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Minshuku Kuwataniya

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1-50-30 Sowa-machi, Takayama, Gifu-ken, 506-0007
  • Hida Kokubunji Temple
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Takayama Tourist Information Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Japanese Quadruple Room without Private Bath & Toilet | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Japanese Quadruple Room without Private Bath & Toilet

  • 207 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Western Style Room with Private Bath & Toilet | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Western Style Room with Private Bath & Toilet

  • 208 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 4440 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Triple Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Basic Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Japanese Twin Room without Private Bath & Toilet | Room amenity

Japanese Twin Room without Private Bath & Toilet

  • 138 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Quadruple Room with Shared BathRoom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Twin Room With Shared BathRoom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Japanese Style Family Room With Private Shower / Toilet

  • Sleeps 4
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Mini-fridge, highchair

Japanese Western Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About this property

Minshuku Kuwataniya

3-star pension in Hida Takayama Onsen
This pension features free use of bicycles, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and a vending machine.
Minshuku Kuwataniya offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Hot springs and complimentary bicycles are featured at the pension.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are hot springs open between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
Minshuku Kuwataniya features hot springs and complimentary bicycles. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This family-friendly pension also offers a vending machine, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Minshuku Kuwataniya has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot spring
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Spa

  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 108 ºF
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1976
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Renovated entire property - 2015

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Kuwataniya
Kuwataniya Minshuku
Minshuku
Minshuku Kuwataniya
Minshuku Kuwataniya Motel
Minshuku Kuwataniya Motel Takayama
Minshuku Kuwataniya Takayama
Minshuku Kuwataniya Hotel Takayama
Minshuku Kuwataniya Pension
Minshuku Kuwataniya Takayama
Minshuku Kuwataniya Pension Takayama

Minshuku Kuwataniya Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nerradene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, warm and welcoming. Great location, free parking and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Juan

average.
It is only a place to sleep nothing else. It is a little hard to climb stairs and does not suit to people over 50 years old. In Takayama city there are not restaurants to serve breakfast and this property does not provide anything else that good morning and sayonara.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a short 3.5 block walk from the Takayama JR Train Station, and a very reasonable walk to most of the local sights. If your feet start wearing out, it's a short 3 block walk to the bus station where you can catch the circle route city bus that stops at/near all the local attractions, and one that goes to the Hida village museum. The family that runs the hotel is very friendly, and they keep the establishment very clean and tidy. The public bathing facilities are very nice and relaxing after a long day of exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend this property. Towel were paper thin, ac/heat was weak
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old style and age. Hospitality of staff. Easily accessible from station close to old areas and temples
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train station and many food choices. Was pretty empty and quiet while we were there. Nice but a bit impersonal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. The Onsen on the top floor is nice, the one on the bottom floor is a bit small.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely place
A very nice, reasonably priced ryokan. If you want dinner -- and believe me, you want this dinner -- you musy tell them the day before. It is a great experience. The location in a very good: not far from the rail station, and not far from the historic district. The onsen is old and showing its age, but because the ryokan is small, you'll likely have it to yourself.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

CHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3stars
During my stay with my Wife this week ,we feel like the whole place belongs to us . Share bathroom / washroom is inconvenient to us who had to climb stairs. But it is safe to live and experience rural lifestyles since we both are from city dwellers. Very quiet ,too quiet and maybe I’m not use to it . Definitely will come again with my grown up children next trip for Takayama + Shirakawa GO + Shinhotaka Ropeway . Value for money homestay .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay.
Comfortable stay with great hot springs bathing. Room smelt slightly of diesel fumes.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Minshuku Kuwataniya
Location was good as within walking distance to Takayama train station
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would love to stay here again
This was a lovely place to stay. It felt Japanese rather than international and we loved the hot bath. The staff were delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Truly Japanese Experience
Ideal to experience a Japanese Minshuku from removing outdoor shoes at the entrance to the low level bed in the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Linda, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A quaint Japanese ryokan in convenient location
Love the rooms, however, shared bathrooms make it inconvenient to use and I can't help but get a bit creeped out when using it alone. And there are 3 stories with no elevators, and so if you have a big luggage, carrying it up and down the narrow stairways can be quite challenging.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hot spring bath on premises
We enjoyed this authentic Japanese experience very much. The hot bath was much appreciated in the winter. The staff ( or owners) were very nice and accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Kerk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice, traditional Ryokan. Good price/value, and I enjoyed the public bath; suited a solo trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Jan, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Great homestay style hotel with Japanese tatami floor and futon beds. Simple but completed with hot spring - best for full day walking and winter season. Close to train station and the old town. The hotel owner is very helpful, he cleaned up the snow collected under the luggage and wheel by using a small toothbrush.,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy minshuku
Comfortable room, pleasant in-house onsen and lovely traditional Japanese breakfast (not included in the room price but well worth the extra ¥800/person). Good central location. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017