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NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel

3.5 star property
Inn with free breakfast, a quick walk to Sawara Historic Streets

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NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel places visitors in historic Sawara streets, serving authentic Japanese breakfasts and offering a peaceful garden. Guests can visit the on-site cafe, dine at the restaurant, and enjoy free WiFi. Multilingual staff ensure comfort.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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VMG Grand | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

VMG Grand

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

VMG Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 96 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

VMG Premier

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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VMG Deluxe Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

VMG Deluxe Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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VMG Grand | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

VMG Grand

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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VMG Deluxe Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

VMG Deluxe Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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VMG Premier | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

VMG Premier

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

VMG Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

VMG Comfort

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

VMG Grand

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 92 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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VMG Premier | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

VMG Premier

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1708-2 Sawara-i, Katori, Chiba, 287-0003

What's nearby

  • Sawara Historic Streets - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sawara Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Katori Jingu - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Narita Dream Dairy Farm - 15 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Kashima Jingu - 21 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Chiba Sawara Station - 10 min walk
  • Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Noodles Labo 香蕎庵 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ワーズワース 佐原店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪伊能忠次郎商店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪寿茂登 - ‬4 min walk
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About this property

NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel

Inn near Sawara Historic Streets
Located close to Sawara Park and Yasaka Shrine, NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel provides free Japanese breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Wedding services, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Deep soaking tubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free Japanese breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Meals are not included in the Breakfast rates for children ages 7-12.
Meals are not included in the room rate for children ages 6 and younger included in the reservation.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Sawara Historic Streets, Sawara Park, and Yasaka Shrine. Katori Jingu and Narita Dream Dairy Farm are also within 9 mi (15 km). Chiba Sawara Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yamamoto

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

やはりNipponiaは最高です

お部屋の飲み物は基本フリーなので、飲み物を飲むのは楽しみでした。 また、スタッフの皆さんとても家族的で親しみがありました
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nos han Sorprendido con el buen servicio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aggie

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

Lovely stay

This traditional merchant house converted hotel is lovely. We own the entire building with two floors. One tiny living room on the ground floor, a bath house, a separate toilet near the entrance, along with a spacious bathroom with the second living room on the second floor. It’s airy and full of scent of wood. However, the bedroom is facing the road without sound proof windows, it was very noisy throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spence

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

Amazing experience in Sawara

The property is really unlike any other place i have stayed - a beautiful set of three 100-150 year old buildings, which have been converted into luxury accomodation. You really feel like you are just staying in a traditional house in the village... except maybe the decor is more modern and contemporary. The rooms are very large (think of a one bedroom house) and our room had a beautiful garden and seating area for morning coffee. The bathroom is also a real treat - a lovely cedar bath to soak in, as well as really nice amenities to use. Make sure you have breakfast here also, as the restaurant food is well above the ordinary breakfast served in Japan... lovely presentation, and delicious also. The staff, especially Satoru, are really helpful and certainly go the extra distance to ensure everything you want is provided. He went well beyond what I consider the requirements for a front desk person, helping us to book a rental car, and even confirming our lodgings at the next place we stayed - a really considerate guy, who understands what a difference great service can make for a traveller. An amazing experience, and i can't wait to go back again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A time machine

What an incredible place: it's where restoration meets renovation! We were upgraded to 404, which was a HUGE old warehouse that contains modern necessities. The smell of the wood, especially in the bath, is very pleasant. This place has no TV and no clock -- 100% unplugged. In addition, the service was excellent.
Main hallway
Lower level living area
Upper level living area + bedroom
Stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
細かく書く労力を使いたくないくらい、不快なフロントスタッフ対応でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

街に住むような体験ができました。

友人と302の部屋に泊まりました。 古い酒蔵を改修した部屋でしたが、天井がひろく、インテリアもこだわりが感じられ、ゆっくりとした時間を楽しむことができました。 3人で泊まり、一人はエクストラベットだったのですが、畳があったので布団で寝る選択肢もあるとより良かったかなと思います。 檜風呂、フロントでの丁寧な対応、街に溶け込むように存在する建物、静かな夜、古い街並み、美味しい食事、落ち着いた朝食。 どの場面の思い出も心に残る、素敵な旅になりました。 友人との賑やかな旅行にも、両親との親孝行にも、恋人とのデートにも、家族の思い出にも、一人でのんびりするのにも、どんなシーンにもおすすめです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

昔を感じる

seigaku棟301号室に宿泊しました。昔の質屋の蔵を改装した部屋で、趣のある内装に、綺麗なベッドと照明でとてもお洒落でした。お風呂は桧風呂でとてもゆったりできましたし、アメニティのシャンプーなどの香りが良かったです。全体的にとても満足ですが、玄関の鍵の明け閉めしにくかったのと、玄関の扉が防犯上心許ない感じで、当日は強風だったこともあって、夜気になってなかなか寝付けなかったです。入口に外門があるので閉められれば安心感は大分違ったと思います。
二階
入口
居間
寝室入口
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

YUJI

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

10/10 Excellent

yc, 目黒区

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
近隣住民の迷惑にならないように静かに過ごしました。一般宅と近いため子連れは騒がないよう注意が必要です。障子も穴を開けないようハラハラしながら過ごしました。やんちゃ盛りの子は気をつけてください。サービス、食事、宿は最高でした！また行きたいです！
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
一泊一人3万以上で、夕食なし&あのサービスクオリティではリピーターは出来ないのではないでしょうか。宿泊施設だけじゃなく、街全体にも同じような印象を受けました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

団塊の世代の女子会, 三重県

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
リノベーションされた古民家、寒い冬ということで、覚悟はしておりましたが、年齢的な事、今の便利で贅沢な暮らしに慣らされてしまっていた自分に改めて気づかされました。古民家を楽しむには季節を選ぶべきだったねと友人と反省。 でもスタッフの方達の行き届いたサービスや気遣いは心を温かくしてして頂きました。有り難うございました。機会が有りましたらまたお世話になりたいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, unique experience. Historical buildings renovated with modern furnishings. Beautiful craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout. Staff was very helpful and respectful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

SAKAE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

設備はとても良いのに、人的サービスが残念なホテル

予約した部屋と違う部屋に案内されてしまった。受付の対応がとにかく、曖昧で不慣れな印象だった。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A tranquil place

A fantastic little hotel with an amazing staff going over and beyond expeted service. The rooms are great and the breakfast is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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