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The setting is beautiful. A true getaway in the trees. All of the food and drink were outstanding. The service was unbelievable.,

Stayed in May 2024

Beautifully appointed property, stylish furnishings and attention to detail. Onsen divine and delicious breakfast! Serene and peaceful, super comfy beds like sleeping in the clouds. Hosts were lovely and great base to explore area. Thankyou ♥️

Stayed in April 2024

Amazing property, very thoughtfully designed and cozy. Although it is a little far from the train station, the free shuttles were perfect and always available to bring us back and forth when we needed them. The breakfast and dinner were unforgettable. The wine pairing with dinner was one of our favorite experiences in our entire 5 week trip in Japan. We never had to wait to use the shared shower/bath either. The family running this place are incredibly kind. I would 100% recommend this property, thank you so much for an amazing stay!

Stayed in April 2024

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Above expectations, peaceful place to stay with owners showing high degree of hospitality and authenticity. Very high level cooking with quality ingredients (breakfast and dinner), which normaly will be found in high class restaurants. Discovery of surprisingly good natural wines. Great kind of Zen atmosphere due to the location, the interior design, the music, all very relaxing...so it felt like home.

Stayed in April 2024

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Wonderful family run Auberge with beautiful comfy beds overlooking the forest. Lovely baths with gorgeous toiletries. A little out of town but a shuttle is offered for transportation. Fabulous dinner with a very unusual but delicious wine pairings. Breakfasts were delicious.

Stayed in April 2024

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The room was comfortable and relaxing, with an undisturbed view of the mountains and surrounding areas that adds to the immersion. The public bathroom was clean and especially like the cypress bath. Dinner and breakfast were scrumptious, and the add-on wine tasting is just the cherry on top. The staff were friendly and goes the extra mile to understand the needs and wants of the guest.

Stayed in March 2024

Auberge Hidanomori is one of the gems of Takayama. It is a fantastic property, with beautiful rooms and 2 private onsens. Very friendly/helpful staff, and the meals were some of the best we had in Japan. Fantastic pairings!

Stayed in March 2024

The location is out of town but they have a free car service to collect and drop off. The hotel is a great building. Breakfast is superb. Recommend getting the dinner. I had it two nights and there is some variety but a standard pattern - intro, risotto, pasta, meat, pudding. The Hida beef cheek was one of the best things I’ve eaten.

Stayed in April 2024

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Lovely property at the edge of town, with simple minimal design feeling like a home away from home. The owners were super welcoming and helpful, provide drives to and from the station and the dinner was just divine, one of the best meals we had in Japan! A very special wine tasting experience too - highly recommended overall!

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing to dislike.

Relaxing aesthetic. Delicious food.

Stayed in April 2024

Exceptional - the location is stunning, the owners so warm and friendly, the dinner was truly an experience - the paired wines really elevated the experience. The decor has been carefully thought out. The onsen was really enjoyable. Probably one of the best meals/experiences I have had. The owners and staff deserve real credit for how much attention to detail, creativity, love and perfection they have put into this place. 10/10 experience, we hope to come back!!!

Stayed in January 2024

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It was all great. The second time I stayed at the property. The environment, the people and the food were all the reasons I repeatedly visiting the place.

Stayed in December 2023

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This has been my favorite place to stay in all of Japan. I absolutely loved the decor and the meal service. There are two private baths that you can use on a first-come, first-served basis and they were great. The hotel is extremely minimalist which goes with the theme of "letting the time pass by slowly". The dinner and breakfast are incredible and for only 7000 yen extra I would definitely recommend it to anyone staying here. They also have an extensive wine library and for a few thousand more yen you can include wine pairing with your meal. This was one of the best meals I've had in Japan, and I've dined at over a dozen Michelin-Starred places in Tokyo. It's also a brief drive over to Hida no Sato (Folk Village), and you can get a shuttle to take you there.

Stayed in November 2023

Just a minor thing, if the bed platform has a little highlight to differentiate the step, it will be great. 2 keys for two person's bed will be good.

The interior design and furniture are very tasteful. Toshi, his family, and also Yuta are very kind and helpful. The breakfast and dinner are excellent. We love everything so much.

