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Minshuku Kuwataniya

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Slippers, towels, soap, shampoo
Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
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Basic Triple Room | Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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1-50-30 Sowa-machi, Takayama, Gifu-ken, 506-0007
  • Place, Takayama Tourist Information Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Miyagawa Morning Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Takayama Jinya
    ‪8 min walk‬

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Japanese Twin Room without Private Bath & Toilet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Japanese Quadruple Room without Private Bath & Toilet | Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Japanese Quadruple Room without Private Bath & Toilet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Western Style Room with Private Bath & Toilet | Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Western Style Room with Private Bath & Toilet

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 413 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds

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Basic Triple Room | Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Basic Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Japanese Style Family Room With Private Shower / Toilet

  • Sleeps 4

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Japanese Style Quadruple Room with Shared BathRoom

  • Sleeps 4

Japanese Style Twin Room With Shared BathRoom

  • Sleeps 2

Japanese Western Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Minshuku Kuwataniya

This pension features free use of bicycles, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front desk safe and a vending machine.
Minshuku Kuwataniya offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down duvets. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Hot springs and complimentary bicycles are featured at the pension.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are hot springs open between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
During your stay at Minshuku Kuwataniya, you're just a quick walk from Hida Kokubunji Temple. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • On-site recreation includes hot springs and complimentary bicycles
  • Steps from Hida Kokubunji Temple and 6 minutes on foot from Hidasoja
Minshuku Kuwataniya offers its guests hot springs and complimentary bicycles. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A vending machine, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Minshuku Kuwataniya. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Takayama pension.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot spring
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Children's dinnerware
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Spa

  • Hot spring
  • Hot springs open from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 42 ºC
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1976
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Kuwataniya
Kuwataniya Minshuku
Minshuku
Minshuku Kuwataniya
Minshuku Kuwataniya Motel
Minshuku Kuwataniya Motel Takayama
Minshuku Kuwataniya Takayama
Minshuku Kuwataniya Hotel Takayama
Minshuku Kuwataniya Pension
Minshuku Kuwataniya Takayama
Minshuku Kuwataniya Pension Takayama

Minshuku Kuwataniya Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing host, super warm and caring, the location is great since everything is close and yet it is super quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arunima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this ryokan surpasses description. It is family run, and the check in process was extremely efficient. The family was very responsive and friendly. The Onsen was the PERFECT temperature and absolutely clean, as were the rooms. There was a hot kettle for green tea in the room as soon as we arrived. They helped us do laundry (the drier is a bit weak, but overnight clothes dried fine in the room), figure out the heating, and fed us the BEST breakfast the next morning. I would strongly recommend this place to anyone staying in Takayama!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. Hotel. Very clean. Quiet. Nice location. Good price .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and staff were very helpful and kind. Convenient location. Didn’t like the mixed shared toilet as would stink at times. Laundry available which was so helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

wholesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Used cars in Medford?

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nerradene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, warm and welcoming. Great location, free parking and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Juan

average.

It is only a place to sleep nothing else. It is a little hard to climb stairs and does not suit to people over 50 years old. In Takayama city there are not restaurants to serve breakfast and this property does not provide anything else that good morning and sayonara.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a short 3.5 block walk from the Takayama JR Train Station, and a very reasonable walk to most of the local sights. If your feet start wearing out, it's a short 3 block walk to the bus station where you can catch the circle route city bus that stops at/near all the local attractions, and one that goes to the Hida village museum. The family that runs the hotel is very friendly, and they keep the establishment very clean and tidy. The public bathing facilities are very nice and relaxing after a long day of exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend this property. Towel were paper thin, ac/heat was weak
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old style and age. Hospitality of staff. Easily accessible from station close to old areas and temples
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train station and many food choices. Was pretty empty and quiet while we were there. Nice but a bit impersonal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. The Onsen on the top floor is nice, the one on the bottom floor is a bit small.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely place

A very nice, reasonably priced ryokan. If you want dinner -- and believe me, you want this dinner -- you musy tell them the day before. It is a great experience. The location in a very good: not far from the rail station, and not far from the historic district. The onsen is old and showing its age, but because the ryokan is small, you'll likely have it to yourself.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

CHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3stars

During my stay with my Wife this week ,we feel like the whole place belongs to us . Share bathroom / washroom is inconvenient to us who had to climb stairs. But it is safe to live and experience rural lifestyles since we both are from city dwellers. Very quiet ,too quiet and maybe I’m not use to it . Definitely will come again with my grown up children next trip for Takayama + Shirakawa GO + Shinhotaka Ropeway . Value for money homestay .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Morag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay.

Comfortable stay with great hot springs bathing. Room smelt slightly of diesel fumes.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Minshuku Kuwataniya

Location was good as within walking distance to Takayama train station
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would love to stay here again

This was a lovely place to stay. It felt Japanese rather than international and we loved the hot bath. The staff were delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018