Minshuku Iwatakan
4-166-3 Ooshin-machi, Takayama, Takayama, Japan, 506-0851 - See map
The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. 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. Hot spring bath and spa are among the special facilities that will enhance your stay with on-site convenience.
Highlights
Facilities
Airport transfer
Car park
Shuttle service
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Luggage storage
Spa
Wi-Fi in public areas
Smoke-free property
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A hidden gem in the traditional city of Takayama”
When we arrived at Takayama Station, we called the ryokan and an elderly man came to pick us up on his van. He refused to take a tip from us the second time he fetched us back to the station. Although the staff couldn't speak much English at all, they are one of the kindest, most helpful and thoughtful ryokan staff we met on our 23 day trip to Japan. We were the only 2 travellers staying in their ryokan for the night, but they turned on all the lights, heater and onsen facilities for us to enjoy the whole time. The room is beautifully traditional and cosy, and there are vending machines and free drinks for us to use whenever we need. The ryokan is located near to the morning market, a beautiful river and the must-see merchant shops/houses from the past. I would definitely return to this ryokan the next time I visit Takayama.
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great hotel! highly recommedend”
we stayed here for 2 nights and enjoyed it very much. The food was very well done - all in traditional japanese style. The couple who run the place were very helpful and gave us everything we needed. they also had a mini-van which they used to drop up to the train station and in to town free of charge! this place is as good as any ryokan in takayama.
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Nice but way overpriced”
I have mixed feelings about this place. It was nice to stay in a traditional Japanese house and the shared bathroom was fine, with quite a nice hot bath pool that you could soak in. Everything was clean and the location is nice and quiet. Takayama is very small so although it's not in the centre that just means it's a couple of minutes pleasant walk, no big deal. Also they kindly pick you up and drop you at the station which is great. However considering the level of service when you're actually there (no breakfast, no room cleaning, you to get your own futon beds in/out, which is normal for a minshuku) I just felt that the price was a little steep. We stayed two nights and were the only guests not there as part of some big coach tour. The tour groups had breakfast and dinner at the minshuku, we weren't asked if we wanted to try it which again was fine because there were enough places to eat in Takayama but if I'd had my heart set on trying their food I might have been a little disappointed. So, it's totally fine but overpriced (typical of a lot of things in japan really). You might be better saving your money for a decent ryokan if you want a better Japanese experience.
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Lovely little place”
Liked the place. It's a little far from the train station, maybe 30 minutes-- I wouldn't want to walk it, especially with luggage-- but it's decently placed with respect to the central town area. (About 30 minutes walking from the minshuku to the other end of town, I'd estimate.) The room was decent sized and the noiseproofing was actually not bad-- there was a group of drunk tourists singing downstairs and we could barely hear them up in our room. The baths were nice, especially the outdoors one (only big enough for one person and no one inside can really see you, too, if you're shy.) The food was-- well, very traditional Japanese, and not really my thing, but it wasn't bad-- some of the cooked fish was especially good, and so was the nabe. It was served in the common room downstairs, altho we were the only two there at the time. If you like traditional Japanese food I'd get it. Otherwise, up to you. Futon was not, unfortunately, super comfortable, even with an extra pad added underneath, and they use the buckwheat pillows, which I'm not fond of. People staying there seemed about 75% foreigners 25% Japanese, so if you're looking for a place to get to know the natives, this is probably not it. Still, overall I like it, and would probably stay here again. And the proprietors really open up if you can speak any Japanese.
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Basic, family run inn in Takayama”
This is a lovely, family run, minshuku. The rooms and bathrooms were basic but clean and well looked after. We stayed in for dinner one evening and had a lovely meal. They had many bicycles that we were able to use to get everywhere we wanted. They also offer free pick up and drop off from the train station. There is little to no English but we didn't find that we needed it at all.
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Great baths”
Located a bit away from the action in a residential neighborhood of Takayama, it's a bit of a walk to get downtown, but a pleasant morning walk to the market. We had two traditional Japanese rooms, but without the meal plan. So once we checked in and got oriented, we were pretty much on our own and did not see the staff unless we rang their bell. The best thing is the bath - an indoor rock pool with hot waterfall where several people could soak for as long as they wished. There was also a small outdoor wooden tub, but it was only large enough for one person at a time.
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Simple and Comfortable hotel”
The hotel is a little far from the Takayama train station, but the host was very nice and they would ask about your departure time and would offer free shuttle to the station as far as possible. Only shared bathroom and shared toilet are available. 15-minute walk to the famous Miyagawa morning market.
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Good location. Nice traditional rooms. ”
It was overall a pleasant stay. I loved the public bath so much cuz I went in late and no one else was there. The room was tidy but the wall is really thin that you could hear almost every noise from the hall or the room next door. Other than that, nice stay and value for money.
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Exceptional”
The place looks really traditional, you get a yukata and there's a free tea machine. The hosts are really nice people, they picked me up from the station on the check in day and gave me a ride to the bus station on the check out day. Another great thing is that there are bikes that you can take for a ride for free.
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Japan traditional House”
The reason we booked this hotel becoz they have hot spring inside the hotel and not very far to the main street, but still need to walk about 20mins. The place is nice...a bit old, but was ok. We go sight seeing everyday, not much time spent in the hotel. The owner is very nice, speak some english.
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Nice and quiet ryokan, the onsen is the highlight.”
Overall was good, the hosts are very nice especially the older lady. The older guy drove us back to the station which is very nice service. Onsen are nice with the indoor and outdoor options, it's always quiet because it was low season and the location a little bit further from the city like 10-15 minute walk. It was close to morning market. The room was small and basic but that was enough for 2 of us. Mattress and pillow was hard, Japanese style. We did not have chance to taste the food here, but heard it was delicious. Another great thing is free bicycle and tea, coffee, water.
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Great ryokan”
Overall satisfaction, dinner and breakfast were great (all together for 2 people around 5 thousand). Free tea and coffee. Family atmosphere, very nice and polite.
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Near morning market”
Good one hotel , near morning market , shopping and Train station area
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Nice enviroment”
Great place clean. However access might be difficult. This also give you a chance to walk around the place
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Great traditional Japanese ryokan! ”
Would highly recommend to those wanting to have an authentic Japanese inn experience. Loved the hot bath!
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Lovely hotel ”
Very impressed with the place. Enjoyed the bicycle ride that was provided for free of charge. Love the hot spring bath and also the opportunity to wear kimono and sleeping the Japanese way.
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Nice hotel ”
Nice hotel for group. Clean and comfortable
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Good but there are better value choices”
Good place - clean, quiet, charming area, close to historic streets and excellent walking. Tired property and still quite expensive for the age of property. Very good breakfast - a bit on the expensive even by Japanese standards.
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Good ryokan!”
Very good welcome from the owner.quiet and nice room
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Standard”
A bit overpriced, needs more maintenance. Mixed feelings about the place.
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