NIPPONIA Sasayama Castle Town Hotel

Location: Nishimachi 25, Sasayama, jp

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Ryokans

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

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

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free beach shuttle
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Non-smoking throughout
• Concierge service
• Allergy-free room
• Kid meals
• 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
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• Security alarm
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Free beach shuttle
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events
• Japanese garden
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

• VMG Grand

  2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

  441-sq-foot room with city views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub

  Practical - Safe

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Non-Smoking

  Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in

• VMG Deluxe

  2 Large Twin Beds

  570-sq-foot room with garden views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub

  Practical - Safe

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Deep soaking bathtub

• VMG Comfort

  2 Large Twin Beds

  323-sq-foot room with city views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub

  Practical - Safe

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Non-Smoking

  Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in

• VMG Premier

  2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

  657-sq-foot room with garden views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub

  Practical - Safe

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Non-Smoking

  Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in

• VMG Suite

  2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

  1001-sq-foot room with city views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom and living room

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub

  Practical - Safe

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

  Non-Smoking

  Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in

• Superior Twin Room

  The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The unit has 2 beds and 1 futon.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Yukata
  • Socket near the bed

• Standard Twin Room

  The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The twin room comes with a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a safe deposit box as well as yukata. The unit offers 2 beds and 2 futons.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Yukata
  • Socket near the bed

• Family Suite

  This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides Smartphone, a mini-bar and a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 2 beds and 2 futons.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Yukata
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smartphone
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• Twin Room

  The twin room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The twin room provides air conditioning, Smartphone, a mini-bar along with a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Yukata
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smartphone
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• Deluxe Twin Room

  The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The twin room comes with a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a safe deposit box as well as yukata. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Bidet
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Yukata
  • Socket near the bed

