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Iwataki So
Japanese Style, Iwataki So in Takayama
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Food and beverages, Iwataki So in Takayama
Japan Style, Iwataki So in Takayama

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7.5

Very good

44 reviews

44 reviews

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5.9

Review score

Location rating score

Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Higashiyama Walking Course 7.7 km
Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine 8.1 km
Sanmachi Suji 8.1 km
Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall 8.1 km
Nakabashi Bridge 8.1 km
Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market 8.2 km
Takayama Jinya 8.2 km
Hida Kokubun-ji Temple 8.6 km
Hida Folk Village 10.2 km
Hirayuo Falls 19.4 km
Nearby landmarks
Residence of Arakawa 3.7 km
Lawson 4.8 km
Asahi Clinic 5.3 km
Hida Air Park 5.3 km
Michi-no-Eki - Hida Asahimura 5.6 km
Takayamakosei Hospital 5.6 km
Takayama Welfare Hospital 5.6 km
Daihachi Clinic 6.4 km
grave of Genjuro 6.8 km
Soyuji Temple 7.4 km

Iwataki So

245 Taki-machi, Takayama, Takayama, Japan, 506-0814 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers car park free of charge. Conveniently situated in the Takayama part of Takayama, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Hida Folk Village. As an added bonus, spa is provided on-site to conveniently serve your needs.

Highlights

Fishing

Skiing

Spa

Car park

Spa/sauna

Facilities

Car park

Shuttle service

BBQ facilities

Spa

Wi-Fi in public areas

Fishing

Skiing

Karaoke

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Takayama every 3 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money7.9
Distance to city center10km
Location rating5.9
Nearest airportMatsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Distance to airport51.9 km

Rooms available at Iwataki So

Japan Style
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Nature view
  • 4 futons
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Japanese Futon
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Nature view
  • 6 futons
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Japanese Style
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  • Nature view
  • 3 futons
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Frequently asked questions

Does Iwataki So offer spa services?

You can benefit from your stay at Iwataki So even more by enjoying the benefits of the property's available spa services that are offered for all its valuable guests to make your evening or night far better.

What type of water sports activities are available at Iwataki So?

Iwataki So offers water sport activities which includes fishing for you to keep yourself busy.

When was Iwataki So built?

Iwataki So was built in 1977.

How many floors does Iwataki So have?

Iwataki So has a total of 2 floors.

In which languages can Iwataki So's staff members communicate?

Iwataki So can communicate up to 3 languages which includes Mandarin Chinese for travelers that prefer this language. Please refer to the "Amenities and facilities" section and in the "Languages spoken" category to find out what other languages this property supports.

What do verified guests like most about Iwataki So?

Past visitors that stayed at Iwataki So have given this property a rating of 8.818 for its excellent service as the major highlight for their stay.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Iwataki So's food?

100.0% of our verified guest ratings have given a positive review and remarks about this property's food. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Iwataki So down in the review.

What is the average rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to Iwataki So?

Past solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Iwataki So an average rating of 7.0. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Couples' have given to Iwataki So?

Past couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Iwataki So an average rating of 6.6. You can look up on more specific customer reviews, and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Iwataki So?

The closest train, metro, or bus station is Hozue, 10419.21 m away from Iwataki So.

What time is check-in and check-out at Iwataki So?

Check-in is from 01:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guest visitors checking in or out before or after the designated time frame may be charged an additional fee.

What is the closest airport to Iwataki So?

The nearest airport to Iwataki So is Nagoya Airfield, 106.0 km away.

