Name: Tajimaya
Address: 508-0502 Gifu, Nakatsugawa, Magome 4266, Japan, Magome 4266, Gifu, 508-0502, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $167 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Guesthouse Tajimaya

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, walking and hiking – Check location 508-0502 Gifu, Nakatsugawa, Magome 4266, Japan – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, walking and hiking – Check location

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Very friendly hosts. We stayed the night after walking from Magome to Tsumago and back. Enjoyed soaking in the Onsen and a delicious Japanese style meal. Our futon was very comfortable and we slept well. Tajimaya is a short (steep) walk up from the bus stop and easy to find. Would recommend.

Geoff, New Zealand

Everything from the beautiful smiling face and tour at check in. The dinner and breakfast was lovely so beautifully presented and tasty ; the Onsen was hot and deep. Possibly the most comfortable futon we’ve slept on in Japan! Just a note - there are a lot of stairs if you have knee problems, but I think there might’ve rooms on lower floors ( you will miss out on views though) two separate rooms, one for sleeping and a living room, means plenty of space to relax.

Skins61, Australia

The Tajimaya was a unique experience for us. We enjoyed the bath facilities, tatami mats, meals, ... everything. We particularly enjoyed the meals -- the foods and relaxed and quiet evening pace were perfect! We enjoyed the yukatas (robes) and learning about Japanese tradition. You should note that the Tajimaya isn't place that you can relax at during the day -- they'll let you but there's not much to do -- you have to get out and do something. This was not a problem for us but others should be aware when planning their trip. All-in-all -- amazing! We'll visit the Tajimaya again.

Kenneth, United States of America

Best location in Magome, friendly owner and staffs, good sized room, good bath and meticulously clean. I really like the food both breakfast and dinner and the opportunity to learn about the samurai dance.

Nhat2447, Vietnam

Very traditional Ryokan. Multi course Japanese gourmet dinner included. Very large room with exceptionally comfortable futon.

Guy, United States of America

Great welcome, great food, spacious room in traditional japanes style. This was our first Ryokan experience and we loved it!

Brigitte, New Zealand

An oasis from the busy tourist area. The dinner(Japanese) was fantastic. Wish I’d had my camera. Our room had a toilet but not all do. Very authentic in the old part. New part was in ryokan style also. Couldn’t have been a better stay.

Kent, Canada

Perfect location to start the Nakasendo route. Nice bedroom and good dinner and breakfast.

Inigo, Netherlands

Beautiful location and delicious food we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The staff were friendly and very helpful and the rooms and common areas were very clean.

Rudy, Australia

Everything nice, excellent food, friendly staff, teach us how to sing and dance japanese music 😀.

Ana, Portugal

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9.6

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What guests loved the most:
“Very friendly hosts. We stayed the night after walking from Magome to Tsumago and back. Enjoyed soaking in the Onsen and a delicious Japanese style meal. ”

Geoff New Zealand
“Everything from the beautiful smiling face and tour at check in. The dinner and breakfast was lovely so beautifully presented and tasty ; the Onsen was hot and deep. ”

Skins61 Australia
“The Tajimaya was a unique experience for us. We enjoyed the bath facilities, tatami mats, meals, ... everything. ”

Kenneth United States of America
“Best location in Magome, friendly owner and staffs, good sized room, good bath and meticulously clean. ”

Nhat2447 Vietnam
“Very traditional Ryokan. Multi course Japanese gourmet dinner included. Very large room with exceptionally comfortable futon.”

Guy United States of America
“Great welcome, great food, spacious room in traditional japanes style. This was our first Ryokan experience and we loved it!”

Brigitte New Zealand
“An oasis from the busy tourist area. The dinner(Japanese) was fantastic. Wish I’d had my camera. Our room had a toilet but not all do. Very authentic in the old part. ”

Kent Canada
“Perfect location to start the Nakasendo route. Nice bedroom and good dinner and breakfast.”

Inigo Netherlands
“Beautiful location and delicious food we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The staff were friendly and very helpful and the rooms and common areas were very clean.”

Rudy Australia
“Everything nice, excellent food, friendly staff, teach us how to sing and dance japanese music 😀.”