Guest Reviews

• Giulio (8/5): -
• Seiko (10/5): Great stay. Hope to return! - Beautifully and elegantly restored house. Kind and helpful staff. Very comfy beds. Delicious breakfast. Really good skin products. Nil
• FABRICE (8/5): Belle adresse historique - L'hôtel s'est installé dans une vieille maison de marchand de plus de 150 ans, en conservant tous les éléments anciens, notamment une grande cuisine avec ses cuiseurs de riz. Personnel aimable et attentionné. Un check-out tardif (12:00) qui permet de se promener dans la ville (bien morte lors de notre passage, aucune boutique d'ouverte). L'hôtel est franchement un niveau en dessous de son frère à Nara (voir mon commentaire) tant au niveau de la beauté du bâtiment, que de la restauration. Qui plus est, notre serveuse n'arrêtait pas de renifler pour cause de rhume mais c'était à la limite du supportable lorsqu'on est attablé.
• Arjen (8/5): Mooi en comfortabel - Mooi interieur. Comfortabel verbouwd samurai huis sukervriendelijk personeel. Parkeerplaats voor deur Geen goede koffie (alleen oploskoffie) in het pland is zelfs koffiebranderij en winkel gevestigd…. Plaats geeft niet echt iets te bieden
• Hakyung (10/5): A Truly Unforgettable Stay – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience - This was honestly one of the most special and unforgettable places I have ever stayed. The experience left such a deep impression on me. Staying in a 150-year-old traditional house allowed me to fully immerse myself in an atmosphere that you simply cannot experience at ordinary accommodations. I could truly feel the charm and peaceful ambiance of Sasayama village throughout my stay. The room exceeded my expectations and made the entire experience even more memorable. It wasn’t just a stay — it felt like stepping into history. Most of all, the dinner kaiseki course was absolutely outstanding. The fusion of Japanese and French cuisine created flavors I still cannot forget. Every dish was beautifully presented and thoughtfully prepared. Breakfast was also delicious and perfectly complemented the overall experience. I feel so grateful that I had the opportunity to visit such a place. If I ever have the chance, I would love to bring my parents here — it’s that special. Highly, highly recommended to everyone. The location is great as well. Absolutely recommend without hesitation!
• Hinako (8/5): -
• Manami (3/5): -
• toshiyuki (10/5): -
• Finn (8/5): - The staff were absolutely lovely and really made the experience. I really appreciate them going out of there to make a birthday plate for my partner and giving the most incredible recommendations: the pottery shop and amazing café were real highlights of the trip!
• Shohhei (7/5): 良いも悪いももっと味わいたい - 趣ステキ 対応もご飯も最高 朝食シャンパン 出来れば数泊したい お風呂がもうちょっとゆったりだと良い あと飲み物のグラスやおちょこがあると雰囲気でる(コップでワインや日本酒は残念)
• Yuriko (9/5): Natsukashii - Historical atmosphere of the house and neighborhood. Lots of space. Free drinks from fridge. The bath stone floor gets pretty cold.
• Yuki (10/5): タイムスリップ - アレルギー対応食も美味しかった。 スタッフの丁寧な説明と対応に安心できた。 檜風呂、縁側の椅子、屋根裏部屋など静かにのんびり過ごせる空間がたくさんあった。 風呂の床が石で冷たかった。
• TAKUMI (9/5): 古民家の優雅なひととき - スタッフの対応の良さ。
• TAKESHI (8/5): -
• yohko (10/5): - スタッフの方がとても親切で信頼出来る素敵な方達でした。宿も本当に素敵な所で夕食は猪肉ではなくフレンチでとっても美味しかったです。又、朝食が和食でおかずが何品もありクロマメの味噌汁が美味しくご飯もおかわりしてしまいました。最高に素敵な宿でした!
• Ping (8/5): - Location is generally convenient and close to tourist spots. Dinner was good but breakfast rather simple for the price we paid for a full board. Kept hitting my head against the beams 😅 no hooks in bathroom to hang clothes or towel.
• MEGUMI (8/5): 古民家を楽しむセンス抜群のホテル - 古民家をリニューアルされ、センスの良いホテルでした。２度目の宿泊になります。 落ち着いた雰囲気、スタッフのおもてなし最高でした。 こだわりの地産地消の食材を使ったフレンチとても美味しくいただきました。食器もとても趣きがあり美しく盛り付けも絵画のようでした。 友人親子と合計４人での宿泊。昼間は居間でくつろげましたが、夜は私達の寝室になるためお布団が敷かれて、少々窮屈になってしまいました。 夜おしゃべりやお酒を楽しむスペースがあれば良かったかなと思います。
• youko (8/5): - 宿の雰囲気　夕食の美味しいこと　ロケーションも最高 古い建物をリフォームしているので室内に狭い階段があること　　趣があるのでそこがいいのだか、年配の方にはおすすめできないなぁっと思った
• beate (10/5): Highly recommendable for a quiet stay in a Japanese environment - Stepping into another world. Small town relaxed atmosphere, timbered house lovingly restored to accommodate modern facilities yet retaining the charm of Japanese ambience, tatami mats, sliding doors, bathtub. It was quiet, secluded, excellent for a retreat from a busy world. It was a shame that the back yard, onto which the room opened, wasn’t kept and therefore not to be enjoyed.
• 出崎 (10/5): 予想以上に良かった。 - 全ての点で予想以上に良かった。 予約をした時点で、実際に泊まる施設が分からないことは非常に不安であった。
• Katsumi (6/5): - 篠山城の近くであるというアクセスは予想したようにとてもよく、朝夕に近くをぶらぶら歩きをしたのだが、とても楽しく過ごすことができた。また、レセプションの人たちの対応も良く、その点については感謝している。 古民家を改装したものであることは理解するが、それを使用する立場からすると全体的な視点からの使いやすさが犠牲になっており、その結果、あまりゆったりとくつろいだ気分にはなれなかった。部屋内の個々のものの配置、土間の板敷きの配置や階段の登りやすさにもう少し工夫があって、「珍しい体験をした」と進んで知人に自慢できるような気分になれればよかったのだが・・・。
• KENTA (10/5): - どこか懐かしさを感じる建物と雰囲気が抜群に良かったです
• Atsuko (7/5): -
