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Takamiya Onsen Ryokan is a top-rated family-friendly inn featuring private outdoor baths, children’s soaking pools, and complimentary shuttle service to the Takamiya Gorge trailhead. All rooms include tatami flooring and panoramic views of the mountain valley. Guests can enjoy sunrise over misty rice terraces from their window—book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive seasonal rates
Just a 5-minute walk from Takamiya Onsen Ryokan, visitors reach the Takamiya Gorge Suspension Bridge, a 120-meter-long wooden footbridge suspended above a crystal-clear stream. The viewing platform offers breathtaking vistas of cascading waterfalls and ancient forests. Nearby, the handmade washi paper workshop in a restored century-old farmhouse allows guests to craft traditional Japanese paper using local mulberry fibers—perfect for authentic cultural immersion
Takamiya Starlight Villa sits at 480 meters elevation with minimal light pollution, making it one of Japan’s premier spots for Milky Way viewing. The hotel provides free telescope rentals and nightly star-gazing lectures led by local nature guides. Every room features floor-to-ceiling windows for unobstructed night sky access, ideal for soaking in hot springs while gazing at constellations—reserve via HopeGoo for guided night tours and special packages
Takamiya Secret Onsen Cottage is a secluded wooden villa offering full privacy with an onsen bath heated by natural sulfur springs and a tranquil Japanese garden. Each cottage includes a kitchenette, kotatsu heater, and direct access to the forest path. The host prepares local cuisine tasting menus featuring fresh mikan oranges, Awa kumquat, and river fish caught daily. Book through HopeGoo for free guided forest walks and welcome gifts
Takamiya Wafu Lodge is a heritage-style guesthouse converted from a 100-year-old farming house, preserving original timber beams and thatched roofs. Each room has a private outdoor onsen facing the flowing Takamiya River. Guests can participate in hands-on workshops like rice threshing ceremonies and bamboo-steamed rice cooking, using ingredients sourced directly from nearby farms. Enjoy farm-to-table meals with seasonal vegetables and local seafood—reservations via HopeGoo include a welcome kit with handmade crafts
Takamiya Onsen Ryokan operates free shuttle buses between the Sanuki Station and the inn, running twice daily with a 25-minute journey. For self-drivers, take the Tokushima Expressway to "Takamiya Exit," then drive 10 minutes. The inn features EV charging stations and ample parking. To avoid delays during peak season, book your stay and shuttle time through the HopeGoo platform, which also offers real-time updates and itinerary planning tools
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