“Unique, local experience, with great onsen. Would recommend, just as long as you have an open mind”

Very authentic and traditional sort of spa hotel. It’s a local experience for sure, and a different one compared to western hotels. I knew this beforehand, so there were no surprises. What you see is what you get, and I personally enjoyed the experience. The restaurant food was actually very good (unlike what some reviews suggested). The onsen was great. The staff at the front desk spoke very good english. It’s no frills, but I quite enjoyed that and doesn’t deserve the low rating it has, as it is nowhere as bad as some reviews make it out to be. Would definitely recommend if you want to experience something different to the typical western style hotel.

Nice staff!! It was a cold day and the room was warm, good onsen+rest area+restaurant!!

Great and Affordable. The staffs were very helpful.

Nice stay.

“Don't.”

Nothing.

“great for a couple nights!”

the shuttle bus service to town was great, but always make sure you're there early as it often leaves a minute or two early. I was a little concerned after reading the reviews - particularly about tattooed guests not being able to shower. however, i have a bunch of tattoos and never had any problems. the place was clean enough, and there was one really sweet lady who worked there. she even gave me some onigiri as a gift when I checked out. the free toast and coffee in the morning was a huge plus!

A perfect opportunity to get real local experience. This place is not made for tourists and if you prefer 5star hotels this place is not for you, but if you want to learn more about Japanese onsen culture it is perfect. You can use multiple baths and sauna as well as cold pool for 900 yen in the evening and in the morning before check out and enjoy nice food right after taking a good bath. Your company is gonna be some Japanese uncles and aunties, but they are great. It’s a simple place with a great soul!

Tattooed guest wasn't allowed to have a shower.

The property is very clean and spacious. Staff is very nice and accommodating to foreigners

The Onsen was really nice

old japanese men sleeping on the floor of the hostel lobby next to their 20 beer cans, dorm rooms freely accessible for anyone, so I did not feel safe as a solo female traveller. also, there is a curfew, meaning you have to be back at the hostel before 10:30pm

Thank you its nice place and very humble and very nice and kind generous staff 🥰🥰🥰

“Not recommend it”

It is in the middle of nowhere so the restaurant that they have in the onsen is acceptable. The onsen has several different pools with different temperatures and a sauna.

“Staying in a family room give us more privacy and look after my parents as we are a group of 5 party!”

Have Onsen and sauna facilities, very spacious facilities, a local produces ie fruit and vegetable to sell at reasonable price.

“If you are desperate for a place to sleep or like to experience a tough way of backpacking”

If you need a place to just sleep while nothing else in your budget is available it will do. As all other reviews are saying this place is a bit to get used to for western standards 😂 be prepared to walk into town for 40 min if you don't want to wait for the first shuttle at 10 am be prepared for noise as the walls between sleeping rooms are super thin as well as the mattresses. yes this place has an oddness to it. but I found it interesting to experience, the character it has of being a local community place where people come to rest, eat, bath, sleep and socialise has a bit of the real Japan. the shuttle was great if you didn't feel like walking back 40 min after exploring Takayama. Even though the staff doesn't speak English they are reliable if it comes to drop off and pick up with the regular shuttle van. make sure you read the booking.com facility and guidelines as the shuttle times and where to wait for the shuttle are listed there.

“Far and noisy”

You have to pay to take a shower Very far from the city and bus station Too noisy. A group of school students made a lot of noise in the dorms and the onsen. Staff don't speak English Lights were on until late and it was hard to sleep. You actually sleep on a mat on the ground with other 40+ people Buses depart too late to make the most of the day. Had to walk 40 min from and to bus station with my luggage Not recommended

The Japanese onsen was a totally different experience. All naked. I guess it would be good to be briefed beforehand but nobody speaks english.

Onsen and Restaraunt were nice.

“overprized and uncomfortable night in a booth vis-a-vis the reception.”

There was an outdoor onsen

“Just disgusting”

Staff was super friendly. They offer a free shuttle