Hotel Takimoto

Wir waren hier als dreiköpfige Familie mit Vorschulkindern. Ich wohnte in einem kürzlich renovierten großen Zweibettzimmer im japanischen Stil und es war groß genug für drei Personen zum Entspannen. Schön war auch, dass es einen Luftbefeuchter gab. Das Essen war im westlichen Stil und die Portionen waren genau richtig. Auch das Frühstücksbuffet war lecker. Ich dachte, es wäre schön, etwas mehr Abwechslung zu haben. Die Lage ist großartig, nur einen kurzen Spaziergang von Takamagahara entfernt, was es sehr praktisch für Skiausflüge macht. Es gibt einen kostenpflichtigen Service, der Ihre Haare am nächsten Tag wachsen lässt, wenn Sie ihn am Vorabend anfordern, also habe ich ihn genutzt. Ich habe noch nie in einer Unterkunft übernachtet, die Wachsbehandlungen anbietet, daher war es sehr schön.

I really enjoyed my stay at a traditional Japanese hotel in the tatami mat room with futon. I also loved the buffet breakfast and dinner. I was able to try so many new Japanese foods and I will find recipes to cook them when I get home. I even ate natto with the grated yam and mustard and liked it! I like their large bean, mild flavor natto. Best of all was the staff. I injured my finger while there. The staff were so helpful, and especially Megumi called to local clinic and gave me directions. She also called local hospitals and clinics to find one in Nakano that I could visit, and gave me directions. I'm sorry I had to leave early. The hotel has an onsen which I enjoyed every evening. I went after dinner and usually the only woman or just a few. Onsen allows tattoos so I didn't have to cover them. The facility has a relaxing lounge area with a big fireplace in center with wine, sake, and big marshmallows to roast. There is also nice ski storage with lockers, ski tune ups offered, ski lessons, ski rentals, and free security lockers for valuables. While the hotel decor is a little dated, I enjoyed the retro ambiance. There were yellow flower tiles in onsen that remind me of my bedsheets from the 1970s. Maybe some of the carpets need to be replaced, but that is true at most hotels. The skiing is fantastic. The Hotel is just across from Takaragahara lifts and bus stops. Shiga Kogen is more for Japanese tourists and less developed as it is in a national park. There are fewer international tourists than Hakuba. Bring what you need unless you want to drive or take bus ride down to town. There are many buses but with tourists and snowy weather, you may want to avoid the time and trouble to get back down to town. There are warning signs and staff stressed importance to keep windows and doors closed. There are local troops of snow monkeys you will see. Do not feed them.