8.9avge. of 91 reviewsTakahan
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Why stay here?
- In the ski resort of Gala Yuzawa
- See J2Ski's Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort Guide and Snow Forecast
- Weekends / Short Breaks
- Ski School
- Sauna
- Family Rooms
- Free Wifi
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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.
Important Information
Dinner must be reserved 1 day in advance.
To use the free shuttle, call upon arriving at Gala Yuzaka Train Station. A free return transfer can be reserved at the front desk.
Please note that guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
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Check Info and AvailabilityTakahan - Room Options
A selection of room types are usually available at Takahan, including;
- Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- Quadruple Room
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom (Family, Sleeps 4, 1 Bedroom, 1 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.
Quadruple Room (Sleeps 4, 1 Bedroom)
Takahan Useful Info
- 5 Rooms
Arrival and Departure
- Check In from 15:00 until 20:00
- Check Out from 05:00 to 10:00
Nearby Ski Resorts
Takahan is in the Japanese ski resort of Gala Yuzawa and has Kagura, Naeba, Kijimadaira and Kawaba and other ski areas within reach for a days skiing.
Hotel Facilities
Snow Sports
- Ski School
- Ski pass vendor
- Ski storage
- Ski-to-door access
- Skiing
COVID-19 Precautions
- Cashless payments
- Cleaning chemicals effective against Coronavirus
- Rooms disinfected between stays
- Rooms sealed after cleaning
- Safety Protocols followed
- Screens between staff and guests where appropriate
- Social distancing (dining)
Cleaning
- Daily housekeeping
Sanitization
- Hand sanitizer provided
Sports & Outdoors
- Table Tennis
Health, Fitness & Wellness
- Sauna
Hair, Spa & Beauty
- Full body massage
- Hot spring bath
- Massage chair
Leisure & Activities
- Karaoke
Travel & Transport
- Free Parking
- Shuttle service
- Shuttle service (free)
- Street parking
Business & Internet
- Fax/photocopying
- Free Wifi
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Food & Drink
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Wine/champagne
Children & Family
- Kid meals
- Kid-friendly buffet
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- Laundry
- Lift
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Family Rooms
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Entertainment
- Movie nights
Outside
- Garden
Hotel
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Fire extinguishers
- Public Bath
- Soundproof rooms
- Temporary art galleries
- Smoke alarms
- Contactless check-in/out
- Board games/puzzles
Rating and Reviews
Takahan has been assigned a 3 Star rating by our partner; this is an unofficial rating for ease of comparison, and you should be sure the property suits your needs before booking.
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