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Property ranking|Compared to 378 Takayama properties
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Service score
8.8/10
Room size
20 sqm.
Value for money score
7.9/10
Room comfort score
7.1/10
Better than
79
%
of Takayama properties
Bigger than
79
%
of Takayama properties
Better than
76
%
of Takayama properties
Better than
76
%
of Takayama properties
Overall rating:

7.5

Very good
44 reviews
Cleanliness
7.6
Facilities
7.2
Location
5.9
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More about Iwataki So

More about Iwataki So

Iwataki So

Take everything available in Takayama with a comfort stay at Iwataki So. Go beyond the touristy and get deeper into the offerings of Takayama with a stay at Iwataki So, located merely 10.2 km from Hida Folk Village.
Iwataki So offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to travelers. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. Shuttle services provided by the hotel make exploring Takayama even more convenient. If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the hotel's free parking, right on-site.
Each guestroom at Iwataki So is furnished and equipped with handy amenities. Some rooms at Iwataki So are equipped with air conditioning for your convenience. In-room entertainment such as television, is provided for guests in select rooms. Iwataki So also provides towels in some of its bathrooms for your convenience.


Dining and things to do

A night in at the hotel's karaoke rooms can be as fun as a night out with your travel companions. Guests who prefer to make their own meals will love the in-house BBQ facilities available here.
Iwataki So offers an excellent variety of recreational facilities. Maximize your winter fun with a daily trip to the powdery white slopes with ski slopes. Finish your vacation days right by dropping in at the spa. Get wet in the best way on sunny days by joining water-world activities like fishing.


Around the property

Take some time to explore Takayama during your stay at the hotel. Get a photograph of yourself in front of Takayama Jinya located 8.2 km away, a must-see for anyone visiting Takayama.


Reasons to stay here

Rooms don't get much cheaper than here, being less than 90% of the city's accommodation.
Know you'll get excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining above 93% of the city's accommodation.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.2

Most talked about facilities

Breakfast

5 mentions

Food & Dining

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • Chinese [Cantonese]
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Japanese
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Fishing
  • Karaoke
  • Skiing
  • Spa
  • Spa/sauna
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • BBQ facilities
Services and conveniences
  • Elevator
  • Smoking area
Access
  • Pets allowed
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Shuttle service
Available in all rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking
  • Smoking allowed
  • Towels
  • TV

Location

245 Taki-machi, Takayama, Takayama, Japan, 506-0814
Review score
Location

5.9

Airports
  • Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
    51.9 km
  • Toyama Airport (TOY)
    58.0 km
Public transportation
  • Takayama Train Station
    8.8 km
  • Hozue
    10.4 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Asahi Clinic
    5.3 km

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Higashiyama Walking Course
    7.7 km
  • Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine
    8.1 km
  • Sanmachi Suji
    8.1 km
  • Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall
    8.1 km
  • Nakabashi Bridge
    8.1 km
  • Hida-Takayama Miyagawa Morning Market
    8.2 km
  • Takayama Jinya
    8.2 km
  • Hida Kokubun-ji Temple
    8.6 km
  • Hida Folk Village
    10.2 km
  • Hirayuo Falls
    19.4 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Residence of Arakawa
    3.7 km
  • Lawson
    4.8 km
  • Asahi Clinic
    5.3 km
  • Hida Air Park
    5.3 km
  • Michi-no-Eki - Hida Asahimura
    5.6 km
  • Takayamakosei Hospital
    5.6 km
  • Takayama Welfare Hospital
    5.6 km
  • Daihachi Clinic
    6.4 km
  • grave of Genjuro
    6.8 km
  • Soyuji Temple
    7.4 km
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-1 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
Children 2-3 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 4 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • Guests must reserve their choice of breakfast in advance.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from13:00
  • Check-out until11:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center10km
The property
  • Number of floors2
  • Number of rooms 10
  • Year property opened1977

Property announcements

The property provides a shuttle service from Takayama Station to the hotel.
In order to reserve the transfer, please inform the property of your arrival details in the “Special Request” section upon booking.

