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Takahan

3.0 star property
Slopeside fun with full-service spa and restaurant

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Property amenity
Japanese Style Room, East, Mountain View | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Library
Hot springs
Exterior
Takahan, by the river, offers a rejuvenating escape with its indoor mineral hot spring. Guests can browse on-site shops, find a book in the library, or enjoy ski-in/ski-out access to nearby slopes. After an active day, the sauna perfectly complements a sports massage.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Japanese Style Room, East, Mountain View | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, East, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Portable fan
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room, South 4 F, Mountain View | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, South 4 F, Mountain View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Portable fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, South 3F

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Portable fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Map
Yuzawa 923, Yuzawa, Niigata, 949-6101

What's nearby

  • Gala Yuzawa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yuzawa Kogen - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Iwappara Ski Resort - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪越後維新湯沢本店 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪スキーセンター カワバンガ - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪しんばし - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪鮮肴屋べにちょう - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪食家 あさくさ - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Takahan

Ryokan near Gala Yuzawa
You can look forward to an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), shopping on site, and a library at Takahan. Hit the slopes at this ryokan offering ski-in/ski-out access, a free ski shuttle, and ski passes. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot springs/mineral springs or sauna, and indulge in a massage. In addition to laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and bike rentals
  • Hot springs on site, 1 meeting room, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Takahan have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs and children's slippers
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and portable fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,750 for adults and JPY 2,750 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot spring
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski passes
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • 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 - 108 ºF
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
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
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2750 for adults and JPY 2750 for children
  • Late check-out fee: JPY 2200

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 bathing 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, a smoke detector, 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
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 1:00 PM to midnight
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite 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

Is Takahan pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Takahan?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Takahan?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Takahan?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for JPY 2200.

Where is Takahan located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out ryokan in Yuzawa is within a 10-minute walk of Yuzawa Kogen and Gala Yuzawa and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and snow tubing. Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway and Snow Country Museum are also within 15 minutes. Gala Yuzawa Station is 9 minutes by foot and Echigo Yuzawa Station is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Takahan Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Proximity to Gala Ski Hill, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

チカコ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
お料理も美味しく、お風呂も最高でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

HYEONHEON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
전통이 살아있고 잘 정리된 역사가 있는 료칸이었습니다. 직원분들도 매우 친절하셨고 식사도 훌륭했습니다.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
什麼都不錯沒有不滿意。
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

TOSHIYUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
温泉は、とても良かったです。 また、来たいと思っています。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

????

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

けいすけ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
スタッフの方々の気配りが行き届いていました
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUNG RAK

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

훌륭한 온천물

가와바타 야스나리의 설국의 집필 장소입니다. 작은 전시장도 먀우 인상적입니다. 온천물이 아주 좋습니다. 료간은 세월의 흔적으로 좀 허름하지만 먀우 편안한 여행이 되었습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Patrick

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

4/10 Poor

SATOSHI

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。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasuyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jintae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei Qi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUBONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

yongbok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MINCHUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAE GON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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