Top Hotels in Takayama Ryokans
10 Top-Rated Ryokans in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Tokai, Chubu
Traditional homes lend historic charm to Takayama, where locals celebrate centuries of heritage at twice-yearly festivals. Hiking, mountaineering, and other fresh-air activities are beloved pastimes here, spurring an appetite for rich local foods that range from fried hida beef to charcoal-grilled rice.
Restaurants in Takayama
1. Hidatei Hanaougi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 315 reviews
=Glamorous Japanese style accommodation at ancient Hida-Takayama Japan= * The hot spring from Jindai spring gushes from 1200m underground. It is one of the few hot springs among the local accommodations. Its attractive spring quality feels like a rich beauty serum. If you touch your skin in the spring, you will feel the smooth silky texture. This particularly appeals to guests who love moist smooth skin and makes them visit again and again. * We serve you the very best out of the great variety of local fresh foods with Hida local sake according to the seasons. Wagyu Hida Beef Steak is the most popular main dish. Our selected beef supplier brings the finest quality Hida beef to us. The local Hida beef is famous for its marbling pattern but has no extra fat, and its texture is so soft it almost melts in the mouth. The cooking method for Hida beef varies including steak, shabu-shabu and sukiyaki. Dinner is the KAISEKI(Japanese traditional course meal).
Excellent
Reviewed By ilovepommeStayed 2 nites at this ryokan. Staff was friendly and efficient from Day 1, especially Atsushi. Most staff speak English. A nice property with both indoor and outdoor onsen. There’s a shuttle bus that runs between the train station and the ryokan which makes it very convenient for all guests. Food was good too.
2. Oyado Koto no Yume
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 699 reviews
Koto no Yume is only 3minutes walk from Takayama Train Station. We are also within walking distance to old town district.
The Best of Ryokan Hospitality
Reviewed By Departure775485This was our first time at a ryokan and it’s going to set the bar really high. As another reviewer noted, Oyado Koto no Yume embodies the best of hospitality. Right upon arrival, our hosts were warm and helpful. Would also note that the lady whom I think is the owner speaks very good English if necessary. I’ve noticed that the staff will also speak basic Japanese slowly if it’s clear that you’re learning the language and are struggling to speak it but trying—I really appreciated that :) You’re asked to take your shoes off upon entry, which being Asian, I love. I think the host also wiped down the wheels of our suitcases. This little place just goes beyond and above with all the nice things they offer additionally (price inclusive) to ensure you have a lovely stay. There’s a yukata service, where they let you choose a yukata to wear inside or outside, as well as plush coats hanging in the lobby area that you can borrow if it’s cold outside. They have aromatherapy burners with a variety of scents that you can choose, just ask the front desk for an aroma pot. The room itself was pristine and immediately instilled in us a sense of calm. There are little snacks waiting on the table, a fridge that’s actually a fridge and not a minibar so can actually be used by the guest, a full set of cups and plates along with a kettle and coffee pod machine, and the host will explain that you get sleep yukatas and specific face towels as well. If you have the Japanese-style room, the staff will make up your futon while you’re out. They left a sweet note on ours and also a put a pitcher of ice water on the table. It was these little touches that made our stay really pleasant and memorable. Would also mention that if you’re there longer, or it’s raining, there’s a small manga library downstairs and it looks like you can also do origami, which will get proudly displayed in a glass cabinet. There’s also a bathhouse and you can reserve a private one for a small fee. Staying at Oyado Koto no Yume felt like being a welcome guest at home. After we checked out, we were given a set of Takayama postcards as a gift. Would highly recommend you stay here if visiting the charming town of Takayama, and experience the best of Japanese hospitality. I can’t wait to go back. ありがとうございました~
3. Honjin Hiranoya Bekkan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 270 reviews
Next to the Miya River, Honjin Hiranoya Annex features traditional tatami-mat rooms and hot-spring baths with city views. It has multi-course Japanese dinners that can be eaten in the comfort of your room. Guests at Annex Honjin Hiranoya sleep on futon beds in a room decorated with zen-like simplicity. Each room comes equipped with an LCD satellite TV, a minibar and has a private bathroom with amenities. The hotel is about a 7-minute walk from JR Takayama Train Station, or a 3-minute ride on the free shuttle. Takayama Monument is only a 3-minute walk away, and Hida Montdeus Ski Resort is a 10-minute drive away. On-site parking is free, and bicycles can be rented. You can relax with a massage, unwind on the terrace or check out the gift shop. Laptops with wired internet access can be rented free of charge at the lobby. Guests can choose a Western or Japanese breakfast, served at a private room at the dining area. Dinner can be enjoyed at in the comfort of their own room.
Bucket list experience.
