにこだわった内容に食事時間が楽しみになる。 駅やスキー場へは車の送迎があるので問題なし。運転手さんも優しい。 温泉が気持ちよく、スキーで疲れた身体を癒してくれる。 今度図書ラウンジでゆっくり過ごしたい。
• Tanawat (8/5): Very good -
• SUNG RAK (10/5): 훌륭한 온천물 - 가와바타 야스나리의 설국의 집필 장소입니다. 작은 전시장도 먀우 인상적입니다. 온천물이 아주 좋습니다. 료간은 세월의 흔적으로 좀 허름하지만 먀우 편안한 여행이 되었습니다.
• Patrick (10/5): - A place to chill and wind down. Onsen and rest. No snow at the moment
• Phan (10/5): 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
• TOSHIYUKI (10/5): - 温泉は、とても良かったです。 また、来たいと思っています。
• Verified traveler (10/5): Wonderful Ryokan - This ryokan has an excellent hot spring on-site. Their breakfast is excellent, and the staff were kind and accommodating. The room was quiet and very comfortable. However, most of the restaurants in Yuzawa close at 7 pm during the off-season (summer), so their shuttles don't run after 6 or 7 pm during the week. It can be a bit inconvenient.
• ???? (10/5): - 温泉に入ると　肌がツルツルになって 体も温まり、本当に気持ちの良い温泉でした。 ご飯も、とても美味しかったです。
• けいすけ (8/5): - スタッフの方々の気配りが行き届いていました
• Ni-fei (9/5): Not Fancy but a comfortable hot spring Tatami hotel with good Kaiseiki dinner. - The location is great. It was close to the Gala ski resort (it's a 10 minute walk to the ski resort. it's much better to take the hotel shuttle). The Kaiseiki dinner was delicious. The view from our tatami room was beautiful. the hot spring bath house was good. I did not have a phone so when I arried at Yuzawa Gala train station, it was not clear how I could get the hotel shuttle. There was no sign at the station on how to get the hotel shuttle. Some local people was able to call the hotel for me to get the shuttle to pick me up from the station.
• Nopphon (10/5): Will surely come back to stay at this hotel again if come to Yuzawa. - Very nice staff with great location. Food and Onsen is also excellent.
• Pangsida (10/5): The hotel with beautiful historical design, I really love ryokan style room, the room very neat and clean. Staff very ni -
• Elaine (10/5): Exceptional - 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! Nothing
• Ramlee (8/5): Very good -
• William (10/5): Exceptional - This is a great hotel with beautiful design, history and plenty of facilities. The staff was very helpful with the shuttle bus and our arrangement with exchanging guest at the middle of our stay. Note that even though it’s close to Gala and Yuzawa Kogen, do not expect to walk there for skiing. The shuttle also doesn’t pick up late in the evening in case you want to check out the Echigo-Yuzawa village, but we were able to walk there for dinner just fine.
• Agnes (10/5): 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. Food provided is reservation type. Maybe add some food vending machines for people who wans to get food out of the meal timings. As the place is close after midnight till 7am the next day, some may wan to get small bites after onsen since the baths is open till 9am.
• Weifeng (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tossapon (10/5): Totally recommended. Love the hotel environment and their staffs. Will come back again for Ski -
• 275aussie_a (6/5): A little disappointed - I travel with my 6 years old daughter to try out the hot spring and keisaki dinner, it quite disappointing after finding out it not accepting private booking for the hot spring, and the dinner is nothing you see on youtube !!! maybe is the price we paid for and the ryokan. so the hot spring is only suitable for adults or same sex parent if you have kid. Nothing special beisde the room has a small enclosed balcony area for relaxing and looking at the hill and the railway tracks. Staffs at the restaurant was very kind and friendly.....overall 7 out of 10 I will give. I was told it was only 10 minutes walk to the nearby ski ground, we ended up at Yuzawa Kogen instead of Gala Yuzawa ( i guess there is no shuttle service available in the morning)
• Mark (10/5): Exceptional -
• pattayainsider (10/5): Perfection all around - I went to go to the Gala Yuzawa ski resort next door. The hotel offers a free shuttle bus, just call them, and they drop off or pick up, including other nearby areas. Nice breakfast in a stunning Japanese style room, western style available. There is a wonderful natural thermal hot springs in the hotel, free of charge. Great after a day of skiing. The room was very spacious, traditional Japanese style, everything worked great. The staff were all very friendly, and spoke some English, with the help of an electronic pocket translator. I wanted a late check out, and they charged me around $15 an hour, which was well worth it, as I was able to use the hot springs and take a shower after skiing, before a 5 pm train back to Tokyo, 70 minutes away by bullet train. The hotel also has a 24 hour nice museum about the history, no charge, and lots of other things to do: a library, a piano to play, nightly movies shown, board games, etc. This was one of my favorite stays in all of the world.
