We had a wonderful stay and experience at Iroriyado Hidaya. The staff was warm, friendly and accommodating. They assisted with calling taxis for rides to town, making dinner reservations and providing delicious and well presented Japanese and American breakfast. The Ryokan is located about a mile from the center of town but within a 25 minute walk or a 1200 yen taxi ride. In my opinion the experience and accommodation is worth the slight distance inconvenience. There are separate onsens for men and women and a great place for a first experience. Great ryokan experience.

Stayed in April 2025

The hotel and staff are amazing. The location worked well for us, but we had a rental car. We did walk to Hida no Sato and then into town and back to the hotel as the town is quite walkable. The staff are very kind and go above and beyond in every respect. We enjoyed the onsen but be careful as the wood can be slippery.

Stayed in March 2025

It was all perfect.

It was all amazing, the staff, the breakfast, the room, being fitted into kimono. Lovely welcome tea too.

Stayed in March 2025

The location is a bit outside of town; we sometimes used a cab to get back to the hotel after long days of walking.

The Iroriyado Hidaya was the last stop on our two-week vacation in Japan, and it was by far the best! The warm welcome (incl. tea and tailored recommendations for exploring Takayama), the fantastic breakfast (Hoba Miso!), the Irori & Kotatsu in our room and the private baths made our stay in beautiful Takayama perfect. And when there was no taxi available immediately after checkout, staff even drove us to the station. Thank you for making our stay so memorable!

Stayed in March 2025

The staff were so incredibly welcoming and kind when we arrived, sitting us by the fireplace with some lovely homemade matcha tea whilst they told us about the hotel and Takayama as a whole. The hotel was beautiful throughout with a genuine ryokan feel to everything, with tatami matting and futon bedding in our room. The staff even treated us to a bespoke kimono/yukata styling session one evening. Breakfast can be either Western or Japanese, we had the latter and it was excellent. Would highly recommend Iroriyado Hidaya to anyone visiting Takayama and wants to have the ryokan experience!

Stayed in March 2025

This is an exceptional ryokan! The people are friendly and eager to make your stay special! We got dressed up in kimonos and had fun photographing ourselves in this original Japanese setting! The onsen, the rooms, everything is just perfect! Highly recommended!

Stayed in March 2025

check out could be at 11 AM rather than 10 AM

Authentic Ryokan experience with an incredible service (very nice people, free drinks and snacks, free face masks and drinks for our onsen private bath, free kimono rental…) Very nice and clean traditional Japanese room with all amenities (tea service, traditional charcoal space…) we slept very well !! possibility to reserve a private bath in the onsen which was really nice !

Stayed in March 2025

The AC in our room was very loud and the internet very flaky.

It was amazing. Excellent amenities and great service. You can pick up a yukata and the hotelier helps you dress up and take pictures. They give you local snacks and sake. There is also a great onsen that can be rented as private late in the evening.

Stayed in March 2025

Location was OK but a reasonable walk to Takayama town centre and from railway station.

Very comfortable ryokan - very traditional and friendly staff.

Stayed in February 2025

Minor thing. The steps at the entrance are not very easy to take the shoes off and on.

It’s well renovated to preserve Japanese traditional ryokan style BnB. Unfortunately I had a stomach problem on my way to the inn but the staff was so kind to ask kitchen to rearrange the breakfast menu for a sick person.

Stayed in March 2025

It has a little distance to the Takayama bus centre. We recommend taking a taxi.

The place is warm and welcoming; the facilities are wonderful; all decorations are displayed with mindfulness and eloquent thoughts; staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Most importantly, the beds are soooo comfortable!

Stayed in February 2025

Haha! Everything was perfect!!!

Everything! It is sooooo clean and comfortable. We just lived it, especially having just come from a Gassho-zucari house in Shirakawa-go.

