The Takinoya was my go-to Hokkaido onsen in the 80s when it was only ¥ 20,000. The main reason we stayed there instead of the "SS" Dai Ichi Takimoto was that it was still the old Meiji 1910s wooden buildings with beautifully manicured old-style gardens, external dark wood hallways, shoji doors & oil heaters in each room. All tatami, feather futons & kotatsus. It was as if stepping back in time. The outside rotenburos were outstanding in the snow while sipping hot nama-sake. As you shuffled through the smooth wooden halls at night in your cotton & winter yukata, with the clip-clop of your wooden getas mixing with the sounds, shadow plays and smells of dinner & guests projected through the washi paper walls, and made your way down stone paths & steps to the open hotsprings as the snowflakes fall in the moonlight & soft garden lighting. Magical Now... it is very nice & modern with nary a hint at its former beauty & charm. The food still looks the same though. At least that. Still far better than the main tourist traps.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience in such detail when you visited the Takinoya in the past! It must have been even more beautiful than it is today. I also want to go back there in winter when there’s lots of snow and enjoy the hot springs.
Thank you! We had a Japanese/Western room type (type A/Y). We booked it through the website Japanican, but if you google the ryokan there are a bit more options where you can book it from. :)
Hi hi thanks for the video may I know if this is the Takinoya Bekkan Tamanoya ryokan? If not may I have the full name of this place pls? Does your room include the breakfast n dinner as well? Thank you!
Hi Janet, the full name of the Ryokan we went to on Google Maps is „Noboribetsu Onsen Kyo Takinoya“. The one you mentioned is a different one. And dinner and breakfast was included when we booked our room. :)
BTW for the Yukatas: Women close right over left. Men close left over right. It is common to hear that 'right over left' is for the gays and how they dress the dead at funerals but it is not of any serious concern to the ordinary Japanese person.
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The Takinoya was my go-to Hokkaido onsen in the 80s when it was only ¥ 20,000. The main reason we stayed there instead of the "SS" Dai Ichi Takimoto was that it was still the old Meiji 1910s wooden buildings with beautifully manicured old-style gardens, external dark wood hallways, shoji doors & oil heaters in each room. All tatami, feather futons & kotatsus. It was as if stepping back in time. The outside rotenburos were outstanding in the snow while sipping hot nama-sake. As you shuffled through the smooth wooden halls at night in your cotton & winter yukata, with the clip-clop of your wooden getas mixing with the sounds, shadow plays and smells of dinner & guests projected through the washi paper walls, and made your way down stone paths & steps to the open hotsprings as the snowflakes fall in the moonlight & soft garden lighting. Magical
Now... it is very nice & modern with nary a hint at its former beauty & charm. The food still looks the same though. At least that. Still far better than the main tourist traps.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience in such detail when you visited the Takinoya in the past! It must have been even more beautiful than it is today. I also want to go back there in winter when there’s lots of snow and enjoy the hot springs.
Which room type did you book? Was it the "D" Suite?
Sorry for my late reply! As far as I remember it was room type A/Y (western and japanese).
Hello, great video! I am considering this for a trip in the winter. Could I ask what room type this is, and which platform did you book on? Thanks!
Thank you! We had a Japanese/Western room type (type A/Y). We booked it through the website Japanican, but if you google the ryokan there are a bit more options where you can book it from. :)
Hi hi thanks for the video may I know if this is the Takinoya Bekkan Tamanoya ryokan? If not may I have the full name of this place pls? Does your room include the breakfast n dinner as well? Thank you!
Hi Janet, the full name of the Ryokan we went to on Google Maps is „Noboribetsu Onsen Kyo Takinoya“. The one you mentioned is a different one. And dinner and breakfast was included when we booked our room. :)
@@jennifer_ju thank you for your prompt reply! Take care!
How much is the fee per night
BTW for the Yukatas: Women close right over left. Men close left over right. It is common to hear that 'right over left' is for the gays and how they dress the dead at funerals but it is not of any serious concern to the ordinary Japanese person.
Thank you for this info! I‘ll keep that in mind. :)