Takeda Castle castle town hotel EN (ene) in Ishii

In a rustic former sake distillery dating back to the 19th century, this storied, upscale inn is 4 minutes' walk from Takeda Station and a km from Takeda Castle.The 4 understated rooms feature wood and/or tatami floors, plus high-end linens. Most have areas with chabudai dining tables. There are sliding doors with elegant murals in 1, while another features wood-paneled walls. Verandas are offered in 2.A polished restaurant offers sophisticated food with French, Japanese and Peruvian influences, and a cafe is in a former fermentation warehouse. There are workshops for making foods such as miso and soy sauce. Communal bathhouses are available.