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Experience world-class service at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan

Situated at the heart of historic Takayama Old Town and just steps away from Takayama Jinya Morning Market, the traditional Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan offers personalised hospitality, hot spring baths and carefully prepared Japanese meals using Hida Beef. Free pick-up shuttles are available from JR Takayama Station, a 3-minute ride away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. This property is awarded with TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Japan Top 25 in 2015. Classical guest rooms feature Japanese aesthetics and a relaxing ambiance. In-room facilities include a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and a personal safe. The en suite bathroom comes with a bathtub and free toiletries. Guests can choose to wear one of 800 yukata robes at an additional charge. The Hiranoya Kachoan ryokan is located along the Miya River. It is a 15-minute bus ride from Hida No Sato Folk Village. The indoor hot spring bath features special toiletries for both men and women, as well as cold drinking water. The property also features bicycle rentals, a souvenir shop and free parking. Authentic Japanese set meals are served for breakfast and dinner.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Takayama, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

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

Free private parking available on-site

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Takayama

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • I-ping
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Staffs are so sweet and so kind. I thought they would provide 5 star service, but instead we received 50,000 star service! My wife and I just couldn’t show enough appreciation to the world-class service the crew had given. Best experience ever!
  • Natasha
    Greece Greece
    Very well located. Excellent gift store. Tasty breakfast. Well organized hotel.
  • Amanda
    Singapore Singapore
    Very personalised service, excellent location and complimentary pickup service from station.
  • Christabel
    Singapore Singapore
    The location is very good, within walking distance to the morning market and in the midst of the shopping area.
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    Great location next to the old town district. excellent facilities friendly and helpful staff. We stayed in the Imperial Suite...very generous size and great facilities. excellent breakfast in a private room. We had one dinner at the hotel and it...
  • Ana
    Portugal Portugal
    It is a lovely Ryokan in a great location. We loved that we were picked up and taken back to the train station in a cool limo like car. Our suite had a room with a huge western style bed, and two futons in the other room. We also had a sitting...
  • Roberta
    Italy Italy
    Very nice stay in the center of takayama , everything is easy to reach on foot. The hotel has a nice traditional vibe and the service was excellent. Also the dinner and Japanese breakfast were excellent. Also we really appreciated the welcome tea...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food was excellent and the staff very helpful and friendly. It’s in a great location, very central to all the sights.
  • Robert
    Australia Australia
    Set up as a Ryokan but not really. Was a modern hotel, comfortable clean and great food. Staff very friendly and helpful
  • S
    Canada Canada
    The service was excellent from arrival to departure. The meals were delicious and beautifully presented.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Sushi bar SUSHICHO
    • Cuisine
      Sushi
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage

Entertainment and family services

  • Strollers
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Wellness

  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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

Guests need to inform the property in advance:

- an expected time of arrival

- means of transportation to the property

- number of male/female guests

- number of children

- food allergies if you have any

Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate must check in by 18:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

To use the property's free shuttle from JR Takayama Station, please make a reservation in advance.

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

FAQs about Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan

  • Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Hot spring bath
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Open-air bath
    • Public Bath
  • Yes, Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan has 1 restaurant:

    • Sushi bar SUSHICHO
  • Check-in at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan is 700 yards from the centre of Takayama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan include:

    • Family
    • Suite
  • The prices at Honjin Hiranoya Kachoan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.