Minshuku Kuwataniya
Sowa-machi 1-50-30
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Why people book this hotel
“Fabulous location close to everything on foot”
“Location is great - close to tourist attractions and very good restaurants”
“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 …”
“The bathroom is separately, but we didn't mind it at all”
“+ Close to the station and city centre + Helpful staff + Comfortable room + Quie…”
“The Japanese breakfast was a hit”
“We ordered a breakfast too and it was marvellous Japanese style breakfast with m…”
“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…”
“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
Amanda
couple
May 17, 2026
“Great local scene with restaurants close by.”
Fabulous location close to everything on foot
Taryn
couple
April 30, 2026
“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.
Britt Palmer
extended_group
April 10, 2026
“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.
Minna
family_with_children
March 10, 2026
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.
Xavier
couple
January 25, 2026
“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
Wilfred
couple
November 21, 2025
“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
Charlie
couple
November 9, 2025
“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.
Marcell
solo_traveller
November 7, 2025
The staff was really kind and helpful!
Tami
extended_group
November 6, 2025
“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
Attila
family_with_children
November 1, 2025
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
Monika
couple
October 8, 2025
+ Close to the station and city centre + Helpful staff + Comfortable room + Quiet + Cheap laundry
Daniela
couple
May 24, 2025
“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.
Helena
couple
May 18, 2025
Very good location close to town and to the train station, very clean, very welcoming staff.
Alice G.
couple
May 14, 2025
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.
Koon Wa
extended_group
April 23, 2025
“A pleasant stay.”
Very friendly hosts. The public bath is quite nice.
Sia Lee
extended_group
April 22, 2025
The room was very comfortable
Sovannie
couple
January 23, 2025
“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
Rekha
solo_traveller
December 5, 2024
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.
Hana
couple
November 16, 2024
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 :)
Emerald
extended_group
November 14, 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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