Stayed in November 2023

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This is a very special property in Takayama. The atmosphere is crisp, clean, minimalist, a bit Scandinavian inflected. Entering at night is magical with wood fired stoves blazing, artfully arranged naturalistic flower bouquets, and pools of light spotlighting wineglasses. So warm and welcoming and the couple who runs the place are likewise. The dinner and wine pairing are a must. The chef/owner acts as sommelier and selects and pours the wine, coming up with unique choices and approaches. His warm ebullient personality enlivens the experience.

Stayed in November 2023

Location was far from city center

The meals!

Stayed in November 2023

Perfect atmosphere, super friendly people

Stayed in October 2023

Price, quiet expensive

Excellent, tough expensive, dinner Big soft bed, nice room, beautiful view

Stayed in October 2023

Wish we would have stayed longer!

Exceptional in every way - a calm oasis on the outskirts of Takayama in the midst of the forest. Run by a lovely family who are kind and helpful, and incredible chefs cooking innovative cuisine at the highest level (make sure you have dinner and the wine pairing at the hotel). We travel a lot and this is one of the most special places we’ve stayed at.

Stayed in August 2023

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If I was able to give this hotel and restaurant 6 stars I would. Starting with the hotel aspect, this place is one of the most comfortable relaxing places we've stayed, even when compared to other 5 star hotels in Japan and Europe. The finishes in all of the rooms were expertly done with such a beautiful focus on immersing yourself in the nature and serenity all around you. It may be further from the main town, but it is because of that distance that it is able to showcase everything which makes the Hida region so special. For days you do want to go to town or the train station they offer a very nice shuttle service that can take you there and back. You have your own toilet in the room, and there are private showers which are shared between the guests with a very relaxing environment and beautiful tub, and although it was quite foreign coming from America, I wouldn't have it any other way. The restaurant portion was amazing in every single way. After eating at Michelin star restaurants throughout Europe, I can easily say that this restaurant surpasses everything those places attempt. Every dish appears to be so effortlessly crafted, but every bite showcases the deep intricate understanding of flavors behind it all. Every single dish was beautifully presented and memorable to the point we had dinner two days in a row there and somehow were able to enjoy a completely different menu on back to back days which is unheard of in the restaurant industry in America. Breakfast was simple, nutritious and delicious. I can not rave enough about the chef and the entire family team at Auberge Hida No Mori. They all were so welcoming and kind, and this stay was easily one of our favorites during our 6 week trip throughout many of Japan's towns and cities. I wish we had more time to spend lounging and enjoying the atmosphere they have set up at Auberge!

Stayed in July 2023

A small stay discount on the dinner (maybe 5%) would be a great incentive to get people who are just staying a couple nights and don't know about the amazing dinner to give it a try! Otherwise I really can't complain about anything.

This is my second time here, and man... they never cease to blow away my expectations. Breakfast, first of all, is 5 stars when it comes to what you expect from a "breakfast included" kind of situation. I mean, you get a breakfast bowl, followed by some lovely 2nd course (all accompanied with a perfect brew of coffee). Honestly better than any top hotel you could find. Usually alternates so you won't have the same thing day to day. As for the dinner... it is an add on, but Auberge is — if you ask around town and beyond — famous for the dinner experience. I can't actually say I have had a better experience, and I have been to fine dining restaurants that are in the top 10 Worlds Best... I can't stress more, that you must have this experience. With the wine paring. I have never had such a unique and exciting experience dining. The location is perfect! I love going up into the serene mountains and hills there while passing bear warning signs (this isn't sarcasm, I love being in real nature, not man-made). Transport is also great! They take you back and forth to anywhere in Takayama as you need. Lastly the staff are the nicest, kindest people ever! They have such depth and realness to them. It doesn't feel like there is a put on kind of courtesy or anything fake, they are all authentic and wonderful people!

Stayed in June 2023

beautiful minimalist rooms in a picturesque setting. delicious food served on beautiful and local tableware. the owners take great care in hosting their guests.

Stayed in June 2023

clean and quiet place, room and bed is quite big , nice breakfast , nice dinner, and wine pairing

Stayed in June 2023

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the good

Stayed in May 2023