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Guesthouse Tomaru

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Hanasatomachi 6-5

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
13 mentions

Excellent location, very cosy and friendly vibe

Close to train station and convenient store

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Helpful owner

Staff would explain the city map to newly-arrived tourist

Comfortable rooms
5 mentions

Nice ryokan style room

Traditional floor mats for sleeping

Clean rooms
2 mentions

The place is clean

Perfect location, very kind owner, clean and comfortable room, kitchen and commo…

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

Pretty much everything, the free tea was better than any other place I've stayed…

Overview

Just a 2-minute walk from JR Takayama Train Station and Takayama Nohi Bus Center, Guesthouse Tomaru offers an renovated 80-year old Japanese-style accommodation. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Sanmachi Important Preservation District is a 10-minute stroll. Guests at Guesthouse Tomaru can experience Japanese-style futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor in the private rooms. Dormitory rooms have futon bedding as well; bottom bunks sit directly on the tatami flooring, and top bunks use a wooden bunk bed frame. Free coffee and tea are provided at the kitchen, which is equipped with a microwave, a rice cooker, a hot plate, a toaster, a fridge and some kitchenware. You will find a shared bathroom and shower room comes with free toiletries. Safe deposit is available free of charge. Friendly staff can assist guests with local tourist information. The guest house is a 8-minute walk to Miyagawa Morning Market, and a 10-minute walk to the Takayama Jinya historical government outpost and Jinya Morning Market. Higashiyama Temple is a 15-minute walk. A Family Mart convenience store is just a 1-minute walk away, and there are some dining options within a 10-minute stroll.

Traveller reviews

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Izzy

solo_traveller

May 31, 2026

10

Amazing, cosy and friendly home!

Excellent location, very cosy and friendly vibe. The owner was so lovely and helpful.

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Jiri

solo_traveller

May 16, 2026

10

Nice ryokan style room. Helpful owner. Feeling like home. We can only recommend it.

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CHENCHI

solo_traveller

May 5, 2026

8

Close to train station and convenient store. Staff would explain the city map to newly-arrived tourist.

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Sophie

solo_traveller

May 4, 2026

10

Wonderful guesthouse with such welcoming hosts, who make you feel at home. The atmosphere here was lovely and homely, with traditional Japanese features. There was a nice group of solo travellers who were here so we all sat round the table and shared some of the free sake! It’s in a great location too - very close to the station and local shops. The kitchen was great too with ingredients for cooking/appliances.

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Olivia

solo_traveller

May 3, 2026

7

Central location

Super close to the train/bus station, walking distance to everything else too. Traditional floor mats for sleeping. Good heating as it was quite cold! Nice family owned and run!

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Prieto

solo_traveller

April 12, 2026

10

Very confortable place and warm people, i enjoyed my stance there, ill be back.

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Utz

solo_traveller

March 22, 2026

10

I had a really lovely stay here. It’s a small, family-run guesthouse where you truly feel welcomed and taken care of. Takayama itself is quite compact, and the old town is only about a 5-minute walk away, which makes the location very convenient. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby, and a FamilyMart is just around the corner. The hosts gave great recommendations for things to do in the area, including a beautiful temple walk and places to explore around the old town, which has a lot of charm despite being quite small. I would definitely recommend a stay here!

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Sander Pape

family_with_children

March 14, 2026

9

Pretty much everything, the free tea was better than any other place I've stayed, the room was large, the kitchen was quite well stocked, the wifi was good, etc.

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Dhom

solo_traveller

March 5, 2026

9

Location close to main bus&train station

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Benjamin

family_with_children

February 9, 2026

9

Very friendly host when i talked with him and his family.

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Olivia

couple

January 30, 2026

10

Great traditional guesthouse with friendly owner

Great place to stay in takayama! We loved the homely vibe and the owner was extremely friendly and helpful to us (especially when we were worried about transport in the snow). Would recommend staying here if you get the chance

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Pierpaolo

solo_traveller

January 12, 2026

10

I spent one night here during my trip to visit Takayama and Shirakawago. It was a great experience! The guesthouse is in a very convenient location, about 200 metres from Takayama Bus Station and about a 15-20 minute walk from all the main sights in the city. The owners of the guesthouse were very attentive, welcoming and friendly. They also gave me excellent advice on trying local onsen and izakaya. The accommodation was excellent. The facility is simple but has everything you need for a pleasant stay. I was sorry to only spend one night there.

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Jumoye

solo_traveller

December 19, 2025

10

Welcoming staff, great location, lots of advice on places to visit

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Zoe

solo_traveller

December 15, 2025

10

Great place to stay

Good location and has all the facilities you need for a short stopover! I went to Shirakawago and it’s a really convenient place to rest.

M

Maria Agustina

couple

December 10, 2025

10

Comfortable and clean

Friendly and like family

A

Alessandra

solo_traveller

December 9, 2025

10

Great experience!

Great location and very nice and cosy bedrooms and shared livingroom!

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Jule

solo_traveller

November 21, 2025

10

Cute traditional guesthouse with a good location in Takayama. The owners are very friendly. The place is clean.

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hilal

solo_traveller

November 8, 2025

10

Very good place

Perfect location, very kind owner, clean and comfortable room, kitchen and common area are also very nice

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Brenda Bosio

solo_traveller

October 26, 2025

8

Nice treatment and very comfy mattress

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Jessica

solo_traveller

October 9, 2025

8

Friendly hostel in a great location

Loved this place! The hosts were really welcoming, other guests were friendly. It’s a traditional style Japanese house which felt authentic. Location is convenient.

Facilities

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Parking

Street parking, Parking, Private parking

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available

Services

Luggage storage, Lockers

Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom

Heated room featuring tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Guests have access to shared showers and toilets.

Max 5 guests 11 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

These rooms have 3 bunk beds. Bottom bunks sit directly on the tatami flooring, and top bunks use a wooden bunk bed frame. Each bunk has a power outlet, and lower bunks have a privacy curtain. Guests have access to shared showers and toilets. Please note, children cannot use an existing bed in dormitory rooms, and must be 12 years or older to stay in this room type.

Max 4 guests 13 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 21:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThis hostel has only showers. Guests wishing to use a bathtub must go to one of the public baths or hot springs near the hostel. There are 2 Western-style toilets, one on each floor. Lights are turned off at 23:00. There is no curfew, but the entrance is locked from 23:00-08:00. Guests can come and go freely using a PIN code. Guests receive sheets and pillowcases from the reception at check-in and are expected to fit them on their own. Upon check-out, guests should remove the linens and place them in the indicated basket. Children 9 years and younger cannot be accommodated in any way (including existing beds) in dormitory rooms.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 10:30 AM

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Guesthouse Tomaru - 1 Star Hotel in Takayama