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Minshuku Kuwataniya

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
13 mentions

Fabulous location close to everything on foot

Location is great - close to tourist attractions and very good restaurants

Friendly staff
10 mentions

Great central location, not far from bus and train station, great staff and bein…

A real friendly welcome into Takayama, we stayed in a traditional Japanese room …

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

The bathroom is separately, but we didn't mind it at all

+ Close to the station and city centre + Helpful staff + Comfortable room + Quie…

Breakfast available
4 mentions

The Japanese breakfast was a hit

We ordered a breakfast too and it was marvellous Japanese style breakfast with m…

Clean rooms
3 mentions

It’s all spanking clean and the hosts are ever so lovely, so helpful and friendl…

Very good location close to town and to the train station, very clean, very welc…

Good value
1 mentions

The Japanese breakfast is divine, such great value for money

Overview

Just a 5-minute walk from JR Takayama Train Station, Minshuku Kuwataniya offers cosy Western- and Japanese-style rooms with a flat-screen TV. It features Japanese-style hot-spring baths and free bicycle rental. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The hotel is just a 1-minute walk to Hida Kokubun-ji Temple and about a 10-minute walk Takayama’s Old Town. Guests can also make a 4-minute walk to the morning farmers market. Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato) is just a 10-minute drive away. Shirakawago can be reached within a 50-minute bus ride from the nearby bus terminal. Rooms at Kuwataniya Minshuku feature tatami (woven straw) floors. Japanese-style rooms include futon bedding and shared toilets and bathrooms, while the Twin Room has Western-style bedding and an en suite bathroom. All include a yukata (Japanese-style bathrobe). Minshuku Kuwataniya has 2 baths featuring natural hot-spring water. A computer with free internet access is provided in the lobby. Coin-operated laundry machines are available for guests' use. Free on-site parking is offered. The hotel’s dining room serves Japanese cuisine featuring Hida beef and other fresh local ingredients. Breakfast and dinner are available; reservations must be made the day before.

Traveller reviews

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Amanda

couple

May 17, 2026

10

Great local scene with restaurants close by.

Fabulous location close to everything on foot

T

Taryn

couple

April 30, 2026

8

Great location and it’s bonus to have a soak in the hot bath every night!

Location is great - close to tourist attractions and very good restaurants.

B

Britt Palmer

extended_group

April 10, 2026

10

I loved every bit of it.

Our stay at the minshuku was great. Everything is very authentic and gives you a perfect glimpse of living in the old Japanese style. The Japanese breakfast was a hit.

M

Minna

family_with_children

March 10, 2026

10

Very traditional minshuku. Exactly what I was expecting. I have travelled back and forth in Japan and I would recommend this place if you want an authentic experience. Toilet and bath were common as they are in this type of minshukus. We ordered a breakfast too and it was marvellous Japanese style breakfast with manu small dishes.

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Xavier

couple

January 25, 2026

10

Good location close to train station, friendly staff, bonus being able to use the free bikes

Great central location, not far from bus and train station, great staff and being able to use the free bikes they provide

W

Wilfred

couple

November 21, 2025

9

Great location for traditional cheaper hotel

Great location,we moved after one night due to it being booked up but kept coming to the area for food. Lady seemed lovely, good traditional hotel

C

Charlie

couple

November 9, 2025

7

Warm Takayama stay!

A real friendly welcome into Takayama, we stayed in a traditional Japanese room with a shared bathroom which was a really cool experience. The beds were deceivingly comfy and we easily got laundry and sheet changing done with the help of the fantastic staff! Takayama is a very walkable town and this place was in a perfect location between the railway station and the old town.

M

Marcell

solo_traveller

November 7, 2025

10

The staff was really kind and helpful!

