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Last Updated on April 7, 2026
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A Station-Side Hot Spring Inn Embracing Weary Travelers with Gentle Comfort
Located just a 3-minute walk from Kotohira Station at the base of Kotohira Shrine, Takara-ya Onsen Ryokan offers quiet yet reassuring hospitality for travelers on foot. With 30 thoughtfully designed guest rooms, the inn features communal baths fed by natural hot springs and a spacious large bath. Guests are welcomed with complimentary drinks upon arrival and morning coffee services. Dinner highlights include locally sourced ingredients, Seto Inland Sea fish, and the region’s famous Sanuki udon, all highly praised by visitors. With on-site parking, laundry facilities, and well-maintained amenities, this ryokan comfortably caters to both walking pilgrims and those traveling by car or bicycle. Modest yet warmly cherished, it’s a stay that lingers softly in memory.
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- Parking lot: 700 yen/night during year-end and New Year holidays
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Guests frequently note, “Although the building is old, it’s clean and comfortable,” with many appreciating the complimentary bottled tea provided upon arrival. The convenient location earns praise: “The access is great, and staying here at this price is wonderful.” Hospitality is highlighted in numerous reviews, with comments such as “The hostess and her daughter were incredibly kind and welcoming.” The hot springs are another standout, with guests saying, “The baths were excellent” and “Enjoying a cup of tea after the bath was a refined touch.” Overall, the inn receives high marks for its cleanliness, warm service, soothing onsen, and convenient location, leaving travelers satisfied and refreshed.
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If you visit Kotohira Shrine while on the pilgrimage, I think it’s a good place and price.
