Hotel Takimoto
Assorted Japanese dishes arranged on a table at Hotel Takimoto in Nagano, Chūbu
Three red wine bottles in woven baskets with hors d'oeuvres on a ryokan dining table
Assorted small dishes and appetizers arranged on a buffet table in Hotel Takimoto dining area, Nagano
Bright ryokan dining with tables, white linens, chairs and large windows overlooking wooded mountain slopes in Nagano
Spacious two-story lobby with central stone hearth, seating area and traditional Japanese accents at Hotel Takimoto, Nagano
Bright modern guest room with twin beds, table and wall television at Hotel Takimoto in Nagano Chūbu
Exterior of Hotel Takimoto with snow-covered entrance arch and stone base in Nagano, Chūbu

Hotel Takimoto

8.7
This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.7/10, based on 90 reviews. ? Our score combines two signals: 50% based on traveler sentiment and guest feedback found online, and 50% based on our internal on-site evaluation plus ratings from verified travelers on our platform, who must provide proof of stay.
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Check-in from 2:00 PM / Check-out until 10:00 AM
Mountain Setting National Park Valley Scenery Hot Spring Town Public Onsen Hot Spring Bath
Staff 9,0/10
Facilities 8,5/10
Cleanliness 8,7/10
Comfort 8,8/10
Value for money 8,7/10
Location 9,0/10

Ryokan highlights

A casual alpine onsen ryokan in Shiga Kogen’s Takamagahara area, well suited for ski and mountain stays.

Slope-Access LocationRight by Takamagahara in Shiga Kogen, ideal for quick ski days.
Hot Spring BathsPublic onsen baths offer an easy post-ski soak after cold mountain days.
Mountain-View RoomsMany rooms look out toward the mountains, adding a scenic alpine feel.
Japanese and Western RoomsChoice of room styles makes stays easier for different travel preferences.
Local-Style MealsBreakfast and dinner are a consistent plus, with local ingredients often mentioned.
Relaxed Lodge AtmosphereFireplace lounge and simple mountain setting create a warm, unfussy base.

Who is this ryokan best for?

Recommended stay1-2 nightsScenery and outdoor access are the strongest stay driver here: arrive by afternoon, bathe, eat dinner onsite, use it for one full ski or hiking day, then move on before the mountain-area dining and transport limits start to feel repetitive.
Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-2 night alpine onsen stay in Shiga Kogen for skiing, foliage, or summer hiking, not as a broad sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Remote mountain baseReaching the hotel is easiest by bus or car into Shiga Kogen, not by quick train-hopping.
Limited bath varietyVerified hot spring baths are available, but no private bath or open-air bath is clearly listed.
Thin evening optionsThis area is mainly for staying in and eating at the hotel, especially outside ski activity hours.

Food & drinks

Hotel Takimoto Shigakogen appears to have an on-site restaurant, buffet or set breakfast, dinner service, and a lounge, with limited but useful nearby dining in the Takamagahara area.

Restaurant (on-site)
on-site

Main hotel dining room for breakfast and dinner.

  • Buffet breakfastfoodMorning buffet with varied choices.
  • Set breakfastfoodServed in quieter seasons.
  • Seasonal dinnerfoodChef-led Japanese and Western dishes.
  • Local ingredientsspecialtyNagano vegetables, meat, river and sea fish.
Lounge (on-site)
on-site

Ground-floor lounge with fireplace and terrace access.

  • Coffee or teadrinkSimple lounge-style hot drinks likely available.
  • Après-ski breakspecialtyWarm place to relax after the slopes.
  • Terrace seatingspecialtyGood for views and summer evenings.
Restaurant Takama (nearby)
nearbynear the ryokan

Useful nearby restaurant in the Takamagahara area.

  • Japanese mealsfoodCasual resort-area meal options.
  • Western platesfoodSimple hotel-style dishes.
  • Hot drinksdrinkGood stop in cold weather.

Access, transport and nearby sights

Hotel Takimoto is a highland ryokan in the Takamagahara area of Shiga Kogen, best reached via Nagano Station or Yudanaka Station followed by a resort bus or taxi.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Should you choose this ryokan?

A practical mountain onsen stay in the Takamagahara area of Shiga Kogen, best for skiers and travelers who value slope access over luxury polish. It stands out for its location, hot spring and hearty food, but some room types and the overall style feel fairly simple.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points
  • Excellent base in central Shiga KogenThe hotel sits in the Takamagahara area, which gives you convenient access to multiple parts of the wider Shiga Kogen ski domain rather than locking you into just one small base area.
  • Very easy ski-focused stayIt is well set up for winter trips with ski-to-door convenience, ski storage and a dry room, so getting on the snow and drying gear afterward is straightforward.
  • Hot spring after the slopesThe hotel has its own Takamagahara Onsen, and the bath is a real plus after a cold day outside. Having the in-house bath available around the clock adds flexibility for early skiers and late arrivals.
  • Food is a real selling pointThis property puts noticeable emphasis on meals, with owner-chef kaiseki-fusion dinners and a breakfast that is often described as generous. It is a better fit than many ski hotels if dinner quality matters to you.
  • Cosy mountain-hotel atmosphereThe lounge with a fireplace gives the hotel a warm, relaxed feel that suits snowy evenings in Shiga Kogen. It feels more personal and atmospheric than a purely functional ski lodge.
5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs
  • Not a refined ryokan experienceDespite the hot spring and some Japanese-style rooms, this is closer to a practical mountain hotel than a classic high-end ryokan with polished traditional service and design.
  • Some rooms are fairly basicRoom comfort can vary, and certain Japanese-style options are more simple than travelers may expect, with fewer private bath features than the western rooms.
  • Older property feelThe hotel’s charm is more cosy than modern, so travelers wanting fresh interiors, upscale design or a newly renovated feel may find it dated.
  • Limited nightlife and walkable diningTakamagahara is great for skiing but not for lively evenings, and the area is much quieter than an onsen town. If you want bars, café-hopping or lots of dinner choices nearby, this location can feel isolated.
  • Less ideal outside a snow-or-nature tripIts strongest appeal is as a Shiga Kogen mountain base, especially for skiing, hiking and cooler-season nature stays. If your main goal is sightseeing towns, shopping or rail-based convenience, it is not the easiest fit.

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