Reviews of Iwataki So from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
7.5
Cleanliness7.6
Facilities7.2
Location5.9
Room comfort and quality7.1
Service8.8
Value for money7.9
High score for Takayama
Rating
9+ Exceptional (10)
8-9 Excellent (5)
7-8 Very Good (9)
6-7 Good (5)
<6 Below Expectation (4)
Time of the year
Mar - May (13)
Jun - Aug (3)
Sep - Nov (8)
Dec - Feb (9)

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9.7
Exceptional
Vincent from China
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in August 2015

Far from Takayma city but exceptionnal location”

Excellent diner, Quiet place, Feel the real nature, breath the pure air, friendly staff

The Diner was just amazing. Perfect in quantity and very high quality japanese food. You can have a western breakfast if you request it. Staff cannot speak english. They only speak japanese and chinese. There is a free shuttle to downtown whenever you want. You decide the time. A little advise when you arrive at Takayma station, do not take a taxi at it will cost you around 4000Y. You can take a bus (Iwataki Line), departure at the bus station gate n1. Only 3 bus a day but it will cost you only 100Y per person to reach the hotel. The bus stop is about 45min from the train station. Ask the tourist information for more details.

Reviewed August 17, 2015

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8.4
Excellent
Wan-Chen from Taiwan
Group
Japanese Style
Stayed 3 nights in April 2017

Very traditional and authentic Japanese experience”

The host is very friendly and helpful in terms of pickup services. Even though the location is far from the Takayama City, I still prefer to stay here. With Japanese stay room and breakfast, it's a great place to recommend for staying here while visiting Takayama.

Reviewed April 26, 2017

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7.3
Very good
ANDRIUS from Australia
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in November 2013

Basic facilities, with friendly staff ,good food”

Dinner, breakfast, friendly staff

It's a very simple and basic accommodation facility, but quite pleasant. The rooms are large. The bathrooms are shared. There is a large and very tasty Japanese breakfast and dinner (no Western option as far as I could tell). The staff are very friendly & welcoming, but no English. It is a short (10-15 minute) drive from the railway station to the outskirts of Takayama. The wifi worked OK.

Reviewed November 14, 2013

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8.4
Excellent
Stella from United Kingdom
Family with teens
Japan Style
Stayed 2 nights in October 2017

Family so welcoming”

We stayed here for 2 nights in a room for 4 but there were 3 of us. Our welcome was fantastic, the owner was so helpful and could not do enough for us. No English speaking but our son can get by in Japanese so it was fine. Futons to sleep on so mixed sleep. Don’t expect anything fancy but the family were exceptional. We loved staying here. Their 7 year old son was a delight and loved doing English alphabet and counting. Breakfast was Japanese style and so much effort in presentation. Bread and jam available, just ask.

Reviewed October 12, 2017

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7.6
Very good
Benedicte from Thailand
Family with young children
Japanese Futon
Stayed 2 nights in October 2018

Pleasant if you have a car”

Pro: run by a very nice family, large room, heater free of charge, simple but good western breakfast Cons: outside the city and probably difficult to reach without a car, no name in English so the place is a bit difficult to find (but with GPS it is possible)

Reviewed November 05, 2018

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10.0
Exceptional
Jenny from United States
Couple
Stayed 1 night in October 2016

It's a perfect get away stay”

The place is only 10 minutes from the bus station and owner provided free transportation to/from station with very flexible pickup time. Family owned business and very great hospitality. After a morning walk, we have an awesome Japanese style breakfast. Highly recommend to stay here.

Reviewed October 16, 2016

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6.8
Good
Mary from Philippines
Solo traveler
Japanese Style
Stayed 2 nights in March 2017

preparing to worship God”

I enjoyed sumptuous and healthy break the fast meals at the inn managed by a family including the warm private bath at the on zen. A heater provided warmth during the night. I was given a huge room for four people because the advertisement said that it was near the bus station and that there was no more rooms available. Upon arrival, I was the only guest. There was no way for me to cook or buy lunch or dinner as it was far from shops.

Reviewed July 06, 2017

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9.2
Exceptional
Napapha from Thailand
Family with young children
Japanese Style
Stayed 2 nights in December 2016

The best”

The staffs are the best, just like a family to us.

