Furuichi Station (Hyōgo) × Japanese-Style Resort AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan for family trips

A different world just an hour's drive from Keihanshin, Tamba Sasayama is a castle town centered around the nationally designated historic site of Sasayama Castle Ruins. The rural landscapes with traditional farming villages, rice fields, and mountain ranges, along with local agricultural products like Tamba Sasayama black adzuki beans and Tamba chestnuts, offer visitors a sense of peace and comfort. In 2017, the Dekansho Festival of Tamba Sasayama was selected as Japan's first "Japan Heritage" by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.Tamba Sasayama is blessed with abundant nature that nurtures renowned specialties known throughout the whole country. From rice praised for its stickiness and sweetness to black soybeans, matsutake mushrooms, chestnuts, premium Sanda beef, and wild game such as boar and deer raised in the surrounding mountains—this area truly is a treasure trove of branded ingredients.Sasayama Castle Town Hotel NIPPONIA reimagines the entire historic castle town as a hotel by restoring scattered historical buildings into accommodations. The guest rooms retain their original design while offering modern comfort in an elegant setting. For dinner, guests can enjoy authentic French cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients from Tamba Sasayama.From guest houses scattered across the castle town within walking distance to attractions like the grand hall of Sasayama Castle Ruins or samurai residences to long-established shops and trendy new spots—the harmony between old and new defines this unique destination. Experience "staying as if blending into" this charming town while enjoying a journey filled with relaxation and gourmet delights.

On April 25, 2025 (Friday), Granviero Hotel Tamba Sasayama Wakura will open in Tamba Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture. Tamba Sasayama is a place where beautiful streetscapes, history, and nature coexist. We welcome each guest with heartfelt hospitality that captures the charm of the town and embodies Route Inn Hotels' timeless spirit of "Japanese heart."The guest rooms feature a serene tatami-style design with low beds, combining traditional Japanese ambiance with modern comfort. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere where you can relax barefoot and experience restful sleep on beds at an ideal height.Our natural Onsen "Asagiri no Yu" is characterized by its high heat-retention effect that warms your body from within despite being colorless, transparent, and tasteless. Immerse yourself in this soothing bath to unwind and relieve daily fatigue.For dining, we offer exquisite dishes for both breakfast and dinner made with seasonal ingredients. Savor the fresh local produce during your stay.

Located in Sakaiya-machi, the western gateway to the castle town of Tamba Sasayama, this Property is a machiya townhouse over 100 years old, originally operated as an antique shop. Designed with natural materials such as stone, Japanese paper, and bamboo lavishly incorporated into the Facility space, it offers a relaxing stay for one group per day. Named "Eighty-One," it aims to provide guests with an experience that reflects the essence of Tamba and evokes the charm of traditional Japan. In addition to accommodation, there is an attached gallery called "Sanshi," where you can purchase "Tamba-fu," cotton fabric dyed with plants and trees using techniques passed down since the late Edo period.

Mameya is a private rental Accommodation—an early Taisho-era nationally registered Tangible Cultural Property—renovated under the design of Shinsozai Kenkyujo. Surrounded by a landscape of stone garden and tiled roof, the space is filled with tranquility, and at night soft lights illuminate the garden. Reserve all four uniquely styled rooms and enjoy the original architectural details: a Western-style lounge that evokes the building’s early days, bedrooms with exposed beams, and views of the stone garden through yukimi shoji screens—an experience that feels like stepping back into the Taisho period. Spend a soothing moment at Mameya, a special place where Tamba-Sasayama’s history, nature, and art resonate together.

"Senmaku" refers to the intersection of east-west and north-south roads. Two unique traditional Japanese accommodations located at the western gateway of the Tanba Sasayama castle town. "Sen," a renovated over-100-year-old stately kimono shop building, and "Haku," a charming structure repurposed from an early Showa-era bicycle shop. The two accommodations are just a few minutes' walk apart, facing east-west and north-south roads. Enjoy delightful moments and luxurious time at each accommodation.