Stayed in February 2025

Approx a 10 min drive from Takayama Location is in a more industrial area, but you’re staying indoors anyways!

our favourite stay of our Japan trip!! this was a beautiful cozy ryokan just outside of old town Takayama that we absolutely loved! there weren’t many rooms (6 I think) so everything was very private and personalised. Each room was spacious with a irori (charcoal hearth area) and sleeping area. We loved the cute touches that the ryokan provided - free snacks, a variety of incense sticks to perfume your room, bringing hot charcoal to warm your room! Our host even wrote us a personalised card to welcome us to Takayama and folded an origami crane using paper with our country’s flag printed on it :’) The futons were also plush and sooo comfortable. We also really appreciated having a heated blanket under the table for cozy winter nights. The kaiseki breakfast was so hearty and delicious! You could really tell that everything was so lovingly prepared. The onsen was well maintained and of a comfortable temperature! Even though it was quite small, we hardly saw any other guests using it at the same time Special thanks to Sayuri and Haruka for being such amazing and kind hosts! They really went out of their way to welcome us and shared so many wonderful food recommendations in the area

Stayed in February 2025

Everything but especially the fantastic service provided. Definitely worth a stay.

Stayed in February 2025

Room's toilet is very cold during winter

A very friendly owner! Gave us alot of advise as we worried of the snowstorm traveling from Fuji. Various parking lot available, although the owner said it may be noisy at night but it was fine for us. Is a very nostalgic hotel, you'll get to experience plenty the old Japanese house. Lovely to booked for a private hot spring bath session before sleep with the family too! Breakfast was a nice experience!

Stayed in February 2025

Really nothing . Can’t stay enough

Service service service, they really go extra miles like providing additional services to make you feel like how’s ryokan living really is… their breakfast taste damn good too

Stayed in February 2025

Staying at this ryokan was an absolutely magical experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed with impeccable hospitality that made us feel at home while immersing us in the beauty of traditional Japanese culture. The atmosphere was serene and authentic, with stunning tatami-matted rooms, sliding shoji doors, and an onsen that provided the perfect way to unwind. Every staff member went above and beyond to ensure our comfort, always greeting us with warm smiles and genuine care. They took the time to explain every aspect of the ryokan experience, making sure we felt completely at ease.They provided a delightful traditional Japanese breakfast, offering a perfect balance of traditional Japanese flavors and fresh, high-quality ingredients. This ryokan provided an unforgettable experience that blended relaxation, culture, and outstanding hospitality. If you’re looking for a truly authentic Japanese stay, this is the perfect place. We can’t wait to return!

Stayed in November 2024

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Extremely clean and tidy, kind and friendly staffs

Stayed in January 2025

Excellant breakfast. Good place for self-driving travel. Clean and spaceous room. Old town exlporing with wearing yukata of free rental was memorable.

Stayed in January 2025

That we couldn’t stay longer!!

Had the loveliest stay!! The hosts were wonderful from the moment we arrived, ensuring we could take full advantage of the amazing property, and made fantastic suggestions for dinner and attractions for our short stay. Onsen is lovely. The charcoal in the room was a beautiful touch, free snacks, foot massager, intense for the room, comfortable beds, delish breakfast, and so much more.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing really. Maybe just the location is slightly out of town centre but I think it's a minor trade off for such a wonderful stay. The hotel can help you to call a taxi.

There's so much to love about this ryokan. Excellent service, superb onsen, spacious, clean and comfortable room, unlimited snacks. The kids had such a great time they didn't want to leave.

Stayed in January 2025

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Phenomenally welcoming staff made this stay our favorite one in japan. Beautiful house in traditional style while still being exceptionally comfortable and clean. The onsen was modern and clean, with all the products and necessities you could ever need. Delicious teas and snacks, and the breakfast was great as well. Cozy rooms made for a great nights rest, and the experience to dress up in traditional japanese fashion was super fun. And once again, the staff made us feel so welcome and right at home. My sister and I would only every stay at this place if we ever have the chance to return to takayama!

Stayed in January 2025

The toilet is freezing cold even inside the room. Sometimes no hot water coming out as when the boiler has to heat the water. Car park at the back of hotel and have to pull the luggage down slope to reach front entrance . Very slippery in snowy days.

Good service. Good breakfast providing options. Very clean and very comfortable futon beds.

Stayed in January 2025

Amazing ryokan in Takayama, with the friendliest staff and joy-bringing breakfasts. They provide unlimited snacks and room incense, and the room itself was comfortable and warm despite the season. The onsen facilities were modern and relaxing, and they were flexible with onsen timing when asked. Getting around the town was easy via walk or Taxi.

Stayed in January 2025