Nipponia Hotel
The Nipponia Hotel provides Japanese-style accommodation and local food in Takehara’s historic district, which has been designated an Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings.
The hotel opened in 2019 and has 10 guest rooms located in several traditional buildings in the heart of the historic district. The two-story main building of the hotel was originally built in 1923 as a restaurant. Today, it is a restaurant for the hotel, serving traditional local dishes on the second floor. The first floor is a reception area.
The rooms opposite the main building were originally part of a bank built in 1902, during the Meiji era (1868–1912). The rooms maintain the atmosphere and feeling of their traditional roots, with modern facilities incorporated to ensure a comfortable stay. All rooms include a cypress wood (hinoki) bath. There are also four rooms in a former sake brewery built in the late Edo period (1603–1867). The buildings used for the hotel rooms retain their original authentic structures; only the tatami mats and sliding screen doors have been replaced over the years.
The hotel provides high-quality services such as a concierge who can provide expert tips and information on the history and must-see places in the area.