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 in particular 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 futon beds
2 twin beds
4 futon beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
9.9
High score for Takayama

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • J
    Jonathan
    United States United States
    Tai and his family go above and beyond as hosts. They are so kind, attentive, warm, and great at what they do. The traditional Japanese breakfasts were, hands down, a food highlight from our entire Japan trip. The facilities are beautiful and...
  • Valeria
    United States United States
    Staying at SOY Guesthouse was an unforgettable experience! My husband and I were blown away by how beautiful and thoughtfully designed the home was. From the moment we arrived, we felt so taken care of and completely at home. Tai-San and his Mom...
  • Andrew
    United States United States
    Our stay with Tai and his family was exceptional. Tai went out of his way to make our trip special: ferrying us back and forth into town, providing expert advice for our sightseeing, and even making reservations for us at several local...
  • Sarah
    United States United States
    I highly recommend staying at SOY during your trip to Takayama. SOY was our favorite lodging during our trip to Japan. Tai was so accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure we had the most enjoyable stay!
  • Jackie
    Thailand Thailand
    Superb personal service by Tai San and his mum. Lovely home, beautifully designed interior and garden ❤️ Although not centrally located Tai San’s complimentary transport service made it easy. Wish we could stay longer.
  • Jennifer
    Philippines Philippines
    I love the house; it is cozy and beautifully designed. The breakfast options, whether Western or Japanese, were superb. The highlight of my stay was the wonderful hospitality. Tai and his parents were exceptional hosts. Tai’s restaurant...
  • Roisin
    Canada Canada
    Everything. This was the most perfect place to stay. It had a peaceful feel and the restoration done by Tai and his family was beautiful. 12/10.
  • Moana
    United States United States
    This property was everything and more! What I mean by that is, we were first greeted by Tai at the station and he picked up our luggage to take back to the bed and breakfast. He made an excellent recommendation for a restaurant which he booked for...
  • Chloe
    United States United States
    Soy was a wonderful bed-and-breakfast. It was the best hotel of our whole trip. The house was charming and beautiful, and the traditional Japanese breakfast was the best part! And there is a lovely koi pond and garden. Tai and his parents were...
  • Phaninee
    Thailand Thailand
    First time staying at the Japanese guest house, and this perfect one set my standard sooo high! Truly felt welcomed when we arrived. The house is cozy and stylish with a beautiful garden view. My family and I got our own private zone which is so...

Managed by 古川泰

Company review score: 10Based on 233 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of SOY
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

Internet
Good free Wifi 44 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Hypoallergenic
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Interconnecting 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 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Curfew
    The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 22:30
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's 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 need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-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 does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

    License number: 62186985

    FAQs about SOY

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

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

      • Check-in at SOY is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

      • 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
      • Room options at SOY include:

        • Twin
        • Triple
        • Twin/Double
      • The prices at SOY may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.