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NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel

3.5 star property

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VMG Suite
VMG Grand
VMG Suite | Balcony view
Executive Villa, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden View | Living area
VMG Premier

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$638
6 July - 7 July

Explore the area

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1708-2 Sawara-i, Katori, Chiba, 287-0003
  • Place, Sawara Historic Streets
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Sawara Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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VMG Premier

VMG Premier

  • City view
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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VMG Grand

VMG Grand

  • City view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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VMG Grand

VMG Grand

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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VMG Grand

VMG Grand

  • City view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

VMG Premier

  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese house with a wooden exterior, a tiled roof, and a garden with rocks and plants.

VMG Suite

  • City view
  • 96 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

VMG Suite

  • City view
  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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VMG Premier

VMG Premier

  • City view
  • 95 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, individually decorated

VMG Grand

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 92 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A cabin-style room with wooden walls and floors, two single beds, a small round table, and a wooden bench.

VMG Comfort

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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VMG Deluxe Room, Non Smoking

VMG Deluxe Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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VMG Deluxe Room, Non Smoking

VMG Deluxe Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Katori

At NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Sawara Historic Streets and Sawara Park. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, a terrace and a garden. Free Japanese breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Katori hotel, you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Yasaka Shrine and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Katori Jingu.

What's nearby

  • Sawara Historic Streets - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inoh Tadataka's Former Residence - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sawara Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Roadside Station Mizunosato Sawara - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Chiba Sawara Station - 9 min walk
  • Tokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Noodles Labo 香蕎庵 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪伊能忠次郎商店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪桶松 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪ワーズワース 佐原店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪オーベルジュ・ド・マノワール 吉庭 (Auberge de Manoir Kittei) - ‬9 min walk

About this property

NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Katori hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel offers 9 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and minibars (stocked with some free items). Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free Japanese breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Meals are not included in the Breakfast rates for children ages 7-12.
Meals are not included in the room rate for children ages 6 and younger included in the reservation.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel?

NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel?

As of 30 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel on 6 Jul 2026 start from NZ$638, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel?

Yep, NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel has a free self car park.

What makes NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary Japanese brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel?

No, NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hin chun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Everything was great. You need to ask the staff to help with bags otherwise it is not offered. But upon asking they were helpful. There were steep stairs to my room. Carrying a bag up was hard but I didn’t want to hurt myself trying to carry them down.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

This traditional merchant house converted hotel is lovely. We own the entire building with two floors. One tiny living room on the ground floor, a bath house, a separate toilet near the entrance, along with a spacious bathroom with the second living room on the second floor. It’s airy and full of scent of wood. However, the bedroom is facing the road without sound proof windows, it was very noisy throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing experience in Sawara

The property is really unlike any other place i have stayed - a beautiful set of three 100-150 year old buildings, which have been converted into luxury accomodation. You really feel like you are just staying in a traditional house in the village... except maybe the decor is more modern and contemporary. The rooms are very large (think of a one bedroom house) and our room had a beautiful garden and seating area for morning coffee. The bathroom is also a real treat - a lovely cedar bath to soak in, as well as really nice amenities to use. Make sure you have breakfast here also, as the restaurant food is well above the ordinary breakfast served in Japan... lovely presentation, and delicious also. The staff, especially Satoru, are really helpful and certainly go the extra distance to ensure everything you want is provided. He went well beyond what I consider the requirements for a front desk person, helping us to book a rental car, and even confirming our lodgings at the next place we stayed - a really considerate guy, who understands what a difference great service can make for a traveller. An amazing experience, and i can't wait to go back again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAKASHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ゆっくり寛げました
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

TAKASHI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
落ち着いた雰囲気が良かったです　　 　
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yamamoto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

やはりNipponiaは最高です

お部屋の飲み物は基本フリーなので、飲み物を飲むのは楽しみでした。 また、スタッフの皆さんとても家族的で親しみがありました
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nos han Sorprendido con el buen servicio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A time machine

What an incredible place: it's where restoration meets renovation! We were upgraded to 404, which was a HUGE old warehouse that contains modern necessities. The smell of the wood, especially in the bath, is very pleasant. This place has no TV and no clock -- 100% unplugged. In addition, the service was excellent.
Main hallway
Lower level living area
Upper level living area + bedroom
Stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
細かく書く労力を使いたくないくらい、不快なフロントスタッフ対応でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

街に住むような体験ができました。

友人と302の部屋に泊まりました。 古い酒蔵を改修した部屋でしたが、天井がひろく、インテリアもこだわりが感じられ、ゆっくりとした時間を楽しむことができました。 3人で泊まり、一人はエクストラベットだったのですが、畳があったので布団で寝る選択肢もあるとより良かったかなと思います。 檜風呂、フロントでの丁寧な対応、街に溶け込むように存在する建物、静かな夜、古い街並み、美味しい食事、落ち着いた朝食。 どの場面の思い出も心に残る、素敵な旅になりました。 友人との賑やかな旅行にも、両親との親孝行にも、恋人とのデートにも、家族の思い出にも、一人でのんびりするのにも、どんなシーンにもおすすめです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

昔を感じる

seigaku棟301号室に宿泊しました。昔の質屋の蔵を改装した部屋で、趣のある内装に、綺麗なベッドと照明でとてもお洒落でした。お風呂は桧風呂でとてもゆったりできましたし、アメニティのシャンプーなどの香りが良かったです。全体的にとても満足ですが、玄関の鍵の明け閉めしにくかったのと、玄関の扉が防犯上心許ない感じで、当日は強風だったこともあって、夜気になってなかなか寝付けなかったです。入口に外門があるので閉められれば安心感は大分違ったと思います。
二階
入口
居間
寝室入口
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
近隣住民の迷惑にならないように静かに過ごしました。一般宅と近いため子連れは騒がないよう注意が必要です。障子も穴を開けないようハラハラしながら過ごしました。やんちゃ盛りの子は気をつけてください。サービス、食事、宿は最高でした！また行きたいです！
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
一泊一人3万以上で、夕食なし&あのサービスクオリティではリピーターは出来ないのではないでしょうか。宿泊施設だけじゃなく、街全体にも同じような印象を受けました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

団塊の世代の女子会

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
リノベーションされた古民家、寒い冬ということで、覚悟はしておりましたが、年齢的な事、今の便利で贅沢な暮らしに慣らされてしまっていた自分に改めて気づかされました。古民家を楽しむには季節を選ぶべきだったねと友人と反省。 でもスタッフの方達の行き届いたサービスや気遣いは心を温かくしてして頂きました。有り難うございました。機会が有りましたらまたお世話になりたいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, unique experience. Historical buildings renovated with modern furnishings. Beautiful craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout. Staff was very helpful and respectful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

SAKAE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

設備はとても良いのに、人的サービスが残念なホテル

予約した部屋と違う部屋に案内されてしまった。受付の対応がとにかく、曖昧で不慣れな印象だった。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A tranquil place

A fantastic little hotel with an amazing staff going over and beyond expeted service. The rooms are great and the breakfast is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YUJI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018