Our stay at Ryokan Kaminaka in Takayama was absolutely delightful! It offered a perfect blend of traditional Japanese charm and modern conveniences. We were especially impressed by the surprisingly spacious bedrooms. Unlike many ryokans, these rooms felt incredibly roomy and comfortable. An added bonus was the private balcony with expansive windows overlooking a beautiful Japanese garden. It provided a tranquil escape to soak in the serene atmosphere. Another highlight was the onsen experience. The ryokan allows for convenient same-day booking of private baths, creating a romantic and relaxing experience for couples. Overall, this ryokan exceeded our expectations and provided a truly memorable stay in Takayama.

The hotel staff were incrediby kind. I believe it's a mother and son who run the place. They were always very helpful and doing everything they could to help and make us feel comfortable. The room is spacious with good lighting and traditional flooring. They have a private onsen which was perfect to relax. Very comfortable stay and good value for money. I would stay here again.

The bathroom was a bit dated and small. Some people may enjoy not being bang in the middle of the town centre, but it's worth noting that it's a 9 to 10 minute walk to the old town. It does mean it's quiet and peacful around the hotel and you're only a couple of minutes walk to the bus station.

If you are after an authentic Japanese experience this is the place for you. Traditional Japanese guest house, immaculate presentation. The staff are really lovely and payed attention to every detail and always willing to assist. A traditional Japanese breakfast was included and again beautifully presented and delicious.

Although more true to a traditional Japanese guest house, not having a private toilet and bathroom was inconvenient, there was however a toilet on every level and the shared bathroom had everything you could need including an Onsen

Wow. This accommodation exceeded all our expectations. The lady who runs it was INCREDIBLE. Stuffed our wet shoes with paper to dry them from the snow and put an extension plug in our room without asking when she realised we’d needed more things plugged in. Went above and beyond without even prompting! 100/10 Also I’d seen reviews about people saying it was cold over night but we had 2 heaters and electric blankets provided, it was -5 outside but we were toasty warm at night. The garden view room is stunning

Absolutely nothing we didn’t like

1. The room with a garden view is amazing! Fantastic. I will definitely visit again. However, this room doesn't have its own bathroom and toilet. 2. The staff (I believe she is the boss) is super friendly and hospitable. Moreover, she is meticulous in attending to guests' needs. 3. The local toon is so closed to station and the old street.

I don't really care about the drawbacks that I think others might be concerned about: There is no private toilet and bathroom for the garden view room; you have to use a shared bathroom and restroom.

We loved this place. The lady running it is so helpful and lovely! Check in is at 4pm but she made as leave our luggage at reception and when we came back at 4.30pm she had put the suitcases in our room and set some tea and biscuits on the table. Also, let us use the onsen together, my partner and me. At 7.30am the next day our breakfast was ready and waiting for us. Good location, only 5 to 10 min walking from train station. The futons were unexpectedly confortable and the room size was huge to Japan standards Will definitely recommend this place!

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Our stay at Ryokan Kaminaka was an amazing experience! It is such a beautiful ryokan with a lot of history and a very homey atmosphere. The building is very old and traditional which makes it a rather unique experience. It is family owned and everyone is so welcoming and warm. Our room was spacious, the futon beds were comfortable, and we had our own bathroom. In the morning we were served a delicious traditional Japanese breakfast in the dining room with a wonderful view of the garden. The hosts were very friendly and made sure we had a great experience staying at their ryokan. We wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone visiting Takayama.

Very old beautiful traditional Japanese Ryokan. You can really feel the hospitality from the moment you enter untill the moment you checkout. The included dinner was something I honestly was a little scared of (not knowing what you will eat sometimes is challenging) but they exceeded all my expectations. Everything they gave me to eat was absolutely AMAZING. i regret not having asked the recipe for certain dishes.

Not having a chance to eat the eggplant again. Best I have eaten in my life!

The owners were absolutely lovely and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The room was spacious, clean, and well-equipped (with very effective heaters for the middle of winter!). The breakfast was really nice and served in a beautiful tatami room, and there was an option to book a private traditional bathroom rather than just using the public bath, which was a great option for tourists who aren’t used to Japanese baths.

Everything was very authentic. We enjoyed so much staying in a ryokan and to try the japonese bath. The house’s manager was very kind and helpful. She offered us tea when we were not feeling well, she was great.

For cold days, it can be a little challenging. The room and all of the hotel is prepared with several heating equipments, but since there is a old tradicional house, you may feel a bit cold.