T

Tami

extended_group

November 6, 2025

10

It was the second time we stayed there and hope we will go back many times more! I highly recommend you stay here when i

The location is perfect between the train station and main town. It’s all spanking clean and the hosts are ever so lovely, so helpful and friendly. The Japanese breakfast is divine, such great value for money

A

Attila

family_with_children

November 1, 2025

10

Our best stay in Japan. It feels really traditional and cozy. The bathroom is separately, but we didn't mind it at all. Really nice and helpful owners

M

Monika

couple

October 8, 2025

10

+ Close to the station and city centre + Helpful staff + Comfortable room + Quiet + Cheap laundry

D

Daniela

couple

May 24, 2025

9

Great! Strongly recommended

It is 5 minutes walk from the JR station, super convenient. The room was a traditional Japanese style tatami and it was huge for the japanise standard, a lot of space for your luggages. The futons were comfy and we slept very well. The onsen was amazing, perfect to rest at the end of a long day of walks.

H

Helena

couple

May 18, 2025

8

Very good location close to town and to the train station, very clean, very welcoming staff.

A

Alice G.

couple

May 14, 2025

8

The traditional house was beautiful and quaint. Everything is clean and comfortable. When we arrived out yukatas and a pot of hot water for tea was there to wait for us.The owner is extremely kind and the in-house onsen small and extremely nice. Not even to mention the location. 5 minuts walking with big luggage from the station, in front of one of the major shrine of town and 3 minutes walking from the old district. It definitely made us fall in love with Takayama even more.

K

Koon Wa

extended_group

April 23, 2025

7

A pleasant stay.

Very friendly hosts. The public bath is quite nice.

S

Sia Lee

extended_group

April 22, 2025

10

The room was very comfortable

S

Sovannie

couple

January 23, 2025

10

Convenient spot to stay!

Convenient location; nearby many restaurants, just a few minutes walk away from JR/Nohi Bus station, coin laundry, convenience stores, Old Town and Markets. Traditional experience, after walking around all day a soak in the onsen was perfect!! Free wifi was easy to connect to and had good speed. Our room was tidied daily and amenities were restocked. Host waited at the door to see us off after we checked out on the last day

R

Rekha

solo_traveller

December 5, 2024

10

A lovely homely place with a sweet owner. You can choose between a little more modern lodging with the western rooms with their own bathroom or have the traditional tatami room with a futon. The toilet and bath are up to date. I loved sinking into the onsen.

H

Hana

couple

November 16, 2024

10

We liked everything very much. Traditional small cosy room in Japanese style, simple but absolutely sufficient. Great location within walking distance of everything important. And a nice onsen available. Great communication with a very nice hostess :)

E

Emerald

extended_group

November 14, 2024

10

Great location to the bus centre. We chose the in house breakfast one morning and it was very delicious. There are shared onsen baths, which were lovely.

Facilities

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails, Higher level toilet, Lower bathroom sink, Emergency cord in bathroom

Activities

Hot spring bath, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Cycling, Public Bath

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Safety deposit box, WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Carbon monoxide detector, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Services

Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Vending machine (drinks)

Family Room with Shower

The spacious family room provides air conditioning, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 4 futons.

Max 6 guests 41 1 bedroom 2 bathrooms
Standard Triple Room

Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a shared bathroom with slippers. The air-conditioned triple room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tatami, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit offers 3 futons.

Max 3 guests 20 1 bedroom 2 bathrooms
Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Has shared bathrooms and toilets. Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Air-conditioned room with a wall-mounted LCD TV, a fridge and a yukata robe.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Features an en suite bathroom and toilet. Has Western-style beds. Air-conditioned room with a wall-mounted LCD TV, a fridge and a yukata robe.

Max 2 guests 13 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Japanese-Style Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

Has shared bathrooms and toilets. Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Air-conditioned room with a wall-mounted LCD TV, a fridge and a yukata robe.

Max 4 guests 20 1 bedroom 2 bathrooms

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 05:00 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 printGuests wishing to eat breakfast or dinner at the hotel should make a reservation by the evening of the day before. The public baths are open daily from 07:00 to 09:00 and from 16:00 to 22:00. Guests are kindly requested to inform the property in advance, if arriving after 18:00.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 10:30 AM

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Minshuku Kuwataniya - 2 Star Hotel in Takayama