Ryokan Asunaro: A Traditional Japanese Inn in Takayama. Nestled just a 6-minute walk from Takayama Station and the Nohi Bus Center, Ryokan Asunaro offers an authentic Japanese inn experience. Our rooms are designed with traditional Japanese aesthetics, featuring tatami mat flooring throughout. For those who prefer a futon on tatami or a bed, we also offer Japanese-Western style rooms. The warm ambiance is further enhanced by local artists' paintings adorning the walls. Guests can unwind in our communal hot spring baths and enjoy the provided yukata robes for a truly Japanese experience. Each room is equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, an LCD TV, amenities, a refrigerator, Japanese tea set, and an electric kettle for your convenience. We also provide complimentary bottled water. In the lobby, guests can enjoy complimentary coffee and tea. The inn features separate communal baths for men and women, perfect for soaking away the day's fatigue. We also offer complimentary rental bicycles (limited availability, not available in winter). We serve traditional Japanese kaiseki dinners and Japanese breakfasts (advance reservations required). Western-style breakfasts are available upon request, provided you notify us at least two days prior to your stay. Ryokan Asunaro is conveniently located within walking distance of Takayama's popular tourist attractions. The World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go is also easily accessible, being just a 50-minute bus ride away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 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 9.5!

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

Breakfast Info

Asian

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Ahrens
United States United States
The room was beautiful and the staff were great. This hotel was a great surprise and a very pleasant place to be.
Fletcher
United States United States
Absolutely fantastic staff—friendly, helpful, efficient. Excellent facilities, esp. public baths and other public spaces. Very comfortable room. Accommodating for larger travelers. Free popsicles!
Jordan
Australia Australia
It was a lovely stay in general. Very unique room and more spacious then we expected.
Shannon
United States United States
Good breakfast. Helpful staff. Convenient location.
Jeanette
Australia Australia
Stunningly beautiful, great location, superlative service. Very comfortable. Was able to leave luggage before and after.
Jc
United States United States
The historic building, the large and confortable room and the location
Christina
Canada Canada
The ryokan is beautifully decorated, clean, and designed. We booked a suite and really liked it. There are a lot of details to be appreciated if you pay attention. We liked the public bath as well. The staff are friendly, and helpful. Can’t...
Samantha
United States United States
This ryokan was incredibly tourist friendly. They gave us recommendations for local specialties, maps to help find our way around, and even gave us local snacks and socks. We loved the breakfast and the location relative to the station and morning...
Jeanette
Australia Australia
A truly. Beautiful place. So many special perspective, everywhere you looked. The beds were comfortable, the space just lovely. Service was attentive and welcoming. They went beyond. Very helpful to be allowed to check in early and leave luggage...
Weina
China China
Very traditional rooms, super friendly staff. Feels like staying at home as there are very thoughtful details everywhere.

Managed by RyokanAsunaro

Company review score: 9.8Based on 1,199 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

Amenities of Ryokan Asunaro

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Ryokan Asunaro takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 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 6:30 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.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:00 and 06:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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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.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 (14:00-19:00) must contact the accommodations in advance. Failure to contact us will result in a no-show (no-show cancellation) of the reservation. 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.

License number: 岐阜県指令高保環第71号の8

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