Takayama Kanko Hotel

We were greeted by a lovely gentleman who greeted us each morning and evening, always there if we needed any help. Staff were really helpful, especially one of the receptionist Yoshima I think her name was. We had an amazing local Japanese room, really large, with many aspects/ areas to our space. The traditional feel did not take away from the comfort, eg the mattresses for sleeping upon were really comfortable and we had our best night sleep whilst staying here at Takayama Kanko Hotel. The hotel was incredible to offer free private onsen for each night we stayed there and we were pleasantly surprised when we came across the relaxation room with plenty of massage chairs, and a great view! Only negative was that it was a little out of the main part of town, but still walking distance, albeit uphill on an isolated Road, 20-250 mins from the heart of Takayama for example. A taxi only costs around 700¥ but the hotel shuttle bus runs 9am till 18.40pm ish, though not at 12-2.30pmish when we arrived.

Great service throughout the stay. The Jap breakfast was awesome too and the shuttle service to and fro town was very helpful. However the drivers should keep a lookout for guests more. Missed a trip as we thought the bus was going in the opposite direction.

The locality of this traditional style Japanese hotel is situated on a steep hillside with lovely views. It's a steep walk from town, esp with luggage, but they offer a welcome shuttle service. My first experience in a traditional style room meant getting used to living at floor level - futons, seating, bench tops - but that's what I signed up for and a new experience. Breakfast was mostly traditional and a little awkward getting to know the correct procedure. Breakfast also finished early so no chance for a slow start in the morning. Lots to see in beautiful Takayama though and glad we chose this hotel.

Excellent stay in an authentic Japanese hotel ryokan style room. The staff were very attentive & the onsen great to experience. We stayed on a dinner bed & bfast basis & was slightly nervous being gluten intolerant but they couldn’t have been more accommodating,cooking me special dishes at every dinner & breakfast. Typically about 10 dishes for dinner they clearly had gf soy & was an amazing way to try typical Japanese food safely. Cannot recommend them highly enough.Being the original hotel in Takayama it was slightly tired around the edges but don’t let this or the proximity put you off as the free shuttle quickly got you to station in little over 5 mins or an energetic walk up the hill. Fantastic views over city too.

Lovely hotel with very friendly staff. Traditional Japanese room was very cozy and the private bath options great for shy westerners. Hotel is a little tired but that didn’t take from our stay. It’s up a hill from the town which was more of a walk that we realised, there is a shuttle bus but limited times. Again it didn’t take from our stay. It did rain a lot in Takayama though (October) can’t be helped but not the most enjoyable