The beautiful city of Takayama in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture is a wonderful destination for a restorative break.
This charming city is rich in history with traditional timber-framed buildings lining its narrow and winding streets.
In this article, I share 5 of the best hotels in Takayama for great value accommodation at every price point.
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5 Best Hotels in Takayama to enjoy authentic Japanese hospitality
Whether you visit Takayama to see the traditional houses of Hida Folk Village, enjoy the biannual Takayama Festival, or partake of the city’s traditional sake, Takayama’s warm welcome is the same.
I’ve selected these 5 hotels and guest houses for their beautiful and comfortable setting, great locations, and outstanding customer service.
Take a look at the best of Takayama’s legendary hospitality.
1. Residence Hotel Takayama Station
| Location | 506-0026 Gifu, Takayama, Hanasatomachi 6-105, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Nearest airport | Toyama Airport (35 miles) |
| Nearest restaurant | Chitose |
The Residence Hotel Takayama Station is located just seconds from the city’s mainline rail station and offers practical short and longer-term accommodation to tourists to this unique Japanese city.
This is a great hotel that provides Japanese-style suites with balconies that can sleep up to six people, complete with kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Guests can even wash their clothes in the washing machines provided in each room!
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Other amenities at the hotel include free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, luggage storage, and an à la carte breakfast served daily.
The great facilities have made this one of the most popular hotels in Takayama. Guests praise the excellent facilities and always want to return!
2. Wat Hotel & Spa Hida Takayama
| Location | 3 Chome-39-1 Hanasatomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0026, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Nearest airport | Toyama Airport (36 miles) |
| Nearest restaurant | Harubaru |
The Wat Hotel & Spa Hida Takayama is one of Takayama’s best hotels.
Its location is perfect for the traditional sites of the city including the Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village, Museum of Local History, and Hirata Folk Art Museum.
The Wat Hotel & Spa Hida Takayama offers the following air-conditioned, ensuite rooms and suites:
- Standard twin
- Superior twin
- Wide twin
- Economy double A
- Economy double B
- Standard double
- Hollywood
- Deluxe Hollywood
- Triple
- Luxury suite
- Universal room
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Rooms are furnished with a desk, TV, and kettle. There is Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and a buffet breakfast is served daily.
In addition, there are multiple onsen facilities (including a private family bath) and an off-site fitness center.
3. Guest House Hinode
| Location | 506-0803 Gifu, Takayama, Hinodecho 1-15-3, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Nearest airport | Toyama Airport (35 miles) |
| Nearest restaurant | Casa Sola |
This Takayama gem is a traditionally designed house that is in keeping with the nearby folk village’s timber-framed architecture.
It provides simple comfortable accommodation that is great value for money.
Guest House Hinode is divided into several accommodation units each with a shared bathroom and bidet.
Amenities at the guest house include:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Free bikes
- A garden
- A shared lounge
- Fridge
- Oven
- Coffee machine
- Kettle
- Microwave
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Guests praise the friendly host who often transfers guests from the train station to the hotel.
The Guest House Hinode offers a peaceful restorative stay which is perfect after a day’s sightseeing.
4. TABINO HOTEL Hida Takayama
| Location | 13-1 Matsunokimachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0802, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Nearest airport | Toyama Airport (35 miles) |
| Nearest restaurant | Casa Sola |
TABINO HOTEL Hida Takayama is a recently opened three-star hotel that offers onsen spa facilities in the heart of Takayama.
Its timber-framed exterior is very much in keeping with traditional local architecture and it is under 5 kilometers from the Hida Folk Village.
Inside, guests can enjoy comfortable wooden rooms of the following types:
- Deluxe twin room
- Standard twin room
- Standard double room
- Deluxe twin with extra bed
- Standard single room
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All rooms at the TABINO HOTEL Hida Takayama are air-conditioned with ensuite bathrooms and a kettle.
Free Wi-Fi and parking are available and a buffet breakfast is served daily.
Other amenities include laundry facilities and luggage storage. The spa facilities include an outdoor enclosed hot stone onsen.
5. Oyado Koto No Yume
| Location | 6 Chome-11 Hanasatomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0026, Japan |
| Star rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Property type | Hotel |
| Book today | booking.com |
| Are children welcome? | Yes |
| Are pets welcome? | No |
| Nearest airport | Toyama Airport (35 miles) |
| Nearest restaurant | Miyagawa ibuki Ramen |
The warm and welcoming Takayama hotel is a destination in itself, despite being only 2-minutes from the main Takayama station.
From this location, you can easily visit the Old Private Houses and the Miyagawa Morning Market.
Oyado Koto No Yume is highly rated and has earned a place in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.
This traditional ryokan guest house provides 18 Japanese-style ensuite rooms with tatami mats, futon beds, and green tea sets.
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Wear a traditional yukata robe as you wander the hotel’s stylish folk-art grounds.
The hotel has restorative indoor and outdoor onsen fed by a sodium bicarbonate-rich hot spring. You can choose to have massages which are also available at the hotel.
Delicious ryokan cuisine featuring local ingredients is served to guests including a buffet breakfast and delicious sweets for children.
They also offer a thoughtful toy hire service for children.
In Conclusion
Takayama’s rich history, traditional architecture, and folk culture make it a must-visit destination for anyone wanting to learn more about Japan.
The quality and service of the accommodation that is available in Takayama reflect the warm welcome and traditional Japanese hospitality that you can expect in this historic city.
