
Superb
61 reviews

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.
Exceptional
442 reviews

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. Guests can savour hoba miso, a regional favorite, for breakfast. Rooms with contemporary Japanese design are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and come with a private open-air bath. 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.
Superb
475 reviews

Exceptional
138 reviews

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. 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. Ryokan Sumiyoshi has a spacious public baths and a small Japanese garden. 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.
Superb
842 reviews

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Superb
262 reviews

Michelin key awarded. 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. 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. A Japanese breakfast and dinner feature a variety of beautifully presented dishes, prepared from seasonal produce. 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.
Exceptional
307 reviews

Set amid a beautiful landscape in the Okuhida Onsengo hot-spring area, Yamazatonoiori Soene offers Japanese-style rooms with river or garden views. The property is an 80-minute 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 hot springs within the property. All rooms come with a private toilet. Slippers. The property offers asian breakfast as well as dinner. Guests can relax in the indoor and outdoor baths with the natural hot spring water. It is a 15-minute drive to Shin Hodaka Ropeway and a 30-minute drive to the Kamikochi area. Mount Norikura is a 60-minute drive from the property.
Exceptional
189 reviews

Exceptional
59 reviews

Ryokan Asunaro: A Traditional Japanese Inn in Takayama. Nestled just a 6-minute walk from Takayama Station and the Nohi Bus Center, Ryokan Asunaro offers an authentic Japanese inn experience. Our rooms are designed with traditional Japanese aesthetics, featuring tatami mat flooring throughout. For those who prefer a futon on tatami or a bed, we also offer Japanese-Western style rooms. The warm ambiance is further enhanced by local artists' paintings adorning the walls. Guests can unwind in our communal hot spring baths and enjoy the provided yukata robes for a truly Japanese experience. Each room is equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, an LCD TV, amenities, a refrigerator, Japanese tea set, and an electric kettle for your convenience. We also provide complimentary bottled water. In the lobby, guests can enjoy complimentary coffee and tea. The inn features separate communal baths for men and women, perfect for soaking away the day's fatigue. We also offer complimentary rental bicycles (limited availability, not available in winter). We serve traditional Japanese kaiseki dinners and Japanese breakfasts (advance reservations required). Western-style breakfasts are available upon request, provided you notify us at least two days prior to your stay. Ryokan Asunaro is conveniently located within walking distance of Takayama's popular tourist attractions. The World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go is also easily accessible, being just a 50-minute bus ride away.
Superb
1194 reviews

Superb
818 reviews

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.
Superb
2889 reviews

Fabulous
729 reviews

Fabulous
482 reviews

Located in the centre of Takayama Historic District, Ryokan Tanabe 旅館田邊 is one of the most historical ryokans in the city. It features Japanese-style rooms and free WiFi in all areas. Guests can request relaxing massage treatments or soak in the indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths, which are made of rocks and cypress wood. Tanabe Ryokan is a 5-minute walk from Old Town and Takayama Jinya and a 10-minute walk from JR Takayama Train Station. It is a 15-minute bus ride from Hida No Sato Folk Village and a 45-minute drive away from Shirakawago. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. A TV, fridge, and a safety box are included in each. The en suite bathroom includes a bath. Free coffee is served at the lobby, and a common lounge with an Irori hearth is available for guests. A traditional multi-course meal is served for dinner, and a Japanese set menu is available for breakfast. Meals are served in the guests’ rooms. Children 3 to 17 years old are charged full adult prices for their stays. Please select the correct occupancy upon making a reservation.
Superb
763 reviews

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.
Superb
408 reviews

Boasting open-air hot spring baths looking over the city and heartfelt hospitality, Honjin Hiranoya Kofukan 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.
Superb
504 reviews

