Takeda Castle castle town hotel EN (ene)

8.4
Excellent
(224 reviews)

Japan, 〒669-5252 Hyogo, Asago, Wadayamacho Takeda, 字上町西側363番

+81 120-210-289

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Hotel Description

Takeda Castle Hotel EN

Takeda Castle Castle Town Hotel EN (ene), located in the serene town of Takeda in Hyogo, Japan, offers a unique stay in a rustic former sake distillery that dates back to the 19th century. This historic inn is a mere 4-minute walk from Takeda Station and just one kilometer from the famous Takeda Castle. The hotel’s design reflects a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, with understated rooms that combine wood and tatami flooring, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. Sliding doors adorned with elegant murals, wood-paneled walls, and areas furnished with chabudai dining tables transport guests to an era of Japanese authenticity, while the spacious verandas in some rooms allow guests to soak in the serene surroundings. For those seeking an exceptional culinary experience, the hotel offers a polished restaurant that serves an exquisite fusion of French, Japanese, and Peruvian cuisine. The hotel’s cafe, housed in a former fermentation warehouse, offers guests the opportunity to relax and enjoy light refreshments in a historically rich setting. Workshops for making traditional Japanese foods such as miso and soy sauce provide an interactive and cultural experience, inviting guests to learn more about local food production. The communal bathhouses enhance the sense of relaxation, offering guests the chance to unwind in a tranquil environment. With its blend of historical charm and modern luxury, Takeda Castle Castle Town Hotel EN (ene) promises a truly memorable experience. The rooms at Takeda Castle Castle Town Hotel EN (ene) are designed to offer comfort and relaxation. Featuring a harmonious combination of tatami mats and wood flooring, each room provides a tranquil retreat. Most rooms have chabudai dining tables, allowing guests to experience traditional Japanese dining culture in the comfort of their own space. Additionally, some rooms are equipped with sliding doors featuring beautiful murals, and others boast elegant wood-paneled walls that enhance the rustic yet refined atmosphere. Verandas are available in certain rooms, where guests can enjoy the peaceful surroundings. High-end linens and thoughtful room arrangements ensure that guests experience the highest level of comfort throughout their stay. In terms of amenities, Takeda Castle Castle Town Hotel EN (ene) offers an array of services designed to elevate the guest experience. For those interested in authentic Japanese bathing culture, both public and private baths are available. The hotel also provides a delicious breakfast with a wide range of options to start the day off right. The polished restaurant serves a fine selection of French, Japanese, and Peruvian-inspired dishes, making it an ideal spot for a sophisticated meal. While the hotel lacks a fitness center, spa, or swimming pool, the peaceful atmosphere and focus on cultural experiences more than make up for it. For those traveling with pets, the hotel is pet-friendly and allows dogs, making it an excellent choice for guests who wish to travel with their furry companions. The hotel is conveniently located, with Takeda Station just a short walk away, offering easy access to the surrounding areas. Public transportation options are plentiful, with various bus stops nearby and several airports within reach, including Tajima Airfield (Konotori Tajima Airport) just a 35-minute taxi ride away. Guests arriving at Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport) can expect about a 1-hour-and-34-minute taxi ride, or they can take a longer, 3-hour public transit option. The hotel’s proximity to Takeda Station makes it especially convenient for visitors who want to explore the area, with access to various local attractions and scenic spots. Guests can explore many nearby sights during their stay. Takeda Castle Ruins, located just 10 minutes from the hotel, offer breathtaking views from the mountaintop, occasionally even from above the clouds. The nearby 立雲峽 (Rising Cloud Gorge), known for its springtime blooms and dramatic cloud banks, is just a 5-minute drive away. The charming Shirai Omachi Fuji Park, home to a large daffodil garden and a picturesque riverside watermill, is a short 19-minute drive from the hotel. Ikuno Silver Mine, with its rich history dating back to 807 AD, provides fascinating tours and is only 25 minutes away. When it comes to dining, guests have a selection of excellent restaurants within a short distance. SIGESOU, a well-regarded chicken restaurant, is just a 1-minute taxi ride away. The あったかプラザ, also a 1-minute taxi ride from the hotel, offers hearty local cuisine. For those seeking something closer to the hotel, the LE UN restaurant, also just a minute away, offers exquisite dishes in a stylish setting. Additionally, guests can enjoy a meal at the hotel’s own restaurant, which serves refined fusion cuisine. With its rich history, luxurious accommodations, and exceptional service, Takeda Castle Castle Town Hotel EN (ene) invites you to experience a peaceful and culturally immersive getaway in the heart of Takeda. Whether you are looking to explore the nearby attractions, indulge in delicious cuisine, or simply unwind in a tranquil setting, this hotel offers the perfect escape.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Guests praised the bathrooms for their cleanliness and comfort.

