Minshuku Kuwataniya

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.7

Just a 5-minute walk from JR Takayama Train Station, Minshuku Kuwataniya offers cozy Western- and Japanese-style rooms with a flat-screen TV. It features Japanese-style hot-spring baths and free bicycle rental. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The hotel is just a 1-minute walk to Hida Kokubun-ji Temple and about a 10-minute walk Takayama’s Old Town. Guests can also make a 4-minute walk to the morning farmers market. Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato) is just a 10-minute drive away. Shirakawago can be reached within a 50-minute bus ride from the nearby bus terminal. Rooms at Kuwataniya Minshuku feature tatami (woven straw) floors. Japanese-style rooms include futon bedding and shared toilets and bathrooms, while the Twin Room has Western-style bedding and an private bathroom. All include a yukata (Japanese-style bathrobe). Minshuku Kuwataniya has 2 baths featuring natural hot-spring water. Coin-operated laundry machines are available for guests' use. Free on-site parking is offered. There are many restaurants around the inn. If you're unsure which restaurant to go to, please feel free to contact us. The accommodations only provides breakfast. Additional meals require a reservation at least one day in advance.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Takayama, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

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Brianna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“So beautiful and peaceful. Loved the baths! And especially loved the hosts. As a solo female traveller I felt very safe here.”
Richard
United States United States
“Extremely helpful and friendly couple runs this charming inn. They watched over my luggage which I dropped off way before check-in, showed me around the place, and recommended an outstanding sushi restaurant which was only a few minutes away....”
Andrea
Canada Canada
“Onsen is great. Staff are very friendly. Traditional japense room was comfortable . Location is great. We did not book with meals included.”
Fabienne
Switzerland Switzerland
“The location is close from the station. We had one very large Japanese room for 4 people and they was a small room next to the big one. It felt like a flat. The onsen is lovely. The staff is very helpful.”
Maureen
United States United States
“We loved the location. It was close to many attractions, restaurants and the train station. The owner and staff were very kind and accommodating especially when we saw the daunting two flights of stairs. We are in our late 70's and after a long...”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“This was an authentic Japanese ryokan. The hosts were welcoming. The room was spacious and comfortable. We loved the tea service setup in our room. The location was perfect.”
Kim
Singapore Singapore
“Big room, provide hot water for tea. Cleanliness. Near old town of Takayama.”
Taryn
Australia Australia
“Location is great - close to tourist attractions and very good restaurants.”
Britt
Denmark Denmark
“Our stay at the minshuku was great. Everything is very authentic and gives you a perfect glimpse of living in the old Japanese style. The Japanese breakfast was a hit.”
Minna
Finland Finland
“Very traditional minshuku. Exactly what I was expecting. I have travelled back and forth in Japan and I would recommend this place if you want an authentic experience. Toilet and bath were common as they are in this type of minshukus. We ordered a...”

Area info

Amenities of Minshuku Kuwataniya

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Facilities for disabled guests

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
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 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
¥3,300 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests wishing to eat breakfast at the hotel should make a reservation by the evening of the day before.

The public baths are open daily from 07:00 to 09:00 and from 16:00 to 22:00.

Guests are kindly requested to inform the property in advance, if arriving after 18:00.

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 Minshuku Kuwataniya 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.

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 20:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: 岐阜県指令　高　保衛第　2　号　の　63

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