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Entire House with Free Parking | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, free WiFi
Entire House with Free Parking | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, free WiFi
Entire House with Free Parking | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, free WiFi
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Entire House with Free Parking | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4-61 Honmachi, Takayama
  • Kusakabe Folk Museum
    4 min walk
  • Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area
    4 min walk
  • Miyagawa Morning Market
    5 min walk

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  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Futons and 3 Twin Beds

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About this property

Anchor Site

3-star guest house in Hida Takayama Onsen
This smoke-free guesthouse features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a TV in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free self parking, a free area shuttle, and free train station pick-up. Other amenities include free train station drop-off and multilingual staff. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodations at Anchor Site offer minibars and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Microwaves and refrigerators can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Anchor Site features multilingual staff, a television in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. An area shuttle within 2 kilometers, a train station pick-up service, and a train station drop-off service are complimentary for guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Anchor Site is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 2 km
  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers shuttle pickup service from Takayama Station only.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

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ANCHOR SITE Guesthouse Takayama
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Anchor Site Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, excellent space and Taga-San is a wonderful host. Strongly recommended Anchor Site for a great Takayama visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Yee Teck

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very artistic arrangement
It was nice with two floors. Nonetheless the toilet and the bath were on different floors, will be a good exercise to go up and down between toilet and bath/ bedroom. Overall very happy. The host was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful host! Anchor site was the perfect location for exploring Takayama. Our host was so gracious and welcoming. Our family of 5 was very comfortable and would definitely stay here again when we visit Takayama. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to the old town across the river. Plenty of space for a family with two teenagers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property. You don't really need to look any further if you are staying Takayama. Being an old shopfront it was quite unique and offered a different experience to regular hotels. Host Taga knows exactly what international guests are looking for. It was very spacious and had everything we needed. The kids (8 and 3) loved watching movies via the projector. With sleeping and a separate lounge upstairs pretty much have two living areas in this place. When booking we had concern that the stairs may be too dangerous for out three year old, however Taga has a baby gate on hand. Taga was a great host picking us up and dropping us off at the train station, supplying us with fresh bread and drinks in the fridge and also helping us plan our stay. Just book it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to stay.
Tag is a perfect host. The suite is in the perfect location, very close walk to everything. The drinks and warm bread on a rival was wonderful. Pickup and drop off at the train station. Was definitely our favourite place to stay on our trip. I had read about the steep stairs and yes, they are steep. I had my 16 yr old son carry up my suitcase but could have left it on the lower level and just brought up a couple outfits instead. Wasn’t really a problem. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
Anchor Site was a great experience. I communicated with the host multiple times before arrival and he was very responsive and helpful. He was kind enough to pick us up and drop us off at the station. Anchor Site is a beautiful townhome in the center of Takayama within a 5-10 minute walk to the most popular areas in town. The place was very clean and it provided very thoughtful items, such as umbrellas, indoor slippers and even free beverages. The kitchen had a coffee machine, fridge, toaster, microwave, and dinnerware. There were tvs in the living room downstairs and in the bedroom sitting area upstairs. The place is very comfortable and spacious. We would go back and definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

HR, Sydney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were travelling as a family of 3 and loved this spacious, comfortable, quiet character apartment in the heart of Takayama. Very clean and stylish. The host was top notch and responsive, we loved the fresh bread and station pickup. There is a tiny kitchen area with fridge, coffee maker, microwave and toaster (no hot plate). Do be aware the stairs to the sleeping level are very steep and not suitable for small children or anyone with mobility issues. Also toilet only on ground floor so hard to navigate at night! We had a great stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hospitality shown was fantastic. We were treated so kindly by the host who also gave us tips for things to do in the local area. The location was ideal for exploring Takayama. We also liked the beautiful decor which was modern industrial in style.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and artistic looking apartment.
The owner, Mr. Taga, was really prompt in his responses and made us feel really welcomed. He picked us up and dropped us off at Takayama train station. He also explained very carefully about everything in his apartment, how the appliances and heaters work, which restaurants to go, etc. There was a fresh bread loaf on the kitchen counter too - a very nice gesture. The location of Anchor Site is really convenient to walk to many restaurants, clothes shops, grocery stores, cafes. The only point to watch out for is the steep stairways to the futon beds on the second floor. While the bathroom is upstairs, the toilet is located downstairs. I just want to mention this last bit - when the coffee machine didn’t work, Taga came within minutes to fix the problem. We truly appreciate such service and we definitely recommend you to stay at his artistically decorated apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

