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Located an 8-minute walk from JR Takayama Station, Guest House Ouka offers accommodations in Takayama. Free WiFi is available in all areas, and guests can enjoy free coffee on the ground floor all day. All rooms at Ouka Guest House have air conditioning and heating. A shared bath room is located on the ground floor. Guests will find a shared kitchen and a shared lounge at the property. The kitchen comes with an induction stove, a fridge, an electric kettle and a microwave. Condiments, utensils, tea and coffee are provided in the kitchen as well. There are 3 computers, lockers and a vending machine for guests' use in the common areas. A washing machine and a clothes dryer are available at a fee. Takayama Old Town and Miyagawa Morning Market are a 10-minute walk, while Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village is a 10-minute drive away from Guest House Ouka. The property is a 8-minute walk from Takayama Nohi Bus Center, where guests can take a bus to Shirakawa Village.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Takayama, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!

Private parking available


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1 bunk bed
3 futon beds
4 futon beds
1 twin bed
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1 twin bed
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10 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.2
High score for Takayama

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jay
    the Philippines the Philippines
    Guesthouse Ouka was a wonderful base for exploring the charm of Takayama. The rooms are clean, cozy, and well-maintained, so it’s a peaceful retreat after a day of sightseeing. The lobby has a warm, inviting atmosphere where you can relax. The...
  • An
    Vietnam Vietnam
    We love everything at Ouka. The host was so nice, the place was so clean and comfortable, convenient to go to the station, everything you need will be around the place. We would love to come back again if had a chance ❤️
  • Regine
    the Philippines the Philippines
    location is just few mins walk from the station and the unlimited coffee
  • Ainsley
    Canada Canada
    Lovely staff and very clean property. We stayed in the dorm room and it was spacious and the facilities were all very well kept. Quick walk to the train/bus station and lots of restaurants and shop also a short walk away
  • Franz
    Japan Japan
    Japanese style rooms. Handwritten welcome letter from the management. English speaking staffs, they even pointed out some must visit tourist spot or areas.
  • Jane
    Australia Australia
    This is a delightful guesthouse, only a short walk from the bus station. Loved the common areas - it was nice to have a kitchen with tables. Our room had traditional Japanese beds on the floor and tatami matting, which the kids loved.
  • Jonandre
    the United States the United States
    I had a fantastic stay at this guest house in Takayama! The place was incredibly clean and organized, with a very quiet and peaceful atmosphere. It's located in a great neighborhood, not too far from the main train station, making it very...
  • Bernert
    Austria Austria
    It was very nicely decorated and spacious also the staff was very nice.
  • Leonard
    Germany Germany
    The staff was exceptionally helpful even when we had issues contacting another hotel as they only offered a Japanese phone line.
  • Gilles
    Japan Japan
    Beautiful spacious 10 mat traditional room with own bath in a recent modern building with tastefully historicizing ornaments. Large shared living room and well equipped kitchen with ample space for several guests to stay simultaneously and...

Area info

Amenities of Guest House Ouka
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Slippers

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Movie nights
  • Darts

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs ¥1,000 per day.

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Guest House Ouka takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 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.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    The front desk is closed between 21:00 and 8:00.

    Please inform the property in advance If you are planning to check in after 21:00 or check out before 8:00. Late check-in fees apply after 21:00 (500yen per person from 21:00 to 23:00, 1,000yen per person after 23:00).

    Please contact the property in advance if you plan to arrive later than 21:00; otherwise, the front door will be locked at 21:00.

    The shared bathrooms are available 15:00-23:00 and 06:00-11:00.

    Kindly note that the hallway lights will partially be turned off at 21:00. The lights at the lounge will be turned off at 23:00.

    Children can be accommodated only in Japanese-Style Standard Room and Japanese-Style Superior Room.

    Children aged 0-6 years can stay free of charge when using existing bedding.

    Children aged 0-6 years incur an additional charge of JPY1,000 per night when using extra beds.

    Additional beds for children cannot be guaranteed unless arranged in advance at least one day before your stay.

    Please inform Guest House Ouka of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    License number: 岐阜県指令飛保第290号の3

    FAQs about Guest House Ouka

    • Guest House Ouka offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Darts
      • Movie nights
    • The prices at Guest House Ouka may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guest House Ouka is 2,150 feet from the center of Takayama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Guest House Ouka include:

      • Bed in Dorm
      • Triple
      • Quad
      • Family
      • Single
    • Check-in at Guest House Ouka is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.