Minshuku Takizawa

PHENOMEMAL. Absolutely phenomenal. This place is the real deal. Amazing, large rooms, 5 separate onsens (indoor and out), delicious meals, perfectly curated shared spaces, easy access by bus, and incredible, incredible hosts. By far my favorite stay from all of my trips to Japan. Utterly worth the trip up. Wow.

All was perfect.

The staff, the accommodations, the location, the food, the special events (!) were all the best we experienced in Japan

Very nice and comfortable room with separate living room Amazing traditional dinner

The property is very beautiful, the furniture is lovely, the atmosphere is inviting and warm. The entire stay felt like a big hug- the owner is one of the kindest people I have met in my life and went above and beyond for us. Could not recommend it more. I hope to come back one day, it was my favorite stay in Japan by far.

Nothing I can think of.

Staff spoke good English and was very charming.Baths were incredible with a nice view of the stars and little light pollution.Was very quiet and futons were comfortable.Room felt like a home not a sterile hotel room as it had lots of extras like comfy sofa and reading light.

Very warm hospitality and amazing service.We were helped with additional maps and recommendations. We were also helped with catching our bus.The outdoor and indoor onsen were lovely.Dinner was delicious. Fresh fish and other dishes. Beautifully cooked and presented.We loved the tatami rooms we stayed in. Highly recommended!

Hotspring options are great. Indoors or outdoors and all options are private. It was not very busy when I was there but I'm sure it gets very busy seasonally

It was far from anything but that's part of the appeal. However the Shinhokata Outdoor Onsen was closed for the winter when I was there in April and the Ropeway was 1 hour walk away. Still very happy with my stay.

I think here we had the best stay in our life :) A beautiful, traditional place in the heart of Japanese Alps. Very comfortable, clean and atmospheric. The food that was served was the highest level, delicious and the best we had in Japan. There are five private onsens, out of which two are outside to enjoy the nature and relax. We definitely recommend to anybody that would like to experience a real taste of traditional Japan.

When we arrived we were met by the lovely owner who showed us around the place. I don't know if they had a cancellation, but we got upgraded to our own little hut separated from the main house, with private bathroom, living room and upstairs bedroom. They have two outdoor private onsens with breathtaking views of the mountains. We had their dinner and breakfast option and it was absolutely supreme!

Nothing, we truly had a fantastic stay here!

This was an amazing stay. The owner (taki zawa) is super nice and helpful. The dinner was delicious (truly) and plentiful! Breakfast as well. The room is comfortable and spacious. The onsen are superb - I will never forget being totally relaxed inside the pool looking through the opened window at the snow falling outside. Everything was amazing. I totally recommend.

A beautiful & special location. The Onsen options are vast and the stay itself is very special. A memorable experience for sure

I recommend you do your research on the area, including making sure you opt to eat at the property. The Kaiseki is excellent quality however there is not much around to eat for lunch if you don't have a car. I highly recommend hiring a car to access this area - it would be very difficult with luggage if you didn't have a car

Loved the kindness of the staff the most. There were 3 indoor onsen + 2 outdoor onsen, and all of them were private, which was great. The dinner was additional but you will not regret it!

The staff and owner were kind and helpful.

The baths were really great but the bath water was not properly cleaned.

The staff is really nice, the food is yummy. The onsen was great!

To be honest, nothing!!!!!

Breakfast was very elaborate. The location is easy to find by car.

It was great because it was a winter trip, but I think it would be difficult to go if it snowed.

Staying here was absolutely one of the highlights of our trip to Japan, I couldn't recommend it more highly. First off, the food (and entire dining experience in the old wooden dining room) was some of the best I have ever had, there was an incredible variety of fresh fish, veg and meat for dinner and felt as if we were dining in a very high end, Michelin-quality establishment. I wish we could go back just for this! The owner was extremely kind and courteous, and even drove us to the nearest bus station allowing us to be more flexible with timings. He has maintained the Minshuku to amazing standards and we couldn't have wished for anything more. Highly appreciated the underfloor heating too.There were plenty of private onsens to choose from and the ones outside (when it was snowing) were the best we had visited in Japan. In short, for a relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings, insanely good food and amazing private onsens - definitely don't hesitate to stay here!

The atmosphere was great, the onsens really cosy, and the host and staff were super friendly and caring. Really enjoyed the stay and would definitely come again.

Takizawa-San is a great host. He really made the stay friendly yet laid-back. The food prepared for us (diner and breakfast) was stunning, and we really loved the feel of the communal dining room. The whole place feels like a home made available for you. The two outdoor onsens are lovely. Just one word of warning: the water was VERY hot!!

This guesthouse was beautiful and in a fantastic location. The private onsen were superb! The breakfast was by far the best meal I ate in Japan. All this, at an extremely reasonable price. I would definitely recommend.

Perfect. Memorable for all the right reasons. My time at Minshuku Takizawa was absolutely amazing.I booked a solo one night’s stay here on a whim so I could visit Kamikochi nearby, and was extremely impressed by the host and all aspects of the property.The owner was very understanding and had great communication when organising my late arrival, remembering and greeting me by my name after I arrived at an earlier unplanned time.He then gave me a tour of the property, showing not one but 5 private onsens, varying in size and location but all easy to access and use with no additional cost.I used the outdoor onsen at midnight and it was a wonderful introduction to the experience, particularly as I was able to learn the etiquette and process by myself.My room and sleep were great, the floor was heated naturally due to the hot springs but I could control the temperate of the room with air conditioning.As a newcomer to a traditional Japanese stay, I really appreciated the owners guidance, even assisting me in wearing a Yakuta when he realised I was unsure about what to do. I could tell he was putting in a lot of effort to explain everything in English, which I was not expecting but really appreciated.For only 1100 yen I had an amazing traditional breakfast which was a memorable experience in itself - served a variety of food and drink while looking out at the mountain view. I strongly recommend getting it!I had told the owner the night before in passing that I would be travelling to Kamikochi the next day, and when I checked out the he had maps ready for me and explained the route I could take, highlights to see and even warned me about the weather. I had intended to take the bus, but he even arranged for a staff member to drive me to the bus station directly, saving me at least half an hour and a bus fare.

Nothing - I wish I had stayed longer.