Hotels in Takayama Old Town, Takayama

The staff is really nice and helpful

The house was spacious. The authenticity and the cultural experience of staying there. Beautiful art everywhere you looked.

Very clean. Very convenient. Friendly staff.

House full of new and modern appliances. Great decoration and spacious room.

Location style and cleanliness

This was a very large interesting house. More than enough space for 2 families (10 people). It was very local Japanese. Fully equipped gourmet kitchen. This is also associated with a local hotel so there is also access to fitness and pool.

The house is big and there are a lot of rooms for big family. All facilities is good.

The Host was fantastic and the meal she prepared for us was our favourite!! Clean and spacious.

The house is very traditional Japanese, exceptional place to stay and have a truly Japanese experience. We loved it!

The building itself, as you can see from the pictures, is exquisite. If you are a fan of architecture or traditional craftsmanship, you will delight at just BEING in Taniya. This was almost a problem—I'm used to thinking of a hotel as a "crash pad" while exploring, and instead I wanted to spend hours and hours inside! Each morning was calm and peaceful: make a cup of green tea, then observe the way the light plays through the washi, the sound of water rushing by. I also particularly loved the bath; one of my favorite memories was enjoying it on a rainy, chilly night. We got home from dinner, I used the auto-fill function while I got ready for bed, then opened the window onto the courtyard and stepped in. Watching the moon through the rain, maple leaves, and steam curling up from the bath... it's like having your own personal onsen. Plus, each item in the villa was thoughtfully chosen, from the local sakes on offer in the fridge to the items provided in the bathroom to the super-soft pajamas. Even better were our hosts, who exemplified the Japanese concept of "omotenashi" (essentially, "hospitality" taken to its highest level). Well before arrival we were working with the Taniya concierge to make our plans happen (many thanks to Mahiro!). She handled making reservations at our desired restaurants and travel around town was provided as needed. Where she truly excelled was helping us troubleshoot our more ambitious ideas, such as: is there an open-air onsen near the Shinhotaka Ropeway with private baths? And how do we get there and back? The Kusakabe family were also gracious and friendly hosts, helping us along with the concierge and sharing their knowledge of Japan and Takayama plus their personal history—talking with them and touring the Folk Crafts Museum was a particular highlight, as many of the items on display are Kusakabe family heirlooms.