Takato Onsen Takato Sakura Hotel

This was my third stay.It’s a wonderful Hotel that never gets old no matter how many times I visit.All of the staff are kind and pleasant.Above all, the baths and meals here are excellent and always make me want to come back.Perhaps due to being a bit short-staffed, there was no ashtray in the smoking Room and the in-room phone was not working, so I had to go back and forth to the front desk twice. I was also a little disappointed that although I had requested an extra-large men’s yukata in advance, a large size was provided.

In conclusion, it was a very lovely accommodation.We stayed as a couple on a Friday weekend. The room was a Japanese-modern (triple) style, with just the right amount of space and a very relaxing atmosphere. Although the building's exterior felt slightly old, the room itself seemed to have been renovated—it was very clean and had a sense of freshness, allowing us to relax comfortably. The room featured low-style beds on raised flooring that gave off a Japanese-modern vibe. The firmness of the provided mattresses was just right, making for an enjoyable sleep. However, while the low-style bed looked stylish, I found it slightly challenging to get up due to my lack of familiarity (and perhaps my age—haha). The bath and its water quality were both very pleasant. We also used the private bath for an additional fee; it was clean and spacious enough for two people—a wonderful experience overall.For dinner, we chose from a plan offering either Japanese or Western cuisine; this time we opted for Japanese kaiseki dining. Each dish—whether cold or warm—was served at just the right timing and tasted delicious. While younger guests might find the portions slightly small, we enjoyed our meal with some drinks and spent blissful moments together as a couple—a truly satisfying dining experience.During our stay, unfortunately, all windows in both our room and baths were covered with protective sheets due to ongoing renovation work on the hotel's exterior. As such, we couldn't enjoy any outside views during our visit (this had been explained thoroughly at the time of reservation). It is definitely an accommodation we'd love to revisit after renovations are complete!