The many items in the property can make it feel a bit cluttered. The sleeping setup can be challenging for those who are used to more padding and pillows.

Traditional, authentic design with many items within the property to admire.

Stayed in August 2025

It's a bit expensive.

Its a unique expirience, an old inn with bathrooms that while only operative for a few hours a day are well worth the wait. Due to problems with the trains we arrived quite late and they still waited for us and didn't complain (I told them in advance through booking chat) The breakfast was also quite surprising in the good way

Stayed in August 2025

Great experience. Old style ryokan, It says that services are in common but there is a private toilet and sink in the room. Only the amazing hot bath and shower are in common.

Stayed in August 2025

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 quality ingredients. We enjoyed the food very much. They also allowed us to use the onsen as a family.

Stayed in July 2025

Slightly on the expensive side for what was offered but still a nice experience. Would have been great to know about the option for dinner in advance as I couldnt see any mention when booking.

Very clean, very comfortable. Staff very accomodating and friendly.

Stayed in August 2025

Noting!

Great location, lovely and very attentive hosts and awesome local cuisine. We loved the many antiques and art that was scattered around the Ryokan.

Stayed in July 2025

Amazingly relaxing ryokan with excellent kaiseki and onsen.

Stayed in July 2025

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.

Stayed in July 2025

Loved everything!

Such lovely staff, we were very well looked after. The food was excellent and such a great experience! It was really special to stay at this ryokan! Nice room with separate little seating area and view of the river. Plenty of washing and toilet facilities so didn't have to wait.

Stayed in May 2025

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The perfection of everything

Stayed in July 2025

It was everything that we hoped a traditional ryokan would be. We loved the decor, every space was adorned with artwork and prints, and quirky little objects. Our tatami room had a low table where hot water to make fresh green tea would magically appear. Sharing facilities were spotless and we loved the hot bath and shower room, which you could take it in turn with the other guests to use. Kimonos and slippers were provided. We also loved the soothing sound of the fast streaming river. We opted for the Japanese breakfast, which was a feast and ritual in itself, highlight grilling pieces of tofu over a hot coal at the table. The proprietors were super friendly and made us feel very welcome 😁

Stayed in June 2025

Wonderful one night with onsen and breakfast - true taste of traditional Japan

Stayed in June 2025

The Ryokan is an antique building with antique furnishings and fixtures. It is very beautiful but is is like living in a museum and we were a little nervous about breaking something.

Breakfast was incredible. Traditional Japanese breakfast. The staff was so kind and attentive.

Stayed in June 2025

Very unique, wonderful experience !

Stayed in May 2025

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Everything! The owners are so sweet! They gave us matcha tea when we arrived! The ryokan is stunning! Amazing decoration in every single place! We love the onsen! Everything Is extra clean and tidy! I told one of the owner (lady) it was really cold outside and when we get back to the room was blankets and the kettle ready to drink our tea! (In the room was before ready tea pot and cups). I forgot my necklace in the room and the owners send me a messenge but I was already in Tokyo for the next day take flight to get back home. They were amazing and send to me the necklace to Australia !

Stayed in May 2025

All good. Nothing that we dislike.

Breakfast and dinner were excellent. We like the privacy of the Onsen. The ryokan was very close to the morning market and the old town. We stayed in this Ryokan 10 years ago. We were given the same room over-looking the river and the morning market. We would like to stay here again.

Stayed in April 2025

A beautiful old inn, with exquisite decoration and the gorgeous staff. It was like going to stay with family.

Stayed in May 2025

Authentic, welcoming, attentive and peaceful

Stayed in May 2025

The experience is very unique and the meals were some of the best we had in Japan. Amazing location and you get a feeling for old for traditional Japanese life. Onsen is great and the place is so cosy, if you can book it , go for it !

Stayed in May 2025

A unique and memorable stay in a traditional inn. We were made to feel very welcome and the staff were lovely and friendly. The dinner and breakfast were a highlight as it was brilliant to try some home cooked Japanese food of high standard, clearly made with very much care. The decor is antique and authentic, part of the charm of this place. We enjoyed the views of the river from our room and the excellent location - 15 minutes walk from the train station and right by the main tourist area. The traditional floor mattress beds were pretty comfy and we enjoyed making use of the private traditional baths on site. Thank you very much for a wonderful stay!

Stayed in April 2025

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 room and another in the dining room. Two indoor onsens available.

Stayed in April 2025

Beautiful Ryokan right on the river with a stunning view, the property is close to all the sights of Takayama and our room overlooked the river to the morning market. Most attractions were walkable from this location and was about 15 minute walk to the train station. The owners were amazing. Despite speaking little English they were warm and welcoming to us, providing green tea on arrival. The breakfast had option for Japanese and continental, which contained many plates and enough to fill you to start your day as we ate in the downstairs area. Definitely ensure you are ready and on time to your breakfast or dinner as they will ask what time you would like to be fed. For an authentic Japanese experience, this is a must-stay and was a great change from the hotels for the experience. The rooms were also comfortable and very charming with lots of antiques around the property, a balcony and garden to admire the views. The public bathroom was beautiful and clean, the water was a bit hot for me so I couldn’t stay in for too long but others would enjoy the temperature

Stayed in April 2025

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A charming retreat close to tourist attractions in the town of Takayama. We stayed here in 2024, and came back again in 2025. It was the highlight of both trips to Japan. The beds are very comfortable and warm in the winter. They provide large Yakuta robes if you are plus sized. There are 2 onsens downstairs which are a welcome treat after walking around in the cold all day. You can use them privately, and usually there is little to no wait. The rooms are simple but very comfortable. When you arrive to check in the family will greet you with matcha and snacks. They bring you an urn of hot water and treats for afternoon tea each day. The breakfast is exceptional and different every day. On our second trip we were lucky enough to have the river view room with a private toilet, and they hosted us for breakfast in their main dining room, otherwise they bring breakfast to your room. If you’re questioning the price, it is absolutely worth it for the experience. I cannot describe how wonderful and cosy this place is. I hope you try it for yourself!

Stayed in March 2025

Our room was a little bit smelly (maybe from the kitchen down the stairs). The staff came in to our room unannounced twice, and we were inside. They opened the door and saw us there. We could have been changing our clothes or something. I guess it is something cultural, but still felt weird and uncomfortable.

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 first time at a ryokan, but it was our third kaiseki meal in a week and it was nice to find one continental breakfast).

Stayed in April 2025