Hotels in Takayama Old Town, Takayama

the atmosphere, design, service are all excellent!

the experience of a Japanese dinner and breakfast was awesome. The staff was incredible and could not have done a better job with the breakfast and dinner. The owner of the property was amazing, she went out of her way to get us our bus schedule and tickets to Shiranawa and Takayama, she took me to the bus station to buy the tickets and pay for the taxi on our return to the hotel, she could not have done a better service. our party of four was very impressed with our stay on October 16th to the 17th.

The house was spacious. The authenticity and the cultural experience of staying there. Beautiful art everywhere you looked.

The property is located at the quiet residential area, but also close to the shopping district and morning market. We loved the tatami bed, warm kotatsu table, well equipped kitchen and the wooden smell of the house. The window view was beautiful with snow on the roofs. Our family enjoyed the three-day stay a lot!

This place is an absolute gem! Located right in the historic part of Takayama, which is very atmospheric. The accommodation is like a small apartment on two floors, is newly renovated, and has everything you need. Best of all, it has the most comfortable, cozy beds I've ever slept in! The host is also very friendly and welcoming.

This was a very large interesting house. More than enough space for 2 families (10 people). It was very local Japanese. Fully equipped gourmet kitchen. This is also associated with a local hotel so there is also access to fitness and pool.

The house is big and there are a lot of rooms for big family. All facilities is good.

The Host was fantastic and the meal she prepared for us was our favourite!! Clean and spacious.

- Excellent location in the most historical part of Takayama, so convenient to restaurants, shops, tourist sites - Accommodations seemed brand new, great mix of traditional decor and the most modern amenities - Super comfortable stay, everything needed is provided - Easy communication with host - Parking right next to house

The building itself, as you can see from the pictures, is exquisite. If you are a fan of architecture or traditional craftsmanship, you will delight at just BEING in Taniya. This was almost a problem—I'm used to thinking of a hotel as a "crash pad" while exploring, and instead I wanted to spend hours and hours inside! Each morning was calm and peaceful: make a cup of green tea, then observe the way the light plays through the washi, the sound of water rushing by. I also particularly loved the bath; one of my favorite memories was enjoying it on a rainy, chilly night. We got home from dinner, I used the auto-fill function while I got ready for bed, then opened the window onto the courtyard and stepped in. Watching the moon through the rain, maple leaves, and steam curling up from the bath... it's like having your own personal onsen. Plus, each item in the villa was thoughtfully chosen, from the local sakes on offer in the fridge to the items provided in the bathroom to the super-soft pajamas. Even better were our hosts, who exemplified the Japanese concept of "omotenashi" (essentially, "hospitality" taken to its highest level). Well before arrival we were working with the Taniya concierge to make our plans happen (many thanks to Mahiro!). She handled making reservations at our desired restaurants and travel around town was provided as needed. Where she truly excelled was helping us troubleshoot our more ambitious ideas, such as: is there an open-air onsen near the Shinhotaka Ropeway with private baths? And how do we get there and back? The Kusakabe family were also gracious and friendly hosts, helping us along with the concierge and sharing their knowledge of Japan and Takayama plus their personal history—talking with them and touring the Folk Crafts Museum was a particular highlight, as many of the items on display are Kusakabe family heirlooms.