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Minshuku Kuwataniya

3.0 star property

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Slippers, towels, soap, shampoo
Lobby sitting area
View from property
Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Basic Triple Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1-50-30 Sowa-machi, Takayama, Gifu-ken, 506-0007
  • Place, Miyagawa Morning Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Takayama Jinya
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Takayama Yatai Kaikan
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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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

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

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

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

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 the area

Takayama

A stay at Minshuku Kuwataniya places you in the heart of Takayama, steps from Hida Kokubunji Temple and 6 minutes by foot from Hidasoja. .This pension is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Teramachi & Shiroyama-kōen and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Takayama Tourist Information Center.
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What's nearby

  • Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Takayama Tourist Information Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Miyagawa Morning Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Takayama Jinya - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Takayama Yatai Kaikan - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Takayama Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪丸明 高山店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪郷土料理 みかど - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪あんらく亭 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪あじ平 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪和洋ダイニング 真心 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Minshuku Kuwataniya

Minshuku Kuwataniya offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

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

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 springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are hot springs open between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have slippers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as hot springs, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and ski storage. Additional amenities at this pension include tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite 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