This was our fifth trip to Japan, and this was one of the nicest places we have ever stayed! The room was huge and comfortable, very clean and traditional. The outdoor bath was incredible. The staff were lovely and very accommodating of us. Our one-year old daughter was unfortunately sick while we were there, but it was made so much better by having a spacious lovely room to stay in. The temple next door is beautiful too and set in beautiful gardens. Meals for breakfast and dinner were both fantastic.

This was the first stop on our journey around Japan and one of 2 temples we stayed at on our trip. little did we expect when driving through the town how amazing this place would be. the room was a simple traditional Japanese style, with a private bathroom and seating area. the Monk and his staff love to cook and went out of their way to cater Gluten free for my wife and the Wagyu beef is delicious. the inn has a self serve bar that makes you feel like you’re on a night out. there are beautiful gardens with koi pond surrounding the inn and temple. Your’e welcome to walk through the temple, the craftsmanship of the temple is amazing and is filled with artefacts and artworks. The Monk invites you for morning prayers and meditation and tells his story of the history of his temple and ancestors… what a Zen way to wake up and to start our journey.

the worst part is leaving.

What a wonderful experience! We loved the stay at Ryutakuzenji, the atmosphere was nice and zen and the service was excellent. Breakfast was also yummy and very filling. The head priest gave me a introduction to the temple and to be able to meditate inside the temple early in the morning was amazing. The place is not hard to find but you definitely need a car to access it.

Amazing traditional style Japanese ryokan. Relaxing, friendly and extremely hospitable.

It could be a little noisy - paper screens are beautiful and elegant, but they let through a lot of light which makes sleeping sometimes difficult (street and garden lights) and you can definitely hear other patrons and staff in the corridors.

The host was really friendly, and the overall experience staying there, dinner and breakfast, and waking up early to join the meditation is just 10/10! Kids had an extra treat at the game station and even made friends with the pne of the kids from another family. The whole experience was so comfortable and homely. Loved it!

Excellent room with comfortable blankets which were perfect for the winter cold. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout, giving great advice regarding transport and offering a shuttle service for 1500 yen per person for both ways. The location is a little out the way, but you'll probably be staying here for the tranquility rather than what it offers nearby. In terms of the food, both the dinner and breakfast were great. The dinner offered sukiraki beef with tofu and vegetable tempura. There was plenty to eat and enough for a big eater like myself to feel full. Breakfast was similarly well made with enough to feel like lunch should be a bit later then usual. There was also complimentary snacks, tea, coffee as well as a small setup with a mini PS1 and famicom. We didn't end up using that, but it was nice that it was there. The area around is quiet, with a bit more time I think the rental bikes would have allowed us to go further afield but its winter and it's cold. We walked about around the area, had some really nice views of takasaki especially in the evening as the lights of the city come on. Beds provided were exceptional. The duvet cover was smooth on the skin and the duvet was extremely fluffy. Perfect for winter. Bathroom was clean, well maintained with good water temperature and excellent water pressure. Oh, and the koi in the pond were spectacular.

Nothing much. The only thing I'd say is that the executive room was very nice, but probably a little large for two. Not exactly a problem at all, just that you'd probably get more use out of it with a family of three. It's still worth the price though.

The location is a ways out of Takaseki, but well worth the trip. It is in a peaceful valley and next door to their beautiful temple. Our host, the monk of the temple, was kind enough to guide us through the temple and even gave us an opportunity to meditate there. Very special. A truly beautiful experience and lovely place to stay.

A very special and peaceful place, adjacent to a 600 years old Buddhist temple. We've been able to experience morning meditation and the monk host tell us about the history of the place and of his samurai ancestors. Our 13 year old son was fascinated by the location, the temple and its small garden with a pond full of koi fish The food, both the dinner and breakfast, was delicious.

We had a great time staying at Ryutakuzenji! The owner is very friendly and welcoming and provided a lot of great insights to the history of the property. This was definitely the most unique stay we had in Japan and I would recommend it to anyone. Thank you Mr. Tendou!

Beautiful, quiet location, it was nice to be away from the cities. The home cooked dinner was exceptional and a real highlight for our group - do not skip it! Highly recommend to anyone visiting the Takasaki area or passing through, even if for just 1 night.

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