Reviewed By 425tonycEmphasis on the “experience“. We’ve been traveling around Japan for a week staying in western style hotels going from sight to sight. We spent two nights here and loved every minute. The staff could not possibly do more for you. Even down to drying your shoes when you come in from the rain. We had a lovely huge suite with a western bed in one room and futons if we wanted them in the other room. They have a lovely onsen on site and more in two properties across the street. They were happy to drop us off wherever we needed to in their limousine. We were expertly introduced to many Japanese customs and enjoyed walking the streets in our yukatas. Our room rate included breakfast and dinner and the food was fantastic. The first night we had courses including grilled yellowtail, sashimi and hida beef. The second night we were taken out to a restaurant serving hida and tuna. We did go out to stroll the streets, have lunch in a sake brewery and take a bus to Shirakawa-go and back. But we had a lot of rain and we truly enjoyed this Ryokan. Do it!
4. Hanaougi Bettei Iiyama
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Ideal secluded Onsen(natural hot spring bath) Ryokan(traditional Japanese style hotel) in Hida-Takayama Japan *Iiyama proudly offers a secluded ryokan experience limited to 15 guest rooms. We provide various interior design spaces. The room with Private Garden Hot spring Bath may attract *The spring water gushes from 1200m underground and it's a sodium hydrogen carbonate spring. If you touch your skin in the spring, you will feel a smooth silky texture. It is almost like a rich beauty serum. *The local Hida beef is famous for its marbling pattern but has no extra fat, and its texture is so soft it almost melts in your mouth. *The architecture of Iiyama features Japanese famous woods such as Jjindai keyaki Japanese Zelkova, Jindai sugi Japanese Cedar and Yoshino sugi Japanese Cedar. A good example of this is a Gassho-style lobby that uses a huge keyaki tree whose diameter reaches one meter. It is said that trees have a natural relaxing "fluctuation effect" like breeze and sunlight.
Be an emperor for a day at Iiyama ryokan
Reviewed By rossf976Japanese have a choice of more than 3,000 hot springs bubbling up from the volcanic fault lines that run through the islands. This is mostly good, except for the occasional earthquake. But that hasn’t stopped entrepreneurs from creating hotels to exploit the ancient custom of retreat to an onsen, favored way to take a step away from the Japanese crush of population and karoshi (working yourself to death). That sounds serene. It might be. But note, hotels around the hot springs vary, from ultimate tranquility of a traditional ryokan experience to commercialized hotels with screaming kids and noisy video games. The more traditional Japanese spa-based ryokans used to be typically nearly impossible to manage for non-Japanese natives. They did not cater to westerners who didn’t understand the customs. They did not take credit cards They did not include any romaji (western alphabet), meaning you had better memorize the kanji for male and female entrances. That seems to be changing. Some of the most exclusive ryokans have opened their tatami mats to the ganji (non-Japanese). One of them is Iiyama in Takayama. This makes some sense, as Takayama, about three and a half hours by train from Tokyo (change at Nagoya), has become quite touristy for its proximity to Shirakawa-go, a world heritage site. Iiyama has a reputation among the Japanese as one of the country’s top hot springs. That is not only for its traditional architecture and small size (only a handful of rooms), but for the quality of its water. Iiyama calls it a sodium hydrogen carbonate spring. Perhaps we would call it sodium bicarbonate, and it comes naturally from the earth at this site. The water leaves a silky feel to the skin, particularly favored for what ails us. Japanese also value Iiyama onsen because it purportedly does not add water to either heat or cool the spring, as many onsens must. To be noted, Iiyama does not feature beautiful mountain or ocean views, a little bit of a disappointment. On the plus side, a small ryokan like this means you’ll likely have the onsen to yourself. I did. Traditional ryokan dinners comprise dozens of small dishes exquisitely prepared and elegantly served. Iiyama features local Japanese-style beef, grill it yourself on a hibachi. Dinner and breakfast are usually included in a hot spring experience. (Alcohol costs extra, though Iiyama did offer us a free bottle of wine or sake.) Japanese normally spend just one night to take the waters. Some rooms here feature a private in-room hot spring. Professional ryokan staff in kimonos attend to your every need, seeming always to know just when to serve the next course, and when to bow (all the time). You become the emperor, if only for a day. Becoming emperor for a day does demand, well, considerable means. Iiyama is not cheap. Cost per person varies depending on season and features, but if you want the best suite with private spring, prepare to pay multiple thousands of yen. We paid about $600 for two, for one night. Okay, but keep in mind January is a popular season here for snow-lovers, and the sumptuous meals are included. And no tipping in Japan.
5. Takumi no Yado Miyama Ouan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 300 reviews
Hotel
Good Onsen, warm staffs, Japanese traditional place to stay
Reviewed By tovlim38Staffs are warm kind service, Japanese traditional foods, Nice Japanese Onsen Rooms warm and comfortable with well heating facility. No meal service for the early checking - out A bit far from the train station to reach the Onsen hotel
6. Mozumo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Finding an ideal luxury onsen ryokan in Takayama does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Mozumo, a nice option for travelers like you. Nearby landmarks such as Shinohara Muzen Kinenkan (0.2 mi) and Abo Pass (1.9 mi) make Mozumo a great place to stay when visiting Takayama. Guest rooms offer amenities such as air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the onsen ryokan. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. Guests of Mozumo can find some great restaurants a short walk from the onsen ryokan, including Cafe Mustache (0.2 mi) and Ramen Sakaba Yadorigi (0.1 mi). If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Hirayu Fall (1.0 mi), Hirayu no Yu, Hirayu Folk Museum (0.3 mi), or Hirayu Otaki Park (0.8 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. Mozumo looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Takayama.