Ana Portugal

Located in the historical town of Magome, Tajimaya features Japanese-style accommodations in a 110-year old building. Each room features a flat-screen TV, and guests can relax in the public bath. The property lies in front of a traditional stone-paved street, and is a 5-minute walk from the Magome Bus Stop. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas.

The air-conditioned rooms include a thermo flask of hot water with green tea bags. Bathroom with a public bath and toilets are shared. Toothbrushes and Japanese Yukata robes are provided for all guests.

Guests can sit by the Japanese-style Irori fireplace, or go on hikes along the historical Nakasendo road.

A Japanese-style breakfast and dinner are served at the dining room. Breakfast is served at 07:30 and dinner is served at 18:00.

Tajimaya Inn is a 5 mi from Tsumago Town and 90-minute train ride from JR Nagoya Station. JR Nakatsugawa Station is a 20-minute bus ride away, while Nakasendo Mountain Tea House is a 70-minute walk from the property.

Magome is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, walking and hiking.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Nakatsugawa! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Nakatsugawa! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, walking and hiking – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Enakyo Wonderland
9.3 miles
Iida City Zoo
14.5 miles
Japan Taisho Village
18.3 miles
Matsukawa Onsen
18.7 miles

Closest Airports

Matsumoto Airport
48.6 miles
Shizuoka Airport
61.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Location right in the centre of the picturesque town of Magome. Was nice to walk to town at night when quiet with lights. Unique style of accomodation. We were ...”

Emg_lmr

Australia

8.7

“Our hosts and their staff were friendly and very accommodating.We only had the chance to stay 1 night but wouldn,t hesitate to recommend to family and friends.T...”

Lee

Australia

“- Location - Staff super friendly - great food”

Caire

Netherlands

9.1

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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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This property only accepts cash payments.

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Smoking is not allowed.

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Pets are not allowed.

The Fine Print

The hotel has a curfew at 22:00. Guests cannot enter or leave the hotel after this time.

Wi-Fi is available in the public area between 6:00 and 23:00.

During the winter season, guests are advised to bring warm clothes as the property is more than 100 years old and heating may not be sufficient in guestrooms.

Guests must check in by 6:00 PM to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

Please inform Tajimaya 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.

License number: 岐阜県指令恵保24号の20

“Very friendly hosts. We stayed the night after walking from Magome to Tsumago and back. Enjoyed soaking in the Onsen and a delicious Japanese style meal. Our futon was very comfortable and we slept well. Tajimaya is a short (steep) walk up from the bus stop and easy to find. Would recommend.”

Geoff

New Zealand

“Everything from the beautiful smiling face and tour at check in. The dinner and breakfast was lovely so beautifully presented and tasty ; the Onsen was hot and deep. Possibly the most comfortable futon we’ve slept on in Japan! Just a note - there are a lot of stairs if you have knee problems, but I think there might’ve rooms on lower floors ( you will miss out on views though) two separate rooms, one for sleeping and a living room, means plenty of space to relax. ”

Skins61

“The Tajimaya was a unique experience for us. We enjoyed the bath facilities, tatami mats, meals, ... everything. We particularly enjoyed the meals -- the foods and relaxed and quiet evening pace were perfect! We enjoyed the yukatas (robes) and learning about Japanese tradition. You should note that the Tajimaya isn't place that you can relax at during the day -- they'll let you but there's not much to do -- you have to get out and do something. This was not a problem for us but others should be aware when planning their trip. All-in-all -- amazing! We'll visit the Tajimaya again.”

Kenneth

United States of America

“Best location in Magome, friendly owner and staffs, good sized room, good bath and meticulously clean. I really like the food both breakfast and dinner and the opportunity to learn about the samurai dance.”

Nhat2447

Vietnam

“An oasis from the busy tourist area. The dinner(Japanese) was fantastic. Wish I’d had my camera. Our room had a toilet but not all do. Very authentic in the old part. New part was in ryokan style also. Couldn’t have been a better stay.”