LK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location, very spacious, very clean and provide a lots of complementary items like drinks, coffee, sanitary pads, candy and others. The only con is steep staircase.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Host picked us up from Takayama Station upon arrival The property has 2 levels with bedroom on upper floor. The only downside is we are unable to carry up our luggages as the steps can be steep. Overall we enjoyed our stay. The property is cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Farah, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is super clean and comfortable. The host is very helpful just like how everyone had described. The service is excellent. The location is convenient. This is our favorite stay throughout our entire trip in Japan. We would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect, modern and very cool.
This place was amazing and perfect for our family of 4. Funky, modern, super clean, convenient and a fantastic owner who went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. There were a range of free drinks for our use during our stay and fresh bread on arrival. The owner picked us up and dropped us off from the train station. This made it so easy, especially when it rained on departure. Bike rental was only half a block away. This was great as we got to see so much of takayama. The Main Street is 5 min walk. Also look for places to eat in behind streets, as we found some fantastic lanes to eat. We loved our stay and I highly recommend this place to anyone going to Takayama.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding place to stay
This was a wonderful place to stay. The owner Taga picked us up at the train station and walked us through this amazing appartment. The location was perfect for walking to the sites and restaurants and quite at night. The living space was spacious, well decorated with beautiful modern furnishings and the cleanest place I have ever stayed in. There was freshly baked bread that was left for us. There was a coffee maker with fresh beans which was a real treat in the morning. I highly recommend this property. It has been the best stay we have had in all of Japan.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Henrik Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and service
Anchor site is a really lovely apartment in the center of Takayama. The host was really nice and he picked us up at the train station and as well drove us back after the stay. Location is literally in the center of city and in walking distance to shops and sights. Worked very well for a family of five.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I stayed at Anchor Site for three nights and had a great time. The property is located centrally but out of the busy tourist area so nice and quiet. In addition the property was incredibly spacious and suited our needs perfectly, the large entry was ideal for storing our bicycles. Our host was such a generous and helpful person, I'd certainly stay there again if in Takayama.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic stay. Right next to old town. Spacious, clean and modern. Great ammenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very happy
We were picked up and dropped back from the train station, which was lovely. We enjoyed the use of the whole house which was in a great location, very clean and comfortable. Thank you to Taga for your help.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

elodie, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay!
Anchor site is located right in the center of Takamaya, a great mix of modern japanese style. The host (Taga) has been great! Dispite a booking issue on Expedia side, he has arranged everything from pick up to the train station up to delivering some fresh bread at the place. The place has been made with high quality material & it s really comfortable. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

SIE YI C.

Overall was good !
Takayama is a quiet place, Anchor site located near to morning market and walkable distance to many good restaurants ( Mr. Taga reccomended), convenient stores and tourist sites. Room was clean and tidy, mostly have what you needed. Overall was good, strongly recommended !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Very good and nice place in great location and the owner is very nice guy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Takayama Loft
We had a great time at Anchor Site. The space is a fusion of loft apartment, shop front, and warehouse. It was very clean, and we were delivered hot bread and pastries every second day by our host Taga. The best part was having room to move - something uncommon in Japan. I would highly recommend if you are at all interested in unique and unusual living spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Hok Shing E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

orhan, istanbul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great base in Takayama
Our host Taga-san was extremely helpful and thoughtful. His communication was spot on, picked us up from the train station and took us to Anchor site which was very pleasant. At the house, the fridge was stocked with drinks already and he also had brought us bread. The location was very central for exploring Takayama, and Anchor site itself was nicely renovated 2 storey house with a cool vibe. We felt very comfortable just like at home. Great choice for our family of 4. Highly recommended 100%.