• Marcin (9/5): Bardzo miły personel - Stylizacja
• Andrew Gregory (9/5): A lovely experience, very rich in hospitality. - The welcoming of staff If we are being charge for items not included in overall payment ,We would like to have been advised that it was an extra- in this case it was apple juice.
• Shuhei (9/5): -
• kazumi (10/5): -
• まゆみ (10/5): 最高です - 重要文化財級の古民家に宿泊できるだけでなく、スタッフの方のおもてなしの素晴らしさに感動でした。
• TAKUYA (10/5): - 古民家再生のひとつの方法としてまちに分散して残っている古民家をホテルの客室として活用するコンセプトは非常に共感します ともすれば、空調、水回りの設備等新築のホテルより劣ることになりやすいですが、うまくデザインされており不便は感じませんでした また、食事が素晴らしく、アンティークな雰囲気の中美味しくいただきました ありがとうございました
• Richard (10/5): perfect hotel in a wonderful small town - Authentic Japanese building with modern facilities. very clean. Amazing staff.
• Milucho (10/5): Exceptional -
• Etty (10/5): Exceptional -
• Etty (10/5): Exceptional -
• Etty (9/5): Superb -
• Leonie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Etty (9/5): Superb -
• Armitage (10/5): Exceptional -
• Theill (6/5): Very nice rooms but lacking communication - The rooms are beautiful and worth the money The communication needs to improve. Before the stay I received a message with driving instructions to a nipponia hotel in another town than the one we had booked. Upon arrival we had to hand in passports (as the only place during our visit in Japan), the instructions we received were fine, but very practical in nature. There was made no effort in describing the hotel, the history, the restoration, the town, recommended restaurants or local events. I would expect that at a hotel in this price range. Why is this hotel special? Why does it cost what it cost? Instead we were told that the rooms were uncomfortable!? and that Nipponia didn't have anything to do with the hotel.... further we found out the day we left that there had been a local festival in town, but no one had informed us - instead we had tried to find a place to eat the night before but without luck. We were also told that we should book the 7.30 breakfast because the 8.30 would be packed, but when we arrived 8.30 there were no people.
• Shannon (10/5): - We only stayed one night. We had a large, modernized Edo-era two-story apartment (bedroom, dining and living; toilet and soaking tub/shower) with a private courtyard view in a building separate from our friends in Sasayama Castle Town. We could walk throughout the town with our friends and visit each other's full-sized apartments (complimentary shuttle also available with pre-arrangement). Yukata and jacket to meals and can be worn in town. Ours had Western beds and full private toilet/shower and private soaking tub with garden view. We stayed in early April and Sasayama Castle had a festival and the town was full of cherry trees in full bloom, especially along the river. We should have allowed more time to experience the many shops and tradesmen and Edo history and demonstrations throughout the Castle Town. It was a convenient train ride from Osaka with hotel shuttle, but accommodates driving very well. It worked well in combination with a side trip to Kinosaki Onsen between Osaka and Kyoto by train. The Ryokan meals (breakfast is included, we also bought the dinner) were fantastic and more than we could eat. Emphasis on creative uses of locally sourced in season meats and vegetables including rice and locally crafted pottery. Very creative delicious dishes. The chefs are top of the line! The alcohol and drink selection featured world class local and international options. Several of the staff speak English very well and foreigners and families are welcome.
• Thi (10/5): Exceptional -
• Richard (9/5): Exceeded our expectations in many ways a lovely stay. - We loved our stay and the beautiful meal and staff. It was a pleasure. I think that the rooms could be modernised a little more than they are at present without sacrificing the traditional feel. Air conditioning and insulation in particular.
• Jonathan (9/5): Lovely accommodations in renovated traditional home - Efficiency, sustainability conscious, staff, room comfort
• Troy (10/5): Best accommodation I’ve ever stayed in - The beauty of the room. And impeccable care the staff had for their guests. Nothing.
• Vivienne (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sandy (10/5): Highly recommended! - Great service by a very hardworking gentleman named Takeru throughout our stay made it even betterl Thank you!
• Ofer (8/5): Wonderful chance to experience Japanese culture and tradition experience to - Very authentic and welcoming. We had a wonderful experience getting to know the Japanese culture and tradition. The atmosphere and crew were amazing.
• Wei-Chuan (10/5): Excellent service - very good service, dinner is excellent.
