Koshi no yado Takashimaya

Takashimaya is Niigata Prefecture’s renown ryokan, where Emperor Meiji himself stopped by for a rest. The ryokan’s home, Iwamuro onsen, opened in 1713. It is located nearby the Yahiko Shrine and flourished as a hot spring resort on the Hokkoku kaido highway during the Edo Period. It is known as the place where a Buddhist monk and poet, Ryokan, stayed.

The main house is a 260-year-old residence built for a village official in the Edo period and is designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan. The magnificent garden, with its bamboo grove, old pine trees, and seasonal flowers, is illuminated at night to create an outstanding scene.

Try the traditional Japanese dishes prepared by the chef’s delicate culinary art, using locally produced ingredients. If you wish to relieve stress and relax, it is best to stay in a special room featuring a private open-air bath with a beautiful garden view.