Takahan

3.0 star property
Ski-in/ski-out ryokan with a full-service spa
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Property amenity
Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, electronic bidet
Hot springs
Exterior
Hot springs

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Yuzawa 923, Yuzawa, Niigata, 949-6101
  • Yuzawa Kogen
    8 min walk
  • Gala Yuzawa
    9 min walk
  • Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway
    12 min walk

Room options

Japanese Style Room, East, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room, South 4 F, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room, South 3F

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

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About the area

Yuzawa

At Takahan you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Gala Yuzawa and Yuzawa Kogen. Highlights at this ski ryokan include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free self-parking. .A pampering day can include sports massages along with access to the hot springs/mineral springs. Along with ski-in ski-out access, this ryokan offers on-site ski rentals and ski passes. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, karaoke and laundry facilities. Each morning Japanese breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Yuzawa ryokan include Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort and Maiko Snow Resort.

What's nearby

  • Yuzawa Kogen - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gala Yuzawa - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Maiko Snow Resort - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Iwappara Ski Resort - 13 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Gala Yuzawa Station - 9 min walk
  • Niigata (KIJ) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ゲレンデ食堂 フジヤ - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Souquest - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪越後維新湯沢本店 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪雪国牛鍋 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪しんばし - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Takahan

Ski-in/ski-out ryokan with a full-service spa
Getting to the slopes is a breeze with this mountain ryokan's complimentary ski shuttle. Takahan helps provide the perfect ski holiday with ski equipment rentals, ski passes and shopping on site.

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Yuzawa ryokan.

  • 1 building
  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Karaoke
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Takahan offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. This Yuzawa ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include sports massages and massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are hot springs open between 1:00 PM and midnight.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 1.5 km
  • Area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free ski shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 1,100 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Highchair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Full-service spa

  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 1:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 42 ºC
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Sauna
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 2200

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 for adults and from JPY 1100 for children
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 2200 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility and high chair
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Alipay and Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, mobile payments, Alipay and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 1:00 PM to midnight.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

TAKAHAN Inn Yuzawa
TAKAHAN Inn
TAKAHAN Yuzawa
TAKAHAN Ryokan
TAKAHAN Yuzawa
TAKAHAN Ryokan Yuzawa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Takahan?

Takahan offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Takahan?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Takahan on 28 Nov 2024 start from NZ$301.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Takahan?

Yep, Takahan has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Takahan?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Takahan. It has a sauna and hot springs. You'll enjoy services like sports massages.

Is Takahan family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and free train station drop-off, as well as highchairs and children's slippers in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Takahan is a hit with families.

Does Takahan serve breakfast?

Yeah, Japanese breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Takahan?

No, Takahan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Takahan?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Takahan's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Takahan?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Takahan?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Takahan Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALECXANDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, between hotel shuttle and ski rental shuttles, can pretty much catch rides everywhere. Nice to walk back to hotel, very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunghwan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A place to chill and wind down. Onsen and rest. No snow at the moment
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tucker

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and excellent food. It’s like a museum. However the price is a bit high.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located right next to Gala Yuzawa Skiing Resort, with excellent shuttle service. Their traditional Japanese dinner is great too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing view.
Traditional Ryokan, felt special the moment we entered. It exceeded our expectation’s and was the highlight of our visit to Japan.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

AARON

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

NUR HARIATY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carolynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Haig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay will pick Takahan again
It was a skiing trip and it was great , staff kind and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
A charming hotel
A great authentic Japanese experience

10/10 Excellent

Kaz, Guam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.