• マサシ (10/5): Exceptional -
• Naran (8/5): 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. The hotel is uphill from Gala Yuzawa station and the snow will hinder the sidewalk. So even though it's roughly a 12 minute walk, it'll be a nightmare. It's best to take the bus though we don't know which bus will go to Takahan, so it's best for you to check or ask beforehand. We already made a mistake and walked there. Very expensive though we understand that there's not much choice for a hotel near a skiing resort. Also, the room takes a bit more time to heat up the room than usual.
• Chin (9/5): Superb -
• Robbie (9/5): Wonderful hospitality and incredible food -
• kana (10/5): - とても親切で対応も良かった。 また機会があれば泊まりたいホテル
• Kyungjin (10/5): - The stay was a great experience. It was old, which shows the effort to keep the legacy. The staff were kind and careful to guide us how to enjoy the hotel.
• Verified traveler (4/5): - お部屋が古いことはわかっていましたが、 古くても清潔感のあるお部屋かどうかが 重要だと思います。 正直、清潔感は感じられない ただの古い旅館でした。 特に窓際の椅子が布張りでしたが、 汚れが目立つ無地オフホワイト色なので 染みの跡がクッキリ。 汚れるのがわかっているので 柄入りのダーク色にするなど 工夫はできると思います。 私にはちょっと厳しいな、という印象です。 多分翌日別の宿に泊まったので それとの比較をしてしまい 厳しい評価となりました。 スタッフの方々は皆さんとても優しく 心配りを色々してくださいました。 ありがとうございました。
• PAN (8/5): 料理について！ - 料理は弱いですね！ もうちょっと美味しいものを出して欲しい！
• Verified traveler (10/5): おすすめです！ - フロントの方のサービスがすごく丁寧で好印象を持ちました。周辺の観光名所や食事処についても、すごく親身になって提案してくださいました。
• OBATA (8/5): - 川端康成ゆかりの旅館とはおもわず、趣のある宿でした！お土産コーナーがもう少し大きいと楽しいかもしれません^ ^
• たけし (10/5): - 老舗の温泉宿に大満足です。 循環システムを一切使わず、源泉そのまま掛け流しにも、宿の拘りを感じました
• socosaja (10/5): Wonderful place to get away for a night or two - My stay at the Takahan Ryokan was wonderful thanks to the welcoming staff, classic room layout and view, and history of the property. I arrived at Gala Yuzawa Station a little before the official check-in time (3:00 pm) but was still picked up within five minutes after calling. The staff member on the phone spoke good English, as did the two staff members - both non-Japanese - who welcomed me at the hotel. Everyone was patient and went out of their way to help me and answer questions. One staff member led me up to my room on the fifth floor of the hotel, showing me the entrance to the baths from the hot spring presumably under the property and the room Kawabata Yasunari wrote "Snow Country" in, both on the first floor, along the way. I was really happy with the room, which was quite large by Japanese standards and had a great view. As another reviewer noted, the amenities in the room are dated, but I thought that just added to the charm. As a fan of Kawabata Yasunari, I really enjoyed the history of the place and the chance to look out on the town from the same vantage point he described in his novel. The comfortable seating - with tea set - on the room's balcony/veranda made this especially enjoyable to do. Overall, my stay at the Takahan was one of the most memorable and enjoyable I've had. Highly recommended.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Friendly staff and excellent food. It’s like a museum. However the price is a bit high.
• TOMONORI (10/5): 温かい宿です。 - 笑顔で応対してくれますので、宿の方に癒されます。
• Verified traveler (10/5): - วิวสวยมากกกก บริการดีมากกกก มีรถรับส่ง คุ้มค่ากับที่จ่ายไป
• Kazue (8/5): - 卓球台が自由に使えて家族で大いに楽しみました。 全体的に古さは否めませんが、掃除はキチンとされていました。 温泉がぬる過ぎる。 ガーラ湯沢まで徒歩5分ほど、市街地まで車で3〜5分ほど、立地は抜群です。
• Verified traveler (8/5): Ms - Old Onsen with transport to pick u from station. Shopping street is at the same area as station. A little museum within the ryokan. Food is good for the price we paid. Staff recommended that We go to Yuzawa kogen the scenery is breath taking. U can get the rope way tickets at the hotel.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - スタッフの対応がとてもいいです。大浴場（温泉）が気持ちいい。駅への送迎がありがたいです。
• YARTE (8/5): - Charming hotel with lovely staff, very close to the Gala Ski resort
• Verified traveler (10/5): - บรรยากาศดี บริการดี ห้องพักสะอาด มีบริการรถรับส่ง สะดวกดี
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Located right next to Gala Yuzawa Skiing Resort, with excellent shuttle service. Their traditional Japanese dinner is great too!
