Such an amazing stay there wasn’t anything we didn’t like. They were able to accommodate my food requests as I’m pregnant and couldn’t eat raw fish.

“We have seen so many top hotels in the world but this experience and friendly hospitality is really unique.”

Service, location, experience

“The magic of Japan”

Il posto, una favola e lo staff super gentile

“Wonderful experience”

Great location and staff and very good food. We particularly appreciated the time around the fire in the common room that we shared with the other guests and the host. Both meals were very good and they played to the stregths of the area.

“We loved our time, it was so relaxing a long journey. We particularly loved the spring /wet onsen,”

The peacefulness and the onsen was fantastic

Everything was amazing except the traditional futon beds on the flooe

“Wonderful retreat”

Beautiful place in the middle of nature. One of a kind experience.

“We had a memorable stay. Everything was perfect, the annexe, the onsen and the delicious food. The service was exception”

The quiet location by a river and the experience of staying in a ryokan and the delicious authentic food.

“Feels like going back in time”

The authenticity The history The river The fire The food The facilities (onsen, free shuttle to the station..) The bedding And above all, the kindness and attentiveness of the staff

“Beautiful stay by the river”

Breakfast was delicious and so was dinner. The room was pretty big and we enjoyed lounging by the windows. The baths were beautiful as well. They were very thoughtful with making sure we were okay.

“A great place to stay - welcoming and personal”

From first minute you have a real warm feeling of being welcome. You ‚believe‘ it to be authentic old age Japan which is a great experience for travelers. GrandPa‘s entertainment in the evening is wonderfully personal.

This experience costs, but the point is your paying for an experience. From the moment you arrive the staff pamper you, they take you on a journey that slowly drifts into the sublime. The food was truly amazing the scenery breathtaking.

“Absolutely unforgettable stay!”

This place made our honeymoon even more special. Everything was simply beautiful. When we arrived, we immediately decided to book another night — and we weren’t the only ones; another couple did the same, which really says it all. The atmosphere is so serene and comfortable, creating the perfect environment to relax and unwind. The Japanese dinners were delicious, and the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. Free shuttle buses were also perfect since you can use it 2 times a day to go and come back from Takayama centre.

I love it because the location is totally out of the way. No tourist crowd and they kept the occupancy rate low to keep the place quiet and private. The dinner and breakdast was superb! They should deserve anothet michelin award this year. My spouse and I totally love it. We would opt for 2 nights the next time. The staff hospitality was another level. Yes it expensive. I can only say is what u pay is what you will get and in my opinion it worth every of my penny.

Surrounded by wilderness and by a river. This place is breathtaking. The staff were out welcoming us from the moment we drove near the hotel. The fireplace at the reception area was great for cold weather and the welcome drink and sweets warm us. The villa was amazing with view of the river and the autumn foliage. We really appreciate the magic show by the old gentleman, he kept us company when it was raining heavily after our dinner with his magic show and warm sake. The food was great, however if you are a big eater, it might not be enough. The hotel was very nice to place a late night snack in our room in case we were hungry.

We very much enjoyed our one night stay here as two couples in one villa. Yes, this is a pricy stay for one night, but considering how much and great food you get, how nice and comfy rooms you get, and how nice the baths are, it's worth every penny. The staff was very accommodating and incredibly nice. We even got a bamboo-sake infused magic show after dinner! The house we stayed in was clean and very large. The beds were amazing! And the baths were so relaxing! This place is like out of a ghibli film.

“Exceptional, a holiday highlight.”

Yep, this place is awesome. We loved the staff, the onsen, the food, the fire, the sake, the rooms. Just a beautiful experience. Travelled with 5 people, and this was in the top 3 Japan experiences for all of us.

“AMAZING!”

What a wonderful experience! Before even entering the ryokan, we were met in the parking lot, and it felt like they were happily awaiting us. While we were escorted into the building, other staff members carried our suitcases to our room. The ryokan was stunning in its comfort, beauty, warmth, and the smell of burning wood in the fireplace. The room itself was breathtaking, with a breathtaking view of the river and forest from the window. The mattress and pillows were very comfortable – we slept wonderfully! Everything was thought out to the smallest detail and was incredibly comfortable. The onsen was large and wonderful, and dinner and breakfast were works of art. All the staff were attentive, and everything was incredibly clean. We were delighted! It was a magical experience, and we sincerely wish everyone the same joy as we did.

“An unforgettable and healing experience”

Even one night at Wanosato is an incredible experience. This ryokan is a bit far from Takayama's city centre, but it was not a problem at all since we were brought there and back by a shuttle bus provided by Wanosato. We were greeted with a tea and delicious manjuu and stayed at the Ichinomiya room. The room was spacious and had a beautiful view. The furniture was full of soul. There was a matcha making set with instructions but also a nespresso coffee maker. We were provided with a cute set of yukata, haori, belt, socks, and a little bag with bathroom necessities, all in lovely autumn colors. The staff was very kind and welcoming, we could communicate easily in English and my very much broken Japanese. We had dinner and breakfast. The dinner was a 10-course exquisite feast. The hida beef steak was delicious, but we could also experience things we never did, like eating a grilled fish straight from a stick and miso soup with mussels. Afterwards we could barely move, we were so full. However, we still found riceballs wrapped in a leaf in our room afterwards, in case we were still hungry. We weren't, but we ate them anyway - they were delicious. The breakfast was also incredible and very filling - we really enjoyed the tofu and fresh melon. There were two different baths available to us - one wooden and one made with stone. We could experience both of them since the genders attached to them switched every day and also because we were given an hour of private bath time - we could then choose which one we prefer and split into gendered groups. Personally, I liked the wooden one the most because of the tranquill view and soothing scent. The stone one also had a bath with cold water, which was very refreshing. We have spent 18 days in Japan already and were very tired. After spending a night, I think either my feet stopped being swollen or my blisters healed quite a bit because walking doesn't hurt anymore.

“Wonderful traditional Ryokan experience!”

Wanosato was simply magical! Hidden in the mountains with views on a beautiful little river from the room. It was so peaceful and relaxing! Perfect if you want to have a traditional Japanese Ryokan experience with onsen and traditional rooms and food. The staff was amazing and very sweet! Couldn’t recommend this place more. 🤗 we had a really great time.