Yasunari Kawabata wrote his famous novel, Snow Country, in the Japanese rooms at Takahan Offering hot-spring baths, Thai massages and karaoke, the ryokan is 5 minutes from Gala Yuzawa Train Station on the free shuttle Tatami -woven-straw- floors and Japanese futon beds create a traditional atmosphere in the rooms at Takahan Ryokan All rooms have a flat-screen TV, and the attached bathroom comes with a bathtub Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort and Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort are both about a 5-minute walk away Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway is about a 5-minute drive, and JR Echigo Yuzawa Station is 15 km away On-site parking is free Guests can enjoy the hot sauna or unwind in the massage chair at the relaxation room Coin-operated laundry machines are provided, and the lobby has free Wi-Fi A Japanese breakfast and traditional multi-course kaiseki dinner are served at the dining room