• Wing Nam (10/5): - 職員服務及食物質素良好。
• 363martinp (10/5): Great traditional Japanese Ryokan - Authentic historic hotel situated between Echigo Yuzawa and GALA Yuzawa. Very friendly staff prepared to help out with information and pick you up after skiing. Just enough English to be of assistance but not too much English that it spoils the experience. Just get to Yuzawa on the bullet train, call them and they come and pick you up 5 minutes later. Fantastic onsen (and we've seen plenty) and just a very relaxed, traditional vibe about the whole place. Good breakfast buffet - lots of Japanese grilled mackerel and tofu - but bacon and some cornflakes if you need it. We didn't get the best snow in late February but the hotel was the ideal place to bundy off early, call the hotel pickup and head for the onsen
• SC (8/5): - Nice scenery. Close to Gala Ski Center and old town of Yusawa. But in winter and snowy season, needs to commute by shuttle to Gala or Yusawa. As a hotel with long history one should not expect very modern facilities but we appreciate the "historical" setup and very traditional Japanese style. F& B is very limited and only breakfast is provided. However, breakfast buffet is good
• 756GinoP (10/5): Just maybe my best hotel stay ever! - Okay, I've now concluded I've been too loose in giving 5 Stars for hotel experiences in previous reviews, because 5 Stars then doesn't do this hotel justice! Japanese service and hospitality is always a strong point for us coming to Japan, but Takahan has taken it too another level. This is my third Ryokan over the years, and though these traditional hotels always give great service, again Takahan even exceeded those. The views are breathtaking, the rooms are what you would hope for from a Ryokan, the buffet breakfast better than anything else I've experienced in a dozen or so hotels in Japan, and just a quick shuttle run to the slopes. The onsens are not 'top of the line', but yuzawa has several onsens and these are a quick shuttle ride away. Hope to return!
• mariepB5106UU (10/5): Great getaway - Takahan is a gorgeous historic hotel in Yuzawa snowfields. It has its own On sen and provides a really friendly service. The rooms are traditional but very roomy (for Japan) and the staff incredibly helpful. We had a lovely few days there.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Nice hotel with nice staffs. Will stay again . Hotel arrange transportation to and back from places we are going. A small snow town. Onsen was also nice.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - 景觀很棒的房間，服務很貼心
• Yichih (8/5): - 老闆很好 接送服務佳，客房很乾淨 ，是有歷史感的旅館
• 230angusg (10/5): Grand old dame. - One of the joys of travelling in Japan is staying in places that are allowed to age. Australian hotels are given the renewal treatment every 20 years at the most. Many ryokans are not there to be flashy, they are there to be relaxing. This old barn has all sorts of idiosyncratic features such as a fake traditional building features sitting inside the foyer of a 50s or 60s building next to an escalator. Fabulous. The room was large and the view terrific. Just lovely. The public bath is a ripper, also with a great view and a great cold plunge pool. It was lovely to eat the pre-ordered meal in the dining room and strike up conversations with other guests (in English and Japanese). The dinner was fine but not outstanding and you could easily walk into town if you don't feel like a kaiseki dinner. If you have a rail pass I recommend popping up from Tokyo for the night for a change of scene. It's so easy
• Verified traveler (10/5): Location, food, service all excellent. - 3 minutes by bus from Gala Yuzawa ski resort (free pickup/dropoff). Nice views of the Yuzawa neighborhood. Great breakfast and dinner. Not walkable to Yuzawa town so suggest you opt for full board. Bonus: mini museum featuring the room used by the author of "Yukiguni" (Snow Country) a famous Japanese novel.
• Ka Yan Estha (8/5): 舒適的體驗 - 旅館佈置保留了日本傳統格調，還境寧靜，坐擁位置較高，雪山景色很鑽~
• Verified traveler (10/5): - This is 100% the real LOCAL deal. If you would like to experience the comforts and traditions of a Japanese hotel, come and stay here
• MidaHmd (10/5): Best Ryokan ever... - If you are with family and need a place to rest after Gala Yuzawa, please look no further and just book this place... I am a non native Japanese speaker, managed to find this place homely with the best breakfast and the best area nearest to Gala.. Let me list the best things about this place.. They have: Great staff Wonderful views of the horizon and surrounding areas Lovely big rooms Really clean facilities A museum inhouse! Children playing area Really good restaurant Very attentive to details- their decorations Very good location! Excellent FREE transfers The only downside: For any meals, you need to order in advance. Look no further guys, this is THE location for families or romantic couples. My in laws and kids loved this place and I had some lovely evening and morning views... Takahan FTW!
