Ryokan Murayama
Nishinoisshikimachi 3-829
View on map and nearby hotels
Why people book this hotel
“Friendly staff, very tasty food, large rooms”
“The staff were very nice, the onsen was good”
“Lovely bright spacious room and the feeling of being in a large private house”
“From the moment we arrived, the host was exceptional: warm, responsive, and genu…”
“The location is fantastic—peaceful yet convenient for exploring the surrounding …”
“Nice location, close to Takayama but quietly tucked away from the city center”
“The place was clean, breakfast and lunch were delightful and the staff was respo…”
“The traditional setting is beautiful, immaculately clean, and thoughtfully equip…”
“The natural hot spring bath (onsen) was excellent and the food served for breakf…”
“We ate breakfast and dinner there, the food was amazing”
“Great attention to detail for a great price”
Overview
Featuring traditional Japanese architecture, Ryokan Murayama offers a hot spring bath, free WiFi and free parking. JR Takayama Station is just 2 km from the property. Guests can take a free 2-way shuttle service from the bus terminal running until 17:30 daily when requested upon arrival. Rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Fitted with paper screen doors, each room has an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a private bathroom. Seated in a tatami-room around open fireplaces, guests are treated to seafood grill specialities and seasonal dishes. The onsite hot spring bath is separated by gender and private hot spring baths are available for free. Murayama Ryokan is a 30-minute walk away from the Miyakawa morning market. It is an 8-minute walk from the Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village and Hida Takayama Museum.
Traveller reviews
Tomasz
family_with_children
June 15, 2026
Friendly staff, very tasty food, large rooms.
Boon Hui
extended_group
May 31, 2026
Experience, onsen, dinner
Claire
couple
May 25, 2026
“Good value but out of town”
The dinner we had was fantastic, we had one wagyu and one standard. The staff were very nice, the onsen was good.
Judith
couple
May 24, 2026
“A delightful experience of a private family run ryokan”
Our first Ryokan experience. Lovely bright spacious room and the feeling of being in a large private house. Staff were so helpful and friendly.
Rachael
solo_traveller
May 22, 2026
The onsen made me melt especially after the few weeks of straight hiking. Definitely needed.
Yolanda
couple
April 30, 2026
“Pleasant but could have been better”
The natural hot spring bath (onsen) was excellent and the food served for breakfast was very nice.
CT
family_with_children
April 28, 2026
“Pleasant stay at a charming rokyan”
It was a homely feel. The place was clean, breakfast and lunch were delightful and the staff was responsive
Rochelle
solo_traveller
April 28, 2026
Beautiful ryokan with a public and private onsen. Delicious hida beef dinner.
Geoffrey
family_with_children
April 14, 2026
“Enjoy it the traditional way!”
Absolutely loved our stay—this ryokan delivers a truly authentic Japanese experience. From the moment we arrived, the host was exceptional: warm, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our stay comfortable. The traditional setting is beautiful, immaculately clean, and thoughtfully equipped with everything you could possibly need (and a few extras we didn’t expect!). The location is fantastic—peaceful yet convenient for exploring the surrounding area. The attention to detail in both the accommodation and service really stands. Would absolutely recommend to anyone wanting a genuine and relaxing ryokan experience.
ianmcbrule
extended_group
April 10, 2026
The private onsen was excellent and the ryokan has a great traditional atmosphere.
Florian
solo_traveller
April 8, 2026
“great authentic ryokan experience”
wonderful authentic ryokan experience, very friendly family-run atmosphere, everything provided, great Kaiseki dinner (not included in hotel rate), topped off with a relaxing spa before enjoying a good nights sleep in the spacious suite on original futon mattress on tatami floor
Marie-Emilie
couple
April 7, 2026
Nice location, close to Takayama but quietly tucked away from the city center. The kaiseki dinner was wonderful, and the onsen really a plus after a day discovering the area!
Ian
couple
March 20, 2026
The owner and staff were delightful
JAZurfluh
couple
March 10, 2026
“Great family run business”
Great attention to detail for a great price. Family run business with very cute service
Julia
extended_group
March 8, 2026
Friendly staff
James
solo_traveller
February 1, 2026
Welcome host, spacious and clean rooms and only a short walk from the folk village museum
John
couple
January 28, 2026
“We loved our stay here. Th ryokan.he staff were amazing and the food was lovely.Our room wasn’t the most luxurious of ou”
The host Mr Murayama was fantastic- he couldn’t do enough for us. Staff were lovely. We ate breakfast and dinner there, the food was amazing. Location, close to the folk village, free shuttle bus to and from the station . Private Onsen available
Kylie-Ann
family_with_children
January 25, 2026
“Fantastic night, wish we could have stayed longer.”
Beautiful room. So large. Loved the private baths. Mr. Murayama was so nice and helpful. Very relaxing place. The meal was amazing.
Edward
family_with_children
January 20, 2026
“Great old house for city family experience”
Quiet location with surrounding trekking track
Michael
extended_group
January 4, 2026
“It’s not bad but not a place I will return to.”
The dinner was good And there is an elevator The view of the Japanese Alps was good There’s a nice common area although the fireplace was not warm enough
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Skiing, Massage, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Hot spring bath, Public Bath, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
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, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
BBQ facilities
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
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, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Vending machine (drinks), Shuttle service (free), Ironing service, Laundry, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Car hire, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Ski
Ski pass vendor
Japanese-Style Standard Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Has shared bathrooms and toilets. Fitted with paper screen doors, each room has a minibar, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
Japanese-Style Superior Family Room with Private Bathroom
This spacious room features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding, as well as a private bathroom and toilet. Fitted with paper screen doors, each room has a minibar, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
Japanese-Style Standard Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Has shared bathrooms and toilets. Fitted with paper screen doors, each room has a minibar, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
Japanese-Style Superior Triple Room with Private Bathroom
This spacious room features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding, as well as a private bathroom and toilet. Fitted with paper screen doors, each room has a minibar, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Has shared bathrooms and toilets. Fitted with paper screen doors, each room has a minibar, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room with Private Bathroom
This spacious room features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding, as well as a private bathroom and toilet. Fitted with paper screen doors, each room has a minibar, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
Hotel Policies
Price Watch
Email me price updates for Hotel Ryokan Murayama
Each day we'll check prices and send you an email for your selected dates at Ryokan Murayama.
If you don't have specific dates but would like to check prices for say next weekend or say next month we can check the price too.




