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Ryokan. Historic. Located just a 1-minute walk from popular Miyagawa Morning Market in the heart of Takayama, Sumiyoshi Ryokan offers homely Japanese-style accommodation in the historic townhouse building. Free WiFi is available at the lobby and guestrooms. Ryokan Sumiyoshi has a spacious public baths and a small Japanese garden. This hotel was selected as one of the Top 25 B&Bs and Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2015. The inn is a 12-minute walk from JR Takayama Station. Takayama Jinya, an old government building, is a 7-minute walk away, and the streets full of old merchants’ houses can be reached within a 10-minute walk from the property. Rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. A low table and a TV with satellite channels are provided. Guests can relax in the room with free green tea. There are many antiques like pots and samurai armours displayed at the lobby. Carefully prepared Japanese multi-course dinner, including Hida Beef sukiyaki dish, can be enjoyed at the guest room. Guests can choose to have either Japanese or Western breakfast to satisfy their appetite in the morning. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Cosy. Great bar. Popular among couples. Located in 15-minute bus ride from JR Takayama Station, Guest House & Cafe SOY is surrounded by lush greenery. Free WIFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. The property also provides free pick-up service from JR Takayama Station. Rooms at Guest House & Cafe SOY are air conditioned and fitted with a seating area. A hairdryer and slippers are provided for your comfort. Shirakawa Village is a 50-minute drive away, while Takayama Old Town is a 20-minute away from the property. Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village can be also reached in 12 minutes by car from Guest House & Cafe SOY. Show full description

Ryokan. Highly elegant. Great views. Awarded by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice in 2015, Wanosato offers luxurious Japanese-style ryokan stay in a 160-year-old quaint Gassho-zukuri thatched-roof house, nestled in the tranquil woods. It features a bedrock and a cypress public hot spring bath, where guests can unwind with mountain views. A Japanese breakfast and dinner feature a variety of beautifully presented dishes, prepared from seasonal produce. The property is a 20-minute complimentary shuttle ride from JR Takayama Station. Free WiFi is available in all rooms and lobby area. Fitted with a relaxing ambience, tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The private bathroom has a bathtub, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms are non-smoking rooms and feature a view of the nearby river. Wanosato Ryokan offers a garden and free on-site parking. The free pick-up service from the Takayama Station requires a reservation at least 1 day in advance. Meals are served at the dining area. The ryokan is a 70-mintue drive to Shirakawago Village, while Takayama's Old Town and its morning market is a 25-minute drive away. Takayama expressway exit is a 20-minute drive from the property. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Very stylish. Great value. Popular among women. Reopened after renovation in 2022, Auberge Hidanomori is situated in quiet hills, a 10-minute shuttle ride from JR Takayama Station. The property offers free WiFi access in rooms and in public areas including the shared TV lounge and the terrace. Breakfast is served in the dining hall starting at 07:30 daily. Each room has air-conditioning and heating facilities at Hidanomori Auberge. Bathrooms are shared. Free toiletries are provided. Guests here can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking or walking through the on-site garden, or just simply unwind at the shared lounge with some tea. Free on-site parking is also available. Freshly baked bread, salad, yogurt, tea and coffee are served, while Italian cuisine is served for dinner. Meals require advance reservations. From Auberge Hidanomori, Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village and Takayama Jinya are within a 10-minute drive. Show full description

Holiday Home. Great location. Renovated in 2015, IORI Stay is nestled in Takayama. This traditional Japanese-style townhouse was created in collaboration with local artists and boasts designs with both modern and traditional Japanese influence. Guests will have the entire property to themselves during their stay. All units are entirely non-smoking and have a kitchen equipped with a microwave and fridge. A stove-top and kettle are also available.There is a private bathroom with slippers in every unit. Towels are provided. A traditional Japanese-style breakfast is served on site. Vegan and vegetarian meals are available upon request. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Charming. Set in Takayama and only 26 km from Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village, 1日2組 限定 ー 古民家の宿 みのり家 offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The 4-star bed and breakfast features quiet street views and is 25 km from Shirakawago. The property is non-smoking and is situated 27 km from Takayama Station. There is a dining area and a kitchen complete with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Fuji Folk Museum is 28 km from the bed and breakfast, while Yoshijima Heritage House is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Toyama Airport, 83 km from 1日2組 限定 ー 古民家の宿 みのり家. Show full description