• 9frederickk (2/5): Legendary hotel dying of inertia - It’s sad to see the legendary hotel where Kawabata wrote the novel “Snow Land” aging so badly. There are some lovely old ladies helping, but when you have to pay that much, you expect a clean room. They have a newer wing as well, but you will be assigned to your room randomly, making this hotel a gamble which you should avoid.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Amazing view. - Traditional Ryokan, felt special the moment we entered. It exceeded our expectation’s and was the highlight of our visit to Japan.
• KelvinNgHK (8/5): Nice stay! - Takahan is a traditional and relaxing hotel. It is located just next to the Gala station, and around 1.5km from the Echigo Yuzawa Station. Pick up/drop-off service can be arranged most of the time. The meal and hot spring are nice.
• Bruce_Baumbush (8/5): Excellent room, onsen, atmosphere & staff, but research and plan ahead so there are no surprises. - I love this venue. The onsen is awesome (see the picture of the information sheet) and the rooms and views are spectacular, particularly during the ski season. Here's some things to keep in mind when booking here and in the Yuzawa area. You must make a reservation for dinner at this hotel. If you don't, there is NOTHING to eat here (not even a vending machine with potato chips or cookies) and you will have to walk about half a mile or get the staff to give you a shuttle ride to town. The breakfast buffet is served from 7:30am to 9:00am, ~$16/person, nothing fancy. You can get by with only English, however, many many signs, information packets, and staff in this area are strictly Japanese language. There are two Shikanzen (bullet-train) stations in Yuzawa. The first is in the little town and is called Enchigo. The second is about 1/2 mile further down the track at the Gala Ski Resort and is very close to Takahan. When you call Takahan to have them pick you up, be sure they understand which station you are at. If you are calling the hotel from your cell phone dial it this way +81257843333. I did not eat dinner at the hotel so I cannot comment on that, look at other reviewers. There are restaurants and a couple bars in the little town around Enchigo station, best to research as much as possible on-line ahead of time. Enjoy!
• Carolynn (10/5): Cosy Ryokan - The ryokan is just within minutes to Gala Yuzawa Station. It provides shuttle service and hence, makes it extremely convenient to travel to both Gala Yuzawa Station as well as Echigo Yuzawa Station. This was the most enjoyable part of our stay in Japan. Love the Kiseiki Omakase dinner. The staff were all very friendly and always smiling. The only regret that we had was that we didn't ask for softer pillows earlier. Do ask for Soft pillows if you are not used to traditional hard buckwheat pillows. The room's bathroom and toilet are a little aged, which added to the charm to the hotel. We didn't mind it as they were both kept clean throughout our stay. We stayed on the 5th floor corner room, which provided an excellent view.
• NUR HARIATY (10/5): Luv the place. - The hotel is clean, luv the ryokan style room, friendly and helpful staff, awesome view from the balcony. Overall, very satisfied with the stay at Takahan.
• deonhemberg (8/5): First time to the snow - This motel is great, as my 21 year old son said,' the ratings doesn't do it justice '. It is close to the town and Gala snowfields. The staff are extremely helpful, even picked us up after 9pm from town. It is the first time we've been to the snow as we have travelled from the Gold Coast in Australia, what an amazing view we have from our balcony. Recommend staying here. Taking in the full japanese experience...
• Breakfour20170802 (8/5): Over 900 years old Resort - First time to Gala, a very convenient place for skiing, just one and a half hour travel time from Tokyo to Echigoyuzawa. A nice family owned resort offering very good service. If you are considering to try tatami, this resort should be a good choice, very spacious room, price is extremely fair. Location may be an issue, they are around 1.5 km far away from Echigoyuzawa station but they offer unlimited free shuttle to/from station, you just need to make a call to the reception who is very welcome to offer this free pick up service. Highlight, the old man in reception is speaking very good english, and the breakfast is traditional and fairly yummy.
• Haig (10/5): Great stay will pick Takahan again - It was a skiing trip and it was great , staff kind and helpful
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great Location & Service!! - Takahan might be a lil on the old side but its location is great and the service is warm n fantastic, closest ryokan to Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort and only a 3min FREE shuttle bus ride to Echigo Yuzawa for food n shopping. Breakfest spread is pretty good too!! I would stay here again for sure!
