Sumiyoshi Ryokan
506-0011 Gifu, Takayama, Honmachi 4-21, Japan – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 131 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Amazing service, food and bathroom with onsen! Great location nearby old town. Family run. Would come back anytime.
BelgiumHotel age 110 yrs, closed to morning market, beautiful surroundings
SingaporeThe ryokan is well located for the train and bus stations, and central Takayama. We stayed there for a night before getting the bus to the Japanese Alps. The owners were friendly and kind. They made us tea when we arrived, and later gave us some plum wine. We enjoyed using the on site onsen, and had a good night's sleep on the futons. We are both vegetarian, and the owners made us a wonderful breakfast.
United KingdomThe couple that operated the inn were wonderful. Funny and really made the place.
CanadaWe were warmly welcomed by the staff. they were very friendly and helpful . To get a good experience in Takayama we really recommend this stay.
NetherlandsThis Ryokan was absolutely wonderful. It was such a special experience for me and my wife. The staff are kind, humble and beyond hospitable. The rooms were very traditional and were super cosy. Onsens clean and spacious. The real stand out was the Japanese breakfast (which seemed to be based on shojin ryori). It was honestly something I would've been happy to have been given in a high end restaurant. The location is in a great place as you are near the float museums, start of the temple trail and morning Market. Couldn't recommend this Ryokan highly enough.
JapanGreat, old-fashioned ryokan with very welcoming owners, who are extremely friendly and willing to help. Oba-chan was a scream! We had a really good room, with a sitting area overlooking the river, and private bathroom. Breakfast was fantastic, and enough that we barely neded to eat again before dinner. There is a common bath, but we didn't have time to use it. We would highly recommend Sumiyoshi Ryokan.
JapanAMAZING!! The most amazing staff and food was ti die for! would love to come back some day!!
IrelandThe owners were absolutely fabulous. So kind and welcoming. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone. We didn't have dinner here but the breakfast was lovely. And the onsen was really nice after a few very chilly days!
United KingdomCosy, good traditional meals, staff very helpful. Good location. Very relaxing. Tattoos accepted for onsen.
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Durre
Belgium
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Choon
Singapore
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Sarah
United Kingdom
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Achtem
Canada
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Selma
Netherlands
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Jason
Japan
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Alistair
Japan
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Conor
Ireland
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Chloe
United Kingdom
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Danielle
Australia
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Stay in the heart of Takayama – Excellent location - show map
Located just a 1-minute walk from popular Miyagawa Morning Market in the heart of Takayama, Sumiyoshi Ryokan offers homely Japanese-style accommodation in the historic townhouse building. Free WiFi is available at the lobby and guestrooms. This hotel was selected as one of the Top 25 B&Bs and Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2015.
The inn is a 12-minute walk from JR Takayama Station. Takayama Jinya, an old government building, is a 7-minute walk away, and the streets full of old merchants’ houses can be reached within a 10-minute walk from the property.
Rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. A low table and a TV with satellite channels are provided. Guests can relax in the room with free green tea.
Ryokan Sumiyoshi has a spacious public baths and a small Japanese garden. There are many antiques like pots and samurai armours displayed at the lobby.
Carefully prepared Japanese multi-course dinner, including Hida Beef sukiyaki dish, can be enjoyed at the guest room. Guests can choose to have either Japanese or Western breakfast to satisfy their appetite in the morning.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What is a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature public baths, multi-course dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travellers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation in therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the major differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is simply a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just an accommodation place to sleep. In Japan, many travellers journey long distances solely for the purpose of relaxing in a hot spring bath and feasting on a traditional multi-course dinner – thus making staying at a ryokan an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon beds, instead of Western beds and carpeting. In addition, you remove your shoes at the entrance of the accommodation, or before you enter the room. Modern ryokan may serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while a more traditional ryokan serves in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms may come with a private bathroom, while others will only have a shared public bathroom.
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- What is a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodied in beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Each of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multi-course Japanese dinner is prepared in such a way that highlights the unique textures, colours, and flavours of the featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Served most commonly at special restaurants and ryokan, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-sized appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What is a yukata?
