Cuisine Inn Tagoto

This is the place where you should go if you would like to eat some amazing Japanese food. It is a traditional ryokan that serves various dishes for dinner and breakfast. I enjoyed spending there 2 nights. The nearby area is full of curios shops and Tsuruga Castle is within 30 minutes on a walk (better to walk following Dr. Noguchi Street, it has a nice vibe) I was traveling by bicycle and they helped me to store it inside. Well, no laundry was a tiny disappointment, but nearby was a coin laundry, so not a big problem

Traditional Ryokan with tatami rooms, shared toilet and bath. Includes huge dinner and breakfast. Lovely staff, a little English, but translate works. Quiet neighborhood, walkable.

I can’t say enough good things about my experience here and have been recommending it to everyone the last couple days. The staff made me feel very welcome and were excited to talk to me in both japanese and english. They were also patient and kind to the other visitors who didn’t know any Japanese at all. I went solo but had a nice time talking with everyone during the meals. The room was large for just me and felt very luxurious. Have to take turns with the bath but it’s a beautiful cypress bath and lovely experience. They gave me a little Akabeko keychain as omiyage on my way out too.

A beautiful old traditional wooden building in a quiet street. We chose a Japanese room with floor futons though I glimpsed the interior of at least one other room which had beds. Our room was actually 2 large spaces - one set up with the futons on tatami mats and the other set up with a low table, 2 low chairs and the TV. Traditional food served and it is also possible to have lunch and dinner here as well as the breakfasts that came with the booking. We did have one dinner. The staff were absolutely wonderful, especially the chief receptionist who spoke very good English and took great care to ensure my need for gluten free food was met for breakfasts and the dinner we ate. Highly recommend this inn. The bathroom facilities including toilets were shared but never once did I have to wait my turn for the facilities. We did have to book a time for the shower. Walking distance to many of the local sights though we also hired bikes one day which saved time and were fun to use.

Delightful ryokan run by several females ( the only male we saw was the chef ). The place is a bit old but well maintained, with all facilities in working condition. Their hot bath was good, my wife and I could share the soaking experience together which is quite rare. Their breakfast and dinner fares were delicious and beautifully presented. Parking is at a parking lot adjacent to the hotel. The downside is there’s nothing much around the hotel and it’s located between narrow streets and not suitable for walking. Also, you have to physically haul your bags up a couple of flights to your room.

Excellent little Ryokan with fantastic service and tasty meals included. The carpark has plenty of room and the western bedroom was spacious well heated during my winter stay. Using the private Hinoki bath requires booking in advance (in the morning for an evening bath usually works) but is well worth it for a relaxing soak. ありがとうございました

Building was very well kept despite being traditional, room was larger than what we booked with separate living and sleeping space. We had booked with breakfast included, but as we had to leave early, we got the option to eat the breakfast for dinner instead which was very sweet and kind. The hosts were very helpful, and while the other rooms seemed to be unoccupied, it was quite lively as there was a small dinner party.

I cannot rate this place high enough. We were in a crisis when we arrived because I forgot my bag in the shinkansen on our way to Aizuwakamatsu from Tokyo. Because we were late, Junko-san, their very kind receptionist, came back even though she was already off duty. As soon as she learned about what happened, she immediately checked the train schedule for the next day so we can pick up my bag which apparently ended up in Sendai (the JR staff in the station helped us find it - also a very kind guy). We arrived past dinner time but they still served us one of the best dinners we've had in Japan and told us that they will be serving us breakfast at 6:30 AM the next day because the train leaves at 7 AM. In fact, breakfast starts at 7 AM. I would understand if we couldn't have breakfast since we had to leave early, but no, they adjusted to accommodate us. The following morning, Junko-san drove us to the station right after breakfast when it was supposed to be her rest day. I got my bag back without a hitch thanks to the kindness and consideration of the staff at Tagoto. The rest of our stay was absolutely wonderful. The room was comfortable, the food was delicious, and the staff were lovely. This place is perfect.