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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 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lina
France“We were extremely happy about our stay . Very spacious room, comfortable beds . The common spaces are very spacious and cozy. The location is great to walk to the center.” - Aaron
United States“The lady that worked at the front desk(the owner perhaps?) was very nice and the place was so clean and cute. The attached coffee shop was such a nice touch and Takayama is amazing.” - Marie-sophie
Belgium“The Japanese style private room was a great experience. There was a lot of thought put into the common areas and the staff is exceptionally friendly. The room was very clean and had a small balcony.” - Rona
Philippines“- I booked a single private room and size was okay, at least a bit bigger than budget-priced hotels in bigger cities. There is enough space for suitcases. There is a small table, hair dryer, hangers available. - Shared toilet and showers (with...” - Asher
Israel“The property was clean, the staff was incredibly accommodating, and the location was pretty close to the bus & train station as well as the center of town” - 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”
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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
