Ryokan Asunaro: A Traditional Japanese Inn in Takayama. Nestled just a 6-minute walk from Takayama Station and the Nohi Bus Center, Ryokan Asunaro offers an authentic Japanese inn experience. Our rooms are designed with traditional Japanese aesthetics, featuring tatami mat flooring throughout. For those who prefer a futon on tatami or a bed, we also offer Japanese-Western style rooms. The warm ambiance is further enhanced by local artists' paintings adorning the walls. Guests can unwind in our communal hot spring baths and enjoy the provided yukata robes for a truly Japanese experience. Each room is equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, an LCD TV, amenities, a refrigerator, Japanese tea set, and an electric kettle for your convenience. We also provide complimentary bottled water. In the lobby, guests can enjoy complimentary coffee and tea. The inn features separate communal baths for men and women, perfect for soaking away the day's fatigue. We also offer complimentary rental bicycles (limited availability, not available in winter). We serve traditional Japanese kaiseki dinners and Japanese breakfasts (advance reservations required). Western-style breakfasts are available upon request, provided you notify us at least two days prior to your stay. Ryokan Asunaro is conveniently located within walking distance of Takayama's popular tourist attractions. The World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go is also easily accessible, being just a 50-minute bus ride away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Takayama, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 futon beds
2 futon beds
4 futon beds
2 single beds
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4 futon beds
2 futon beds
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rachel
    Malaysia Malaysia
    We just love this place ! Beautiful and best service ! We have one of the bigger room , very comfortable tatami futon bed and both breakfast & dinner were outstanding ! Hope to return one day !
  • Katrin
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Marvelous stay - perfect meal celebrations and lovely onsen to relax - personnel so kind and helpful - go for it without hesitation 😁
  • Wilco
    Netherlands Netherlands
    When we arrived we got a warm welcome. Really nice experience to step into an old ryokan. Unfortunately this was only the entrance, the rest of the building is a big themed hotel block. The breakfast was special and lovely. We stayed to night's...
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning property - beautiful traditional rooms and a clean and lovely onsen. Friendly staff and comfortable extras like Yukatas and onsen baskets.
  • Yiyi
    Australia Australia
    Dinner was nice and delicious, room was clean and spacious, the beautiful yukata was a bonus!
  • Allyn
    Australia Australia
    The Ryokan was everything we wanted from a traditional Japanese hotel/guest house. Very comfortable and the staff we very helpful. Most things we wanted were within walking distance, including the station, bus station and the old town. Plenty of...
  • Fiona
    Australia Australia
    Yukata was really pretty, room size was decent. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. English speaking staff available here. Great local kaiseki experience
  • Miguel
    Portugal Portugal
    About everything like staff, dinner, location but...
  • Mandy
    Australia Australia
    Great location only a short walk from train station and old town Takayama. Beautiful spacious rooms. Immaculately clean. Onsen small but cosy and very relaxing. We loved our stay here. Would come again.
  • Benjamin
    Australia Australia
    The hosts went out of their way to make us feel welcome on arrival and throughout. The atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for: peaceful, traditional, comfortable. Good place to visit your first onsen. Very short walk to old town, station,...

Managed by RyokanAsunaro

Company review score: 9.7Based on 996 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Thank you for visiting our inns page. We are a ryokan with a long history here in Hida Takayama. We have English speaking staff to satisfy not only Japanese guests but also foreign guests. If you are interested in experiencing Japanese culture, history, hospitality, local cuisine, and ryokan, please visit us. We look forward to meeting you.

Property information

The lobby, a 200-year-old building of a wealthy merchant in Niigata, was relocated and restored, and is the highlight of the hotel. All rooms are Japanese style. The hotel is a great place to take pictures, and yukata (light cotton kimono) are available for rent to all guests, so please be sure to take plenty of pictures to leave as memories. Please take a relaxing soak in a hot spring in Hida Takayama Onsen and get rid of your travel fatigue. It is a 5-minute walk from the station, and you can go to the main sightseeing spots (morning market, old streets, Takayama Jinya, etc.) on foot. There is a coin-operated laundry in the hotel. Free rental bicycles are also available. If you are interested in experiencing a Japanese ryokan, please stay with us.

Neighbourhood information

Our inn is about 6 minutes walk from Takayama Station. Tourist facilities such as Takayama's morning market and old townscape are also within walking distance. There are also many restaurants nearby. Shirakawa-go is a 50-minute bus ride away. The bus stop is about 6 minutes walk. We rent bicycles for free.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ryokan Asunaro
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental

Living Area

  • Sofa

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Wellness

    • Public Bath
    • Hot spring bath

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Ryokan Asunaro takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 19:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:30 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Curfew
    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:30
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 12 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBNICOSUCUnionPay credit cardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please specify how many children will be staying and their respective ages in the special request box. Additional fees apply.

    Guests arriving after check-in time (14:00-19:00) must contact the accommodation in advance. Failure to contact us will result in a no-show (no-show cancellation) of the reservation. Contact details are provided in the reservation confirmation.

    Guests who have booked breakfast or dinner in advance and have food allergies or other dietary restrictions must inform the accommodation directly. Some meals, including vegetarian and gluten-free, cannot be served.

    Our curfew is 23:00. No one will be allowed to enter or leave the building after that time.

    Please note that the maximum number of guests in a room cannot be exceeded under any circumstances.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Ryokan Asunaro in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Ryokan Asunaro