Guest House Ouka
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About this property
Effective October 1, 2025, a lodging tax will be introduced by ordinance of Takayama City. In addition to the room charge, 100 yen per person per day will be charged. Please pay in cash or by card upon check-in. Guests under 12 years old are exempt from the lodging tax. Located an 8-minute walk from JR Takayama Station, Guest House Ouka offers accommodations in Takayama. Free WiFi is available in all areas, and guests can enjoy free coffee on the ground floor all day. All rooms at Ouka Guest House have air conditioning and heating. A shared bath room is located on the ground floor. Guests will find a shared kitchen and a shared lounge at the property. The kitchen comes with an induction stove, a fridge, an electric kettle and a microwave. Condiments, utensils, tea and coffee are provided in the kitchen as well. There are 3 computers, lockers and a vending machine for guests' use in the common areas. A washing machine and a clothes dryer are available at a fee. Takayama Old Town and Miyagawa Morning Market are a 10-minute walk, while Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village is a 10-minute drive away from Guest House Ouka. The property is a 8-minute walk from Takayama Nohi Bus Center, where guests can take a bus to Shirakawa Village.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
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Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
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1 bunk bed | ||
3 futon beds | ||
4 futon beds | ||
1 twin bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
1 twin bed and 2 bunk beds | ||
1 twin bed | ||
1 twin bed | ||
2 twin beds and 1 futon bed | ||
2 twin beds and 2 futon beds | ||
3 futon beds | ||
1 twin bed and 1 bunk bed and 1 futon bed | ||
4 twin beds | ||
10 bunk beds |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ilia
United States“The guest house is nicely decorated on the first floor. They probably have most of the Totoro items available. The house also owns the adjacent coffee shop, and they brew a delicious coffee for a quite cheap price. The traditional Japanese room...” 
Joeuk2020
United Kingdom“Very big room - could fit all of us, don't have any idea why we booked 2 rooms, we could easily book just one, and sleep two on the beds and two on the tatami.”- Gabrielle United States“The staff were very welcoming, and my room and the common areas were really clean. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the train station and is close to many shops and restaurants.”
- Lau
Argentina“Calm, nice peaceful vibes, everything was perfect. Epic showers.” - Myrna
Indonesia“The room spacious, we had designated locker and the staff is helpfull, all the guest also very cooperative. Everything is good. The location also good, near seven eleven and only 10 mins walk from the station / bus station” - David
New Zealand“Staff were great and friendly! They run a small cafe too so can get some decent coffee anytime. The lounge was ghibli themed and cosy with lots of suggestions for food and activities! Dorm room was as expected, lots of room for luggage.” - Iva
Croatia“The common room is very comfy, with plenty of information about things to do, see, and eat around Takayama. There are books, board games, and even some retro Nintendo games to enjoy! The kitchen is spacious and well-equipped. Our room was...” - Robert
Brazil“Full kitchen, lots of information, location was great” - Nicole United States“Very friendly, clean, inviting space. We wanted the riokan experience, so we slept on the floor mats. I missed having a chair and table an outlet by the the middle mat, but we did have a tiny balcony to hang a few clothes we washed by hand. That...”
- Noam
Israel“Sweet guesthouse, a 10 minute walk from the station and close to the central streets. I really liked the common space, it was big and the kitchen was well equipped too The guesthouse was always clean. There is also a cafe you can order from...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
The front desk is closed between 21:00 and 8:00.
Please inform the property in advance If you are planning to check in after 21:00 or check out before 8:00. Late check-in fees apply after 21:00 (500yen per person from 21:00 to 23:00, 1,000yen per person after 23:00).
Please contact the property in advance if you plan to arrive later than 21:00; otherwise, the front door will be locked at 21:00.
The shared bathrooms are available 15:00-23:00 and 06:00-11:00.
Kindly note that the hallway lights will partially be turned off at 21:00. The lights at the lounge will be turned off at 23:00.
Children can be accommodated only in Japanese-Style Standard Room and Japanese-Style Superior Room.
Children aged 0-6 years can stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
Children aged 0-6 years incur an additional charge of JPY1,000 per night when using extra beds.
Additional beds for children cannot be guaranteed unless arranged in advance at least one day before your stay.
Please inform Guest House Ouka of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
License number: 岐阜県指令飛保第２９０号の３