Beautiful onsen
Reviewed By saltlcUpon arrival the serene walkway gave us a superb impression.. the ‘lobby’ was so kind of zen . Along the way to the room is a quiet long hall walk- nice!! The room was with hot spring - very lovely ambience . Dinner was served in the room and the room was sumptuous!! Staff are friendly as well ;)
7. Shinzansou
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
With the leading Japanese mountains of the peaks of the Northern Alps, the fresh air, the rustic humanity and the abundant hot springs, Oku-Hida Spa Village and Shin-Hotaka Spa is a spiritual home interwoven with magnificent nature and the countrified, warm-hearted people bearing the soul of hot springs. Shinzansou is an inn that serves as a base for climbing throughout the four seasons to heal the fatigue of the day of climbers so they will have the energy to fight on the next day. Shinzansou is perfect for people seeking a trip with a majestic scale and people who love deeply peaceful and beautiful nature and hot springs. Shinzansou is nestled among the majestic mother nature of Oku-Hida and is entered across a suspension bridge called "Kajikabashi" that spans Gamada River. This is a location with beautiful scenery throughout the changing four seasons. Take a moment here for a deep breath. Please fully take in the beautiful nature and the hot springs with water flowing directly from the source that is the pride of this inn. Our mixed open-air baths in a place that is separated by one rock from Gamada River has delighted many travelers. Please enjoy these authentic hot springs to your heart's content at a slow and relaxed pace.
An epic adventure
Reviewed By cory15While the facilities are a bit above average for a Ryokan, the location in the middle of the forest and the outdoor Onsen (men, women, mixed and private) are the ultimate experience for Onsen. Opened 24h, you can enjoy them all night. Overall highly recommended!
8. Kazeya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
We are oprating Hot spring japanese Hotel.here is old traditional House.There is a lot of nature around Hotel. We provide Jpanese style foods"WASYOKU"
A beautiful hotel that was not well-maintained
Reviewed By Jiu Mu XWhen we alighted from the bus, we were welcomed by the tranquility of the laid back town. The hotel was about 5 minute walk from the bus stop. It was a beautiful traditional hotel had many insta-worthy spots. Staff were helpful and polite. Food was simple and satisfactory. Room was spacious and pleasant. All were good except for the cleanliness of the place. It was not acceptable by the Japanese standard. The mattress was stained, bugs were crawling in the room and toilet, the carpet at the public area did not look clean... I like this hotel very much. If the management could improve the cleanliness of the place, it will be an ideal place for people who are visiting the Shinhotaka Ropeway to stopover for a night or two.
9. Hirayukan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
If you’re looking for a charming onsen ryokan in Takayama, look no further than Hirayukan. Nearby landmarks such as Shinohara Muzen Kinenkan (0.1 mi) and Abo Pass (1.8 mi) make Hirayukan a great place to stay when visiting Takayama. Hirayukan is a charming onsen ryokan offering air conditioning in the rooms. Plus, guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, which has made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Takayama. If you're looking for a place to eat, Cafe Mustache (0.1 mi) and Ramen Sakaba Yadorigi (0.1 mi) are all within walking distance of Hirayukan. Should time allow, Hirayu Fall, Hirayu no Yu, Hirayu Folk Museum, and Hirayu Otaki Park are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. The staff at Hirayukan looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
Booked a room and once we got there the hotel was shut down.
Reviewed By aimeekristen2017We booked a stay for our 1 year anniversary back in April. After a 4 hour bus ride we finally arrived to find out that the place was shut down. After another couple hours in the rain/snow and being pushed from hotel to hotel by the management staff for Hirayukan we ended up at a place that could not accommodate us. At about 6 pm we finally had a place to stay that was very old and not what we paid for. There was no dinner as everything was booked so we ate at the only place we could find that made me sick after and there was no private onsen which is the main reason we booked this place. The worst experience I have ever had.
10. Yama no Ryosha Nakaodaira
Overall Ratings
5 based on 42 reviews
Located at the foot of Mt.Yakedake. A small home like inn with total 6 rooms. Homemade Japanese dishes using local ingredients in season served. Enjoy rich nature and relax in hot spring flowing directly from the source. Just show a sign and you can use one of our 6 baths to yourself.
Relaxing ryokan with lovely private onsen
Reviewed By MLYangCosy ryokan run by a friendly couple near Shinhotaka Ropeway. Almost 2-hour bus ride from Takayama and good place to stay for the night without rushing back between Takayama and shinhotaka ropeway. Four of us had the family corner room which had a nice view of the snow and forest. Two lovely outdoor onsen which can be used privately. Four other indoor onsen also available for private use - excellent for those who are shy about soaking in the buff with strangers.
