Located in 15-minute bus ride from JR Takayama Station, Guest House & Cafe SOY is surrounded by lush greenery. Free WIFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. The property also provides free pick-up service from JR Takayama Station. Free shuttle bus service is available when check-in, check-out, after dinner. Rooms at Guest House & Cafe SOY are air conditioned and fitted with a seating area. A hairdryer and slippers are provided for your comfort. Shirakawa Village is a 50-minute drive away, while Takayama Old Town is a 20-minute away from the property. Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village can be also reached in 12 minutes by car from Guest House & Cafe SOY.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, American

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Takayama
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    Singapore Singapore
    This was the most enjoyable stay during our two weeks in Japan. Tai and his family made us feel very welcome and were extremely attentive. The room was spacious, clean and full of traditional charm. Tai's Mother cooks an delicious breakfast that...
  • Hugo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    House is amazing, authentic Japanese home with open light spaces and amazing garden. Beds ridiculously comfy and we had projector to watch studio ghibli in the upstairs! Tai and his family were amazing and so attentive, breakfast was great,...
  • Jingyu
    China China
    Tai is super friendly to every guest. He was always willing to carry us from the train station which was very helpful for us. Also, his family is gorgeous. Every morning we were enjoying the hand made food from his mom. Besides, you can meet new...
  • Matthias
    Belgium Belgium
    Amazing staf, super cosy and designfull house. Breakfast was great and Tai is really helpfull!! Delightfully stay
  • Anna
    Canada Canada
    An absolute gem of a place! Tai and his family very welcoming and full of recommendations. He suggested Jackson curry for dinner and it may be the best curry we’ve eaten in Japan! Room was spacious and had everything you would ever need. In...
  • Paolo
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Everything was perfect. Tai and his mother Nabuko are the sweetest people ever. Tai picked us up from the station in a heavy rainy day and brought us to a nice restaurant, then came back to bring us to his wonderful traditional house. The room was...
  • Caroline
    United States United States
    The lovely old Japanese house is beautifully restored and it was a pleasure to be a little out of the city among the rice fields. There's a 7-eleven around the corner and an organic farm shop. The family were very welcoming and very attentive...
  • Abi
    Australia Australia
    Me and my partner stayed here for two nights and loved every moment of it. Kai and his family were amazing, making every part of our stay special. Not only did we have an authentic Japanese breakfast cooked for us each morning by Nobuko (Tai’s...
  • Lina
    Germany Germany
    We had a beautiful time at Soy - the house is lovely and comfortable, and Tai and his family were wonderful, welcoming hosts. The Japanese breakfast was a delight, the best we had during our stay in Japan! Top recommendation.
  • Lewis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Tai and his family are absolutely wonderful hosts! Their home is so clean and very comfortable. Tai offered to pick us up and drop us off at places convenient for our day, exceptionally kind. He also brought us umbrellas to borrow. The traditional...

Property questions and answers
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  • hello, do you have an onsen in your property?

    Thank you for your inquiry. I am sorry but we don't have an Onsen. There is an Onsen facility closed to our accommodation, "Hidamari no yu". Best regards. Tai
    Answered on 6 January 2024
  • Hello I actually stayed there in 2018, it was really great. This is a strange question but i was wondering what brand of coffee beans and preparation you use? It was one of the best black coffees I've ever had! Thanks, Vince

    Dear Vince San. Thank you for your inquiry. Our coffee is from "Nejimakigumo" coffee shop in Tokyo. And we always ask for Mandheling Bintag Lima. Our preparation for coffee is just paper drip but we use 15-20g/person coffee beans. Thanks. Tai
    Answered on 9 October 2021
  • I am interested in staying at this property. Is it possible to stay and do sightseeing without a car?

    Thank you for your inquiry. Our accommodation is 10-15minutes away by car from Takayama station. I will shuttle for free. I think it's no problem without car if you don't mind that we are outskirts of the town. Thank you.
    Answered on 11 May 2023
  • Hi, I'm thinking of booking a room Are the bathrooms and toilet in the room itself? (my preference) or are they in a shared common area?

    We only have exclusive use bathroom and toilet. It depends on the room the shower room and toilet are inside or not. We have 4 different type rooms. I texted you details. Thank you.
    Answered on 29 July 2024

Managed by 古川泰

Company review score: 10Based on 202 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We run guesthouse with our family. Father(Makoto),Mother(Nobuko) and Son(Tai).

Property information

築100年を超える古民家を約1年間かけて改装した宿になります。 駅から車で10分程度の場所になります。 無料送迎サービスもございますので、ぜひご利用ください。 "飛騨ならでは"の"古民家"でのご滞在をお楽しみ頂ければ幸いです。 “SOY” is a 100-year-old Japanese style house, located in Hida- Takayama of Gifu prefecture, renovated into a warm and comfortable guest house & café and we have opened on the 3rd of March, 2015. All kinds of popular Japanese food such as soy sauce, miso, natto, tofu are made of “soy beans.” We are ready to and capable of making changes, just like these soy beans, to make the place even cozier for all comers. We wish our guest house to be a place where people can exchange their thoughts to make tomorrow a better day.

Neighbourhood information

From the city center,it takes 10-15 minutes away by car.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of SOY
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
Fast free WiFi 80 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Interconnected room(s) available
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    SOY takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Curfew
    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 22:30
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that children 12 years and under cannot be accommodated at this property.

    The property has a curfew at 23:00.

    Please note that breakfast will be served between 7:30- 8:30 in the morning.

    Please contact the property in advance if you are arriving later than 18:00.

    Shuttle service from JR Takayama Station is available upon request. Guests who wish to use the shuttle are required to contact the property at least 2 days in advance.

    Please note, the property does not accept requests to rent out the entire property.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    License number: 62186985

    FAQs about SOY

    • SOY is 2 miles from the centre of Takayama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • SOY offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Guests staying at SOY can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
        • Vegetarian
        • Vegan
        • Asian
        • American
      • The prices at SOY may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Check-in at SOY is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • Room options at SOY include:

        • Twin
        • Triple
        • Twin/Double