Sumiyoshi Ryokan
506-0011 Gifu, Takayama, Honmachi 4-21, Japan – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 128 reviews)
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We loved everything about our stay, such friendly & helpful staff, beautiful traditional room & amenities provided, excellent onsen, & very delicious breakfast. It was such an amazing experience for all of our family.
AustraliaThe amazing Japanese Breakfast, hospitality of the staff, the ryokan structure itself (onsen included, small but perfectly fine for a relaxing end of the day)
ItalyThe meals we had ( breakfast and dinner) well exceeded our expectations. They were so beautifully presented and so delicious. The owners went out of their way to cater for my daughter who is fully vegetarian and that was very much appreciated.
AustraliaThis accommodation was a beautiful authentic Japanese experience. Extremely friendly and helpful hosts. Very comfortable rooms and the onsen bath was a bonus. The traditional Japanese breakfast was delicious. Thank you.
AustraliaWe stayed for one night only in Dec 2022, but managed to enjoy both breakfast and dinner. Both were a great experience, do leave enough room for a big meal! We arrived just ahead of dinner, staff showed us to the parking space across the road (on the same side of the river). As the road to the hotel is very narrow, we couldn't park there but there was enough space to stop, get down, and ask staff for directions to the overnight carpark. Had the bathroom and hot tub to ourselves to shower (the bathroom can be locked from the inside once you are in). Beds were made for us. Our room was on the second floor, up a flight of stairs, so it was good to pack a small bag fo the night as there was no elevator. Staff were very friendly, location was great, just a stone's throw away from miyagawa morning market and the sanmachi area.
SingaporeHost are amazing! They were welcoming, helpful and even accomodate us with early breakfast before we leave. very happy with our stay.
AustraliaWe enjoyed interacting with the lovely old couple. Food and room view was incredible.
Singaporethe combination of the family, provided food and location are terrific. Felt very homely and very cared for
AustraliaVery kind host. Very good position near the historical street of Takayama and near the morning market. An amazing experience in a typical Japanese Ryokan. Fantastic onsen.
ItalyAmazing service, food and bathroom with onsen! Great location nearby old town. Family run. Would come back anytime.
Belgium
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Julie
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Valentina
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Geetha
Australia
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Chalmers
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Joanne
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Mavis
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Cliff
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Nicholas
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Marco
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Durre
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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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See what guests loved the most:
Julie
Australia“We loved everything about our stay, such friendly & helpful staff, beautiful traditional room & amenities provided, excellent onsen, & very delicious breakfast. It was such an amazing experience for all of our family.”
Valentina
Italy“The amazing Japanese Breakfast, hospitality of the staff, the ryokan structure itself (onsen included, small but perfectly fine for a relaxing end of the day)”
GeethaAustralia“The meals we had ( breakfast and dinner) well exceeded our expectations. They were so beautifully presented and so delicious. The owners went out of their way to cater for my daughter who is fully vegetarian and that was very much appreciated.”
ChalmersAustralia“This accommodation was a beautiful authentic Japanese experience. Extremely friendly and helpful hosts. Very comfortable rooms and the onsen bath was a bonus. The traditional Japanese breakfast was delicious. Thank you.”- Joanne
Singapore“We stayed for one night only in Dec 2022, but managed to enjoy both breakfast and dinner. Both were a great experience, do leave enough room for a big meal! We arrived just ahead of dinner, staff showed us to the parking space across the road...” 
MavisAustralia“Host are amazing! They were welcoming, helpful and even accomodate us with early breakfast before we leave. very happy with our stay.”
CliffSingapore“We enjoyed interacting with the lovely old couple. Food and room view was incredible.”
NicholasAustralia“the combination of the family, provided food and location are terrific. Felt very homely and very cared for”- MarcoItaly“Very kind host. Very good position near the historical street of Takayama and near the morning market. An amazing experience in a typical Japanese Ryokan. Fantastic onsen.”
Durre
Belgium“Amazing service, food and bathroom with onsen! Great location nearby old town. Family run. Would come back anytime.”
- 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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- Garden
- Refrigerator
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Minibar
- Luggage storage
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Japanese
Cancellation/
prepayment
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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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.
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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: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
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Room options at Sumiyoshi Ryokan include:
- Family
- Triple
- Twin
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Sumiyoshi Ryokan is 800 yards from the centre of Takayama.
