Amazingly hospitable owner. Nothing was too much trouble including driving us to another town given train delays. Fantastic, authentic dinner and breakfast and beautiful onset waterfall location. Can’t recommend enough

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Everything. Keiko San and his wife are very kind and friendly hosts, the food they prepare is delicious, the property is delightfully characterful with private onsen facilities, and in a magical forest setting looking on to its own waterfall. Keiko San very kindly picked us up from Nagiso station (and dropped us back there when we left), and took us to Magome and back from Tsumago on the day we walked the Nakasendo trail. He and his wife are great hosts.

Leaving

The onsen was wonderful. Available at all hours, impeccably clean, with a wonderful view of the falls. A large flood light made the falls visible at all hours.

Toilet facilities were perfectly adequate and very clean, but they could be updated. Very minor issue though.

Very clean, peaceful and wonderful hospitality from hosts

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beautiful location in Kiso Valley.

the hosts, the setting, everything!

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characterful old building, beautifully located by a waterfall with an outdoor onsen. Delicious food.The owners will collect and transfer you.

The shared toilet facilities. The very early evening meal.

We walked from Magome to Tsumago where we were picked up by the owner for a short drive to his lovely home. His policy of only taking one booking at a time means you have the incredible luxury of private bathing in a very picturesque setting.Both dinner and breakfast were excellent. The owners were lovely and very patient with us when we didn't always get customs right. Our room was large with separate bedroom and seating areas both indoors and out looking over the river. Everything was spotlessly clean. The following day he took us to the railway station. Altogether a wonderful way to enjoy the Kiso valley

Leaving

Wonderful location. Fantastic food and ambience. Amazing service and hospitality. Highlight of our trip so far.

Excellent experience. This traditional house is surrounded by nature and is right next to a waterfall. There are also two private onsen for you to relax and enjoy the sound of the nature. Koike and his family will definitely make you feel at home. Koike is a spectacular cook, he only uses fresh ingredients to prepare dinner and so far it’s probably the best food we’ve had in Japan. Breakfast also was delicious.

Everything about Takimi is perfect- the food, the proprietor, the location, the hot spring. I can’t recommend it enough; it was such an incredible experience. We had a rough start to our honeymoon (the train doors close fast so be ready), which made us late checking in. Koike helped us find the right train back and patiently waited for us at the train station. I was stressed but as soon as we arrived at the inn we felt relaxed and happy. His cooking uses fresh ingredients in creative and delicious ways, and I had the best food I’d had in Japan in his home. His past experience as a highly trained chef clearly shows in his food which elevates the home cooked meals to impressive heights. His wife is so thoughtful that she anticipates your needs before you even know you have them- true hospitality. This was by far the nicest place we have stayed at in Japan and Koike and his wife were genuine, kind, helpful, fun and thoughtful. I will absolutely stay in their home again when we come to Japan next.

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Great location, incredible food (dinner and breakfast), nice onsen bath, and we had the whole place for our family.

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Love the onsen with the spectacular view.

Private ryokan experience with wonderful staff. Koike-san is an excellent host and cook. Meals, especially dinner, were grand affairs with good food. We had an irori dinner the first night, followed by shabu shabu the next.

It is a peaceful place in the mountains, located beside a waterfall and the woods.

This was a highlight of our trip around Japan. You get to stay in a beautiful traditional house and interact with welcoming local hosts. The house is surrounded by nature right next to a waterfall. There’s private onsen: one outdoor and indoor. You get to wear the traditional clothes: one for dinner, another one for sleep. Hosts serve amazing dinner!!!! The entire experience is one of a kind and definitely would love to come back next time!

Facilities and staff were amazing. Food was one of the best experiences we've had in Japan. Futon were comfortable and we slept well. Couldn't be happier. Will definitely return.

Dinner was incredible and our hosts were so lovely. We loved getting to know them! Our host also provided easy transportation and was accommodating to our schedule

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The hotel is beautiful. The setting is spectacular. The food is the best I tried in Japan. The treatment of the owners is fantastic. Looking forward to coming back.

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