No other word could summarise Takimi Onsen properly except ‘perfect’. When you book, you are guaranteed to be the only guest and full have access to the baths for the duration of your stay. We were collected in Tsumago by the owner and immediately felt welcomed. The onsen is in an amazing forest area and we were lucky that it snowed which made everything feel even more special. Sitting in the bath, overlooking a waterfall with snow falling just added to the perfection. Dinner was prepared by the owners and was amazing, (as was breakfast the next morning). Additionally, when the owner dropped us at Nagiso station after our stay, he gave us some sweet dried persimmons that he’d prepared for us to snack on during our train ride – delicious! Rooms were comfortable and we also had a sitting area attached to the bedroom to relax in. The ambience was incredibly peaceful and the whole experience was once in a lifetime. We cannot thank the owners enough for their hospitality and after walking a section of the Nakasendo trail, staying overnight at Takimi Onsen and unwinding in the bath was perfect.
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