About this property

Located just a 1-minute walk from popular Miyagawa Morning Market in the heart of Takayama, Sumiyoshi Ryokan offers homely Japanese-style accommodations 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 armors 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 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 9.7!

    • Free private parking


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ilia
    United States United States
    The ryokan is managed by a nice elderly couple. It is a traditional ryokan on a river bank, so you might get a nice view from your room (we did :)). The dinner and breakfast are traditional Japanese dishes (dinner - kaiseki ryori) with the finest...
  • Stephen
    United States United States
    Amazingly relaxing ryokan with excellent kaiseki and onsen.
  • Jason
    United States United States
    Every member of the multi generational family and staff were extremely courteous and focused on every little detail. It was an absolute pleasure staying here.
  • Adam
    United States United States
    Breakfast was incredible. Traditional Japanese breakfast. The staff was so kind and attentive.
  • Giselle
    United States United States
    Great host family, very friendly and welcoming. They were so helpful with telling us about the festival. Always smiling. The Japanese style breakfast was different on both days which was a great surprise - we were able to experience one in our...
  • María
    Argentina Argentina
    The property was beautiful and quiet, full of antiques and nicely decorated. The room was big and the Japanese-style beds were comfortable. The owners were kind and they offered continental breakfast. (You should try kaiseki breakfast if it’s your...
  • Sarah
    United States United States
    This was our favorite stay from our trip. The family running the ryokan are very welcoming and kind. From start to finish, it was an amazing experience! We paid for a room with a Japanese dinner and breakfast. We ate in a private dining space, not...
  • Urlaubsbewerter
    Austria Austria
    We have traveled to so many countries and stayed at so many homestays, hotels, bed and breakfast - you name it. This place, however, was one of the best - if not THE BEST - place we have ever stayed at - WORLDWIDE! such a friendly atmosphere...
  • Nicolas
    Argentina Argentina
    The traditional experience of staying at a Ryokkan. They recieved us with green tea and cookies.also we liked the japanese style breakfast
  • Kimberly
    United States United States
    Welcoming amazing and authentic not to mention our room had an amazing view of a snow covered river

Area info

Amenities of Sumiyoshi Ryokan

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food & Drink

  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Baggage storage

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • Japanese

    House rules

    Sumiyoshi Ryokan takes special requests – add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation 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.

    Children 4 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.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
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    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests with children aged 4 to 12 years old must inform the property at time of booking as additional charges apply. Please specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the special request box.

    Children 0 to 3 years old is free and comes with no meal and no futon.

    Dinner must be booked in advance. Guests who booked room only plans are asked to message us and make dinner reservations at least 3 days prior to arrival.

    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.

    An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

    License number: 岐阜県指令3 公第505号

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