It's a quiet neighborhood so everything closes super early. Not that this is the hostel's fault but it was a bit difficult to find somewhere to have dinner after 9pm.

It's a really old building so it has that asian houses vibe. Location was also perfect but only during the day. Super clean, quiet and pleasant. Staff was super helpful.

Stayed in March 2025

There is nothing I don't like.

Located in a walkable area, quiet and clean.

Stayed in March 2025

There were some difficult points of hostel. Like the old type of hostel it calls dadami was so cold that we couldn't endure the cold without heat mat. The gas heat smelled worse that we didn't use that.

The location is incomparable with other, because I want to go morning market at 9am. It was so close that it took just 3mins.

Stayed in February 2025

Incredible location! The property was so warm and cosy too. Would highly recommend.

Stayed in February 2025

The entrance of the hotel might be a little difficult to find.

I enjoyed the view of Miyagawa River from the window of room.

Stayed in November 2024

Accessibility

Stayed in January 2025

sound of ppl in other room, thin wall but its ok i undersood that is sharing hotel.

Location.where is in center not far from morning market.

Stayed in December 2024

Paper walls (as expected in machiya tea house) but also large gaps between the walls so there really is no soundproofing. A loud child was in the room next to us - take earplugs!! But the hostel did warn of this so fair enough.

Nice riverside setting, right near the morning market and main area. 10mins walk from train/bus station. Good value.

Stayed in November 2024

The rooms had a bad smell to them as did the bath towels. Walls are paper thin (as to be expected) and we could hear a gentleman snoring throughout the night next door. We thought it was pretty funny but something to keep in mind.

It was clean and the beds were very comfortable. Great location. Just over 1km to train and bus stop, I think.

Stayed in December 2024

Every room is located on the 2nd floor, and the showers are on the ground floor which makes it a bit uncomfortable. In the room where we stayed,there were no hangers, table, sofa or even shelves so we needed to put everything on the ground.

The location, the toster in the kitchen, discount to onsen, friendly staff

Stayed in November 2024

The male staff member seemed uninterested in his work and more concerned about his work on the laptop. He mentioned he was new, but no sense of hospitality whatsoever.

The location was convenient.

Stayed in October 2024

Our room was smelly and very noisy. Even with earplugs it was impossible to sleep as we heard every movement on the stairs that were next to our door.

Stayed in October 2024

Great staff, friendly fellow travellers, good facilities, clean and good value

Stayed in October 2024

Cleaning of common showers could be improved

Location, Tatami room and futon bed were very comfortable Good heating

Stayed in October 2024

Nice hostel with lots of restaurants nearby. The morning market is just on the other side as the river and the old town is close by as well.

Stayed in August 2024

Toilets facilities and smoking area could do with a little upgrade !

Lovely room with a nice view over the Takayama river and basically 2 mins walking from the old city. Nice decoration in the room and the futons were comfy. Was also great to rent bikes during the day

Stayed in September 2024

The place was ok, in general, it was perfectly located nearby the rive and the room has good views. The hostel is quite old so you can feel it, the toilet is shared even if you reserved a private room.

Stayed in August 2024

There was quite a bit of dust on my bed frame: a little on the shelf next to my head and a decent layer on the rail around the top of my bed. Also, the showers and sinks are quite far from the dormitory.

Great location, well organised. It had a space downstairs to chill and socialise and provided access to the other branch of this hostel chain, also in Takayama.

Stayed in August 2024

Very good location for the local sights. Friendly and helpful staff. Dorm room is very well designed to give privacy in a shared space. Kitchen and shared facilities are good.

Stayed in August 2024

im being picky here: we were travelling by bicycles and had to pay an extra 500jpy to store them.

well located very close to interesting spots to visit and wihin walking distance from the train station. comfortable beds, nice shower rooms, spacious kitchen, good facilities overall. very nice staff. also, lovely to stay on an historical building.

Stayed in August 2024

- shower is on the first floor while dorms are on the second floor, it was a struggle carrying all my soaps and clothes. only three showers total (though i never had to wait) - smells dank at the entrance, hostel looks a little worn in general. the towel they provided smelled err sweaty - they do not make the bed for you, you have to put the sheet urself and its so difficult to do that on the top bunk especially aft ur commute you would be fumbling around - had a sh*tty experience with other guests being noisy at 4am that i had to say "shhhh" twice in my half awakened state, nosiness was never an issue with other hostels i stayed in in japan... - lacking in security, people can just easily enter the hostel and dorms (especially since the reception was always empty)

+ sleeping area was cozy, pillow and bed are comfortable, thick duvet, cool aircon (must for summer) + central location, 12min walk from takayama station which is where you would arrive/leave if u take bus or train. by the miyagawa river. has plenty of food options and izakayas nearby + has luggage storage

Stayed in July 2024

One of the buildings seemed very unfinished and not too clean around the beds.

Staff was extremely helpful. Free laundry was nice.

Stayed in July 2024

You only get a very small towel when you check in.

The hostel is a walking distance from virtually everywhere in town - the morning markets, the old town, the park and the train/ bus station. The bed was comfortable and the outside light didn't bother at all thanks to the curtains. All the staff members I met were native English speakers so no problem with communication, and they were also very kind and helpful.

Stayed in July 2024

The tower was a little small and worn out.

I liked the staff members engaging in idle conversation. It made it easy to pass the time

Stayed in July 2024