Ryokan. Relaxing atmosphere. Nice surroundings. Popular among couples. Nestled between untouched nature in the tranquil Northern Alps area, Hidaji offers spacious Japanese-style accommodation with traditional architecture. Guests can also request for massages and relax in the public hot-spring baths. JR Takayama Station is a 60-minute bus ride away. The air-conditioned rooms have tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Each has a heated Kotasu table, a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. All rooms come with an en suite bathroom and Yukata robes are provided for all guests. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas and you can look out into the traditional garden. Local gifts can be purchased at the souvenir shop. A safety deposit box and luggage storage is provided at the front desk. Traditional multi-course meals featuring Hida beef and local vegetables are served at the dining room. Fukuchi Onsen Bus Stop is a minute's walk from the property, while a free shuttle is available from Fukuchi Onsenguchi Bus Stop. Hidaji is a 25-minute drive from Shinhodaka Ropeway and a 40-minute drive from Kamikochi. Norikura is a 40-minute drive away. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Trendy. Great value. Popular among women. Well situated in Takayama, Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. Private parking is available on site. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Takayama Station, Fuji Folk Museum and Yoshijima Heritage House. The nearest airport is Toyama Airport, 84 km from Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji. Show full description

Ryokan. Stylish. Great bar. Popular among women. On just a 6-minute walk from Takayama Station, traditional Japanese-style Ryokan Asunaro offers comfortable rooms with a seating area and free WiFi. The hotel features a relaxing public hot-spring bath and free yukata robe rental for women. The traditional decor of the rooms evokes a warm atmosphere with paintings by local artists on the fusuma sliding doors. Meals provided at this ryokan features local ingredients for guests to enjoy. Each room includes an LCD TV, minibar and electric kettle make for a convenient stay. Rooms have tatami-mat flooring and futon bedding. Complimentary bottle of water is provided in every room. From Asunaro Ryokan it is a 7-minute walk to the morning market, and a 10-minute walk from Old Town and Takayama Jinya. Shirakawa-go Village is located a 50-minute bus ride away, and the bus stop for the village is a 5-minute walk away. Guests at the Asunaro can soak away the day's fatigue in the hot public bath, which is made of granite stone. Also, private shower booths are available for staying guests.The ryokan features a garden and drinks vending machines, and offers bicycle rentals. The property offers traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast at the banquet hall. Western breakfast can be arranged with a prior request. Complimentary coffee can be enjoyed in the lobby every morning. Show full description

Ryokan. Elegant. 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. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Historic property. Superb interior design. Conveniently situated in the centre of Takayama, HOTEL WOOD TAKAYAMA provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Takayama Station, a 3-minute walk from Fuji Folk Museum and 600 metres from Yoshijima Heritage House. The property is allergy-free and is located 2.9 km from Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At HOTEL WOOD TAKAYAMA the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian or a vegetarian breakfast. Guests at HOTEL WOOD TAKAYAMA will be able to enjoy activities in and around Takayama, like cycling. Speaking English and Japanese at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Gero Station is 49 km from the hotel, while Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is Toyama Airport, 84 km from HOTEL WOOD TAKAYAMA. Show full description

Ryokan. Cool. Great value. Conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from JR Takayama Train Station and registered as an important cultural asset, Ryokan Kaminaka offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation with hot public baths, multi-course Kaiseki dinners served in guests’ rooms, and sleeping arrangements on the tatami (woven-straw) floor. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout. The ryokan boasts a beautiful Japanese garden, which features a 200-year old Japanese Azalea tree. Stepping into the rooms at Kaminaka Ryokan is like stepping back in time with LCD TV and air conditioning. Furnishings include sliding paper screens and a low table with floor cushions, and Yukata robes and green tea are provided. Only a 1-minute walk to Hida Kokubun Temple, the ryokan is a 10-minute walk to the Miyakawa Morning Market and Furui Machinami (Historic Streets). It is a 15-minute walk to Sakurayama Hachiman Temple. On-site parking is free. Luggage can be left at the reception. The Japanese or Western set-menu breakfast is served at the dining room. Kaiseki dinners consist of regional specialities made using fresh seasonal, local ingredients. Show full description

Ryokan. Just a 2-minute walk from Takayama Station, Oyado Koto No Yume offers Japanese-style rooms with a colourful touch. The hotel features hot-spring baths, a restaurant serving breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This ryokan is introduced in Michelin Green Guide Japan. Rooms feature tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding. They are equipped with a 40-inch flat-screen TV, fridge, coffee maker and green tea set. Attached bathrooms come with a shower, bathtub and toiletries. Japanese-style hotel Koto No Yume Oyado is only a 2-minute walk from Kokubunji Temple. The Miyagawa Morning Market and the historical Old Private Houses are less than a 10-minute stroll away. Guests at Koto No Yume Hotel can soak in an indoor or outdoor hot-spring bath, or in a semi-outdoor hot tub for private use. Massages are available. In addition, staff are readily available to help guests put on Japanese yukata robes. A Western or Japanese breakfast is available at Oyado Koto No Yume. Shirakawago can be accessed within a 50-minute bus ride; the bus terminal is located a 2-minute walk from the property. Show full description