2. Only a 5-minute drive to 立雲峽 (Rising Cloud Gorge).

3. Just a 3-minute walk to the nearest train station, Takeda Station.

4. The hotel provides a concierge service to assist guests with their needs.

5. Guests have consistently praised the polished restaurant for its exquisite cuisine.

6. The breakfast service is highly recommended by guests for its quality and variety.


8.8 Excellent

Location rating

Top sights

Takeda Castle Ruins
10 min
立雲峽
5 min
Yamashiro no sato
8 min
Shirai Omachi Fuji Park
19 min
Ikuno Silver Mine
25 min

Nearest locations

SIGESOU
1 min
あったかプラザ
1 min
LE UN(ルアン)竹田城 城下町 ホテルEN
1 min
Lunch and bar GAI
1 min
寿限無
1 min
Yakitori Old Rookie
2 min
Ito soba noodle
2 min
すしの永楽
2 min
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Good to know

Check-in15:00
Check-out12:00
Location rating8.8
Nearest airportTajima Airfield - Konotori Tajima Airport
Travel time to airport35 min

Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)

Check-in: Sun, Nov 17
Check-out: Mon, Nov 18
    Vio.com

    $291

    Official Hotel

    $262

    Relux

    $321

    Booking.com

    $398

    goseek.com

    $291

    Trip.com

    $525


Location

Japan, 〒669-5252 Hyogo, Asago, Wadayamacho Takeda, 字上町西側363番

Airports:

Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport)

Taxi: 1 hr 34 min

Transit: 3 hr

Kobe Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 55 min

Transit: 3 hr 24 min

Tajima Airfield - Konotori Tajima Airport

Taxi: 35 min

Transit: 1 hr 10 min

Tottori Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 51 min

Transit: 2 hr 51 min

Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Taxi: 2 hr 28 min

Transit: 4 hr 34 min

Transit:

Chikudeneki Bus Stop

Walking: 3 min

Yanase Station

Taxi: 13 min

Walking: 1 hr 34 min

Takeda Station

Walking: 3 min

Uemachi [ Wadayamacho Bus Stop

Walking: 1 min


Nearby locations

8.8

Excellent Location

In a rustic former sake distillery dating back to the 19th century, this storied, upscale inn is 4 minutes' walk from Takeda Station and a km from Takeda Castle.

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Amenities and Facilities

Public bath

Public bath

Private bath

Languages spoken

Japanese

Food & drink

Restaurant

Table service

Breakfast

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Pools

No pools

No hot tub

Rooms

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Pets

Pet-friendly

Dogs allowed

Parking & transportation

Parking

Services

Front desk

Baggage storage

Concierge

Policies & payments

Credit cards

Cash

Bathrooms

Private bathroom in some rooms

Bathtub in some rooms

Children

Kid-friendly

Internet

Wi-Fi


Reviews

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9 reviews

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Jiro Konishi

4/5
This hotel is housed in a building that used to be a sake brewery, which is a national tangible cultural property. The concept is to enjoy the goodness of traditional buildings rather than modern comforts. The restaurant and public bath were renovated to take advantage of the unique characteristics of the building, making use of an adjacent storehouse.Even though I arrived nearly two hours before check-in time, I was able to use the room. This was a great blessing since we had to give up walking around town due to the rain.There were free drinks in the room, and I was given champagne right away. Warm up your body in the large public bath, which is a renovated storehouse next door, and enjoy a beer.For dinner, we went to a restaurant in a renovated building next door, and enjoyed a French course using local ingredients such as Kasumi crab, Iwazu green onions, and Tajima beef, paired with Japanese sake. All of them were delicious, but Tajima beef was the best.There is a lounge next to the restaurant, and the alcohol there is also free! Although I was full, I ended up drinking two, or maybe three, drinks.I was very satisfied with the building, food, and service. So why ⭐️4?Because I like it so much, I'm going to write down the things I would like to see improved. It's a shame that the bath is built in a clay storehouse that traps heat and steam. Don't you need some way to remove steam? If there is heat storage in the earthen walls, it might be warm even if the air escapes? It's a shame that the lighting shines directly into the eyes.The lighting in the entrance atrium hinders the view of the dynamic and wonderful atrium.Are the lights in the lawn garden interfering with the view of the illuminated Takeda Castle ruins?

