About this property
Michelin key awarded. 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 ambiance, 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 nonsmoking 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Property highlights
Perfect for a 3-night stay!
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
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Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Asian
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Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Public Bath, Hot spring bath
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Christopher
United States“We stayed in the Deluxe Japanese Style House, or Garyu Villa. The entire experience was amazing. The staff were all incredibly friendly and patient, and every moment seemed carefully choreographed to make our stay peaceful and relaxing. The food...” - Michael United States“Both the kaiseki dinner and the breakfast were exceptional. Onsen rooms for men and women were switched as usual between one day and the next, so we were able to enjoy both room styles: a large, simple hinoki bath and a rock garden style bath. The...”
- Bartlett United States“Felt like we were living in a movie set in ancient Japan. Service was impossibly perfect. The food was incredible and carefully prepared. The setting next to a babbling brook with the rooms all decorated from pre-modern japan era, was surreal. ...”
- James United States“Very nice open view from lodging to the river. Slept soundly with the hush of the stream. Food was amazing and staff was so courteous and welcoming.”
- Chase United States“This was the perfect retreat for my wife and I on our honeymoon, I really couldn’t say enough good things about the staff and the ambiance and the history here. We stayed in the Garyu house which was a private villa in the traditional Japanese...”
- Hoangoanh United States“The staff, accommodations, and food were excellent. It felt so comfortable while also delivering a high-end luxury experience at the same time.”
- Steven United States“This was our first stay in a ryokan, and it was a great first experience. The staff was attentive, the food was incredible, and the view from our room was stunning. This was one of our favorite stays during our trip to Japan.”
- Kara United States“Beautiful, relaxing, rustic, antique traditional style inn.”
- Michel United States“It was a highlight of our family’s two week tour of Japan. It was so full of surprises of peacefulness, with dinners and breakfasts served privately, with courtesy and creativity. One of our servers seemed friendly enough to participate in...”
- Joan United States“The setting is gorgeous, the meals are superb. The building is old but authentic. It was the perfect place for quiet regeneration in a very active trip. Futons comfortable and the natural rock onsen was beautiful, comfortable and invigorating.”
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Child policies
Children over 7 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that there are no restaurants within a walking distance around the property, and meals cannot be added to bookings on site. To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation by 7 day in advance. The shuttle will depart from JR Takayama Station at the following times: 14:20 ,15:20, 16:20. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. Please note that the property will do its best to accommodate your requests, but smoking preferences cannot be guaranteed. The property will neutralize smoking smells, using a deodorizer spray. Guests with food allergies or other dietary restrictions should inform the property at least 3 days in advance. Vegetarian meals are not available. Guests staying with children must notify the property in advance. Children's meals will be provided accordingly.
Please inform Wanosato 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.
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.
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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
