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Set in Takasaki, 28 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park, Ryutakuzenji 宿坊 offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. All units come with air conditioning, an oven, a microwave, a coffee machine, a bidet, slippers and a desk. Units are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bath and a hair dryer, while selected rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a stovetop. At the ryokan, all units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Takasaki, like cycling and hiking. The ryokan has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Ishidan-gai Steps is 20 km from Ryutakuzenji 宿坊, while Karuizawa Station is 44 km from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 131 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
5 futon beds
4 futon beds
Bedroom
4 futon beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
5 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Takasaki

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    This was our fifth trip to Japan, and this was one of the nicest places we have ever stayed! The room was huge and comfortable, very clean and traditional. The outdoor bath was incredible. The staff were lovely and very accommodating of us. Our...
  • Ottavia
    Spain Spain
    Amazing stay! The host, the temple, the garden with the Onsen are all just great! Highly recommended at least one night. The dinner and breakfast as well were very good and freshly done.
  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    Amazing traditional style Japanese ryokan. Relaxing, friendly and extremely hospitable.
  • Kathryn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location is a ways out of Takaseki, but well worth the trip. It is in a peaceful valley and next door to their beautiful temple. Our host, the monk of the temple, was kind enough to guide us through the temple and even gave us an opportunity...
  • Mercan
    Germany Germany
    Extraordinary friendly, amazing dinner and very authentic breakfast. We were very impressed.
  • Brian
    United States United States
    We had a great time staying at Ryutakuzenji! The owner is very friendly and welcoming and provided a lot of great insights to the history of the property. This was definitely the most unique stay we had in Japan and I would recommend it to...
  • Chang
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Everything just 10/10, we really appreciate the traditional japanese style bedding, warm and comfortable. Thank you so much for your caring and kindness!
  • Lauren
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful, quiet location, it was nice to be away from the cities. The home cooked dinner was exceptional and a real highlight for our group - do not skip it! Highly recommend to anyone visiting the Takasaki area or passing through, even if for...
  • Sarahhsy
    Taiwan Taiwan
    What a wonderful experience! We loved the stay at Ryutakuzenji, the atmosphere was nice and zen and the service was excellent. Breakfast was also yummy and very filling. The head priest gave me a introduction to the temple and to be able to...
  • Maitrei
    Japan Japan
    - Great stay, very gentle staff - experience an authentic stay at a real Japanese Buddhist temple - You can experience morning meditation (zazen) with great english explanation - Rooms are very clean and new! - Environment is very relaxing

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Ryutakuzenji 宿坊
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Games room

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Ryutakuzenji 宿坊 takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ryutakuzenji 宿坊 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Ryutakuzenji 宿坊

  • Ryutakuzenji 宿坊 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bicycle rental
    • Themed dinner nights
  • Ryutakuzenji 宿坊 is 5 miles from the centre of Takasaki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Ryutakuzenji 宿坊 include:

    • Family
    • Quadruple
    • Suite
  • Check-in at Ryutakuzenji 宿坊 is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Ryutakuzenji 宿坊 has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • The prices at Ryutakuzenji 宿坊 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.