Located just a 1-minute walk from popular Miyagawa Morning Market in the heart of Takayama, Sumiyoshi Ryokan offers homely Japanese-style accommodations in the historic townhouse building. Free WiFi is available at the lobby and guestrooms. This hotel was selected as one of the Top 25 B&Bs and Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2015. The inn is a 12-minute walk from JR Takayama Station. Takayama Jinya, an old government building, is a 7-minute walk away, and the streets full of old merchants’ houses can be reached within a 10-minute walk from the property. Rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. A low table and a TV with satellite channels are provided. Guests can relax in the room with free green tea. Ryokan Sumiyoshi has a spacious public baths and a small Japanese garden. There are many antiques like pots and samurai armors displayed at the lobby. Carefully prepared Japanese multi-course dinner, including Hida Beef sukiyaki dish, can be enjoyed at the guest room. Guests can choose to have either Japanese or Western breakfast to satisfy their appetite in the morning.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Takayama, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Free private parking


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Takayama

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Urlaubsbewerter
    Austria Austria
    We have traveled to so many countries and stayed at so many homestays, hotels, bed and breakfast - you name it. This place, however, was one of the best - if not THE BEST - place we have ever stayed at - WORLDWIDE! such a friendly atmosphere...
  • Nicolas
    Argentina Argentina
    The traditional experience of staying at a Ryokkan. They recieved us with green tea and cookies.also we liked the japanese style breakfast
  • Kimberly
    United States United States
    Welcoming amazing and authentic not to mention our room had an amazing view of a snow covered river
  • Xi
    United States United States
    really special experience staying at antique innn sumiyoshi. it is antique indeed. really old japanese house, everything has its history. the managers are staff are all so cute and warm.really authentic experience
  • Evan
    United States United States
    This was a lovely place to stay. Right by all the fun stuff to see in Takayama. The staff is incredibly nice and the Ryokan definitely feels like it's been passed down through the generations. They had a nice private bath to use and breakfast was...
  • Virginia
    United States United States
    We loved our stay here! Our favorite part were the owners and staff, all of whom were incredibly friendly, considerate, and generous. Our welcome included matcha tea and a cookie, and then we were shown around the lovely home. Our room was...
  • Minh
    Australia Australia
    The staff was so hospitable, we had a pleasant stay at the ryokan.
  • Teitelbaum
    United States United States
    The staff was very friendly, the Ryokan was very clean and comfortable, the food was extraordinary.
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    Amanda
    United States United States
    Located across the bridge from the historic district and a 15 minute walk from the train station. Food was excellent with large portion sizes. The dinner was especially luxurious. Staff were very polite and kind. The hospitality was amazing! Onsen...
  • Yannick
    France France
    Hosts are incredibly kind and gave us a warm welcome. The ryokan is very traditional. The japanese breakfast was amazing and we regret not to have booked the diner (it has to be 3 days in advance and when we saw how the breakfast was made we...

Area info

Amenities of Sumiyoshi Ryokan
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food & Drink

  • Minibar

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

Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Baggage storage

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • Japanese

    House rules
    Sumiyoshi Ryokan takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests with children 12 years of age and younger must inform the property at time of booking as additional charges apply. Please specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the special request box.

    Guests who are paying with an American Express credit card are required to provide the credit card's unique card code (CID) directly to the property via email.

    Dinner must be booked in advance. Guests who booked room only plans are asked to message us and make dinner reservations at least 3 days prior to arrival.

    Guests with dinner reservations must check in by 18:00 or dinner may not be served (nonrefundable).

    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.

    FAQs about Sumiyoshi Ryokan