Ryokan. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples. Situated in a tranquil area in Gifu Region, a 52-minute drive away from JR Takayama Station, Mozumo boasts a hot-spring bath and rooms decorated with modern Japanese interior. Free WiFi and free private parking is available on site. Rooms with contemporary Japanese design are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and come with a private open-air bath. Guests can savour hoba miso, a regional favorite, for breakfast. Also comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a seating area with low table. The public bath and shared lounge offers views of the private forest. Guests can relax with massage at an additional charge. Various activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including skiing and fishing. Takayama Old Town is a 50-minute drive away, while Shirakawago can be reached with a 90-minute drive from Mozumo. Show full description

Ryokan. Hip. Great views. Offering modern-style Japanese rooms with free Wi-Fi, mood lighting and an LCD TV, Nakaodaira boasts 6 private hot-spring baths that can be reserved free of charge. The inn is located a 10-minute drive from the Shin-Hodaka Ropeway cable car. Guests at Nakaodaira Inn sleep on a traditional tatami (woven-straw) floor in Japanese futon bedding, and tea/coffee and Yukata robes are provided. Each room has a private toilet, and guests bathe at the hot-spring baths. Rooms boast views of Japan's North Alps. The 6 private hot-spring baths include 4 interior and 2 open-air baths. Advance reservation is not needed, guests can simply enter an unused bath and hang a sign on the door. Kamikochi is a 30-minute drive away, and the property is a 90-minute bus ride from JR Takayama Train Station. Free shuttles are available from Nakao Kogenguchi bus stop and to/from Shin-Hodaka Ropeway cable car. Japanese-style set meals are served at the dining area for breakfast and dinner. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Lovely interior design. Ideally situated in Takayama, eph TAKAYAMA features a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The units at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, all rooms at eph TAKAYAMA have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels. The restaurant at eph TAKAYAMA specialises in American, Australian and Asian cuisine. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Takayama Station, Fuji Folk Museum and Yoshijima Heritage House. The nearest airport is Toyama Airport, 83 km from eph TAKAYAMA. Show full description

Villa. Great location. Located only a 3-minute walk from JR Takayama Station, K's Villa Hida-an features a kitchen equipped with an oven. Towels and bed linen are provided in this self-catering accommodation. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The property has a bathroom equipped with a bath. K's Villa Hida-an is a 7-minute walk from the morning market area, and an 8-minute walk from the Old Town and Takayama Jinya. Shirakawa Village can be accessed via a 50-minute bus ride. The bus terminal is located a just 3-minute walk from the property. Show full description

Ryokan. Nice surroundings. Located in the Okuhida hot-spring area, guests at Katsuragi no Sato stay in spacious Japanese-style cottages with free Wi-Fi, tatami (woven-straw) floors and a traditional Irori hearth. Indoor/outdoor spacious public hot-spring baths and private hot-spring baths are available for guests to relax in. A free shuttle is available from Fukuchi Onsenguchi Bus Stop, which is a 3-minute drive away. All air-conditioned cottages have a distinct decor and a spacious living room area. Guests sleep on Japanese futon bedding and some rooms have a heated Kotasu table or a massage chair. Each comes with a private toilet. All cottages are connected with a roofed corridor and bathrooms are shared. Massages can be request for an extra cost and local products can be purchased at the souvenir shop. Guests can relax and drink coffee at the terrace overlooking the garden. A Japanese-style breakfast and dinner featuring the famous Hida beef are served at the private dining room. Katsuragi no Sato Ryokan is a 25-minute drive from the Great Hirayu Falls and a 15-minute drive from Hirayu Onsen Ski Resort. Fukuchi Marketplace is a 5-minute walk and JR Takayama Train Station is a 75-minute drive away. Show full description

Holiday Home. Set 600 metres from Takayama Station and 2.3 km from Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village in the centre of Takayama, Hida-Takayama Michi offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 1.4 km from Takayama Festival Float Exhibition Hall, 47 km from Kamikochi and 47 km from Shirakawago. The property is non-smoking and is located 48 km from Gero Station. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and slippers. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Fuji Folk Museum, Yoshijima Heritage House and Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine. The nearest airport is Toyama Airport, 84 km from Hida-Takayama Michi. Show full description

Ryokan. Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Set amid a beautiful landscape in Okuhida Onsengo hot-spring area, Yamazatonoiori Soene offers beautiful rooms in a Japanese style with river or garden views. The property is 80-munite bus ride from JR Takayama Station, and Fukuchi Yurimizaka (HO41) bus stop is a 3-minute walk away. Providing a peaceful escape from the city, Mountain Village Iori Soen's rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and refrigerator. All rooms have access to a shared bathroom, while some rooms also come with a private toilet. Slippers and Yukata robes are provided. Some rooms have Japanese-style bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor, while others have Western-style beds. A set menu for breakfast is provided and Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meals) is available, but will need to be reserved 3 days in advance. Guests can relax in the indoor and outdoor baths with its natural hot spring water. Kashikiri (private baths) are also available and can be reserved for free. It is a 15-minute drive to Shin Hodaka Ropeway and a 30-minute drive to Kamikochi area. Mount Norikura is a 60-minute drive from the property. Show full description