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NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel

★★★★ Sawara I 1708-2, Katori, JP

9.3 guest rating· 63 reviews

About this hotel

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

1. Tranquil Garden and Cozy Terrace: Relax in our serene garden or sip a drink on the charming terrace.

2. Exceptional Service: Our 24-hour front desk and attentive concierge are always ready to assist you.

3. Convenient Location: Explore the picturesque town of Katori and enjoy cycling while staying just a short distance from Narita Airport.

Book your stay at NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel for a perfect blend of history and hospitality.

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Deluxe Twin Room

Sleeps 4 · 95 m² · 4× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The twin room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers Smartphone and a mini-bar. The unit offers 4 beds.

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 46 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

The spacious twin room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Superior Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · 74 m² · 3× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.

Superior Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · 74 m² · 3× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The twin room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers Smartphone and a mini-bar. The unit has 3 beds.

VMG Grand

Sleeps 2 · 43 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box

<p><strong>2 Large Twin Beds</strong></p><p>463-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and free bottled water </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

VMG Grand

Sleeps 2 · 46 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box

<p><strong>2 Large Twin Beds</strong></p><p>495-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and free bottled water </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

VMG Comfort

Sleeps 2 · 42 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box

<p><strong>2 Large Twin Beds</strong></p><p>452-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and free bottled water </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

VMG Grand

Sleeps 2 · 92 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box

<p><strong>2 Large Twin Beds</strong></p><p>990-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and free bottled water </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

VMG Grand

Sleeps 2 · 54 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box

<p><strong>2 Large Twin Beds</strong></p><p>581-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and free bottled water </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

VMG Premier

Sleeps 4 · 77 m² · 2× Twin bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box

<p><strong>2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>829-sq-foot room with city views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and free bottled water </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Bike tours
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Cycling
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  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Sawara I 1708-2, Katori, JP

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say9.363 reviews

+ Modern facilities+ Excellent serviceSafety concerns walking at nightNoisy outside at night
Cleanliness9.1
Service9.6
Location9.1
Room Quality9.1
Amenities9.1
Value for Money9.4

古民家(蔵)のリノベーションでの宿泊は初めてであったので、味わい深い感じが受けた。

5.0

スタッフの対応が良かったです。

部屋の掃除がイマイチであった(ベットの頭よりの棚部にホコリが溜まったいた)

Yasuyuki · JP · 2026-07-15

We loved this place. Our room was a short (5 min) room from the reception and dining room

9.0

We had a room beside the canal, which is really nice. Room was as expected. Having two levels was interesting, although the stairs were very steep and may pose issues for those with mobility problems.

It would be nice if the room had a bit more natural light.

Scott · AU · 2026-06-29

Interesting but inconvenience

3.0

The staff were very helpful and always tried their best to serve. Breakfast was delicious. Overall, it’s a charming ryokan with comfortable beds and pillows. I especially loved the soft yukata.

Like the previous reviewer mentioned, I wish the hotel provided a luggage cart or staff assistance for bags. The room was in a separate building several blocks away from check-in, requiring guests to walk along roads without sidewalks. This also made it inconvenient to reach staff when needed. Security was another concern, the main entry doors could not be locked, and shoes had to be left in a shared cabinet with other tenants. The steep stairs were difficult with no help for luggage. Additionally, dinner service was very slow (over 1.5 hours) and the food was mostly cold.

Nightstarz · US · 2026-06-27

Such a cool experience in a renovated ryokan. It was a relaxing way to end our trip!

10.0

The breakfast was amazing and one of the best meals we had on this trip! Our room was beautiful and really enhanced the experience of the old town. They provided us with many free amenities and comfortable beds.

The wifi was a bit spotty during the evening.

Somi · CA · 2026-06-18

Toll renovierte Merchant Häuser aus der Edo Zeit

9.0

Alte Merchant Häuser, die toll renoviert wurden und zu netten Apartments umgestaltet wurden. Unser Apartment hieß Yata und war sehr großzügig geschnitten. Die einzelnen Apartments sind in Sawara verstreut. Viele liegen am Fluss. Zum Frühstück muss man ins Haupthaus gehen. Das japanische Frühstück war sehr gut. Da am Abend in Sawara alle Restaurants um 18 Uhr schließen, sollte man sich überlegen, ob man das Abendessen Angebot im Nipponia Restaurant im Haupthaus annimmt.

Schade, dass wir nur eine Nacht in dem tollen Apartment verbracht haben.

Jutta · DE · 2026-06-17

せっかくいい雰囲気宿ですが部屋の内容が分かっていれば?残念です!

4.0

スタッフの対応、食事等は大変良かった。ロケーションも問題なし

部屋に関して予約時にもっと説明等のinformationが欲しかった。二階の寝室への階段は高齢者にとっては脅威? 外が全然見えない間取り知っていたら絶対に予約しないと思います。 情報不足の一言>

Katsuiko · JP · 2026-06-10

Good to know

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Parking

Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 6 years old stay for ¥5,500 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children from 7 years old to 12 years old stay for ¥12,350 per person per night when using an existing bed.

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Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.