• SATURNINO (10/5): - Thank you very much for a wonderful stay at the Nipponia Sasayama Castle Town Hotel. The staff was fabulous, very attentive and very helpful. I particularly loved the different "set"breakfasts options.
• Steven (10/5): We would return in a heartbeat! - It was both historic and renovated. Absolutely charming. The staff was exceptional and very kind.
• Pamela (8/5): Beautifully restored machiya in a picturesque town. - I had a lot of questions before my arrival such as best access from train station, how far certain sites were from hotel etc. Via Booking.com’s message the staff was able to answer all my questions. The breakfast was mind blowing amazing - every dish was created with ingredients that’s not usually used such local black beans in the miso soup - such refined taste!!! It’s a beautifully restored building n I could hear all the conversations going on with reception desk n hotel guest - good thing they closed desk at 9:00 pm. Also there’s gorgeous old wooden beams in the room but it may be hard for people who are tall.
• Sandra (10/5): The staff were so lovely and helpful! An amazing experience to get away from the city, it was the highlight of our trip. - Beautiful room with character and lots of space We liked everything
• Suet (8/5): Very good -
• Andrew (9/5): Superb -
• Andreas (10/5): Superb! - Absolutely fabulous hotel. Super welcoming staff and excellent restaurant. Loved everything at this place! Nothing, perfect place!
• Sau (10/5): Exceptional -
• Herfina (10/5): Exceptional - Hotel's location is in the historical neighborhood of Sasayama which makes it special. The room and amenities were exceptional. Everything was as described, the staffs were friendly and helpful, the food was amazing.. Cannot expect more from my stay! There is nothing to dislike from Nipponia!
• Yat (9/5): We are surprised by the quality of renovations of the ancient building. All servers are very nice. -
• Yi-chieh (8/5): Very good -
• Alala (9/5): Nipponia Sasayama, amazing buildings, lovely staff, excellent food in a peaceful, interesting place. - The location was fantastic. Sasayama is a picturesque town, steeped in history and surrounded by mountains. It is a peaceful and relaxing location. It was a privilege to stay in traditional building that has its own interesting history, and that had been lovingly restored with some modern conveniences added. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. The food in the restaurant was excellent! The traditional Japanese breakfasts were delightful. I hope to visit again! More information about the variety of locations that NIPPONIA have in Sasayama.
• Pak (10/5): Exceptional - Extremely helpful staff and will do everything they can to make you comfortable. Also, the building itself is a uniquely renovated space that still preserves the ancient structure and style.
• June (8/5): Dim lighting create wild imagination & uncomfortable feeling staying in 150 years old house. - Location. Dislike walking through the narrow passage way from Level 1 toilet leading to Level 2 bedroom by Climbing on steep staircase. Very inconvenient and Not universal accessible friendly for senior guests or Handicap guests, especially descent the steep staircase.
• Hongyu (7/5): Good - The location is the best. The service is good. The food is great. The house was very old, therefore the noises are non-avoidable. You can hear the neighbors and smell the breakfast cooking.
• Chan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Andrew (10/5): Exceptional -
• Katrina (9/5): Superb -
• Jerry (10/5): Wonderful thanks to Ms. Ishigawa. - The concierge Ms. Ishigawa Nanami made our short stay wonderful. Probably the best hotel representative I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Less bright exit lights.
• Kim (6/5): Foods are good but no onsen is a waste - No onsen is the main thing
• Brindusa (9/5): historic banker’s home, phenomenal food - The food was phenomenal and it was so cool to be staying in an legitimate old home from hundreds of years ago! This property was a banker’s home back in the day.
• Lynn (8/5): Very good -
• Jasmine (10/5): Great hotel in a small town to experience a different part of Japan - Exceptionally friendly staff and delicious meals. Very helpful that the hotel has a shuttle. nothing
• yasuyuki (8/5): - とても良かったです！sionでテレビが無かったのが少し残念でした。次回は職場の同僚と人数を増やして来たいです
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Our Villa was immaculate and it felt like a second home. Check in was at the main building which is a beautiful periodic house, it also houses the western restaurant. The staffs were well trained and friendly, to my surprise, they could speak fluent English.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - 很好的房子，很大，很乾淨，多人一起住很熱鬧！希望下次有機會可以再次光顧！ 小朋友見到間房子興奮到爆炸，大人看見房子會嘩！不敢相信這個價錢可以住到這麼高質的房子，值得推薦

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