JAPANiCAN Select Ryokan - Takayama Ryokan

A traditional Japanese-style tatami room.

• A traditional Japanese-style tatami room.
• Tanabe's rustic exterior greets guests.
• Traditional Japanese communal space.
• The interior of the ryokan is surprisingly open and spacious.
• Guests can relax in the lobby.
• The elegant wooden furniture inside one of Tanabe's traditional rooms.
• Relax in one of these beautifully crafted wooden baths.
• Steaming waters and serene baths.

Established over seventy years ago, this ryokan is alive with the spirit of the Hida area. From its design to its furniture, every elements exudes tradition. The cuisine also boasts a distinctly Hida flavor: famous Hida beef and houba miso (magnolia leaves grilled with miso and Welsh onion) are just two examples of the unique delicacies that await guests. Fresh fish and vegetables taken right from the surrounding area also give visitors a chance to experience the seasonal tastes of Takayama.

Hida Takayama onsen's exceptional quality is on display at Ryokan Tanabe. Waters that smooth the skin and a fresh forest fragrance that soothes the heart are just two examples of the natural splendor that overflows from the heart of Ryokan Tanabe. With various types of Japanese-style baths, including gorgeous outdoor baths, this ryokan offers something to satisfy all manner of traveler.

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East meets West. Beds meet Tatami. This ryokan offers the best of both worlds.

• East meets West. Beds meet Tatami. This ryokan offers the best of both worlds.
• Esthetic salon "Yumegatari": Elegant lines and subtle lighting define Ouan's design.
• This stunning outdoor bath offers an unparalleled view.
• The clean lines of the relaxing public bath.
• All the comforts of the West in an Eastern setting.
• Sumptuous design is one this ryokan's many strong points.

A Japanese-style city hotel. A combination of the best aspects of hotels and ryokan. These are two ways one could describe the unique fusion that is Hida Hanasato no Yu Takayama Ouan. It even has traditional tatami-floored rooms with beds in them. A trip to the shared bath on the 13 floor yields a breathtaking view of Takayama town and Japan's "Northern Alps." The hotel's breakfast buffet, featuring local ingredients, is another popular item, though plans without meals are also available.

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A traditional Japanese room.

• A traditional Japanese room.
• A view of the lobby.
• The gorgeous shared bath area.
• The reservable bath can be all yours!
• Check out these fashionable yukata.
• Enjoy Japanese dining in this beautiful restaurant.

This ryokan, renovated in 2002, offers modern facilities with a traditional atmosphere harkening back to Takayama's past. Its cypress and granite baths draw on the hot-spring waters of nearby Hida-Takayama onsen, and both large indoor and open-air baths are available. Meals at Koto no Yume offer the finest in service and hospitality. Please note that while vegetarian dining options are available, guests must contact the ryokan in advance with their request. Conveniently, is just a two-minute walk from JR Takayama Station.

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Each room is meticulously prepared.

• Each room is meticulously prepared.
• The women's bathing facilities.
• The rooms here are surprisingly spacious.
• Enjoy Japanese hospitality in Western comfort.
• The beautiful outdoor open-air bath.
• A relaxation room just for the ladies.

Honjinhiranoya Kachoan is conveniently located by many tourist attractions, for example the red bridge and old private houses. It is the perfect place to stay to make your trip to Hida Takayama even more enjoyable. You will enjoy the highest service while staying in a room prepared with traditional aesthetic sensitivity to the four seasons. The accommodation is also a mere seven-minute walk from Takayama Station, and pick-up service is available.

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