Offering traditional Japanese-style accommodation with spacious public baths, Yatsusankan-Children 6 years and older only is a 6-minute walk from JR Hidafurukawa Train Station. WiFi is accessible at public areas for free, while the private-use hot spring bath is available at a surcharge. Air conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and a seating area. Each comes with a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. An electric kettle and a refrigerator can also be found. Ryokan Yatsusankan-Children 6 years and older only boasts a variety of indoor/outdoor public hot spring baths. Guests can also get a relaxing massage, read in the library or purchase souvenirs at the gift shop. An authentic Japanese dinner featuring Hida beef and local produces is served. Meals are served in a private dining area. Downtown Furukawa can be accessed within a 3-minute walk from the property, where guests can visit the Hidafurukawa Matsuri Hall. Guests can also take a 50-minute drive to Shirakawa-go or take a 15-minute train ride to JR Takayama Station. Shinhodaka, Norikura and Kamikochi areas are all a 90-minute drive from Yatsusankan-Children 6 years and older only.
Exceptional
532 reviews

Located a 5-minute drive from Gero Station, Kawakamiya Kasuitei offers traditional Japanese-style guestrooms featuring tatami (woven straw) flooring and hot spring baths in the Gero Onsen area. The property offers free on-site parking and free shuttle service from/to Gero Station. Free WiFi is provided at the lobby and free parking is available on site. The rooms at Kasuitei Kawakamiya have a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. Guests can try on yukata robes and unwind in the seating area with a low table and cushions. Some rooms feature a private bathroom with a hot spring bath. Kawakamiya Kasuitei is a 15-minute walk from JR Gero Station and a 45-minute train ride from JR Takayama Station. Shirakawa Village can be reached via a 2-hour drive from the property.
Superb
185 reviews

Superb
117 reviews

Exceptional
574 reviews

Superb
1946 reviews

Exceptional
59 reviews

Exceptional
298 reviews

River Retreat Garaku offers luxurious modern rooms and suites for a peaceful getaway on Jinzu River. The hotel houses two restaurants, a café, free-access sauna and hot spring baths as well as an aroma-treatment massage parlour. The new wing designed by Naito Hiroshi, a renowned Japanese architect, displays numerous art pieces throughout its Art Walk. Guests at River Retreat Garaku can explore the surrounding nature or stroll around the hotel’s garden. Indoors, guests can loll in the shared lounge or the library. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the hotel. Private parking is available at a nearby location without charge. The spacious rooms and suites here are air-conditioned and come well-equipped with a flat-screen TV, sofa, refrigerator and coffee machine. En suite bathroom is fitted with a bath while bathrobes and slippers are provided. Bathrooms and toilets are shared for few rooms. On the ground floor, coffee and other baked goods are available for purchase at a lounge. Japanese breakfast can be enjoyed at Rakumi, while French dinner is served at Trèsonnier. From the hotel, JR Sasazu Station is a 10-minute walk away. The hotel offers a shuttle service to Toyama Station, which is a 40-minutes drive from the hotel. Fugan Unga Kansui Park is located within 40-minute drive away.
Superb
43 reviews

Superb
159 reviews

Exceptional
444 reviews
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Luxury or Boutique stay in Takayama, Japan: While enjoying your luxurious accommodations, immerse yourself in the unique cultural and historical experiences that this charming city has to offer.
Takayama Old Town: Stroll through the beautifully preserved streets of Takayama Old Town, where traditional wooden houses and quaint shops transport you back to the Edo period.
Hida Folk Village: Experience traditional rural life at Hida Folk Village, an open-air museum showcasing historic farmhouses and structures from the Hida region, perfect for a leisurely visit after a cozy night in your boutique hotel.
Morning Markets: Start your day with local flavors at the Takayama Morning Markets, held daily, where you can sample fresh produce and handmade goods while mingling with friendly locals.
Takayama Jinya: Explore Takayama Jinya, an impressive former government outpost which offers fascinating insights into the region's rich history and is just a short distance from your luxury stay.
Shirakawa-go: Take a day trip to Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its gassho-zukuri farmhouses, nestled amidst stunning mountainous scenery that complements your tranquil boutique retreat.
Yatai Kaikan: Discover the stunning floats of the Takayama Matsuri at Yatai Kaikan, where you can marvel at the intricate craftsmanship and enjoy the festival atmosphere year-round.
Hida Takayama Museum of Art: Appreciate fine art and design at the Hida Takayama Museum of Art, showcasing Western-style artworks alongside beautiful ceramics, ideal for culture enthusiasts staying in a boutique setting.
Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine: Visit the serene Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine, renowned for its stunning architecture and peaceful surroundings, providing a perfect escape during your stay in Takayama’s luxurious offerings.
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