- Yukata is a casual summer kimono typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans offer guests yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it is common to see guests strolling through the neighbourhood in their yukata. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for relaxing and sleeping in.
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- How to wear a yukata
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a shirt. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is levelled at your ankle. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What is a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally ‘hot spring’) is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- Bathing procedures and etiquette
- At a public bath – onsen or not – guests are expected to shed all their clothes in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you must not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among the youth of Japan, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you may still be refused admission to public baths and swimming pools. Small tattoos may be covered up using waterproof plasters, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
This is our guests' favourite part of Takayama, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Durre
Belgium“Amazing service, food and bathroom with onsen! Great location nearby old town. Family run. Would come back anytime.”- Choon
Singapore“Hotel age 110 yrs, closed to morning market, beautiful surroundings” - Sarah
United Kingdom“The ryokan is well located for the train and bus stations, and central Takayama. We stayed there for a night before getting the bus to the Japanese Alps. The owners were friendly and kind. They made us tea when we arrived, and later gave us some...” - Achtem
Canada“The couple that operated the inn were wonderful. Funny and really made the place.” 
Selma
Netherlands“We were warmly welcomed by the staff. they were very friendly and helpful . To get a good experience in Takayama we really recommend this stay.”
Jason
Japan“This Ryokan was absolutely wonderful. It was such a special experience for me and my wife. The staff are kind, humble and beyond hospitable. The rooms were very traditional and were super cosy. Onsens clean and spacious. The real stand out was the...”- AlistairJapan“Great, old-fashioned ryokan with very welcoming owners, who are extremely friendly and willing to help. Oba-chan was a scream! We had a really good room, with a sitting area overlooking the river, and private bathroom. Breakfast was fantastic, and...”
Conor
Ireland“AMAZING!! The most amazing staff and food was ti die for! would love to come back some day!!”- ChloeUnited Kingdom“The owners were absolutely fabulous. So kind and welcoming. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone. We didn't have dinner here but the breakfast was lovely. And the onsen was really nice after a few very chilly days!”
- Danielle
Australia“Cosy, good traditional meals, staff very helpful. Good location. Very relaxing. Tattoos accepted for onsen.”
- Can your room accommodate a family of 5We have family room for 5 guest.Answered on 6 November 2021
- What time do I have to arrive for dinner?Please arrive at Sumiyoshi ryokan before dinner time 18:00. We will serve Dinner between 18:00 and 19:30. Dinner time: 18:00-19:30Answered on 13 January 2020
- What time is breakfast served?We will serve breakfast between 7:00 and 8:30. Breakfast time: 7:00-8:30Answered on 13 January 2020
- Can you book breakfast only room for 2 nights and add on dinner later for only one night? we plan for 2 nights with 2 breakfasts and only 1 dinner, ..Please reserve Breakfast plan for 2 nights. And please send message to us by Booking.com online system, if you need dinner on the 1st night by extra d..Answered on 24 April 2022
- Do you cater for any allergy or food preferences?ベジタリアンやアレルギーのある方は事前（３日前まで）にお申し付けください。当日では対応出来ない場合もございます。 料理に使用する主な材料：肉、魚、かつお出汁、甲殻類、乳製品、卵、魚卵、大豆、ナッツ、ゴマ、小麦粉、米、蕎麦、野菜、果物等 上記以外の食品も使用する場合もございます。 調味料に微量に含まれ..Answered on 17 December 2019
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 4 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Sumiyoshi Ryokan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Guests who are paying with an American Express credit card are required to provide the credit card's unique card code (CID) directly to the property via email.
Guests must check in by 18:00 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 Sumiyoshi Ryokan
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Sumiyoshi Ryokan by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 2h 10min
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Sumiyoshi Ryokan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
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Yes, Sumiyoshi Ryokan is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Guests staying at Sumiyoshi Ryokan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
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Sumiyoshi Ryokan is 800 yards from the centre of Takayama.
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Room options at Sumiyoshi Ryokan include:
- Family
- Triple
- Twin
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Check-in at Sumiyoshi Ryokan is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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The prices at Sumiyoshi Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
