Wanosato
509-3505 Gifu, Takayama, Ichinomiyamachi 1682, Japan – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.3/10! (score from 125 reviews)
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Exceptional food, service and the hotel located on highland among the forest and nature.

Experience world-class service at Wanosato
Awarded by TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice in 2015, Wanosato offers luxurious Japanese-style ryokan stay in a 160-year-old quaint Gassho-zukuri thatched-roof house, nestled in the tranquil woods. It features a bedrock and a cypress public hot spring bath, where guests can unwind with mountain views. The property is a 20-minute complimentary shuttle ride from JR Takayama Station. Free WiFi is available in all rooms and lobby area. Fitted with a relaxing ambience, tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The private bathroom has a bathtub, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms are non-smoking rooms and feature a view of the nearby river. Wanosato Ryokan offers a garden and free on-site parking. The free pick-up service from the Takayama Station requires a reservation at least 1 day in advance. A Japanese breakfast and dinner feature a variety of beautifully presented dishes, prepared from seasonal produce. Meals are served at the dining area. The ryokan is a 70-mintue drive to Shirakawago Village, while Takayama's Old Town and its morning market is a 25-minute drive away. Takayama expressway exit is a 20-minute drive from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Hot spring bath
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Exceptional breakfast
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See what guests loved the most:
- Andrew
Singapore
“Exceptional food, service and the hotel located on highland among the forest and nature.” - Ian
United Kingdom
“very authentic, the organisation is excellent and the food is off the charts good.” - Antoine
France
“Amazing location. Super nice and friendly staff! Quite iconic. The food was amazing!”
Host Information
Property information
Language spoken
JapaneseProperty surroundings
Facilities of WanosatoGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Hot spring bath
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Exceptional breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- River view
- View
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Clothes rack
- Seating Area
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Shuttle service
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Public Bath
- Hot spring bath
- 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 older than 7 years are welcome.
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.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 7 and older are allowed)
Cash
Wanosato accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please inform Wanosato in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
FAQs about Wanosato
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Check-in at Wanosato is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Room options at Wanosato include:
- Villa
- Quadruple
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Wanosato is 5 miles from the centre of Takayama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Wanosato offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hot spring bath
- Public Bath
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The prices at Wanosato may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.