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しょうご

4/5
Renovating a historic sake breweryRelax in a calm atmosphere

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co Ri

5/5
There is a wide variety of drinks in the lounge.On the day I stayed, there were no snacks available, so I bought some at a candy store next to the facility.When you get a second helping of miso soup for breakfastI feel that they are particular about the small changes in the ingredients.Both dinner and breakfast were delicious.It's also very atmospheric to be able to see the trains from the dining room.

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Kai Shiga

5/5
It was a fantastically beautiful hotel.We were welcomed very well and the woman at reception spoke good English, which made check-in even more pleasant.The room is gigantic and very clean. The bathroom was a dream, 2 bathtubs and high-quality “Made in Japan” amenities.Dinner was a 6-course menu, which really tasted excellent.There was a typical Japanese breakfast, which was very tasty.The hotel gave us a feeling of relaxation and care.Thank you very much, it was a really nice stay.Warm greetings from Germany.

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鶴見真理

5/5
It's definitely a great location to look up at Takeda Castle, which is known for its sea of ​​clouds (though you can hardly see the Takeda Castle ruins from below). Even if you come by train, it's in front of Takeda Station, so it's convenient if you're just here, but if you want to go to other places, it's still better to go by car. This time, I stayed there on the way back from buying the phantom melon Shinhoro in Kyotango. I learned about this VMG Hotel because a manga called ``Hitorisama Hotel'' featured a hotel in Sawara, Chiba Prefecture, which was a renovated old private house, so I immediately researched hotels in Kansai and made a reservation over 3 months ago. So it was a good deal for the price. There seemed to be few guests staying that day, so we had been upgraded to a maisonette room, but since there were only two of us, we didn't use the second floor at all and only took photos. The room had a cypress bath, but since there was a large public bath, I didn't use it either. Dinner was French and the Tamba beef was very delicious, and I was satisfied with everything, including the dessert. The second floor of the restaurant is a lounge where you can drink as much local sake, wine, beer, and soft drinks as you like, and it was possible to drink them the next morning, but as expected, no one was drinking from that morning. There was a corner where small children could play, but it seemed to be for children up to about 2 years old. In addition, the refrigerator in the room was full of free drinks such as wine, champagne, beer, non-alcoholic champagne, and juice, which could be taken home.If I had one complaint, I would like them to stop using artificial flowers as interior decorations. This is true of any inn or hotel, but even the most beautiful interior can look cheap if it has artificial flowers. I would like you to place some live plants, even wild flowers and ornamental plants.

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W Johnson

5/5
I wanted to stay out in the Japanese countryside to relax. I originally had more of a hostel down the street then I got an amazing deal on Rakuten Travel and booked Takeda Castle Town Hotel. This may be the nicest place I have ever stayed in all my travels and exactly what I needed.The room I got was actually about a half block from the main hotel where there were three rooms that were subdivided in a very old townhouse. This was not what I expected and was completely delighted. I had a small yard, very nice bathroom with a fancy wooden bath a bedroom with two large beds and two sitting rooms (or spare sleeping areas). The main bedroom was a kids room previosly, you could still see stickers from the 60's or 70's on the wall which was wonderful to see.The room itself had a small pre-stocked fridge with free drinks. If you needed more you could get them at the lounge adjacent to the restaurant. The lounge as mentioned had free drinks, including many varieties of sake. No snacks though. Wifi was good and I camped out there at night. It was off season so only me.The hotel has an onside onsen, small but comfortable and felt great.The only thing I can say negative about the room is that while renovated with great care, every new doorway was for someone shorter than six foot. I am taller than than and banged my head more than once.The main hotel area is an old sake distillery that also houses the tourist info office. The hotel staff is incredibly nice and caters to the visitor. Included in the offer was one meal a day in their restaurant. They asked what I liked and what I could not eat. Every meal were the best breakfasts I ever had.The tourist info office is small but offers old time candy, local gifts and have some displays about the castle above.TLDR: Super fancy, luxurious and glad I spent a little more to stay here!

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0103 O&T'smom

5/5
I'm very satisfied with this wonderful inn ^ - ^I stayed here with my two dogs.You can see the Takeda Castle ruins from the window on the second floor.As it is a former sake brewery, various types of alcohol are available free of charge in the lounge.The inn is close to the station.

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あやか

1/5
I previously stayed at a different NIPPONIA hotel affiliated store and it was very good, so this time I stayed at the Takeda hotel.I made a reservation for dinner this time and had been looking forward to it for several months, but I was very disappointed that I couldn't enjoy it as much as I used to due to the staff's lack of consideration.

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ddd

5/5
It was a wonderful hotel.

Room 5

Service 5

Location5