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Located at the heart of historic Takayama Old Town and just steps away from Takayama Jinya Morning Market, the traditional Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan offers personalized 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 Travelers' Choice Japan Top 25 in 2015. Classical guest rooms feature Japanese esthetics and a relaxing ambiance. In-room facilities include a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and a personal safe. The private 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Takayama, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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3 futon beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.3
High score for Takayama
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • William
    United States of America United States of America
    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...
  • Lauren
    United States of America United States of America
    The people and the service were exceptional. The food was delicious. The jr suite was large and comfortable, but if you aren’t good at sitting on the ground or a low surface it was a little difficult.
  • Emily
    United States of America United States of America
    The service is exceptional and it was a wonderful traditional ryokan experience!
  • Anit
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was lovely. From the moment we got there multiple people swooped in to help us, get us into our room, situated and explained the schedule, took our dinner and breakfast orders, and we were on our way. I drove there and they valeted our...
  • Elizabeth
    United States of America United States of America
    The service was the best I have ever received at a hotel. Everyone went out of their way to make sure that our stay was as great as possible, including booking us a reservation at a local restaurant and providing a shuttle to the bus station for a...
  • Israel
    Israel Israel
    Amazing service by very friendly staff, great food, nice facility and onsen. Excellent location.
  • Jason
    Australia Australia
    This was probably our favourite accommodation during our entire trip in Japan. Not only was takayama itself beautiful to travel to by train but the hospitality at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan was amazing and I would definitely return here when I come...
  • Gary
    United States of America United States of America
    Greeting. Station shuttle Room very nice. Onsen well equipped Staff friendly and helpful. Both dinner and breakfast were excellent
  • Kris
    Thailand Thailand
    The staff made every effort to accommodate my specific requests for children's meal. 90% of the staff also understood English which was a big plus.
  • Georgi
    United States of America United States of America
    It was impeccable. First class service. Outstanding food. Specious rooms. Clean, inviting onsen. Full Japanese experience and the staff were incredibly nice.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Sushi bar SUSHICHO
    • Cuisine
      Sushi
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Strollers
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests need to inform the property in advance:

- an expected time of arrival

- means of transportation to the property

- number of male/female guests

- number of children

- food allergies if you have any

Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate must check in by 18:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

To use the property's free shuttle from JR Takayama Station, please make a reservation in advance.

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

FAQs about Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan

  • Room options at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan include:

    • Family
    • Suite

  • Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan is 2,150 feet from the center of Takayama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Hot spring bath
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Open-air bath
    • Public Bath

  • The prices at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan has 1 restaurant:

    • Sushi bar SUSHICHO

  • Yes, Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan is popular with guests booking family stays.