• Verified traveler (6/5): A charming hotel - A great authentic Japanese experience
• Kaz (10/5): A great visit and experience with my son. - My son (7) and I decided to head to GALA for his birthday weekend and I wanted him to have a Japanese ryokan experience. Simply put, he LOVED the place. In fact, he wanted to move to Japan after staying here. Overall, it was an excellent place to stay and the staff were absolutely wonderful. One night, with no taxi and tempreatures near freezing, one of the mangers offered to drop us off to a near by ramen place even though they had suspended rides for the day. Now that's service! The room has a small bath/shower but my son and I never used it. We took advantage of the free 'onsen' every night before bed. We even got in a bit of pingpong and ice cream (for him), beer (for me) as a night cap.
• Maz (10/5): Historic hotel with more - Not far from the snow resort though there is a hotel shuttle every half hour till 6pm. Breakfast included very good pay a bit extra for a room on 5 or 6 floor with window view you won't regret it, what a view to wake up to. Library with Japanese books, museum and even a table tennis table make for an enjoyable stay.
• Sven (10/5): Heritage listed ryoukan - I love the Takahan. This is the 4th time we've stayed here. We've tried other places in town but keep coming back to it. They have a shuttle bus to pick you up from the station but can also take you to Gala and Yuzawa Kogen for skiing. Best onsen around.
• JeffYB (10/5): Out with the new, In with the Old - Booked a last minute ski trip to max out our "18 kippu" travel tickets, and just happened to pick this ryokan because of proximity to Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort, and the fact it had a highly rated onsen. And boy, were we glad we did. Now the ryokan (inn) is an old, historical place, make no mistake about that, but it's rustic charm has been artfully blended into what I found to be a most pleasant stay - comfortable facilities, convenient onsen (with free flowing mineralized water, so much so it smelled like eggs LOL!), a very Japanese intersection of the old and new, a great dinner and truly friendly, gracious and accommodating staff. The "kaiseki" dinner was particularly pleasing, the rice and miso making outstanding complements to the proffered menu. I was truly stuffed, and the sake sampler rounded it out quite heartily. The onsen was available like almost round the clock, so never did ever use the in-room shower or tub. And the room was generously sized (for two) and quite comfortable, with a great view of the mountains (we were on the sixth floor). Tea and Japanese sweets were available, as were several sizes of "yokata", and both bath and white sento towels (save one set, for use in the onsen even after you've checked out - see my tip). There was a lounge that showed old Japanese movies, a small museum, a library (of Japanese only books / manga), playroom for kids and relaxation lounge. But it was the staff who truly made the difference, always smiling, helpful and genuinely hospitable, in a very old school familial way. In between bouts of skiing, and a hectic schedule, the warmth of good people in such a historical, rustic and yes old-fashioned place reminds us that the more things change (yes, the rooms had free wifi), all the better if they remain the same. Highly recommended!
• nahnnei (8/5): Loved the serenity and old history of the ryokan. - Didn't have to climb stairs, high escalator helped!! Great lunch... quiet atmosphere! Loved the Tatami, sliding japanese doors! Loved the Onsen with the Sauna! You can take alternate with hot and warm springs! Loved the high quality amenities !! It was a great experience of a lifetime!!
• Miaw84 (2/5): Old old old - Very old and run down, staff are half hearted to serve. Location is far from town, and it's a steep walk up the hill to reach the hotel. They do have shuttle service but it is till 6pm only. We paid ¥21,000 for a room with no meals here, I would go back to Hatago Isen anytime for the same price that comes with Breakfast. Total ripoff. I am glad we did 1 night here only.
• Timsum7 (10/5): Amazing Old School Ryokan - Can't quite verify if the place really is 800 years old as claimed but what I can say is that it was a brilliant experience there. Very close to the Gala Yuzawa resort (first stop on the free shuttle) and the size of the accommodation as well as hospitality is brilliant to say the least. Very roomy and spacious ryokan rooms for my family (4 of us) and even has free tea and mochi served in the room. The onsen is an absolute must-try and is what this place is famous for. In regard to meals, you HAVE to book dinner and breakfast in advance and I would advise you to do so. The only downside to my stay was that they didn't mention it to me when I was checking in and upon dinner time, I was left with nothing to eat and had to trek quite a distance in the dark to make it to the nearest eating place. Would go back again though if I'm doing snow sports in the area and I'd say it's one of the more authentic ryokans around.

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