On just a 6-minute walk from Takayama Station, traditional Japanese-style Ryokan Asunaro offers comfortable rooms with a seating area and free WiFi. The hotel features a relaxing public hot-spring bath and free yukata robe rental for women. Meals provided at this ryokan features local ingredients for guests to enjoy. The traditional decor of the rooms evokes a warm atmosphere with paintings by local artists on the fusuma sliding doors. Each room includes an LCD TV, mini-bar and electric kettle make for a convenient stay. Rooms have tatami-mat flooring and futon bedding. Complimentary bottle of water is provided in every room. From Asunaro Ryokan it is a 7-minute walk to the morning market, and a 10-minute walk from Old Town and Takayama Jinya. Shirakawa-go Village is located a 50-minute bus ride away, and the bus stop for the village is a 5-minute walk away. Guests at the Asunaro can soak away the day's fatigue in the hot public bath, which is made of granite stone. Also, private shower booths are available for staying guests.The ryokan features a garden and drinks vending machines, and offers bicycle rentals. The property offers traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast at the banquet hall. Western breakfast can be arranged with a prior request. Complimentary coffee can be enjoyed in the lobby every morning.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 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 9.1!

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
3 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jesus
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff is super friendly and thoughtful. The room was large and comfortable.
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    This ryokan has an old main room in a traditional building with an attached newer building with the rooms in a ryokan style. It does a wonderful job of providing the ryokan experience a short five minute walk from the Takayama Station. We stayed...
  • Pinchia
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Loved this comfy and cozy stay. The hotel and the rooms exceeded my expectation. You can tell the owners put effort into the decor and sweet unique details throughout the place. It's a Japanese-style traditional accomodation with modern touch...

Managed by RyokanAsunaro

Company review score: 9.6Based on 766 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Thank you for visiting our inns page. We are a ryokan with a long history here in Hida Takayama. We have English speaking staff to satisfy not only Japanese guests but also foreign guests. If you are interested in experiencing Japanese culture, history, hospitality, local cuisine, and ryokan, please visit us. We look forward to meeting you.

Property info

The lobby, a 200-year-old building of a wealthy merchant in Niigata, was relocated and restored, and is the highlight of the hotel. All rooms are Japanese style. The hotel is a great place to take pictures, and yukata (light cotton kimono) are available for rent to all guests, so please be sure to take plenty of pictures to leave as memories. Please take a relaxing soak in a hot spring in Hida Takayama Onsen and get rid of your travel fatigue. It is a 5-minute walk from the station, and you can go to the main sightseeing spots (morning market, old streets, Takayama Jinya, etc.) on foot. There is a coin-operated laundry in the hotel. Free rental bicycles are also available. If you are interested in experiencing a Japanese ryokan, please stay with us.

Neighborhood info

Our inn is about 6 minutes walk from Takayama Station. Tourist facilities such as Takayama's morning market and old townscape are also within walking distance. There are also many restaurants nearby. Shirakawa-go is a 50-minute bus ride away. The bus stop is about 6 minutes walk. We rent bicycles for free.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

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Amenities of Ryokan Asunaro
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
Living Area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Suit press
    • Baggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Spa
    • Public Bath
    • Hot spring bath
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Ryokan Asunaro takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 19:00
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 06:30 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation 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 23:00 and 06:30
    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.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBNICOSUCUnionPay credit cardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

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

    Guests with children 6 years and younger must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying and their respective ages in the special request box. Additional fees apply.

    Guests arriving after check-in time (20:00) must inform the accommodations in advance. Failure to contact us may result in the reservation being treated as a no-show. Contact details are provided in the reservation confirmation.

    Guests who have booked breakfast or dinner in advance and have food allergies or other dietary restrictions must inform the accommodations directly. Some meals, including vegetarian and gluten-free, cannot be served.

    Our curfew is 23:00. No one will be allowed to enter or leave the building after that time.

    Please note that the maximum number of guests in a room cannot be exceeded under any circumstances.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Ryokan Asunaro 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.

    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.

    An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

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

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Ryokan Asunaro

    • Yes, Ryokan Asunaro is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

      • Hot spring bath
      • Bicycle rental
      • Public Bath
    • Room options at Ryokan Asunaro include:

      • Triple
      • Twin
      • Quad
      • Family
      • Suite
    • Check-in at Ryokan Asunaro is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Ryokan Asunaro may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Ryokan Asunaro is 1,500 feet from the center of Takayama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.