Oyado Koto No Yume

Wonderful experience as a first timer. We arrived at Takayama and saw the opportunity with my girlfriend of getting into a Ryokan style place. Even making a same-day reservation the staff was super friendly and helpful. You need to make a reservation, with a little extra fee, for the private onsen (There are free public ones also). It's in turns of 45 minutes starting from 4PM so schedules are a bit tight as they only have one. I would recommend anyone coming to make the reservation of the private bath as soon as you do the check-in to ensure availability. They served us great tea as they explained everything in detail. You can borrow yukata in the lobby to use inside the hotel or even outside! At night you can serve yourself a great tea and even some sake to finish the day. We needed help from the staff a couple of times and they were always fast and friendly, (They also spoke English fluently). Price is worth it, you get a full experience and you get to pick a room with or without breakfast (in case you don't want to pay the extra breakfast fee). If you want to stay near Takayama station and have a great time you need to pass by Koto No Yume.

My family and I stayed at Oyado Koto No Yume in Takayama and had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly and attentive, and our Japanese-style room with tatami mats and futon bedding was clean and comfortable. Tea facilities, Wi-Fi, and aromatherapy added a nice touch. We tried the Western breakfast first, which was fine, and the Japanese breakfast the next day, which was much better. There is also a vegan option, mostly fruit, for anyone who does not love seafood. We really enjoyed the traditional robes, which we could even wear on the street, and the relaxing onsen baths. A private onsen is also available for a fee. Sake and tea are served downstairs from 7 to 9. The hotel is close to the train and bus stations and within walking distance of the old town and morning market. We would recommend Oyado Koto No Yume to any family visiting Takayama.

We stayed at Oyado Koto no Yume in Takayama and absolutely loved it. The location is excellent, only a short walk from both the train and bus station. We arrived by bus from Matsumoto, and it was extremely convenient. All major sights in Takayama are within walking distance, yet the hotel is very quiet as it sits one block behind the station. It is a traditional Japanese hotel where you take off your shoes and wear slippers inside. Upon arrival we were welcomed in a Japanese-style lounge, served tea, and given an introduction to the hotel and its facilities. The onsen area is separated for men and women and can be used by guests with tattoos. It is a genuine hot spring bath and a great place to relax. Our room was very spacious and divided into several tatami rooms with sliding doors. We chose a western-style bed, which was very comfortable, including the pillows. The layout provided a generous living area with seating and a separate sleeping space. In the evening, the hotel offers complimentary sake in the lounge, where guests gather, play board games provided by the hotel, and enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The staff are exceptionally kind and speak very good English. There is also a small souvenir shop, free herbal teas, and even optional activities such as calligraphy lessons or kimono dressing sessions. Overall, a charming hotel with outstanding service and an ideal location that made our stay in Takayama truly memorable.

My family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teens) stayed here for 2 nights. Our overall experience was good, but I don't think I would choose it again in light of the price. The common areas of the hotel were very pretty and it was nice to try the hot spring experience. The breakfast was nice. We reserved the "special room," which was more spacious with two separate sleeping areas--one of which had permanent bedding on the floor, and the other which was a tatami mat living room where they would set up the futons at night and put them away for the day. It was interesting, but maybe Japanese style is not for us because we found it a little inconvenient not to have a nice comfortable place for all of us to sit. The bathroom area was rather small for 4 people to share, and also pretty outdated. The location was good--near the train station, restaurants, and attractions. I have to admit that we did not utilize one of the services we paid for with the room, which would be to get made up in yukata to go out on the town. Walking around town, we saw very few people in yukata and I think we felt we would look out of place.

Such an amazing stay at this ryokan! The staff were excellent - very attentive, many spoke English in some capacity and they all were helpful. The ryokan itself was gorgeous, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. From the check-in tea, to the private onsen, the perfectly organized breakfast, the complementary yukatas, the house slippers and evening sake. It made our trip to Takayama. We would HIGHLY recommend staying here and hope to come back some day.

Extremely High Price, Extremely Poor Experience We booked a family room because we trusted Booking’s recommendation and paid a very high rate, expecting to enjoy the facilities. However, upon arrival, not only was the check-in time strictly enforced, but the men’s bath was also closed for maintenance, forcing us to adjust our bathing schedule to match the ladies’ time. That was frustrating enough, but we even had to call the front desk to remind them to make the beds. As shown in the photo, the room was quite dusty, which triggered our allergies. For those planning to stay here, please think twice.

This was an amazing stay. The personnel is so nice and welcoming. The installations are beautiful, in Japanese style. The breakfast was amazing, even too much food. Many extras: inside and outside onsen, winter hanten to borrow, origami sets, complimentary sake and plum wine, … The location is good, next to the station and walking distance from the old town.

A fantastic ryokan experience. The staff is amazing and help and guide you when necessary. Try the public bath and taste their different sake in the evening. The breakfast is a must I would say - loved the Japanese but you can choose different variations.

A bit of a western-feel ryokan geared toward tourists. Walking distance from train station and walking distance to old town and Takayama festival. Very friendly staff. Very fairly priced. Clean and comfortable. Breakfast (Western and Japanese) was served in a main dining area. Yukatas were provided. Small gift shop on the main floor with lots of cute stuff that is reasonably priced. Communal rock onsen was pretty cool too. Traditional tea and sweets provided while you sit and get checked in. Laundry services were free of charge with new machines but difficult to use since all the buttons were in kanji. However, when I asked for help from one of the ladies making up the rooms, she quickly ran off and brought back an English speaking lady that helped me figure out how to work the machines. Everyone working here was so helpful and sweet. We left a blanket in our room when we checked out and in passing mentioned where we were heading and the next day our blanket appeared at our new ryokan. Now that's the kind of hospitality and genuine care that is hard to find outside of Japan. It may not be the most serene and beautiful ryokan but they try really hard to make this an enjoyable experience and pleasant stay for their tourists and you really can't beat the price.

Incredible Ryokan... first visit in Takayama. We were greeted by staff, they were super polite. We spoke for a good 15 mins over provided tea and pastries. It was a very warm and comfortable feeling. Laundry service is free. And, our futons are spread out every night and put away the next day. They also offer breakfast ( both eastern and western) for an extra fee. Highly recommended.