Kent

Canada

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Newest Reviews for Tajimaya

Reviewed: May 17, 2019

Richard
Australia
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Steep stairs
Really good tofu.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 12, 2019

John
Australia
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Our Host prepared both an Dinner and breakfast which were delicious. He also after dinner instructed us on traditional local dance.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 12, 2019

Geoff
New Zealand
9.2

“Great authentic experience with lovely meals and optional dancing. Great hot tub!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms are quite small. We were travelling very light and only staying one night. If we had brought suitcases or packs, it would have been quite challenging to open them! But this is an old house and you can always make it work!
Very friendly hosts. We stayed the night after walking from Magome to Tsumago and back. Enjoyed soaking in the Onsen and a delicious Japanese style meal. Our futon was very comfortable and we slept well. Tajimaya is a short (steep) walk up from the bus stop and easy to find. Would recommend.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 9, 2019

Guillaume
France
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely experience ! Great welcoming hosts, perfect food and experience with sake, dance and samurai history !

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 9, 2019

Ben
Australia
10

“Beautiful location and amazing experience.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing experience, the hosts were lovely and the food was brilliant, so much variety. Accommodating of vegetarian's.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: May 5, 2019

Job
Netherlands
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
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Staff was very friendly, nice Japanse experience.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 28, 2019

Barry
Australia

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lack of private facilities. Nowhere to sit and have a drink after a long day.
Comfortable, great meals, helpful staff

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 27, 2019

Meredith
Australia

6 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shower and Onsen area is shared and very small but some of the other guests who were all non Japanese wanted the area to themselves as they did not understand the concept of a shared bathroom. The small Onsen bath is small but deep and relaxing. You need to realise that showering and bathing is communal if you stay here. Also be aware there are steep stairs to some rooms.
Fabulous location in the heart of beautiful quaint Magome a few minutes very steep walk from bus station. Wonderful set dinner and breakfast. Large clean spacious traditional Japanese room with futons. Thermos of tea and cold water supplied as there are no other facilities in room. Very friendly staff especially the lovely owner. Great access to the Nakasendo trail.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 26, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Toilet a bit far for middle of the night visits.
Location was excellent and guesthouse was homey.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 15, 2019

Warren
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The meals were fabulous

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 11, 2019

Skins61
Australia

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything from the beautiful smiling face and tour at check in. The dinner and breakfast was lovely so beautifully presented and tasty ; the Onsen was hot and deep. Possibly the most comfortable futon we’ve slept on in Japan! Just a note - there are a lot of stairs if you have knee problems, but I think there might’ve rooms on lower floors ( you will miss out on views though) two separate rooms, one for sleeping and a living room, means plenty of space to relax.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 29, 2019

EMG_LMR
Australia
Age group: 45 – 54

10 helpful votes
8.8

“Lovely staff and picturesque location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Ok for us but has lots of stairs so may not suit everyone. One of the rooms smelt a bit funny.
Location right in the centre of the picturesque town of Magome. Was nice to walk to town at night when quiet with lights. Unique style of accomodation. We were given two rooms, one for sleeping and one as the lounge room with a table in it to relax and drink tea etc. Friendly staff. Huge dinner and breakfast (don’t eat too much lunch before you stay here!) This is a Ryokan so has shared bathroom facilities.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 29, 2019

Veronica
Australia
10

“Excellent experience overall”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location of toilet is downstairs and shared bath tub only fits two people so had to wait and take turn
The ryokan was very clean staff were friendly

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 28, 2019

Mauricio
Brazil

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No toilets for the upper rooms but that is normal in traditional ryokans!
Location, staff.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 27, 2019

Kenneth
United States of America

8 helpful votes
10

“Unique experience!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Because it is very traditional there are no places sit and work (unless you are skilled at sitting on the floor and working). This required that we take short break from our daily routine of rising early and working for few hours before starting our day. For us it was a pleasant break/change of pace; but it was unexpected.
The Tajimaya was a unique experience for us. We enjoyed the bath facilities, tatami mats, meals, ... everything. We particularly enjoyed the meals -- the foods and relaxed and quiet evening pace were perfect! We enjoyed the yukatas (robes) and learning about Japanese tradition. You should note that the Tajimaya isn't place that you can relax at during the day -- they'll let you but there's not much to do -- you have to get out and do something. This was not a problem for us but others should be aware when planning their trip. All-in-all -- amazing! We'll visit the Tajimaya again.

Stayed in March 2019

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