Reviewed January 07, 2017

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10.0
Exceptional
Chayanit from Thailand
Family with young children
Japan Style
Stayed 2 nights in January 2019

Great services , kindly”

Nice please , good services , take care , perfect

Reviewed January 06, 2019

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8.0
Excellent
toru from Singapore
Solo traveler
Japanese Style
Stayed 1 night in December 2016

Hida Takayama Iwataki-sou”

Nice breakfast and staff, 15mins to Ski hill

Reviewed January 03, 2017

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6.3
Good
Brent from United States
Couple
Stayed 1 night in October 2013

out of the way, a bit funky, super friendly”

food, owners, quiet

it's a hike out of town and a bit funky, but the owners were super friendly, the food was great and abundant, nice change of pace from the predictable

Reviewed October 16, 2013

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6.0
Ka from Hong Kong SAR, China
Family with teens
Japanese Style
Stayed 1 night in December 2016

Above average”

Whole family were very nice, mum can speak Chinese. share bathroom and toilet, not really convenient.

Reviewed March 28, 2017

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8.0
Excellent
josiane from France
Solo traveler
Japanese Style
Stayed 3 nights in April 2017

A recommander quoiqu un peu loin du centre.”

Mais la gentillesse, la disponibilité des proprietaires, font oublier ceci. De plus ils font la navette a volonté. Ambiance familiale, bon petit dejeuner. Tout ceci en a fait un sejour tres agreable.

Reviewed April 17, 2017

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6.3
Good
Marie from France
Group
Stayed 1 night in April 2015

hôtel refuge familial”

accueil repas calme

Très bon accueil mais très éloigné de la ville. Prix de ce fait trop élevé. Heureusement que la navette est gratuite mais impossible de faire la demande depuis le suite 3 jours avant

Reviewed April 16, 2015

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5.2
Ruth from Switzerland
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in April 2016

herzliche gastfamilie, gutes essen! lage, sauberkeit nicht gut”

lage ohne auto nicht zu empfehlen! gastfamilie bietet zwar fahrservice an, spricht aber kein englisch. essen ist super. sauberkeit lässt sehr zu wünschen übrig. nichts für sauber-liebhaber.

Reviewed April 18, 2016

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7.7
Very good
Miguel from Portugal
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in August 2015

estadia simpática e típica”

pessoal atencioso boas refeições instalações bastante limpas

Estadia tranquila e permitiu vivenciar o estilo de vida típico de uma família japonesa.

Reviewed August 14, 2015

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10.0
Exceptional
Ruby from Philippines
Group
Japan Style
Stayed 3 nights in February 2019

Nice”

家族の持ち主は親切で、家はいいです。 場所は良いですが、それは他の場所に到達することは困難であり、タクシーのみに乗る必要があります。

Reviewed February 05, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Penvipada from Thailand
Family with teens
Japan Style
Stayed 1 night in September 2017

บริการดีมีความเป็นกันเอง”

คนให้บริการใจดีมาก น่ารักเป็นกันเองกับทุกคน

Reviewed October 02, 2017

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8.8
Excellent
Pei from Taiwan
Group
Japanese Style
Stayed 1 night in April 2019

住宿位置比較遠,但非常舒適”

1. 住宿位置離高山JR約20分鐘車程,若是自由行,建議可以聯絡請老闆和老闆娘來車站接送,他們很樂意也很熱情 2. 房間是傳統的和式房間,有日式暖爐桌,非常的舒服 3. 位置比較偏僻鄉下,但是空氣非常的好,很舒適 4. 有附美味的日式早餐

Reviewed April 21, 2019

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6.4
Good
KA from Hong Kong SAR, China
Family with teens
Japan Style
Stayed 1 night in December 2017

地点偏僻,隔音差!”

地點偏僻。。離金澤市約20分鐘車程!適合自駕!傳統日式tatami旅館🏩.但隔音差!晚上走動發出聲音被吵醒😞共用洗手間。室內溫泉可供4-6人♨️有點小。 早餐是日式套餐。。一般。可體驗一下!

Reviewed January 03, 2018

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