We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Takayama, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated November 2023.
Ryokan.Delightful property. Superb interior design. Situated at the heart of historic Takayama Old Town and just steps away from Takayama Jinya Morning Market, the traditional Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan offers personalised hospitality, hot spring baths and carefully prepared Japanese meals using Hida Beef. Free pick-up shuttles are available from JR Takayama Station, a 3-minute ride away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. This property is awarded with TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Japan Top 25 in 2015. Classical guest rooms feature Japanese aesthetics and a relaxing ambiance. In-room facilities include a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and a personal safe. The en suite bathroom comes with a bathtub and free toiletries. Guests can choose to wear one of 800 yukata robes at an additional charge. The Hiranoya Kachoan ryokan is located along the Miya River. It is a 15-minute bus ride from Hida No Sato Folk Village. The indoor hot spring bath features special toiletries for both men and women, as well as cold drinking water. The property also features bicycle rentals, a souvenir shop and free parking. Authentic Japanese set meals are served for breakfast and dinner. Guests can choose to eat in the dining room or in the comfort of their own room.Show full description
I think this place could be the most WELL DESIGNED AND RELAXING five-star hotel in Takayama.
Ryokan.Popular among couples. Nestled in the tranquil Hida Mountains, Miyama Ouan Kyoritsu Resort offers traditional accommodation featuring hot spring baths and nature views. All guest rooms are fitted with wooden furnishings, providing a perfect haven for relaxation. The property offers free pick-up shuttles from Hirayu Onsen bus stop, a 3-mintue ride away. The elegant rooms feature a seating area with a TV, a refrigerator and tea making facilities. The bedroom comes with wooden flooring and paper sliding screens. Guests at Miyama Ouan Kyoritsu Resort can enjoy indoor and outdoor public baths with spectacular nature views. There are also cosy family baths for private use, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Massages are available at a fee. Guests can enjoy a complimentary noodle dish served every night. The ryokan has an on-site restaurant which serves local meals. There are drink vending machines for the guests' convenience. Public buses leave about every hour to/from JR Takayama Station (see Important Information for schedule), a 60-minute drive away. Kamikochi area and Shinhotaka Ropeway are both within a 30-minute drive, while Mount Norikura is a 60-minute bus ride away.Show full description
Ryokan.Charming. Superb breakfast. Boasting open-air hot spring baths looking over the city and heartfelt hospitality, Honjin Hiranoya Annex is ideally located just steps away from popular Takayama Jinya building and its morning market. Guests can enjoy multi-course Japanese dinner using Hida Beef at private dining room. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The property is about a 7-minute walk from JR Takayama Train Station, or a 3-minute ride on the free shuttle. Sanmachi Suji Old Town is situated just next door, while Hida-no-Sato Folk Village is a 10-minute bus ride from the ryokan. It offers free on-site parking, and bicycles can be rented as well. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding, all rooms at the Hiranoya Annex are decorated with zen-like simplicity. Each room is equipped with an LCD satellite TV, a minibar and a private bath with amenities. Guests can choose wear one of 800 yukata robes at an additional charge. Guests can relax with a massage, unwind on the terrace or check out the gift shop. The lobby features a computer with free internet access. The ryokan offers Western or Japanese meals at the dining area.Show full description
Ryokan. Boasting 7 dining options, massage services and a variety of hot-spring baths, Takayama Green Hotel is a 6-minute walk from JR Takayama Train Station. A free shuttle is also available from the station's West Exit, which is a 3-minute ride away. Rooms have an LCD TV and a minibar. Free WiFi is available. You can experience a Japanese room, with traditional futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor, or sleep in a Western bed. Each air-conditioned room at Green Hotel Takayama includes green tea and a private bathroom with a bath. Some rooms have free wired internet. The Old Town Takayama and Morning Markets are about a 15-minute walk away. The bus terminal departing for Shirakawago Village is an 8-minute walk from the hotel. Guests can browse the on-site shops. The Japanese garden provides a touch of zen. Hot-spring baths on offer include open-air and indoor baths. Free on-site parking is available.Show full description
Ryokan. Situated in Takayama and only 35 km from Takayama Station, Hirayukan features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 5-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. The ryokan has family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, units have a seating area. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the ryokan. A minimarket is available at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. For guests with children, Hirayukan offers an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village is 37 km from the accommodation, while The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 52 km from Hirayukan.Show full description
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