Best Hotels in Takachiho, Japan

At check-in, I was charged a higher amount than the room rate I confirmed at the time of my phone reservation. When I asked why, I was booking in a single room, but a semi double room was prepared. This was vacant in a single room at the time of the telephone reservation, and it was 5000 yen (tax included) per night, and I made a reservation after confirming that I would accept the reservation. On the other hand, the receptionist said, ”the hotel has not selected the type of room for the customer at the time of booking. Because it is a hotel with a small number of rooms, I will assign a room that is vacant on the day and stay. If it was thought that it was confirmed in a single room, the customer might have been mistaken in the telephone exchange between the hotel staff and the customer. ” If you book a hotel and arrive, you don't know whether it's a room of 5000 yen or a room of 5900 yen, and there are many choices for guests who convince you by such a reservation method. Anyway, this reservation confirmed that there was a vacancy in the single room at the time of the telephone reservation, and I was talking on the phone with the person in charge to make a reservation in the single room. I told you that it was not a mistake here, but I said, ”If you don't like this hotel so much, go there because you will introduce another hotel.” Finally, I was able to refund the difference to seem troublesome, but I was sad that it was a response that did not try to hear the argument at all. As for this, it was a room chosen after comparing multiple inn and reservation method, so it was unbearable that the accommodation fee and the type of room were changed only for the convenience of the hotel. Also, I asked in advance to be able to leave my luggage to arrive in the morning, but when I arrived on the day, there was no one in the lobby and I went out because I was able to use it urgently. Please leave your luggage behind the counter.”

A very nice and friendly owner/staff. I only stayed for a night so didn't use much of the services. The room is clean and comfortable and equipped with shower and bathroom though the shower room has a mid of moldy smell.

Typical bed and breakfast, sleeping floor (TT meters). The Japanese breakfast is good. Near Takachiho Shrine (three minutes on foot). 1.5 km from Takachiho Gorge. There are not many stores nearby, and the goods in two small convenience stores are also limited.

When we close our eyes and imagine the quintessential Japanese luxury ryokan, Takachiho Ryokan Shinsen is among the first properties that springs to our mind. It represents everything awesome about the best ryokans with almost zero drawbacks, and we departed from Shinsen awestruck at how perfect every aspect of our stay was. From the incredible Omotenashi service, gorgeous gardens, architectural elegance, spacious and beautiful villa room, mind-blowing kaiseki cuisine to the terrific private open-air Onsen bath, everything about Shinsen emphatically screams ”destination ryokan.” Shinsen is a family-owned property with a total of just 15 rooms among 3 separate areas: the Honkan (main), Bekkan and Hanare. They are within 1-minute walking distance form one another, and each area has its own unique character - the landscaping is fascinating, as well as the various private dining rooms that are in each building. For instance, in front of the Honkan main entrance is a dry rock garden that is reminiscent of the famed Ryoan-ji in Kyoto, while in the Bekkan it has that plus a variety of perfectly manicured vegetation as well as a small, red-painted traditional-style bridge. The private dining rooms each have its own character as well as views out of the window; we especially loved the view from one of the Bekkan ”Ko****su” rooms during our dinner on the second evening - the window faces the garden, which is lit up from the ground, resulting in a mesmerizing view of the rock garden patterns, mysterious trees and the pretty red bridge. For every meal (whether it's for breakfast or dinner), they escorted us from our room to a different private dining room located in various locations throughout the property. We spent all 3 nights in a room called ”Manyo,” a detached villa that was located in the Hanare section of Shinsen. Ms. Kumi Sato, the charming and elegant ”Okami-san” (Proprietress) mentioned that Manyo is the best room at the property. It's a generous 100m² in size, and thoroughly modern with all of the creature comforts that one would expect at a top-flight luxury hotel. Manyo's room consisted of a bedroom with two double Western-style beds, a living room with a sofa, coffee table and a large, flat-screen television, and a Japanese-style tatami room as well. It's an open floor plan, although each section of the room can be closed off by sliding the walls shut for privacy (or peace and quiet.) Very versatile! The Villa had a large patio with a beautiful zen-style rock garden beyond it. Off to the side is an outdoor, free-flowing Onsen (hot springs) bath made of Hinoki wood. Next to the Onsen (and inside the Villa) is the vanity, toilet and indoor (regular) bath and shower. The layout of the Villa, as well as the furnishings and decor was all top-notch - the perfect setting to have a lengthy, relaxing stay in the Villa should you opt not to explore the Takachiho area. If there is one minor nitpick, it has to do with the lack of dual sinks,

Location It may be a little difficult to understand because it is adjacent to the private house, but there is a signboard, and if you go to the car navigation street, you can get there safely. Check in When you stop the car, the staff will help you carry your luggage immediately. When booking online, when you enter the address, etc., you can check all the printed accommodation registration papers and sign them, so the procedure is fast! I received a bag of gobochi. Room large! A relaxed entrance, a seat with a cushion and a table with a wide 々, a well-cleaned toilet, washroom, bathroom. The bed spring was good, and the futon was also able to sleep well in fukafuka. Dinner I enjoyed all the dishes and dishes using seasonal ingredients. Color alcohol 々 was offered a drink aracult buffet for guests who wanted to enjoy. I ordered it to be good if I had more than 3 cups. I might have drunk a little more if I didn't go to Kagura. Breakfast at the same table where I had dinner last night. * * for rice is dark and fresh! I want to have it again. I also saw guests who were offered Western food. Is it a customer for a consecutive night? Others It is a walking distance to Kagura place, but you can pick up and drop off. You can rent a bench coat for cold prevention. This is located in the lobby, so you can borrow it when you go to Kunimigaoka early in the morning to see the cloud sea. (I couldn't see the cloud sea). Staff / service Friendly but professional service. It is an inn that I want to stay again.